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Austrian Audio The Composer isn't the new Sennheiser HD900 that was never released, more like an improved AKG K812 Feb 10, 2024

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    1. Collusion
      Collusion
      Austrian Audio The Composer isn't the new Sennheiser HD900 that was never released, more like an improved AKG K812
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      2. Collusion
        Collusion
        + Not detecting any sharp resonances, so in that sense The Composer is a smooth and balanced sounding headphone
        + Headstage is quite large
        + Dynamics are good
        + Timbre, none of that plasticity that Hifiman's do have for example
        Feb 11, 2024
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      3. Collusion
        Collusion
        +/- Plankton, The Composer is not a plankton monster. It sounds smooth from the top to the bottom. But somehow I don't see this much of a negative side (but you might) - maybe the bright treble compensates in terms of detail retrieval?
        - Overall balance is a bit bright, but not necessary offensively so, especially if taken care with partnering equipment
        - Not the most vibrant midrange
        Feb 11, 2024
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      4. Collusion
        Collusion
        If you absolutely hate the AKG K812, Austrian Audio The Composer might not be for you. But personally I am not able to go back to the Sennheiser HD800S' anymore. I like how resonance free and dynamic the Composers sound. HD800S hits like a wet noodle compared to that.
        Feb 11, 2024
    2. Collusion
      Collusion
      Cannot really recommend schiit-europe.com - I wonder if others have similar experiences with them as I do?
      1. Collusion
        Collusion
        I've been inquiring them the availability of Yggdrasil MiB since last November and their answer has pretty much been "it'll be available through us the next month". And now as a cherry on a top of the cake I've started to experience problems with my Mjolnir 3 and it seems they've completely ghosted me.
        Feb 8, 2024
    3. Collusion
      Collusion
      Wait, there's yet another flavor of Yggdrasil coming up?
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      2. schiit
        schiit
        MIB is the new flavor.
        Jan 8, 2024
        Jinxy245, Collusion, rlow and 7 others like this.
      3. internethandle
        internethandle
        Well, there ya have it.
        Jan 8, 2024
      4. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        I'm waiting for the Enough is Enough flavor.
        Jan 8, 2024
        Cryptowolf, zottel, Ti_Leo and 3 others like this.
    4. Collusion
      Collusion
      Gungnir MB not listed on schiit.com anymore - something new replacing it soon?
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      2. joch
        joch
        I’d consider a tricked out version of the BF2 in a Gungnir chassis….
        Nov 9, 2023
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      3. rlow
        rlow
        Would likely end up being a super BF2/64, since AD chips are on their way out.
        Nov 9, 2023
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      4. AlPastor
        AlPastor
        I hope they bring it back. MJ3 is a little lonely without a matching chassis DAC in the lineup. My guess is it comes back as Singularity.
        Nov 9, 2023
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    5. Collusion
      Collusion
      I don't think headphones with beryllium drivers are my thing
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      3. ilikebananafudge_
        ilikebananafudge_
        A while ago I was using my Utopias with the HeadAmp Gilmore Lite and then the Mjolnir Pure Bipolar and those amps made the Utopias sound like you describe above, but the DSHA-3F solves those problems to my ears.
        Nov 8, 2023
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      4. zonto
        zonto
        Thanks for sharing, @Collusion. I have yet to find the synergy I want with Utopia, with the limitation of course that I can't fit and don't like the look of the large EC or DNA tube amps. I'm starting to think that the Yggdrasil Analog 2 may be the culprit, so may try the MIB variant soon to see. Tempted to just move to HD800S as well and get a Mjolnir 3.
        Nov 8, 2023
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      5. Collusion
        Collusion
        @zonto trying a different DAC might give you insight.... maybe something with a warmer/darker midrange? I had a chance to home demo the newer 2022 Utopias as well a while back. They were somewhat dialed back in the treble, but the timbral issues persisted from my POV. Even a darker/more romantic amplifier like the Raal HSA-1b didn't make me love them. Switching back to HD800S' was always a relief.
        Nov 8, 2023
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    6. Collusion
      Collusion
      Hitting F5 repeatedly on schiit.com - when is it coming out?
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      3. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        MIB
        Nov 1, 2023
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      4. Collusion
        Collusion
        I like to think I am ordering a MIL-F
        Nov 1, 2023
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      5. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        we're all ordering MIL-F
        Nov 1, 2023
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    7. Collusion
      Collusion
      Bought a dac from Head-Fi week ago and the seller went AWOL a couple days after receiving the money. How long should I wait?
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      2. Collusion
        Collusion
        @zottel Head-Fi has two factor authentication, which makes me doubt this would be the case.

