The Big Rig
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I think I want some foam tips for my Meelec cw31's. They're aren't any for them specifically, but does anyone know where I could find some?
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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AngmarsKing701
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Thanks! And to you, too, Teetris!
Auron_Kale
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Arrived earlier today and will start using them tomorrow:
Eventually, I'll get my iems & probably a pair of tma-1s (debating on whether or not to get them with a remote).
Eventually, I'll get my iems & probably a pair of tma-1s (debating on whether or not to get them with a remote).
RapidCancel
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I'd like to know this too. I want to make my own cable for my Q701, but not exactly sure what I need. I've soldered before and worked with electronics so I'm assuming it'll be pretty straight forward, but I'd like to be certain what I'm soldering to where..
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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For starters you can look at this. As for braiding the cable I'm sure you can google it and get some Canare starquad and neutrik jacks or something
http://www.head-fi.org/t/172825/beyerdynamic-dt880-re-cable-guide-in-progress
Why not just save yourself the money and get the 32 or 250 ohms versions?
Does anyone have experience with the V-Moda M-80? I'm thinking about picking them up in the future but there are consistent complaints about noise isolation. I'm just wondering to what degree this is. If I were walking around the downtown of a small city, would it be hard to enjoy these headphones?
Why did you buy the M50s over TMA-1s in the first place?
Auron_Kale
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Mostly because the version of the TMA-1s I wanted is the one with the mic (which is still going for about $225 on amazon) and the M50s were much cheaper - despite not having a mic/remote. I'll probably get the TMA-1s sometime later this year as I'm not really in that much of a rush really (and am still looking for better deals for them).
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Anyone have some K1000 from AKG for selling ?
I actually remember a pair going up on head-fi about a week ago. I think the seller wanted around $1000 for them, which is par for the course. I've always been curious of their fabled soundstage myself
i might make the crazy move to buy one of these....:S
Auron_Kale
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There was and I totally missed it - despite checking the price on them almost every day for the past week. I'll get them eventually, but now with the studios also being released... I'm still weighing my options.
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I own a set of these (that I'd be willing to sell to you at a fair price if you were at all interested). They sound great and look great and are built great. Isolation on them is only modest, though. For on-ear phones they are average in terms of isolation...not terrible, not great.
Getting them on your head in a way that the cup completely covers your ear is the best defense against outside noise as well as getting the best sound out of the cans. You figure out the right position pretty quick and it becomes a non-issue.
I recently switched over to IEMs so these babies aren't seeing much action these days.
Thanks for the information, I'm definitely more confident about getting them now. I will probably be buying them new because I love opening new headphones, burning them in etc. and I have no idea when I'm actually going to get a pair, so I'll have to pass on buying them from you. Once again, thank you for replying.
Gummifaust
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Actually the 600 ohms version is cheaper at Amazon.de. ಠ_ಠ
According to this reviewer, it goes for a little bit over 10 hours. : http://anythingbutipod.com/2011/10/fiio-e6-portable-headphone-amp-review/
"Battery life of the E6 is quite good, considering its diminutive size and rather respectable output power. FiiO claims about 10 hours of usage, but I get even more than that."
Great, thanks.
Decided to pass on the HE-400 until some reviews are out and more details are released about their sound signature. I'm missing out on the pre-order price but it is actually slightly cheaper for me to ship it to the U.S. at full price and have my sister bring them back to Canada than shipping them to Canada at the pre-order price.
RoninChaos
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suggestions for closed head phones then that are similar? I want over the ear, not on ear.
I missed this post, sorry.
As I said before, when you were looking at the E11:
You can bass boost the TMA-1 to the point where it feels like they're going to start bouncing off of your ears, and there will be zero distortion. There's no way the TMA-1 won't have enough bass for you, I simply refuse to believe it's possible.
TMA-1 + E11 = basshead Nirvana.
Correct. Thing of beauty.
Any word on the RZA headphones, http://wesc.com/chambers ? Just asking because I really dig the look.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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275 Euros?... Just... lol. The thing about celebrity endorsed phones is you can expect middling to above average sound sold at a ridiculous premium since they aren't being marketed as audiophile headphones, but rather as premium lifestyle accessories. You can easily score a pair of TMA's for way less, get arguably better aesthetics and assuredly better performance. And if you wanted to splurge at the 275 Euro price, a pair of HiFiMan HE-400s will kick the RZA's ass up and down the block in every possible way
They look...ok? I have a feeling they will not sound nearly as good as other $200+ Cans...Maybe as good as Beats..maybe.
