My E10 has a slightly unreliable headphone jack. I wonder if Amazon would take it back ...
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My E10 has a slightly unreliable headphone jack. I wonder if Amazon would take it back ...
If they were new they would have been tighter =P
Amazon will take anything back for practically any reason...whithin 30 days
Robobandit
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I think I'll just keep my E10... no one seems to have the E17 in stock yet..
As soon as I bought the E17, they'd release something better.. I'm not falling for it this time
As soon as I bought the E17, they'd release something better.. I'm not falling for it this time
GamePnoy74
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Cool, got it...thanks again dude, much appreciated!
Quoted for new page + I don't mind other recommendations, preferably not higher than T1 (and whether this one is better than LCD-2). Thanks.
LCD-2 for your birthday? Holy wow, lucky fella.
Anyway, if you could tell me what sort of music you listen to I could advice you accordingly? The amp/DAC best chosen is very dependant on the headphones, which in turn should be purchased depending on how it performs with the music of your preference. There isn't unfortunately a single headphone that is perfect for "everything".
On a side note, I've gone and pulled the trigger on a Rein Audio X-DAC and Violectric V200. My plan is, within the next month figure out which stuff out of all my gear I prefer (one headphone, one amp, one IEM etc), and then have a mass sale getting rid of all but the most desired. Spending way too much money on this stuff (admittedly mainly for review and testing purposes), and ought to be saving hardcore. But I've been getting amazing deals so figured selling on wouldn't cost me much if anything, perhaps even make me a healthy profit.
Anyway, if you could tell me what sort of music you listen to I could advice you accordingly? The amp/DAC best chosen is very dependant on the headphones, which in turn should be purchased depending on how it performs with the music of your preference. There isn't unfortunately a single headphone that is perfect for "everything".
On a side note, I've gone and pulled the trigger on a Rein Audio X-DAC and Violectric V200. My plan is, within the next month figure out which stuff out of all my gear I prefer (one headphone, one amp, one IEM etc), and then have a mass sale getting rid of all but the most desired. Spending way too much money on this stuff (admittedly mainly for review and testing purposes), and ought to be saving hardcore. But I've been getting amazing deals so figured selling on wouldn't cost me much if anything, perhaps even make me a healthy profit.
What iems are you thinking of pawning off?
*opens wallet*
also, fiio seems to have a lot of people here by the balls with upgrade-itis. By the time you go through the entire line of fiio products you probably could have bought something a step up.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Didn't you have your heart set on the Ck10? If you nab it, we should do a short little audition trade. My SM3 for your Ck10. I've always been curious about the legendary speed that gets bandied about with the Ck10.
Nappuccino
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Was going to ask this as well today
I've seen these in the pick up thread as well, are they any good? ebay link
If anyone ends up ordering this, I'd love to hear some impressions. I currently have one of those Altoid can pre-amps which does its job but I wouldn't mind a minor upgrade if the price is good.
I recently bought a pair of sennheiser hd598 and a HRT HeadStreamer(http://www.highresolutiontechnologies.com/headStreamer/).
I can really recommend the Headstreamer if you are looking for a cheap and really good headphone amplifier. The difference between it and the inbuilt sound card is like night and day.
I can really recommend the Headstreamer if you are looking for a cheap and really good headphone amplifier. The difference between it and the inbuilt sound card is like night and day.
I still do, but I can't decide if I want that or a sub first. :|
But yeah, if he was selling anything with a different sound signature than I have right now I might be interested.
I've been thinking about picking one up, fits my needs perfectly (listening to my music collection on a laptop). It's got the DAC/amp in one, small size and comes with a headphone jack. Seems super convenient and has an affordable price, a lot of people also like the HRT products.
edit: I sound like an advertiser, ha.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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There's also the stupidly expensive Ck100Pro too which just dropped. I think I could get behind the sound sig of the Ck100 myself. Ck100Pro reads like a Ck100 on steroids, not sure if I'd be able to enjoy most of my music with something like that
Potentially...
