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    Reply to review by 'Mikeybear' on item '1MORE Quad Driver In-Ear Headphones (Earphones/Earbuds) with Apple iOS and Android Compatible Microphone and Remote (Black)'

    I'm going on day 5 of burn-in. The buds were absolutely unlistenable at first, a wall of bass-heavy muck. As of today, they still sound veiled in the mids (vocals through velvet curtain is how I would describe it; no immediacy), way rolled-off in the highs, which surprises me, given the driver...
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    Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor Remastered Giveaway

    I'm watching the videos, but after each one ends, the "continue" button doesn't activate and I see the message to watch the video to the end. I did so, sometimes twice to see what was amiss. Disabled cookie blockers, etc. Still isn't working correctly. 
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    January 30th: Arizona Head-Fi Meet Q1 2016

    I missed announcement of this year's meet, and I had arrived so late at the 2015 meetup that I didn't get to listen to that much. It really whet my appetite as I'm wanting to do a high-end hi-res headphones-only rig and firmly believe in trying gear in meatspace. Reviews are helpful to an...
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    Arizona Head-Fi Meet: January 24th 2015 - Impressions Thread

    I was a head-fi meetup virgin.   Many thanks to the organizers and all you head-fiers for hauling your phones and rigs. Next time I will get there much earlier so I can hear all the rigs. Had no idea there would be so many devices to listen to! I was quite impressed with everyone and your...
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Silva, "Ocean View." Brazilian electropop.
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Malcolm Mclaren: Waltz Darling, FLAC RIP from CD, 32-bit/192 (XLD). RHA750i earbuds. Source: MacBook Pro with Amarra Pro software for playback.
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    What are your secret headphones?

    Some closed-ear Koss phones at the end of my high school years, around 1974. Circa 1976 or so, I acquired a Pioneer quadraphonic receiver and related gear. Among the acquisitions was a set of Koss 4+4 (?) headphones. Two angled, full range drivers per side—one a bit forward over the ear and the...
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Pink Panther's Penthouse Party, Various Artists.   Audio Elastique, De-Phazz.   Slow Heat, Steve Roach.   All Rights Reserved, The Evolution Control Committee.   Ingenue, k.d. lang.   Salamander Pie, Jay Leonhart.
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    NEWS: Apple acquires Beats for $3 Billion (Update: Full interview on recode.net)

    Isn't it ironic that Apple, never known for high audio quality 'phones/buds, has acquired a company that also makes less-than-optimal audio quality 'phones?   I can only hope that perhaps the Beats line will come out with models geared to listeners with discerning ears. (Not that I will...
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    NEWS: Apple acquires Beats for $3 Billion (Update: Full interview on recode.net)

    I've never understood why the iPhone/iOS doesn't offer equalization like the iTunes app does. Seems like the hardware on the iPhone would be up to the task, no? When listening using iTunes I will sometimes tweak a little depending on which phones I'm using and if there is a particularly...
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    Apple Earpods

    You mean "silicone"?  
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    Apple Earpods

    I disliked most tips on earbuds until I tried Comply memory foam tips. While they wear out after a couple of months' use (at least in my ears), they are relatively inexpensive to change out. They come in packs of 3 pairs. They are the only earbud tips that seal really well in my ears. Sound of...
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Hi-res FLAC files of Madman Across The Water, Gaucho, Dr. Chesky's "binaural" sampler, Rumours, Band On The Run (added tracks). On new AKG702s powered by Fiio E11.    
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Remastered, expanded version of Gloria Gaynor's Never Can Say Goodbye. Takes me back to my disco days.
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