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Are we allowed to link to ASR? Probably not. But that "sounds like shit" device seems to be the new benchmark everywhere outside of SBAF Apr 8, 2018

    1. k.e.
      k.e.
      Are we allowed to link to ASR? Probably not. But that "sounds like shit" device seems to be the new benchmark everywhere outside of SBAF
      Apr 8, 2018
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      3. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        Dr. Bore will now provide you with some tip top healthy tips:
        1. If you don’t know what “Digital Glare” sounds like, then go and bloody well find out.
        2. Everyone is biased, but not in the way you think, and not because their opinions differ to your own.
        Apr 8, 2018
      4. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        ->
        3. You can link to whatever you want, as long as it’s legal.
        4. If after much soul searching your views on audio just align more with places other than SBAF, then go sign up and feel the glory and comfort of a sheep’s life.
        Apr 8, 2018
      5. k.e.
        k.e.
        It's cute how you guys defend somebody who just wants to provoke and slags people who try to take a very objective approach to reviewing. He deserves a little dig in the ribs from time to time. After all, that's what he likes and openly asks for, for people to grow a thick skin and take some insults. So let him eat it, his observations were purely emotionally motivated.
        Apr 8, 2018
    2. k.e.
      k.e.
      Mar 5, 2018
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      3. Mithrandir41
        Mithrandir41
        He doesn't like you... I don't like you either.
        Mar 5, 2018
        captkirk, JK47, A1Gear and 1 other person like this.
      4. jowls
        jowls
        Lol. Normally it’s 43 year old men that impersonate 13 year old girls online, not the other way around...
        Mar 5, 2018
        zerodeefex likes this.
      5. A1Gear
        A1Gear
        “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ......

        **Flushes a big turd down a Toilet**
        Mar 5, 2018
        k.e. and zerodeefex like this.
    3. k.e.
      k.e.
      Mar 1, 2018
      1. Azteca, james444, Hrodulf and 1 other person like this.
      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        That is food for thought.
        Mar 2, 2018
    4. k.e.
      k.e.
      I cringe when a manufacturer claims his headphones need 72 hours burn-in. A very lazy attempt at countering non-euphoric impressions
      Feb 8, 2018
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      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        As a biocellulose fan myself, have to agree that experimenting with different materials and getting to hear the results is great fun.

        As for the bass-heavy tuning... maybe they're trying to reach out to fun-fi consumers? The cans are priced a bit high for mass market EDM heads though.
        Feb 8, 2018
      4. k.e.
        k.e.
        @JK47 I did not "take a shot" at the Andromeda, I was simply surprised why somebody would claim they are neutral. In the end, I personally prefer neutrality which I think is the closest to transparent, e.g. does not distract from the music
        Mar 1, 2018
      5. k.e.
        k.e.
        Not to mention 72 hours is a _very_ curious number. It must be based on data and controlled research for such a claim. So that basically means somebody ships an unfinished product by the manufacturer's perspective. That is a fine line between material and finished product
        Mar 1, 2018
    5. k.e.
      k.e.
      HD 660 S arrived! I always wanted a black 600...
      Jan 19, 2018
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      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        You will get more bass. Easy from the iPhone/DAP and still sounds mostly the same as an HD600.
        Jan 20, 2018
        k.e. likes this.
      3. k.e.
        k.e.
        I can tell what Sennheiser was going for. They wanted to strike the balance between 600 and 650. I can say that the 660 is less mid-centric than 600 and got rid of 650's veil as well. It's a tonally accurate and dynamic sounding headphone. If you'd take the Pentacon cable out of the box and sell it for 400, the community would appreciate the HD 660 S much more.
        Jan 20, 2018
      4. k.e.
        k.e.
        However, at 500 € it currently challenges a discounted HE-560 and that is a tough one to beat! I miss the extension and speed of magnetostatic headphones. And of course, there's the HD 58X Jubilee on Massdrop for a very low price...
        Jan 20, 2018
    6. k.e.
      k.e.
      Dec 14, 2017
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    7. k.e.
      k.e.
      Dec 14, 2017
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      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        Are you Klaus, Sebastian's friend? I might have spotted you while walking around.
        Dec 14, 2017
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      3. k.e.
        k.e.
        Dec 14, 2017
    8. k.e.
      k.e.
      Preparing for CanJam Europe.
      Oct 25, 2017
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      2. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        If you can listen and report back on the Sennheiser ie800S, that would be appreciated.
        Oct 25, 2017
        jowls and k.e. like this.
      3. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        PM me if you have recommendations for hotels and whatnot. I am planning the trip and need some information.
        Oct 25, 2017
    9. k.e.
      k.e.
      I now have the Chord Hugo 2. Unfortunately I will not share my impressions because I have the feeling SBAF has a very strong bias.
      Oct 22, 2017
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      3. bazelio
        bazelio
        You won't share impressions? f**k! My whole weekend is ruined.
        Oct 22, 2017
        Kunlun, DigMe and powermatic like this.
      4. Colgin
        Colgin
        Back in the Changstar days I posted positive impressions of the AKG K 812. They not only didn't tar and feather me, but I was nonetheless allowed to join SBAF.
        Oct 22, 2017
        k.e., Kunlun, powermatic and 2 others like this.
      5. bengo
        bengo
        @k.e. Differing opinions from the majority actually reduces the so called bias, if you think about it. I actually thought the H2 had good technicalities in some areas, but was hard sounding (DAVE fixes that).

