Headphone Thread.

[Rayoui]

What's everyone using to drive their cans?!

A Woo Audio WA6! It's my pride and joy, also doubles as a zombie weapon.

Really been wanting to try one of these with my T1.

[tribade]

My Philips Fidelio x2's broke and when I contacted Philips to find out about the warranty they said they don't have any others in stock so they are refunding me for them.. I liked the x2s, but I'm considering putting a little more money down and getting some HE 400i instead.

That's what I've got coming in the mail at the moment, not sure about the Fiio E10k to drive them though, might be a bit on the low end.


What's everyone using to drive their cans?!

A Woo Audio WA6! It's my pride and joy, also doubles as a zombie weapon.

Nice!  I have the WA7 fireflies for my cans and I love it.

[SploogeFactory]

My Philips Fidelio x2's broke and when I contacted Philips to find out about the warranty they said they don't have any others in stock so they are refunding me for them.. I liked the x2s, but I'm considering putting a little more money down and getting some HE 400i instead.

That's what I've got coming in the mail at the moment, not sure about the Fiio E10k to drive them though, might be a bit on the low end.


What's everyone using to drive their cans?!

A Woo Audio WA6! It's my pride and joy, also doubles as a zombie weapon.

Nice!  I have the WA7 fireflies for my cans and I love it.

Do you guys have any solid states to compare it to? Do you feel that the tubes colour the sound much?

[eat_the_food]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

[Bevo]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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Nice duo. What AMP/DAC you using? That's a nice looking cable but i found the viablue splitter to be too chunky and caught on my desk quite often.

[eat_the_food]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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Nice duo. What AMP/DAC you using? That's a nice looking cable but i found the viablue splitter to be too chunky and caught on my desk quite often.

Running from a Gustard X12/H10 stack. I know EXACTLY what you mean regarding the Viablue splitter. I think I might pus some heat shrink around it or something to eat some of the sharpness when it inevitably hits the front of my desk :/

[Bevo]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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Nice duo. What AMP/DAC you using? That's a nice looking cable but i found the viablue splitter to be too chunky and caught on my desk quite often.

Running from a Gustard X12/H10 stack. I know EXACTLY what you mean regarding the Viablue splitter. I think I might pus some heat shrink around it or something to eat some of the sharpness when it inevitably hits the front of my desk :/

Mmm very nice setup. LCD's always sound nice out of Sabre chips. You going for the trinity and looking into a HD800?

[Steezus]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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This isn't headphone related but is that monitor the Acer Predator x34? If so, how are you liking it? I've been thinking of grabbing one of those myself. :thumb:

[eat_the_food]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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Nice duo. What AMP/DAC you using? That's a nice looking cable but i found the viablue splitter to be too chunky and caught on my desk quite often.

Running from a Gustard X12/H10 stack. I know EXACTLY what you mean regarding the Viablue splitter. I think I might pus some heat shrink around it or something to eat some of the sharpness when it inevitably hits the front of my desk :/

Mmm very nice setup. LCD's always sound nice out of Sabre chips. You going for the trinity and looking into a HD800?

Thanks! HD800 is next of the list for sure - hoping the price will drop a bit in the coming months. I'm thinking that something other than a Sabre will sound better with HD800's though. Recommend any decently priced pairings?

[eat_the_food]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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This isn't headphone related but is that monitor the Acer Predator x34? If so, how are you liking it? I've been thinking of grabbing one of those myself. :thumb:

Correct, x34. Liking it lots. Previous monitor was Rog swift so I was a little worried that it could be a big step down from 144hz to 100hz bit I'm finding that it really isn't as big a deal as I thought it would be. Plus ultrawide. Was never a huge on multi monitors personally so this is just about perfect for me.

[Bevo]

I've currently got mine paired with the hdvd800 but I can't say how well that will pair with your other headphones. I found it to be a little thin with my lcd2 so I usually have that hooked up to my WA7. HD800 are notorious for pairing poorly with many DACs definitely do some research first.

