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E_Schaaf

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Pick your top three: cohesive tone, tight transient response, deep extension, low distortion, good spatial cues Apr 19, 2024 at 7:34 PM

1. E_Schaaf
  Thank you @ChaChaRealSmooth for feedback on ETA thread, we've already got the ball rolling on new tweaks and excited to get more ears on em
  
  Feb 9, 2021
  1. Merrick, Philimon, Azimuth and 7 others like this.
  2. E_Schaaf
    I'll post more specifics in the thread tomorrow when I'm not stuffed full of sushi and half asleep haha
    
    Feb 9, 2021
    
    Cryptowolf, zonto, tommytakis and 2 others like this.
  3. ChaChaRealSmooth
    Believe me, the pleasure was all mine. Thanks for letting me listen to them!
    
    Feb 9, 2021
    
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2. E_Schaaf
  A bit out of character for me, but I love Minnie Riperton's 'Adventures in Paradise'. Flavorful harmonic arrangements still feel fresh.
  
  Feb 2, 2021
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  2. Jdriver
    Interesting trivia, did you know her daughter is Maya Rudolph from SNL? Apparently talent is in the blood.
    
    Feb 3, 2021
    
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  3. E_Schaaf
    no I didn't know that, thanks for the tidbit!
    
    Feb 3, 2021
3. E_Schaaf
  I truly do not understand why anyone would want a flat unsloped FR. Most recordings have shit mastering. Flat isn't fun... so why bother?
  
  Jan 30, 2021
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  3. E_Schaaf
    I will concede the idea that theoretically flat can be a useful albeit boring point of reference for exclusively low-level listening ASSUMING the timbre is flawless, there are ZERO peaks or ringing of any kind above 4khz, the recording is masterfully produced, and no part of the chain adds any annoying colorations. But still I would prefer linear+sloped for higher level listening and with 99% of music.
    
    Jan 31, 2021
  4. E_Schaaf
    least fav - https://i.imgur.com/4fKqNsc.png decent - https://i.imgur.com/yauZxf4.png enjoyable - https://i.imgur.com/QtFLaid.png
    
    Jan 31, 2021
  5. Syzygy
    Maybe your ear shape and hearing are just more sensitive to the higher frequencies than most?
    
    Jan 31, 2021
    
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4. E_Schaaf
  Just posted a thread about the new scratch-built headphones my team's been working on! In Club Room
  
  Jan 26, 2021
  1. Jinxy245, Imraan, Cryptowolf and 15 others like this.
  2. YMO
    First Rule Of Club Room Is You Don't Talk About Club Room ;)
    
    Jan 26, 2021
    
    Jinxy245, Cryptowolf, gaspasser and 2 others like this.
  3. E_Schaaf
    if I don't mention club room how will I remind randos that they're missing out?
    
    Jan 26, 2021
    
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5. E_Schaaf
  Red or blue? (spider chart) https://i.imgur.com/hyYzWyU.png edit - FR comparison in comments
  
  Jan 24, 2021
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  3. Jinxy245
    I think I lean red, but I believe implementation is key of course. Knowing you they both sound damn good.
    
    Jan 25, 2021
    
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  4. Imraan
    Tough one. If forced to pick one I'd go with red. V similar thoughts as @Merrick. Red excels at the things I prefer. Would like to hear both.
    
    Jan 26, 2021
    
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  5. E_Schaaf
    Update: I'm on team red among these two options but we're cooking up some tweaks to effectively split the difference across the board. I think that'll be perfect. Blue does have its charms.
    
    Jan 26, 2021
    
    Jinxy245, dubharmonic, Lyander and 3 others like this.
6. E_Schaaf
  Worst part of scratch built headphones - headband tooling. Ugh. Borealis might have looked a little jank, but at least they figured it out!
  
  Jan 21, 2021
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7. E_Schaaf
  is this porn? https://i.imgur.com/8c7xkTh.png (SFW)
  
  Jan 17, 2021
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  3. Elnrik
    Reported. Get that smut outta here.
    
    Jan 17, 2021
    
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  4. Cryptowolf
    The natural? 8k dip and overall slant is very smexy.
    
    Jan 18, 2021
    
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  5. E_Schaaf
    sexy curves for sure.
    
    Jan 18, 2021
8. E_Schaaf
  DIY breakthrough on all-custom headphones has me feeling high on life right now. Can't wait for what's in store for 2021.
  
  Jan 14, 2021
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  2. E_Schaaf
    redacted, WIP tuning but damn they are smooth smooth smooth
    
    Jan 14, 2021
    
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  3. Merrick
    Let us know if you need beta testers. :)
    
    Jan 14, 2021
9. E_Schaaf
  Now that I'm cooking up some mastering projects that run through 404/tube/tape analog path, I need a quality ADC. No more Schiit Jil?
  
  Jan 12, 2021
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  3. Psalmanazar
    Lynx Hilo, Burl Bomber, Lavry, Prism. You get what you pay for.
    
    Jan 12, 2021
    
    Justin S, Azimuth, Gazny and 3 others like this.
  4. Azimuth
    Apogee is always a favorite. I love Lavry, but it and Burl will have some flavor. So will the UA interfaces. The analog/digital studio here in town, Welcome to 1979, loves the Lynx ADC's. Palm may disagree, but RME ADC is really damn good.
    