LCD-2
Denon D5000
Modded Fostex T50RP
Shure SE535
RSA SR-71A
Plus a load of high quality cables, LOD's etc. Potentially anyway, if the price is right.
Nope lol. But between me and you, if you can be arsed to put in some time and effort and are also on a fairly low budget, the best bang for buck out there today (as I've said a few times before in this thread) are the Fostex T50RP's, but only if you mod them.
There are dozens of mods now, so finding the right one can be hard, but after I've done some more research I'm going to pin down my fave. I'll just say this though, with these suckers, once modded, they compete with cans several times more expensive.
But yea, I feel all of the gear I own is solid. Wouldn't have bought it unless I thought so, since I do tend to research a fair bit before all purchases. There's (some) method to my madness lol.
I know man, my mother spoiled the surprise early and I didn't think they'll even consider it. I was like "there's one headphones priced at 160$ that I want but if you want to go insane there's also one for 1000$ that I like" -- and they took it real.
I listen to rock music (Evanescence, Muse), pop (Gaga, Britney & co., etc), and instrumentals (Garth Stevenson, gaming music). I usually listen to every genre, but if I want to choose favorites, those 3 are my top picks. If you want one preferred genre, I'd say rock.
As far as I know, the LCD-II are remarkably easy to drive. That doesn't mean they won't profit from a good amp but it does not make or break them. They really like a good source though.
I have NuForce Icon HDP. Is it good enough for it?
Myoclonic Jerk
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Hi guys, I wana get a better headset than the crappy one that came with my iPod.. any suggestions?
range of $30-50
range of $30-50
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Nah, I'd definitely try to track down a pair of Sunrise Xcape- Impressice Edition or failing that, the Fischer Audio Eternas. You'll get much better bass and mid range response with either. You won't find either in a big box store though and will have to order online.
Syracuse022
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HOT. There is a definite "take all my money" situation brewing here. If I get these, I'll sell my current TMA-1's though.
So basically TMA-1s with Grado cups?
Sorta want.
The Big Rig
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I feel like a broken record now, but the MEElec CW31P and CC51P's are really great headsets. They have a great sound, especially when you compare them to similarly-priced Sennheisers, Skullcandy's etc. They aren't very bass heavy, they just give a clean, natural sound.
Thanks, I've managed to find one person selling the Sunrise headphones but it is on ebay. I just can't tell if it is real or not, he seems to be legit. Could I ask for a pic of a certain part to tell if it is real?
Would also be happy if anyone has suggestions of other sites that ship the headphones to the UK.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Seems like the real deal to me. Anyone who's reppin' ClieOS' resume has done their homework as far as referencing a head-fier who knows what he's talking about. I wouldn't worry about it, I wouldn't be surprised if the seller was a head-fier.
Also, there are fakes of phones in circulation, certainly, but Sunrise are a really small upstart, so their products haven't garnered enough attention as of yet to yield fakes. Some known fakes on the market include Dre Beats, Monster Turbines, Sennheiser IE8, JVC HP-FX500, and some phones from Audio Technica. These phones will usually be sold at a noticeably lower price, right at the edge of being "too good to be true". Some of these Fakes are extremely convincing as well so i dont pics alone will suffice in disproving whether they fake. The Senn IE8 nails just about everything (including the packaging) but the driver quality obviously. One listen and it would be blatantly obvious that you are not listening to the genuine article.
I want to know this too.
well, the easiest assumption to make is that soundstage will improve and expand.
I doubt AIAIAI wants to change the sound signature too much since that dark sig proved so successful for the TMA-1. I imagine theyll tweak the drivers to maintain similar bass levels with the bigger cups.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
Got in my Monoprice iems and man they are fantastic!
They go for like 7$ and change, and are so worth it.
So far without burn in, they sound crisp, punchy, and has a nice soundstage.
Much much better than my old Mee m6 which I found terribly harsh, but I'm sensitive to sibilance.