[Steezus]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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This isn't headphone related but is that monitor the Acer Predator x34? If so, how are you liking it? I've been thinking of grabbing one of those myself. :thumb:

Correct, x34. Liking it lots. Previous monitor was Rog swift so I was a little worried that it could be a big step down from 144hz to 100hz bit I'm finding that it really isn't as big a deal as I thought it would be. Plus ultrawide. Was never a huge on multi monitors personally so this is just about perfect for me.

Ah thank you very much for the response. I'm debating either the Predator x34 or the LG 34UM95C. The LG isn't curved and does not have g-sync but the price is so much more desirable than what current Predator x34's are going for on amazon. I'm sadly limited to amazon since I received a significant amount of gift cards from Christmas

[eat_the_food]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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This isn't headphone related but is that monitor the Acer Predator x34? If so, how are you liking it? I've been thinking of grabbing one of those myself. :thumb:

Correct, x34. Liking it lots. Previous monitor was Rog swift so I was a little worried that it could be a big step down from 144hz to 100hz bit I'm finding that it really isn't as big a deal as I thought it would be. Plus ultrawide. Was never a huge on multi monitors personally so this is just about perfect for me.

Ah thank you very much for the response. I'm debating either the Predator x34 or the LG 34UM95C. The LG isn't curved and does not have g-sync but the price is so much more desirable than what current Predator x34's are going for on amazon. I'm sadly limited to amazon since I received a significant amount of gift cards from Christmas

Hey, no problem. They're both good monitors for different reasons. If you have trouble making up your mind don't hesitate shoot me a note and ask as many questions as you like. The amazon price is moronic right now because it isn't in stock anywhere right now except the "private" sellers. Once they get inventory back in it should likely drop to 1k-1.2k range again.

[tribade]

My Philips Fidelio x2's broke and when I contacted Philips to find out about the warranty they said they don't have any others in stock so they are refunding me for them.. I liked the x2s, but I'm considering putting a little more money down and getting some HE 400i instead.

That's what I've got coming in the mail at the moment, not sure about the Fiio E10k to drive them though, might be a bit on the low end.


What's everyone using to drive their cans?!

A Woo Audio WA6! It's my pride and joy, also doubles as a zombie weapon.

Nice!  I have the WA7 fireflies for my cans and I love it.

Do you guys have any solid states to compare it to? Do you feel that the tubes colour the sound much?

I don't have a solid state amp to compare it to unfortunately.  I'm running a Grado GS1000 on it so I don't think I'm one for the objective camp as is.  I like my sound a little bit colored for the most part.

[Sifo]

Do I really want to drop 950 on noble 5c?

[byker]

Do I really want to drop 950 on noble 5c?

I know I do. Keep in mind that you just missed out on a pretty good black friday sale.

[Sifo]

Do I really want to drop 950 on noble 5c?

I know I do. Keep in mind that you just missed out on a pretty good black friday sale.

**** U KIDDING

UGH

I might like 4c better. I tried the 5 universal and I like flat a lot more than bass tuned. flat is life

[Sifo]

when did noble raise their prices on the 3 and 4c? used to be 450 and 650. I might go for 1964ears v6-s... good reviews and what I'm looking for. if I go noble I'd blow a quarter the money on reprinting a wizard design and selecting one is so stressful!

now if only their site will load...

hmm but this talk of sibilance worries me.

[vegs]

Opinions on the Fidelio X2 if I already own AKG Q701 and Audio Technica ATHM50? I seriously cannot stand the band on the Q701, so I might even sell it.

It's on sale with 33% off at the moment.

I'm using the Monoprice DAC/AMP.

[PadawanGeek]

Snagged myself a Sony Z5 Premium to be used as my main phone, relegated my LG G Pro 2 to secondary use with my spare SIM card. Since the Song Z5P is capable of High Res music playback (including native DSD), I'll used it as a DAP as well. I've heard many a great things about Noble Audio Savant and an opportunity presented itself today for me to snag a used one at a pretty decent price, needless to say, I jumped at the chance and I don't regret this impulse buy. It is a very clean and clear sounding IEM that I'll be spending more time with...

Yes, I like Celine Dion.....

[SploogeFactory]

My Philips Fidelio x2's broke and when I contacted Philips to find out about the warranty they said they don't have any others in stock so they are refunding me for them.. I liked the x2s, but I'm considering putting a little more money down and getting some HE 400i instead.