    Jan 13, 2021
    
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  5. Psalmanazar
    Both the Apogee and RME stuff is phenomenal in real world use. Even if the RME treble sucks, just run it into a compressor that eats treble or a tape plugin. Whatever.
    
    Mar 21, 2022
10. E_Schaaf
  Anyone down for a remix I cooked up of an early 80s French disco track? https://soundcloud.com/evan-schaaf-659458885/rolo
  
  Jan 11, 2021
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  2. Deep Funk
    May your punk be daft. I will give it a listen.
    
    Jan 12, 2021
    
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11. E_Schaaf
  Already have 4 ESX lined up, really grateful for those who have supported this whole thing. Hoping to put all the commissions into CNC fund.
  
  Jan 6, 2021
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  2. dncnexus
    You deserve it!
    
    Jan 6, 2021
  3. Merrick
    At some point I will commission one! Just can’t right now.
    
    Jan 6, 2021
12. E_Schaaf
  This is a weird niche, but I love washing machine destruction videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq6T5BojXc8 hilarious and interesting!
  
  Jan 4, 2021
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  3. Thad E Ginathom
    A brick is the usual test piece.
    
    My washing machine tried to do that yesterday... with just washing in it.
    
    Jan 5, 2021
  4. e.schell
    How does one fall into habitually watching washing machine destruction videos much less making them. Not judging, I like odd things but funny how that works. The youtube rabbit hole!
    
    Jan 5, 2021
    
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  5. GoodEnoughGear
    Holy crap, that's the best thing I;ve seen in a long time. That's Terminator-style grit.
    
    Jan 5, 2021
    
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13. E_Schaaf
  1/1/2020 - 1/1/2021, I personally closed $2.25M worth of sales for UA. Biggest year ever for the company. ORFAS bored-at-home upgraditis?
  
  Jan 4, 2021
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  3. E_Schaaf
    Cheers. I sold over 100 Utopias. Wild.
    
    Jan 4, 2021
    
    yotacowboy, JK47, dubharmonic and 7 others like this.
  4. zonto
    That's awesome! Congrats.
    
    Jan 4, 2021
  5. YMO
    Next time aim for 101 Utopias for heaven. :P
    
    Jan 4, 2021
14. E_Schaaf
  Accidental double post, reminder to not drink/text and drive!
  
  Dec 31, 2020
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  2. ChaChaRealSmooth
    And certainly don't do all 3 together
    
    Jan 1, 2021
15. E_Schaaf
  I want to make >20 headphones in 2021. Honed in my craft and strengthened important relationships this year. More myself everyday. Cheers!
  
  Dec 31, 2020
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16. E_Schaaf
  EC S7 temporarily out of commission. F7 clone back in the main rig, sounding fresh and snappy. Between these two amps, I want for nothing.
  
  Dec 31, 2020
  2. Gazny
    What does it take to get a clone? Looking at the Firstwatt page it makes the F1 look tasty.
    
    Dec 31, 2020
  3. E_Schaaf
    I bought mine from brencho who bought it from someone who built it on ebay in singapore I think? hifishark.com 'first watt clone' regularly.
    
    Dec 31, 2020
    
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17. E_Schaaf
  Nak 550 in the house. Sounds similar to the 500, but lower output level. Whole chain plays wide open for my ideal listening volume. Nice
  
  Dec 27, 2020
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  2. E_Schaaf
    on some totally smashed (clipped at like +5db) 404 flip tapes, never heard bass with so much satisfying growl. Not the tightest, but such addictive fuzz. Super dense heavy sound. If only I had a larger library of things to listen to...
    
    Dec 27, 2020
18. E_Schaaf
  Moved my WFH setup to the couch / TV. Bandit the cat keeps sitting on my hand / keyboard / mouse and otherwise being an adorable nuisance.
  
  Dec 21, 2020
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  2. E_Schaaf
    He's not even my cat, I'm just watching him while his human is traveling.
    
    Dec 21, 2020
  3. Tchoupitoulas
    Great name for a cat!
    
    Dec 21, 2020
19. E_Schaaf
  Dumb idea...? - using a neck brace with some bendable wire to wear headphones instead of a headband. Could be used for floating earspeakers?
  
  Dec 18, 2020
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  3. ogodei
    I believe I was thinking of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ll-o4JttQk
    
    Dec 18, 2020
    
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  4. rhythmdevils
    Sennheiser Surrounder?
    https://i.imgur.com/LJX7pvO.jpg
    https://i.imgur.com/vb3YQKd.jpg
    
    Dec 18, 2020
    
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  5. yotacowboy
    Tyll seemed to like these: https://www.stereophile.com/content/bose-soundwear-companion-speaker
    
    Dec 18, 2020
    
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20. E_Schaaf
  Had an awful day at work today but seeing my newest custom cups come together definitely gives me a boost. https://i.imgur.com/94XvETn.png
  
  Dec 15, 2020
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  3. tommytakis
    *ESX900 upgrade nervosa intensifies*
    
    Dec 15, 2020
    
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  4. E_Schaaf
    I have high hopes for the new drivers and have drafted up a new unibody cup / baffle design that I think will be absolutely dope and takes cues both from Grado and Fostex design principles
    
    Dec 15, 2020
    
    Syzygy, Sqveak, obsiCO and 6 others like this.
  5. rhythmdevils
    Pure sex!!!
    
    Dec 20, 2020
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