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Wha tier is the Philips Fidelios X2HR?
I just bought a pair of X2HRs with the intention of EQing them using Fabfilter ProQ running on Audirvana, so the out-of-the-box frequency response wasn't so important. Took me a few hours to dial in the right EQ settings, using AutoEQ's settings as a starting point. Now they sound wonderful as...- lamode
- Post #17
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Recommendations for Apple earbud replacements?
Hi everyone, it's time to replace my Apple earbuds (wired with 3.5mm jack) and I'd like to use the chance to get something with better sound and fit for under $70. Not wireless please, just a basic wired earbud with built-in microphone like the Apple original. Something like the Beyerdynamic...- lamode
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On a mission to like jazz
Some of my recent finds: Bill Evans - I Will Say Goodbye (1977) Matt Ulery - By a Little Light (2012) Joe Henderson - Isfahan (1991) Ahmad Jamal - Aint Necessarily So (1955) Art Farmer - Blame It On My Youth (1988) -
On a mission to like jazz
Still enjoying this thread! Just picked up 4 solid new finds in the last few pages. Thanks everyone. -
Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Several people have already posted about price/availability in Europe but there has been no response. Would be great to get this info. My first thought when I heard about these headphones was that they could be a great match with an NCore amp. Would be great to hear more...- lamode
- Post #409
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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EQE: Systemwide parametric equalizer for iOS (jailbreak)
I wish I could find something like this without having to jailbreak!- lamode
- Post #3
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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On a mission to like jazz
Wish I could find more jazz like the soundtrack of this ad! I have listened to many hundreds of jazz albums and struggle to find anything close. -
Noble Audio Wizard Savanna Giveaway!
1) 112,305 2) 142,881 3) 187,669- lamode
- Post #535
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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On a mission to like jazz
Agreed. There isn't much jazz being posted in this thread, which is a great pity. -
On a mission to like jazz
Well, I played every youtube and bandcamp link from the last 50 pages that still worked, and found the following which I have now added to my collection: Andre Heuvelman - After Silence The Cracow Klezmer Band - De Profundis Eddie Higgins - A Fine Romance Keith Jarrett Trio - Meaning... -
On a mission to like jazz
Just finished catching up on the last 50 pages, and found a few treasures along the way! -
[CLOSED] Chesky Female Vocalists - Natasha & Melissa Menago - Which do you prefer?
I had the same issue.- lamode
- Post #5
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Audirvana Plus 2.0
Well you could create a playlist and then I think you can shuffle that play list.- lamode
- Post #64
- Forum: Computer Audio
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MQA: Revolutionary British streaming technology
Yes, that chart is really off. The problem isn't technology though, it's the consumer. We've had the technology to download lossless 16/44 files for over 20 years, but consumers chose the convenience of MP3 instead. The mainstream audio market just doesn't care about SQ.- lamode
- Post #311
- Forum: Sound Science
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MrSpeakers ETHER C Review / Announcement - A New Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Flagship from MrSpeakers
Thanks, but unfortunately that's a 3.5 hour return trip for me. Is there really nowhere in central London?- lamode
- Post #2,869
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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MrSpeakers ETHER C Review / Announcement - A New Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Flagship from MrSpeakers
Is there anywhere in London, UK, where I can hear these? I tried last time I was in town but no-one had them.- lamode
- Post #2,832
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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MrSpeakers ETHER C Review / Announcement - A New Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Flagship from MrSpeakers
This has never made a difference in the history of cables.- lamode
- Post #2,692
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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MrSpeakers ETHER C Review / Announcement - A New Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Flagship from MrSpeakers
I'm a bit puzzled why people keep saying this as if it's a compliment. In an ideal world you would never need customer service. I have no idea how good or bad Sennheiser customer service is, for example, even after buying 5 of their headphones, because I've simply never had a problem. This...- lamode
- Post #2,668
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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MrSpeakers ETHER C Review / Announcement - A New Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Flagship from MrSpeakers
Wow, who would have thought that cable vendors would try to convince us that cables make a difference! I'm in shock...- lamode
- Post #2,399
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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MQA: Revolutionary British streaming technology
I don't need to hear it to know that it is technically inferior. If you want better sound, we need better recordings. The studios are the weak link in the chain and have been for quite some time.- lamode
- Post #209
- Forum: Sound Science
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MQA: Revolutionary British streaming technology
Now that I've finally found the time to read up on MQA and I understand the algorithm, I'm sill not impressed. It's a cute trick but it doesn't achieve anything worthwhile. It's NOT equivalent to lossless 192/24 quality (not that anyone could hear the difference anyway), and the problem of...- lamode
- Post #207
- Forum: Sound Science
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MrSpeakers ETHER C Review / Announcement - A New Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Flagship from MrSpeakers
If you don't have the hardware to test properly, you can import a music track into an audio editing program and invert the polarity on one channel. If this sounds better than the original, then it's likely you have a wiring issue.- lamode
- Post #2,362
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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MrSpeakers ETHER C Review / Announcement - A New Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Flagship from MrSpeakers
I would literally bet my life on there being no cables which will give you better bass.- lamode
- Post #2,255
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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MrSpeakers ETHER C Review / Announcement - A New Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Flagship from MrSpeakers
Thanks for the feedback, but what about the greatest weakness of the HD800 - the unnatural sound? How does the Ether C compare in this regard?- lamode
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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HD Tracks is so bad.
I think you misunderstood the point of my post. They will refund only once for subjective reasons but that limit only applies to subjective reasons. Find an objective fault and they will have to refund you every time.