        But I sent the seller a message asking him to get back to me within the next couple of days. If nothing happens, I'll contact Paypal for sure.
        Oct 5, 2023
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      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        Head-Fi may offer two factor but no guarantee someone is using it, and even if they are it’s not totally foolproof.
        Oct 5, 2023
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      4. Collusion
        Collusion
        I contacted Paypal on Saturday and got my money back today. So it was a slam dunk case in their eyes, which makes me think there indeed was a scam going on. But in the end, all is well.
        Oct 9, 2023
    8. Collusion
      Collusion
      Dynaudio Heritage Special's are really special. As the name hints.
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    9. Collusion
      Collusion
      Currently listening to a pair of Kef LS60's. They're better than I expected.
      1. Jinxy245, zottel, rlow and 2 others like this.
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      3. Collusion
        Collusion
        The LS60's are certainly not rolled-off in the treble region. I didn't have any grievances with the treble, but I have to admit that I am currently on a medication that (temporarily) compromises my ability to hear the very highest frequencies. You might want to check this area out with your own ears.
        Apr 6, 2023
      4. zottel
        zottel
        I’m very curious about those all-in-ones, too. Might be my way to go if I ever have the money to pay for a decent 2ch. I’m especially interested in the new Dynaudio Focus range and hope to hear them in Munich if I manage to find the time this year.
        Apr 6, 2023
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      5. wbass
        wbass
        I 'd really like to hear the LS60. I currently have the LS50W, the older model, and they sound really good. My only reservation is that the older LS50W use the older KEF Connect app, and it's already a little buggy. One wonders how much longer it'll be supported, and you sort of need it for WiFi set-up and other things.
        Apr 6, 2023
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    10. Collusion
      Collusion
      John Wick 4 is the most insane action flick I've ever seen. Pure madness not unlike Mad Max Fury Road.
      1. Cryptowolf, RKML0007, Merrick and 8 others like this.
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      3. Kernel Kurtz
        Kernel Kurtz
        Of the three I have seen I still like the first one the best, but as far as franchises go none of them disappoint and I'm sure the latest is going to be a great watch too.
        Mar 31, 2023
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      4. Collusion
        Collusion
        @Ksaurav402 Watched it a long time ago, but don't remember specifically what kind of impression it left. For me JW4 is one of those movies that leave a lasting impression. JW4 has the best cinematography of the whole series and the action scenes are even more insane than before.
        Mar 31, 2023
      5. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Haven't seen newest installment but the previous became repetitive and tedious.
        Mar 31, 2023
    11. Collusion
      Collusion
      My Lindemann stereo amplifier broke down and the manufacturer says they might have the necessary parts to fix it in August. Dang.
    12. Collusion
      Collusion
      Flu really clogs up your ears. On the positive side, Sennheiser HD800S' have never sounded this pleasing.
      1. Qildail, Cryptowolf, Gazny and 7 others like this.
      2. SoupRKnowva
        SoupRKnowva
        I caught the flu between Christmas and New Years and it was honestly worse than Covid. I was running the worst fever ive had in my adult life and it last for 4 days
        Feb 17, 2023
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      3. RestoredSparda
        RestoredSparda
        Same! Was miserable.
        Feb 17, 2023
      4. roughroad
        roughroad
        Make sure you drink lots and lots of water. It will help thin the junk behind your tympanic membranes.
        Feb 17, 2023
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    13. Collusion
      Collusion
      I am reading The War on the West by Douglas Murray - is this real or satire?
      1. nishan99
        nishan99
        Feb 15, 2023
      2. Collusion
        Collusion
        This isn't a Nordic thing AFAIK, but I don't know about Central Europe and UK. Maybe this is more of an American phenomenon?
        Feb 17, 2023
    14. Collusion
      Collusion
      I am trying to get ChatGPT to write me a multilateration algorithm in PHP. So far it's like playing chess with a pigeon.
      1. Cryptowolf likes this.
      2. philipmorgan
        philipmorgan
        I've only tried simpler stuff, like getting reminders about how to do certain coding tasks, or asking for book summaries. It's been very useful for that level of help.
        Dec 31, 2022
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      3. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        I managed to get ChatGPT to write me a privacy addendum in the style of Dante’s Inferno
        Dec 31, 2022
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    15. Collusion
      Collusion
      Merry Christmas everybody!
      1. CEE TEE
        CEE TEE
        Merry Christmas!!!!
        Dec 24, 2022
    16. Collusion
      Collusion
      My wish list for Santa: Yggdrasil LIM, Bryston BHA-1
      1. Cryptowolf, Walderstorn and Qildail like this.
      2. Walderstorn
        Walderstorn
        I share the first one.
        Dec 2, 2022
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    17. Collusion
      Collusion
      What speakers are closest to Sennheiser HD800S tonally ?
      1. wbass
        wbass
        That's an interesting question, but it's apples and oranges to me, since speakers change so much in the room. Maybe a good pair of small-ish monitors? Strong imaging and precision but without much bass impact.
        Nov 1, 2022
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    18. Collusion
      Collusion
      Anyone familiar with catawiki.com ? Is it legit?
      1. ext1
        ext1
        I know some watch collectors that use it
        Oct 31, 2022
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      2. Collusion
        Collusion
        Oct 31, 2022
    19. Collusion
      Collusion
      I need a balanced 4-pin XLR terminated cable for Sennheiser HD800s'. Should I get the original or an aftermarket one?
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      2. Tchoupitoulas
        Tchoupitoulas
        I got mine from Forza Audioworks (Noir HPC Mk2) and like it very much. I don't need the length of the stock cable and this, combined with its rigidity meant that the stock one was annoying and was always getting in my way.
        Sep 19, 2022
        Collusion and Cryptowolf like this.
      3. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        PM me if you can't find anything cheap. I've got a 1.5M Cardas Clear Light XLR 4-pin I'm not using I can let go if you pay shipping.
        Sep 19, 2022
        caute, ufospls2, Collusion and 2 others like this.
      4. netforce
        netforce
        Used the old cable a lot but I am happy with an aftermarket. 3M on the stock cable was too long for me personally.
        Sep 20, 2022
    20. Collusion
      Collusion
      I've got a sudden urge to try a SPL Phonitor XE + Sennheiser HD800S combo.
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      2. brencho
        brencho
        Ah yes the spl sennheiser urge, I think Freud wrote about that
        Aug 30, 2022
        obsiCO, zottel, Jinxy245 and 4 others like this.
      3. wbass
        wbass
        An A-B with the BHA-1 suggested that the Phonitor X is more resolving and has agreeable tone with the HD800S. But it was an all too short compare that I want to return to.
        Aug 30, 2022
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        "I think Freud wrote about that"

