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Please note: I no longer recommend stuffing of the ear cups with Fiberloft and have not for some time (stuffing pads is still strongly recommended). If you are intent on trying it, please be prepared to remove it when you...
Let's talk about speakers to begin with, their optimal frequency response is supposed to be a flat line from 20 to 20000 Hz. It means if fed by an input signal composed of varying frequencies at the same level (voltage), they will measure the same volume on a dB meter. It has nothing to do with...
Use in combination with:
A Hopefully Helpful Headphone Buying Guide for Newbies By Boomana
AMP #
0 - amp useless, or worse
1 - amp unnecessary
2 - amp recommended
3 - amp needed
4 - amp included
PREFIX
!!! - specific version(s) have problems
DC - discontinued
XE...
Originally by DexDexter.
The Missing Manual: A User’s Guide to Ultrasone
With apologies to David Pogue and inspiration courtesy of Mr. Terry Britton, I have assembled some of the knowledge that I have acquired through my own personal experience with Ultrasone headphones into a one-stop...
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An insider’s look at the Milli Vanilli project
When the Milli Vanilli lip-synching controversy broke in 1990, I was not surprised. Nor did I really care. I wasn’t a fan of their music and I had no idea about how the music industry really worked. I believed what I read and saw. And with time...
Speaking of contacting the manufacturers, I got a response back from Jack of Woo Audio. I want to thank Jack for getting back to me in a timely manner and taking time to answer my questions. Anyways, here's his response to my questions regarding WA6:
1) What's the proper way to turn on WA6...
By: PiccoloNamek
I have wanted to make a thread like this for a while now, but have kept putting it off for one reason or another. With all of the threads about EQ
popping up recently, I think it is finally time I post this.
This thread is for people who want to get the highest...
The Definitive Answer to the common Question: "What is the Pin-out for a Line Out Dock for my Ipod Generation X?" The answer is very suscinctly described - with pictures here. This apparently works with G3 Iphones and is compatible with prior versions of the Ipod Classic and Nano. Credit...
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There's a lot of discussion about the RS1 and its variants lately. I thought it might be nice to have a new reference thread on this topic, with lots of pictures.
I don't know the exact year that the RS1 was created, but the first review I've found is the famous Wes...
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Originally Posted by Br777
also why are people calling it a pre-amp and what is the difference between an amp and a pre-amp
Hello Br777,
pcf already answered this, but I'll put it in different words.
The amplifier is the device that drives the speakers. Its only...
[ This tutorial is the original work of PiccoloNamek, posted 3/11/09 ]
I have wanted to make a thread like this for a while now, but have kept putting it off for one reason or another. With all of the threads about EQ popping up recently, I think it is finally time I post this.
This...
The Pleasurize Music Foundation began operations in January 2009 and is a nonprofit organization based in California, USA.
Our aim is to improve the sound quality of music in its various recorded formats – including data compression methods such as MP3 – as well as music destined for radio...
[ This is the original work by our beloved rickcr42, whom we'll always remember for his dedication to the Head-fi community and the DIY forum ]
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[ The following is an original work by boomana, posted on 4/12/09 ]
I’ve thought of writing a thread like this for at least a year, but since I’m home with a cold, and nothing better to do, I thought I’d start it out. It’s meant to provide basic pointers for newbies who might be a little...
[ The following is an original John Grado's interview done by Zanth, posted on 7/29/05 ]
Well folks I just had one heck of a time chatting with John Grado of Grado Labs (like that needed to be mentioned )
I rang him at just after 9 am today and we talked for a little over three hours! I...
The following list is a compilation of terms commonly used by Audio buffs to describe sound and sound equipment. Credit goes to fordgtlover for creating the original list which can be found here.
These are not terms or definitions based on any individual's point-of-view.but rather information...
Will enter the info in table format in the near future.
IEM MSRP Street $, US What it does Better Than Others Strengths Weaknesses Sound Sig Ergonomics/fit Notes DAP/amp synergy Chart Reviews Supporters EarSonics SM3 (Triple BA) $395 $425 Most true to life/accurate/realistic...
[Disclaimer]This guide may contain error(s) and is only meant to provide general / basic information for new in-ear-canalphones users. Some information within this guide has been copied or modified from the Etymotic, Shure, Headwize, Headroom and Wikipedia websites. Not all are referenced within...
[ This is the original work by our beloved rickcr42, whom we'll always remember for his dedication to the Head-fi community and the DIY forum ]
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