Zhanming057
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Meze Liric's arrived on Black Friday. Strikingly good for their efficiency; possibly the best closed-back that I've ever heard. Nov 26, 2021

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    1. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Meze Liric's arrived on Black Friday. Strikingly good for their efficiency; possibly the best closed-back that I've ever heard.
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        Awesome! Does it follow the standard Meze turning or nah?
        Nov 27, 2021
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      3. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @Lyander finer points I would say similar to the Emperyan but a little smaller in staging and a little bit brighter and forward. Bass is very punchy though. Bass and resolution are a huge step up from the Aeon 2 Noir which I just sold.
        Nov 27, 2021
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    2. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Found a crazy iPad Pro deal on Facebook market. Seller wanted to meet in an hour. Had it for a day now, still wondering what the catch was.
      1. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        *it did come with the box and charger so probably not stolen.
        Jan 10, 2021
      2. purr1n
        purr1n
        The box was next to the iPad when the guy broke into the house. :-)
        Jan 10, 2021
    3. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Found out my favorite techwear brand has a bug that allows infinite store credit. Did one round for a free hoodie, then I emailed them.
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      2. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        I usually wear Outlier for their "jeans"... Any other brands have something really close to a standard 5 pocket with modern fits ?
        Dec 22, 2020
      3. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @M3NTAL Ministry of Supply. Got two pairs, they feel great although the cuts are definitely on the slim side. Waist is very close to +1.5 for me. Also they come in black and a blue that you can't really tell isn't black. Would love it if they made a pair in gray denim.
        Dec 22, 2020
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      4. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @M3NTAL Triple Aught Design has normal denim and their cut is more relaxed (waist is true to me, a little on the long side). I also have a pair and it is super solid. Very different from MoS though, these seem like they're meant to be battered around and take on a patina. Depends on if you want to make them work with a blazer I guess.
        Dec 22, 2020
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    4. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Undergrad kids next door partying loudly with the "I don't care" song blazing. Hope none of them gives COVID to their folks or grandfolks.
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      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        Come to NL. Our Minister of Justice broke his own rules for his wedding. Our king (yes, NL is a monarchy) in the midst of a partial lockdown went on a holiday like a pampered coward. Do not get me started...
        Oct 25, 2020
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    5. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Last month I broke my hand while jogging outside and decided to get a treadmill. Arried today, it's the best idea I've had all lockdown.
      1. Jinxy245, Deep Funk, FlySweep and 2 others like this.
      2. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        Don't give up on outdoor run once life returns to normality
        Sep 24, 2020
      3. jexby
        jexby
        broke a hand while jogging outside? like- punching mailboxes or ???
        Sep 24, 2020
      4. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @jexby Tripped while running on a slight downhill and fractured two of the metacarpals. Wasn't too bad, fully healed in ~4 weeks. But now I'm a bit apprehensive about outdoor running especially since the better trail near me is on a hill.
        Sep 24, 2020
    6. Zhanming057
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      3. penguins
        penguins
        On a different note - I haven't looked up the standards and I have almost 0 knowledge of the nuances of circuit design with vacuum tubes, but just based on general EE knowledge - I too am a little surprised that not having the 5th part of the 4.4mm balanced pin grounded would kill the device. Sure, it may offer a lower noise floor or slightly increased performance. Anyone else on SBAF happen to know the answer?
        Jul 30, 2020
      4. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @fp627 Based on the conversations I've had here and elsewhere I am almost certain that there is no technical reason for needing the 5th pole especially for low voltage line outs such as those found on portable devices. If I were to hazard a guess it would be that Woo seriously skimped on the design of the WA11 and want to keep that a secret.
        Jul 30, 2020
      5. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        Years ago I had a conversation with Jack about the WA5's lack of protection so this wouldn't be entirely new to them. And they do blame the cable a lot only to be called out on it this time.
        Jul 30, 2020
    7. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Supporting Austria's economy and my wfh SO at the same time by gifting her Mysphere 3's. First pair of non-Grado's she's ever owned.
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      3. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @Lyander The old Grado models are better than the new stuff. I also had the RS1 way back when it was kind of difficult to find DAP-friendly cans. A lot of it is also probably just availability and sentimental value. I have a similar soft spot for Ultrasone because that's what I started out with back in 08/09.
        Apr 15, 2020
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      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        Haven't gotten ears on the e-generation RS series, but if they're more sensibly-tuned than the early buttonless RS1 I had (didn't know much about measurements around then) then damn.

        Ultrasone................
        Apr 15, 2020
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      5. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @Lyander I like to compare it to being fond of the trashy foods of one's youth even though you've grown up and know better.
        Apr 15, 2020
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    8. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Last Fall I anticipated a year of flying to and from Asia. Dumped most of my desktop gear. 6 weeks into lockdown. That was a mistake.
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      2. famish99
        famish99
        Yeah I'm in a similar situation as well. Working off the laptop hasn't been the worst when you can listen to speakers though.
        Apr 12, 2020
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      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        Yeah, man. Haven’t been able to get home since January 20. Missing my setup.
        Apr 12, 2020
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      4. Claritas
        Claritas
        That's a bummer. I'm in the opposite boat: marooned abroad on short notice. If anyone's curious, I took only an Apple IEM & Porta Pro (chatting & videos) & Rockets (music).
        Apr 16, 2020
    9. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Random guy on Amtrak recognized both my watch and my SP1000 amp kit. Always nice to talk to a fellow human being of discerning taste.