        I am not a fan of vu meters --- but I have always, since the first model came out, wanted to play with the Phonitor's knobs.
        Aug 31, 2022
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    Gender:
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    Birthday:
    Jul 7, 1989 (Age: 34)
    Location:
    Finland
    Occupation:
    Electrical engineer
    Gear List:
    Current setup:

    Amps:
    Lindemann 882
    Schiit Mjolnir 3

    Dacs:
    Rockna Wavedream Signature Balanced
    Soekris dac2541

    Speakers:
    Dynaudio Heritage Special
    Genelec 6010b (@work)

    Headphones:
    Sennheiser HD800S

    Sources:
    Win10 PC with Matrix Element H USB card
    Pi2AES
    iFi Neo Stream

    Past devices (not in any particular order):
    SPL Phonitor e
    Magnat Quantum 1003S
    RAAL SR1a
    RAAL HSA-1b
    Buchardt S400 OG & MK2
    Simaudio Moon 250i
    Rotel RA-1520
    Ayre AX-7e
    Simaudio Moon 340iX
    Schiit Bifrost 2
    Soekris dac2541
    Burl B2 Bomber
    Massdrop Airist R-2R
    iFi Micro iDSD BL
    SPL Phonitor 2
    SPL Performer s800
    Hegel H200
    Rega Elex-R
    Schiit Modi Multibit (gen 1)
    Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2
    Chord Mojo
    Chord Hugo
    Chord Hugo 2
    Schiit Jotunheim
    Burson Conductor V2
    RME ADI-2 DAC
    RME ADI-2 DAC v2
    MSB Signature DAC IV Plus
    NAD M51
    Soekris dac1541
    Marantz HD-DAC1
    Anthem Statement D2v 3D
    Marantz AV8801
    Marantz AV7005
    Marantz NA7004
    Audiolab 8000AP
    Audiolab 8000M monoblocks
    Audiolab 8000P
    Audiolab 8000Q
    Audiolab 8200CDQ
    Audiolab 8200M monoblocks
    Densen B-110
    Creek 5350SE
    Creek Evolution 2
    Atoll IN100SE
    Consonance A100 Linear

    Past Speakers:
    Amphion Argon 2 Anniversary
    Amphion Xenon (1st revision)
    Amphion Argon 3 mk2
    B&W 804S
    Buchardt S400 MK2
    Dynaudio Focus 110
    Dynaudio Audience 52SE
    Dynaudio Evoke 20
    Epos M22i
    Genelec 1032a
    Genelec 8030b
    Genelec G3
    Genelec 8040b
    Infinity Renaissance 90
    Magnat Quantum 503
    Mark&Daniel Maximus Monitor
    Mark&Daniel Ruby
    OR E-1
    Quad Z3
    Revel M106
    Sonus Faber Venere 2.5

    Past Headphones:
    Hifiman Sundara
    AKG K702
    Focal Clear
    Focal Utopia
    ZMF Verite C LTD Olive