That's what I've got coming in the mail at the moment, not sure about the Fiio E10k to drive them though, might be a bit on the low end.


What's everyone using to drive their cans?!

A Woo Audio WA6! It's my pride and joy, also doubles as a zombie weapon.

Nice!  I have the WA7 fireflies for my cans and I love it.

Do you guys have any solid states to compare it to? Do you feel that the tubes colour the sound much?

I don't have a solid state amp to compare it to unfortunately.  I'm running a Grado GS1000 on it so I don't think I'm one for the objective camp as is.  I like my sound a little bit colored for the most part.

true, to each his own.

[eat_the_food]

Opinions on the Fidelio X2 if I already own AKG Q701 and Audio Technica ATHM50? I seriously cannot stand the band on the Q701, so I might even sell it.

It's on sale with 33% off at the moment.

I'm using the Monoprice DAC/AMP.

X2's are great for the price but keep in mind they're having a unusually large number of quality control issues at the moment. Things like glue left on the pads, parts not fully screwed down such. The general consensus seems to be that QC faltered with the Phillips division being bought by Gibson.

[vegs]

Opinions on the Fidelio X2 if I already own AKG Q701 and Audio Technica ATHM50? I seriously cannot stand the band on the Q701, so I might even sell it.

It's on sale with 33% off at the moment.

I'm using the Monoprice DAC/AMP.

X2's are great for the price but keep in mind they're having a unusually large number of quality control issues at the moment. Things like glue left on the pads, parts not fully screwed down such. The general consensus seems to be that QC faltered with the Phillips division being bought by Gibson.

Thanks for the heads up. I think I'll give it a shot.

[Sifo]

Got in touch with Brannan today, thinking about getting this reprinted but with blue GID dots.

[Vittra]

On topic - Using HD598 + NuPrime uDSD. Good enough for my purposes. Ended up getting a HD598 SE as backup since it was on sale recently in Canada. The most comfortable headphones I've used thus far, which is the most important thing for me.

Had Grado SR235I's previously but they were not at all comfortable. Never ended up doing the Sennheiser 414 pad mod, just sold them with the unmodded pads  ).

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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This isn't headphone related but is that monitor the Acer Predator x34? If so, how are you liking it? I've been thinking of grabbing one of those myself. :thumb:

Correct, x34. Liking it lots. Previous monitor was Rog swift so I was a little worried that it could be a big step down from 144hz to 100hz bit I'm finding that it really isn't as big a deal as I thought it would be. Plus ultrawide. Was never a huge on multi monitors personally so this is just about perfect for me.

Ah thank you very much for the response. I'm debating either the Predator x34 or the LG 34UM95C. The LG isn't curved and does not have g-sync but the price is so much more desirable than what current Predator x34's are going for on amazon. I'm sadly limited to amazon since I received a significant amount of gift cards from Christmas

Hey, no problem. They're both good monitors for different reasons. If you have trouble making up your mind don't hesitate shoot me a note and ask as many questions as you like. The amazon price is moronic right now because it isn't in stock anywhere right now except the "private" sellers. Once they get inventory back in it should likely drop to 1k-1.2k range again.

I would strongly recommend you wait for the Asus PG348Q. I'm fairly certain they delayed it to work out some of the kinks Acer has experienced with the X34 launch, but the competition and availability fo the two should bring some more reasonable pricing.

Personally, I'm happy to have finally got a decent panel in my XB271HU (XB1) after dealing with a poor PG279Q, XB270HU, and FG2421 in the past... I think I'll wait for HDR/OLED stuff now.

[cmadrid]

HE-400i were $299 on amazon last night, I get to the bank this morning to deposit the money for them and go back home to find them back at $475   

[Steezus]

Sometimes I feel like it's a neck gains day, sometimes I don't.

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This isn't headphone related but is that monitor the Acer Predator x34? If so, how are you liking it? I've been thinking of grabbing one of those myself. :thumb:

Correct, x34. Liking it lots. Previous monitor was Rog swift so I was a little worried that it could be a big step down from 144hz to 100hz bit I'm finding that it really isn't as big a deal as I thought it would be. Plus ultrawide. Was never a huge on multi monitors personally so this is just about perfect for me.