    10. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Tried patina-ing leather shoes for the first time. Ended up making the whole shoe three shades darker.
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      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        Leather is an unforgiving medium. Found and am finding out the hard way.
        Feb 13, 2020
      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        I've got worlds of respect for people who can develop good patinas on shoes or precious metals— did the same to my own shoes, plan to just let nature take its course with the next pair.
        Feb 13, 2020
    11. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Macbook Pro 16 in the house. Screen is noticeably bigger, still fits in the same messenger bags. Pretty nice.
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    12. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!
    13. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      It's been 10 days and Fedex hasn't updated on my LCDi4's location since last Friday. I thought they're supposed to be the good courier?
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      2. netforce
        netforce
        One of my FedEx guys was here yesterday, said that the Monday was his most insane day yet. Everyone's trucks were filled to the brim, long hours to get everything done. The following day lots of people called in sick since they overworked themselves. And then that also caused delays. Be nice to your delivery drivers.
        Dec 10, 2019
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      3. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @netforce @abisai2 Thanks for the suggestions. I know Audeze is pretty responsive about this stuff. Just a bit frustrated since I'm going to not have them for this upcoming trip which I paid for 2-day shipping for. Well, I'll still have the LCDi3 I guess.
        Dec 10, 2019
      4. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        My Schiit Mani Fedex delivery was also delayed. There's a silver lining, at least the economy is doing well.
        Dec 10, 2019
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    14. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      LCDi3's are good. Maybe even better than the i4 on weak sources. Stock cables feels like garbage though.
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      2. EagleWings
        EagleWings
        @dubharmonic , did you try it with the curved earhooks? Also, if you are finding the stock tips on the large side, get some Spinfit CP155 eartips. Also try the rubber tube or heat shrink on the earhooks like the OP suggested. Link below:
        Dec 3, 2019
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      4. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        @EagleWings yeah, the ear hooks, even the small ones, are too big for my ears. Thanks for the link!
        Dec 4, 2019
    15. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Lady one table from me on Amtrak pounded 2 half-bottle wines and is being restrained by the crew. Pls drink in moderation during holidays.
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      2. DigMe
        DigMe
        I don't really care. I just thought violent drunk lady was a perfect time to use this meme.
        Dec 2, 2019
      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        I didn't know Karen rode Amtrak. :P
        Dec 2, 2019
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      4. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @rtaylor76 Last status had a Karen. With some luck, this one might just have a really bad drinking problem.
        Dec 2, 2019
    16. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      A group just told me to give up my cafe table because they want the "nice window view". Maybe some of r/choosingbeggar is true after all.
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      3. zerodeefex
        zerodeefex
        actually thinking about it, there's a 50/50 I tell them they could join me if they wanted.
        Nov 19, 2019
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      4. OldDude04
        OldDude04
        @zerodeefex If they had asked like decent humans, that is a possibility. But telling someone to move so they could have the view? Nah, that's a definite hell no.
        Nov 19, 2019
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      5. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @OldDude04 Agreed. But they'd have to ask *real* nicely if I have a laptop out and headphones on.
        Nov 19, 2019
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    17. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Fitear Titan in custom fit incoming in 12 weeks. Here's to headphones that are not that great but which you love nonetheless.
    18. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Made a bet with FIDE 2000 roommate. I code an engine from scratch in 24h and go 5/5 on blitz. Looking for some closed back cans if I win :)
      1. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        I can't use anything unsupervised so I'll have to write up the rules myself. But if I have time I'm going to run this on itself for a couple hours to exhaustively search the first couple moves.
        Nov 4, 2019
      2. FallingObjects
        FallingObjects
        Just code it to only play the nastiest gambits as openings.
        Nov 5, 2019
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    19. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Should resale value be a factor when buying headphones? Thinking about the Fitear Titan, love the tech, but literally zero resale value.
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      2. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        If you find you're a chronic gear cycler yes.
        Nov 1, 2019
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      3. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @ChaChaRealSmooth I almost never sell CIEMs because of how little they go for, the exception is when the factory offers reshells. But I can't help thinking that if I bought the universal I could always sell them to back out most of the cost. I really like the Titan and I like the idea of supporting Suyama's weird ideas but if I fall out of love with them they're pretty much a pair of expensive paperweights.
        Nov 1, 2019
      4. Xecuter
        Xecuter
        You want to pay as little depreciation as possible on audio. Buy second hand, never pay new RRP unless buying legendary stuff.
        Nov 2, 2019
    20. Zhanming057
      Zhanming057
      Amazon has been "processing" my refund for 45 straight days. Wonder if I should just file a dispute and deal with the fallout
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      2. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        Generally they are very prompt. Connect with their customer service I'm sure they will help you out
        Sep 17, 2019
      3. Zhanming057
        Zhanming057
        @treboR @Ksaurav402 Thanks for the comments. I must have chatted or called them a dozen times. Every time they tell me to wait 2-3 more business days with no update afterwards. First time I've had customer service that's this bad from Amazon.
        Sep 17, 2019
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      4. tommytakis
        tommytakis
        @Zhanming057 if you have tracking proof that the returned item was delivered, Amazon should process the refund within 14 days since delivery day. If they still lag, just chat with a representative online and tell them that it's already passed 14 days. Highly recommend talking online over the phone as well. It's faster and more efficient
        Sep 17, 2019
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