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    From my notes the one Erroneous had sounded better to my ears than what Marv had. They had the...

    From my notes the one Erroneous had sounded better to my ears than what Marv had. They had the same basic characteristics though. Sometimes 800s...
    Profile Post Comment by ext1, Apr 7, 2024
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    Quoth my friend: "Praying is not a strategy"

    Quoth my friend: "Praying is not a strategy"
    Profile Post Comment by ext1, Apr 7, 2024
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    I'm always sincerely thankful for your friendship and support. Very happy and honored to be...

    I'm always sincerely thankful for your friendship and support. Very happy and honored to be making this for you. :)
    Profile Post Comment by ext1, Apr 2, 2024
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    Arizona meet (headfi) November 18th, 2023

    Actually I heard that thing in Korea. I think it's a pretty good amp but no way for the price.
    Post by: ext1, Feb 20, 2024 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    I was able to repair hd800 voice coils but it was very difficult, and not all could be fixed. I...

    I was able to repair hd800 voice coils but it was very difficult, and not all could be fixed. I think if you're able to disassemble the driver it...
    Profile Post Comment by ext1, Feb 12, 2024
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    The HD800 & HD800S thread

    Sub 10k s/n honestly have the most problems, it's an extreme lottery. The safest bets are in the later serials.
    Post by: ext1, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    @TheIceman93 Yep I noticed that - the handle turn is a lot stiffer and it impacts my workflow...

    @TheIceman93 Yep I noticed that - the handle turn is a lot stiffer and it impacts my workflow when making headphones. So I still use my older...
    Profile Post Comment by ext1, Feb 4, 2024
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    Wiha for life, made in Germany! (Although I've been finding that their quality is decreasing,...

    Wiha for life, made in Germany! (Although I've been finding that their quality is decreasing, find the older German ones off ebay or something....
    Profile Post Comment by ext1, Feb 3, 2024
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    JAR800 and JAR800S impressions thread

    Hi! So yes I have the only v3 because it's been finalized only recently. I think it can get a little even better than now with just a little more...
    Post by: ext1, Jan 30, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    That's because you were kind enough to let those other heads to have a listen. I was sending to...

    That's because you were kind enough to let those other heads to have a listen. I was sending to you direct.
    Profile Post Comment by ext1, Jan 17, 2024
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    6XX tends to be darker than 650 IMO. The saying that they also have the same drivers is also a...

    6XX tends to be darker than 650 IMO. The saying that they also have the same drivers is also a theory, and also I do some modification so I...
    Profile Post Comment by ext1, Sep 1, 2023
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    Loaner: JAR650B

    Yes, thank you! It's been a really long tour, thank you for your hard work!
    Post by: ext1, Aug 6, 2023 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Loaner: JAR650B

    I think let's end the tour at Vox... I don't know what condition the unit is in at this point. If there is enough interest, maybe another one.
    Post by: ext1, Jun 3, 2023 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Loaner: JAR800S

    Thank you so much for the help everyone! It's true I feel bad about suddenly ending up with an unusable 800S - but also more especially because...
    Post by: ext1, May 25, 2023 in forum: Closed Loaners