Ah thank you very much for the response. I'm debating either the Predator x34 or the LG 34UM95C. The LG isn't curved and does not have g-sync but the price is so much more desirable than what current Predator x34's are going for on amazon. I'm sadly limited to amazon since I received a significant amount of gift cards from Christmas

Hey, no problem. They're both good monitors for different reasons. If you have trouble making up your mind don't hesitate shoot me a note and ask as many questions as you like. The amazon price is moronic right now because it isn't in stock anywhere right now except the "private" sellers. Once they get inventory back in it should likely drop to 1k-1.2k range again.

I would strongly recommend you wait for the Asus PG348Q. I'm fairly certain they delayed it to work out some of the kinks Acer has experienced with the X34 launch, but the competition and availability fo the two should bring some more reasonable pricing.

Personally, I'm happy to have finally got a decent panel in my XB271HU (XB1) after dealing with a poor PG279Q, XB270HU, and FG2421 in the past... I think I'll wait for HDR/OLED stuff now.

Thanks for the info but I'm not really interested in a 27" monitor, I am currently using a 27" 1440p and for a single monitor use I'd like to have it bigger.

[eat_the_food]

HE-400i were $299 on amazon last night, I get to the bank this morning to deposit the money for them and go back home to find them back at $475   

Ouch! 299 is a pretty stellar deal for 400i's

[Steezus]

HE-400i were $299 on amazon last night, I get to the bank this morning to deposit the money for them and go back home to find them back at $475   

Ouch! 299 is a pretty stellar deal for 400i's

I saw they were on sale for that price for a week or so during the holidays but I passed on it myself, 20/20 hindsight.

[cmadrid]

I just had to wait til the bank opened today so I could deposit the refund check I got from Gibson for my Philip Fidelio x2s.. maybe they will go back on sale

[Sifo]

I'm going to bank tomorrow for big purchase too... woo audio!

[Steezus]

I'm going to bank tomorrow for big purchase too... woo audio!

Very nice, which one did you decide on?

[Sifo]

I'm going to bank tomorrow for big purchase too... woo audio!

Very nice, which one did you decide on?

ah damn I just realized I phrased this like I was getting something from WA. I meant woo as in like yay

[Steezus]

I'm going to bank tomorrow for big purchase too... woo audio!

Very nice, which one did you decide on?

ah damn I just realized I phrased this like I was getting something from WA. I meant woo as in like yay

Haha either way getting new audio equipment is always fun and exciting.

[cmadrid]

getting those new Fostex?

[epzy]

getting those new Fostex?

I want 'em

too lazy to sell th-900, though

[Sifo]

getting those new Fostex?

I want 'em

too lazy to sell th-900, though

bruh me too

[epzy]

getting those new Fostex?

I want 'em

too lazy to sell th-900, though

bruh me too

th-600 for you, lil bish

[cmadrid]

shots fired

[Steezus]

I wish I had the TH-900 to compare to but I'm really enjoying these TH-X00s. It seems next run Massdrop will come out with different wood ear cup covers and fix a few things, the only thing I hate is the cable so I will most like mod mine when I get the chance.

[Sifo]

getting those new Fostex?

I want 'em

too lazy to sell th-900, though

bruh me too

th-600 for you, lil bish

but flat is life thus thx00 is the best. throw some lawton pads on it

[SunTanScanMan]

Hi all, new member here. Currently a happy camper with the set up below.

Current headphones:
- audio-technica ATH-W5000
- Sennheiser HD 650
- AKG K550

Sold:
-  beyerdynamic T1
- audio-technica ATH-W1000X
- audio-technica ATH-AD700X (gifted to family member)

Amp: Meier Corda Classic
DAC: Meier Corda Daccord

Music: Mostly classical - string quartets, and other chamber music.

[SploogeFactory]

He=400i's came today! I'm so excited, gotta say though I was overall not very impressed with how loosely it all looked chucked together in the box, it almost looks like someone ruffled through it, which is why it took so long to come in the mail the first place, seller sent from China, didn't pass customs and they had to send it again :s

I can see how people talk about QC as well if this is how it comes stock in the box!

