JayC

All helpful info! I know the Fortes are going to be a pretty wild departure for me from the BBC sound with the LS3/5A, but I think the character you describe will be perfect for my living room setup. Will be rare I really sit down in the sweet spot and just listen, more like wanting captivating background music. I am just going crazy trying to figure out what electronics I want to drive/feed them.

How do you like the LS3/5A? I'd considered the LS6 for a while but then decided to go down the bigger woofer path.

It looks like I'm out of luck finding a new pair of the Forte 3 in walnut here. The only options are that I switch to black ash (which im not a fan of) or wait for the Forte 4 (which is above my price range at the moment).

@JayC I love the LS3/5A for my small room/nearfield setup. They are a bit picky about placement/stands/chain, but once you get them dialed in, nothing like them. In my small space I don't mind the bass rolloff below 70hz. LS6 was going to be my living room purchase, until new house had a big living room, so started thinking Fortes.

@rlow, yes that's it for digital. Got some room for improvement with the MB, but I'll take it up in some time.
Analog is clearaudio concept (with nag mp110) + Mani, but soon will be the top end of the Darlington labs line

@Inoculator, I thought you already bought them! I'm pretty excited too. I heard them at the dealer but at home is going to be a whole other ballgame. It's going to take me a while with positioning and burn in..

@JayC plan on purchasing after I get settled post-move (moving end of April). I actually decided to put in a Zu Dirty Weekend order as I have always been curious about the sound, and should be a nice little intro a more aggressive, high-efficiency sound, and have similar amp needs as the klipsch stuff. Will see if I decide to keep the Zu after 60 days for a different setup.

CGI is miles better than Whedon version though... remember that fake superman mouth to cover up Henry Cavill’s mustache?

yeah, it wasnt perfect. But this feels very tacky most of the time, definitely doesnt feel like something I wouldve found impressive 4 years ago either.

I'm trying to figure out two things:
1. is @MrButchi still active on the community? Or is someone else the new gear master in the EU?
2. Which of the Darlington products would most people be interested in loaning? MM3 / MM5 / MM6?

I was going to say I can, but it sounds like you are in Europe. I'm in the us, but I've got a lot of extra, and could check on the shipping cost

I have a little. It can be put in an envelope and posted, I have no idea at what cost.

Thanks, that would be great (if its not something insane to post in an envelope)! I sent you a PM

I still stand by the smaller biodynamics as worthwhile options on a budget. Their party trick is sounding larger and more spacious then their cups would suggest. I use mine for handheld gaming but have not tried out of a PS4 controller. The affordable ones are the Creative Aurvana Live! and Massdrop x E-MU Purpleheart.

Are you speakers near your TV? That Modi Multibit of yours is just begging to be hooked up to your console. It takes just one cable! and a loving and understanding missusC.

Lets take this conversation to the chat, its easier without the character limit :)

Some downsides:
-None of these have microphones.
-The bigger Fostex cans have thick cables that can get in the way unless you custom cable them.
-The smaller Purpleheart may be better suited to portable duties.

The larger cans are vented closed backs that stage more like they are semi-open but the newer (current) Denons are closed. I have yet to hear the new Denons so I might be off base here.

Do you really need something new? I use all of my headphones with a Blue Yeti mic without any trouble.

Thanks @LetMeBeFrank as @Sqveak. I'll look into those.

@dubharmonic I don't have a pair of headphones at the moment :) just a speaker and iem setup

I didn't bother switching between the two when I decided not to keep them, because I knew the Bose wouldn't stand a chance. I'm the type of person that would accept a bit of discomfort or extra effort to get good sound (I guess that's why I listen to Vinyl too). So I don't mind using my wired IEMs for work and having to take them out 20 times a day than keep the Boses

Having said that, the Boses are comfortable, they cancel noise well, I like the touch controls and so on. If you've got the use case and need the NC/wireless I wouldn't tell you to turn them down (the Sony XM3 was just boomy and uncomfortable).

They just didn't feel worth 240€.. for me.

Thanks for that.

I have seen that movie more times than I can count. I discovered it during its initial tiny run in Los Angeles, where Tommy Wiseau was basically running it at random screening rooms for curious people. Despite the fact that at this point no one had heard about the movie, even then there was already a core audience who loved it for how bad it is. I quickly joined their ranks.

Yeah, I watched the disaster artist I can totally see why people love it for how bad it is. Its actually a comedy and im probably going to watch the original this weekend haha

Long overdue

Did you get the utube link for the secret handshake?

@Pogo I think you mean this one?
https://imgur.com/gallery/frk2b0L

If the Schiit Pyst RCAs are any indication, Straightwire is of good quality and not super expensive. Their dealer network includes a few in the EU; might be worth a look.

Thanks! I'll check these out. I'm up for doing it myself too, Corona or not

Chose to order some Canare L-4E6S cables and Neutrik NF2 CB-2 connectors, after a shit ton of down the rabbit hole reading. Straightwire was way too expensive when I spoke to them and asked for recommendations. Thanks for the suggestions, guys!

Had an eureka moment when I hooked up the Riva Turbo X to the TV.. Put an instant smile on my face and really got me moving! Nice little speaker, this one..

What's your budget? What are you coming from?

I live in the Netherlands. Budget would be universal: 20-30euro, custom: 150-175 euro

If anyone wants the old amp (for free of course) for a project or something, let me know - you probably just have to replace the filter caps.

Burzum and Beherit have had ambient parts since the early 90s... these modern band are just shit with no creativity at writing guitar riffs. Metal is guitar music so you better be able to write Demonomancy or Key to the Gate before you add in gimmicks...

Seems to be a bit of a common issue online and in some cases people have been asked to send their unit back? Anyone here know more about this and can help me out?