        Try to compare other good DACs in same price range directly.
        Oct 23, 2017
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    10. k.e.
      k.e.
      Audio Zenith PMx2 finally arrived.
      Aug 24, 2017
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      3. Colgin
        Colgin
        I would really hope that it is a significant improvement over the stock PM-2. I thought the first iteration of PMx2 was way better than stock. I will have the loaner soon (hopefully!) of latest version and will compare to my stock PM-2 and report back with impressions.
        Aug 24, 2017
      4. brencho
        brencho
        @Colgin It is way better than stock. Loaner unit I heard sounded v good.
        Aug 24, 2017
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      5. k.e.
        k.e.
        I was expecting a reference tuning, but the PMx2 is still on the musical side, with lush mids and recessed treble. The sound is not neutral, more fuller and warmer sounding.
        Aug 25, 2017
    11. k.e.
      k.e.
      Aug 16, 2017
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    12. k.e.
      k.e.
      Borrowed the iSine 20 from a friend. Hmm
      Aug 14, 2017
      2. k.e.
        k.e.
        Not a fan. Uncomfortable, zero isolation, dull sound. Sadly the Cipher cable has a weird EQ correction. It's close to Harman's over-ear but goes ballistic in the treble. Several peaks even though they used DSP correction. Yes, I can use my own EQ with the app, thanks Audeze, but then I can use any IEM.
        Aug 16, 2017
    13. k.e.
      k.e.
      Free DSD sampler (multi & stereo): Visit nativedsd.com/oppo and use coupon OPPOLIKESDSD
      Aug 12, 2017
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      2. k.e.
        k.e.
        Worth it for tracks 2 and 5.
        Aug 12, 2017
      3. Luckbad
        Luckbad
        Thanks bro. I have a GO2A Infinity I'm playing around with and this gets me some DSD files to try.
        Aug 12, 2017
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      4. k.e.
        k.e.
        @Luckbad My ADI-2 Pro has true DSD support (if using as DAC only) and I'm using jRiver's MC23 with Blind Test function. So far no luck telling it apart from 16Bit...
        Aug 12, 2017
    14. k.e.
      k.e.
      Mr. Speakers Æon loaner just arrived.
      Aug 5, 2017
    15. k.e.
      k.e.
      Doing some research about bit-depth and sampling frequencies. Where I stand now, I will probably never purchase HD audio again...
      Jul 31, 2017
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      3. landroni
        landroni
        Jul 31, 2017
        Deep Funk, Dino and elguapo like this.
      4. Azteca
        Azteca
        The nutshell version after years of both theory and practice in pro audio and enthusiast playback: for consumer, higher SR makes filters easy and less audible, fuller harmonic series. For pro, captures more info for processing (noise reduction, more harmonics, bias tone of tape transfers).
        Jul 31, 2017
      5. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        Only get the HD Audio if the master tapes are used and dynamic range is "plenty" for enough headroom volume to match with your audio system. I prefer early pressings when possible for CD. For downloads 16 bit FLAC is often good enough...
        Aug 1, 2017
    16. k.e.
      k.e.
      Haven't logged in for a while. My MacBook died and I didn't want to request a new password. Finally remembered.
      Jul 16, 2017
      1. Dino, Thad E Ginathom and DigMe like this.
      2. k.e.
        k.e.
        On a more positive note. I'll be having a new 2017 iMac with SSD and Ram upgrade coming in soon! I always wanted to have one. Finally...
        Jul 16, 2017
      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        Welcome back and congrats on the new computer!
        Jul 16, 2017
    17. k.e.
      k.e.
      I'm searching for a 6-BA system that was released after September '16. Probably CIEM but could also be a universal.
      May 16, 2017
      2. k.e.
        k.e.
        I fell in love with the prototype and the designer told me last September that he sold it and it will be on the market "soon". Haven't found it yet.
        May 16, 2017
      3. k.e.
        k.e.
        Just received confirmation that it is not released yet. :-(
        May 18, 2017
    18. k.e.
      k.e.
      Visiting Vision Ears in Cologne later this week. I'll try to summarize some early impressions and comparisons of the VE8 over the weekend
      May 8, 2017
    19. k.e.
      k.e.
      May 3, 2017
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Will it be available in English*, or do I have to rely on Google's approximation?


        *please :)
        May 4, 2017
    20. k.e.
      k.e.
      Requested the HDV 820 DAC/amp from Sennheiser and will receive it for review around August
      May 3, 2017
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