Looking forward to pairing it up in an hour or so with the O2/ODAC!

Like this is what it looked like when I opened the lid

[PadawanGeek]

Went with an impulse buy today, I was looking for a replacement/spare cable for my Noble Audio Savant when I stumbled on some Campfire Audio IEM's. Tried the Jupiter and well, I was wowed by the sounds, great clarity, nice bass, forward mids and it has a pretty good soundstage. Had to scratch that itch and now, I'm feel a fair bit poorer....
A pic of the box in which the Jupiter came in....

The leather case with its woolly interior.....and the Campfire Audio Jupiter. It's made from CNC machined aluminium...

The other content of the box, a variety of tips, a cleaning brush and an ALO tinsel cable with a 2.5mm plug....I suppose I'd have to get a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter if I want to use it.

A shot of the IEM, love its simple industrial looks........and the sound!

[SploogeFactory]

Went with an impulse buy today, I was looking for a replacement/spare cable for my Noble Audio Savant when I stumbled on some Campfire Audio IEM's. Tried the Jupiter and well, I was wowed by the sounds, great clarity, nice bass, forward mids and it has a pretty good soundstage. Had to scratch that itch and now, I'm feel a fair bit poorer....
A pic of the box in which the Jupiter came in....

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The leather case with its woolly interior.....and the Campfire Audio Jupiter. It's made from CNC machined aluminium...

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The other content of the box, a variety of tips, a cleaning brush and an ALO tinsel cable with a 2.5mm plug....I suppose I'd have to get a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter if I want to use it.

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A shot of the IEM, love its simple industrial looks........and the sound!

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That case is awesome, these look really interesting.

[Lansky]

He=400i's came today! I'm so excited, gotta say though I was overall not very impressed with how loosely it all looked chucked together in the box, it almost looks like someone ruffled through it, which is why it took so long to come in the mail the first place, seller sent from China, didn't pass customs and they had to send it again :s

I can see how people talk about QC as well if this is how it comes stock in the box!

Looking forward to pairing it up in an hour or so with the O2/ODAC!

Like this is what it looked like when I opened the lid

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Congrats on the HE-400i's, hope you enjoy 'em.

And dank shoes, buddy!

[Binge]

He=400i's came today! I'm so excited, gotta say though I was overall not very impressed with how loosely it all looked chucked together in the box, it almost looks like someone ruffled through it, which is why it took so long to come in the mail the first place, seller sent from China, didn't pass customs and they had to send it again :s

I can see how people talk about QC as well if this is how it comes stock in the box!

Looking forward to pairing it up in an hour or so with the O2/ODAC!

Like this is what it looked like when I opened the lid

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Someone did go through that box.

Anyway I've been waiting for this all week!

If you have a windows OS please hit me up.  There is a great OS level visual EQ that can help you tune the sound to be even more flat or more to your liking.  I've done tons of tweaks when the mood struck me and the HFM planars can push out boosted frequencies without saturating.

[GL1TCH3D]

All the price gouging on the TH-X00 =(

finally got the CD for Tales of Weaver - Exceed by Vanilla Mood!

Unfortunately the jewel case was cracked on the front =(

Also my kind of new phone bricked.
Then my new phone bricked.

And my new HDD is DOA...

[Bromono]

All the price gouging on the TH-X00 =(

finally got the CD for Tales of Weaver - Exceed by Vanilla Mood!

Unfortunately the jewel case was cracked on the front =(

Also my kind of new phone bricked.
Then my new phone bricked.

And my new HDD is DOA...

It sounds like you need technology therapy

[GL1TCH3D]

All the price gouging on the TH-X00 =(

finally got the CD for Tales of Weaver - Exceed by Vanilla Mood!

Unfortunately the jewel case was cracked on the front =(

Also my kind of new phone bricked.
Then my new phone bricked.

And my new HDD is DOA...

It sounds like you need technology therapy

Everything around me comes out defective =(
Except my GoN keyboard and AKG K551 apparently