They go for like 7$ and change, and are so worth it.
So far without burn in, they sound crisp, punchy, and has a nice soundstage.
Much much better than my old Mee m6 which I found terribly harsh, but I'm sensitive to sibilance.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00427WG9U/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I use the A-Jays Four, and I'm pretty happy with them. They also come in white.
I know man, my mother spoiled the surprise early and I didn't think they'll even consider it. I was like "there's one headphones priced at 160$ that I want but if you want to go insane there's also one for 1000$ that I like" -- and they took it real.
I listen to rock music (Evanescence, Muse), pop (Gaga, Britney & co., etc), and instrumentals (Garth Stevenson, gaming music). I usually listen to every genre, but if I want to choose favorites, those 3 are my top picks. If you want one preferred genre, I'd say rock.
Based on the info above, you may want to go for the T1's instead. The LCD-2's have a more intimate, around the head sort of sound. It's detailed with gorgeous bass, but not incredibly spacious or stage like. More like a surround sound theatre room or studio kind of presence.
For rock, a little more space, speed, detail and soundstage goes a long way, and the T1's offer that (I personally pick my T1's over my LCD-2's every time for rock).
The LCD-2's might be better with pop however, dependant on the track, but if it's mid bass heavy instead of sub bass (sub bass is prominent with mainly Hip Hop and RnB. Dance and pop generally favour mid bass and here the T1 excels).
But lastly, with instrumentals, the T1 is the one to go for. Again, the extra space, high emphasis and sharper (but still relatively sweet) detailing will help with instrumental separation, imaging and hall or stage resemblance.
But they are both remarkable cans. You can't really go wrong with either.
RapidCancel
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Hmmm...am I the only one that thinks this might be a bit uncomfortable? Those cups don't look very soft.
I agree, see my post above. They look good in the on ear version, but that...iuno.
Those studio's look to have similar cups to the Grado's elite (GS/PS) range, which I thoroughly dislike and find rather uncomfortable. The ridges with those Grados cups, can over time, cause discomfort and dig in. Hopefully the TMA-1 Studio's variant solve this somehow, perhaps with softer materials or something.
So before I order the CW31(without the P, which as far as I can tell means you get a mic for phones), what do you mean not bass heavy? A lot of my listening will be in the gym and I do like hip hop. Is there a better alternative out there in that case?
edit: I forgot to mention, any advice is really appreciated. Heaphones are one of those things I know nothing about and the descriptions are all but useless. At least I knew enough to walk out of the apple store without randomly selecting a pair after getting a new ipod today...
Myoclonic Jerk
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thanks for the suggestions guys.. I've changed my mind I'm going with earbuds only. would that give me better options?
sorry about that
Well, my Headphone are starting to die, the left side keeps cutting out and I have to jiggle the wire and such. This is what I have now:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LPTAYI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Looking to spend $40-$50, I would like something closed. Cord needs to be a decent length (8 to 10 feet at least), Right now just using a pair of Earbuds. Any suggestions?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LPTAYI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Looking to spend $40-$50, I would like something closed. Cord needs to be a decent length (8 to 10 feet at least), Right now just using a pair of Earbuds. Any suggestions?
The Big Rig
Member
The Superlux cans in the OP are recommended If you need something in that price range.
Haint
Member
Yea most of those budget giant killers they dig up on Head-Fi are amazingly good. The Philips SHE3850 is also really nice for emphasized bass and superb isolation. The Monoprice is a lot more neutral by comparison.
The RX unit is just an additional wireless mixamp to add a second headset to the 5.8 system. This won't work on its own and requires the base station.
The Mixamp pro has all the same features and and inputs as the 5.8 but is not wireless. Order it if wires don't matter. I have one of each, wired for the pc, wireless in the living room. The lack of wires running across the floor in the living room is a huge plus in my book.
I'm simply realizing that the corners I cut when I settled on the E10 I maybe shouldn't have cut. I'm sort of missing optical and line in, for example.
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