I dont trust RZA to do anything worthwhile. But I am assuming that they shoved a pile of cash under his face and he agreed to promote it.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Dude... he's partnering with WESC... freakin' WESC. You find their shit in Pac-Sun man... How can anyone take that seriously? What's next? Katy Perry phones promoted by Hollister?
TMA-1 with microphone back in stock at amazon.com for 159.99
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055DSTMS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055DSTMS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Nappuccino
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I bet they'd feel soft against your head.
Dreams-Visions
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A dark day for my self control:
damn it, now I'm going to have to get one of these too. :-(
how much time and cost goes into maintaining a tube amp? how often do they have to be replaced, for example?
But pacsun is fashionable therefore wesc is fashionable therefore it is good.
Indisputable.
cpp_is_king
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What's a good upgrade from the Sennheiser HD 380 Pros if my absolutely #1 priority is having no sound leakage (people around me can't hear what I'm listening to even at high volumes)?
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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There's hardly any maintenance at all really. You can feasibly get years of use out of a pair of tubes. Tube rolling can be pretty expensive if you're going after a pair of esoteric NOS tubes or something, and experimenting will yield interesting results in terms of resolution, soundstage width, bass slam etc.
Lol, Is this one of those my hair is a bird, your argument is invalid type points?
I like WeSC, and RZA. But no thanks.
As for my TMA-1's. I've found that my laptop puts out some insane amount of volume (I barely go up to 30%), while my phone and my tablet are much lower (at max).
I guess it's time for a portable amp.
After a few days. I would agree with K.Jack. TMA-1 + AMP = winner.
As for my TMA-1's. I've found that my laptop puts out some insane amount of volume (I barely go up to 30%), while my phone and my tablet are much lower (at max).
I guess it's time for a portable amp.
After a few days. I would agree with K.Jack. TMA-1 + AMP = winner.
Turn that frown upside down.
Tube amps aren't that different from a standard amp. The tubes as mentioned typically last for a few years. The main thing is you can't leave them on for 24/7 or leave them unattended for extended periods of them like you could with a conventional solid state amp.
Yeah, I figured they'd be another brand-name cash in. Was hoping they would be good though. I'm probably going to buy a pair of these, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KCLIFA/?tag=neogaf0e-20 , for my first pair of nice headphones. I just don't think any of these "great" audiophile type headphones got a really nice look. Maybe its just me. I've also heard some complaints about the comfort of the 700mk2, but their the best I've seen so far for what I'm looking for (from recommendations here and the web).
I have those. They are fucking fantastic. Bass is great, and the sound is awesome. I am wearing them right now.
Damn, good to hear. Any truth to the discomfort of the pads I keep hearing? Seems to be the only gripe.
Not for me. I guess if you have some huge ass ears, there would be. But I wear mine for hours at a time, and it is fine.
Dammit Amazon.com why won't you ship to Canada?
Auron_Kale
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I have the silver versions of these - tons of bass but were definitely heavy after a while, hence me looking for something lighter (ES7s & M50s). Love them to death though.
And the TMA-1s being on sale now... Ugh, I just spent some cash on a Mario version DSi... Not sure I can justify dropping another $100+ on a new toy right now...
GalacticSushiman
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Cool, a thread to brag a bit with my headphones
Home:
LCD-2 + Alo Continental V2 Amp + Aloaudio cables
(I would like to add a DAC in there, if you have recommendation, don't hesitate)
Roaming:
Phiaton MS400 + Ipod classic
Biking under the sun:
Turbine Copper edition + Ipod Classic
90% of my music library is wav.
Home:
LCD-2 + Alo Continental V2 Amp + Aloaudio cables
(I would like to add a DAC in there, if you have recommendation, don't hesitate)
Roaming:
Phiaton MS400 + Ipod classic
Biking under the sun:
Turbine Copper edition + Ipod Classic
90% of my music library is wav.
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