[Aetherhole]

UPS came today (Finally!). Was supposed to be here on Tuesday, then yesterday, and finally today. Oh well.

**For clarification purposes: the Effect Audio Fusion 1 cable is NOT the stock cable that comes with the CP622B**

Enjoying the heck out of these already…

BA bass? Utterly surprising. Thoroughly impressed right out of the box.

 

[goldwerger]

Naming only one, which piece of head-fi gear represents the very best value for money for you?

drftr

1. iFi hip-dac 3 - at $200, fantastic performance to value off my iPhone, driving both IEMs and headphones while sounding great
2. CFA Fathom - at $1,050, one of my most enjoyable recent purchases. Didn’t know the price when I demo-ed and may have bought them for double that. Just pure fun.
3. Modhouse Tungsten - at $2k (depending on config), the best value to performance of any current overhead heapshones [caveat: provided you have a great powerful amp already; otherwise, the cost equation to factor that in no longer holds]

 

[thaslaya]

Yes love this case too - even using it to transport gear around the house with me

Damn how big is your house that you need a travel bag to walk around in it???

 

[bigbeans]

Naming only one, which piece of head-fi gear represents the very best value for money for you?

drftr

Pixel 7a as a streaming transport.

Android 14 brings lossless audio to my non android players. For the best audio quality, I can play music directly from my chosen player.

Runner up: MP3Tag software.

 

[Argha]

Very unique sounding IEM by Tangzu -

Xuanwu GATE​

 

[PhonoPhi]

Value is such a subjective judgment. This setup is easily the best $$ I've ever spent in this hobby if for no other reason than it's muted my desire for anything else, even after so many months. I could write a sonnet about the WM1Z I love it so much. I listen to this combo every morning and each time I pick it up is a renewed joy. My sincere wish for everyone in this hobby is that they find a similar love.



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So true - the value is so much relative in the fashion-like business of totls and $1000+ cables (your wisdom of the "fashion business" was ultimately revelational for my perception of this business and its hobbyists).

All in all, personal enjoyment of life is just the difference between desired and attainable. Realistic desirables are arguably much simpler/healthier than overstretched attainables of mortgaging out some collection of totals.

 

[Scubadevils]

Anyone own or tried the Technics EAH-AZ80-K? Reading great impressions and as a fan of Technics/Panasonic, I’m incredibly tempted!

 

[FcConstruct]

Yes love this case too - even using it to transport gear around the house with me

Are the inner sections interchangeable/moveable? I'm chucking everything into one of those old Dekoni headphone bags at the moment whenever I go for meets

 

[theintention]

Runner up: MP3Tag software.

The true unspoken MVP of the audio world

 

[Kiats]

Could you report on the battery life of this device in real world scenario...I heard it is like 5-6 hrs only?

It's more than 6 hours after the latest FW 1.0.4 that the E7 shipped out with to the ROW. The latest FW added 90 minutes to play time.

I am sure the battery metre will take time to settle down, but I received the E7 the second half of the afternoon yesterday and I was listening to the E7 most of the time until almost midnight and the battery metre was showing around 50%. So, it does depend. Eg. The battery usage seems to be pretty light when you use the BT streaming function from another device.

It is a very slim DAP, similar to the P6Pro, and hence battery life would correspond as well. Design choices by the LP team, I guess.

But I will say that, as with all LP DAPs, the sound quality is superb. And for this little DAP, other than the EQ functions, there are 3 different tuning options. So, you basically have a 3-in-1 DAP. All I will say is listen without prejudice and see if overall it works for you.

 

[Scubadevils]

Are the inner sections interchangeable/moveable? I'm chucking everything into one of those old Dekoni headphone bags at the moment whenever I go for meets

Yes you get a selection of divider’s that you can configure to accommodate DAPs, IEMs etc.

 

[wolfstar76]

The Bellos X4 are fantastic… two hours listening tonight and loving every minute.

Note that mine are the universal version.

1. Beautiful minimal design - personal preference
2. Built like tanks and incredibly comfortable
3. Pinpoint imaging
4. Wide stereo soundstage
5. Visceral bass that digs deep
6. Clear, precise mids with sufficient warmth
7. Safe but crisp and detailed treble
8. Excellent all rounder… throw any genre at them and they perform
9. My initials on both the shells and case
10. Yet another set in the magic $1k zone where beyond the price tag diminishing returns heavily kick in

How does it compared to U12t?

 

[Scubadevils]

How does it compared to U12t?

I’ve yet to try the U12T, it has long been on my list since I first heard it described as an upgrade to the IER-M9! Definitely an itch to scratch at some point.

 

[warrenpchi]

So far for me it’s the Bellos X4

Okay, I just have to ask (since you're able to cable roll with yours), would you say that I'm holding mine back with the stock cable? Would you advise that I pick up the RCX adapter?

The Bellos X4 are fantastic… two hours listening tonight and loving every minute.

Note that mine are the universal version.

1. Beautiful minimal design - personal preference
2. Built like tanks and incredibly comfortable
3. Pinpoint imaging
4. Wide stereo soundstage
5. Visceral bass that digs deep
6. Clear, precise mids with sufficient warmth
7. Safe but crisp and detailed treble
8. Excellent all rounder… throw any genre at them and they perform
9. My initials on both the shells and case
10. Yet another set in the magic $1k zone where beyond the price tag diminishing returns heavily kick in

Woo hoo! Scubi has joined Team X4! I think there are quite a few of us now? @Deezel177 @gLer @jwilliamhurst @Trance_Gott @Wyville and myself. I think @KuroKitsu and @Sajid Amit were thinking about it, but I don't know if they ever pulled the trigger.

 

[Valrhona]

Okay, not sure about the like best, part.
A tremor of my anima.

Healing, warmth, comfort. Emotions tingling and floating. Recalling this piece while listening to this track. Enjoying art and music on the morning commute. Have a good day my friends.