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02-26-2008, 11:30 PM
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I'm wondering, I have some Proline 550s, really like them. Is it worth buying the HFI-780s?
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02-26-2008, 11:39 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Originally Posted by musicmaker
Mine was FedEx 2nd day.
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unfair! did you ask for it?
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Headphones: Sennheiser HD580 (HD650 Cable), Yuin PK3, Koss KSC75, CrossRoads MylarOne X3i-RB, Philips SHS3200/37
Amps:
Sources: Computer > Winamp > Realtek ALC889A
Portables: iPod Nano 4G (Orange), Shuffle 2G (Orange)
Speakers: Creative I-Trigue 3400
History: AKG K270 Playback, Alessandro MS1, C&C Box v2, Creative EP630, ZV:M, CrossRoads MylarOne Classic, X3, XB, Denon AH-D1000, AH-D2000, Firestone Audio Fubar II, Grado SR60, Head-Direct RE1, RE2, HiVi Swans M10, iBasso D1, D2-Viper, iPod Mini, Koss KSC22, KSC35, Meier-Audio Corda MOVE, MisterX AlienDAC, PPA, Sennheiser HD595, Shure E2C, Sony NWZ-A729, NWZ-S618, Ultrasone HFI-780, PROline 750, V-Moda Vibes, Yuin OK1, OK3, PK1, Zero 24Bit/192Khz DAC/Amp
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02-26-2008, 11:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by souperman
unfair! did you ask for it?
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I didn't ask for it. It was just their standard shipment method at that time. You should call & ask em why they're sending yours UPS ground when other shipments were FedEx 2nd day.
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Sources: Cambridge Audio Azur 640C, RWA iMod 5.5 80gb w/ DIY Sonicap dock, iRiver ihp-140
Amps: KICAS Caliente, SR-71, MiniBox-E+
Phones: Sony MDR-CD3000, Sennheiser HD600 w/ APS v3 cable, HD25-1 II w/ Vampire, Koss KSC-75
Cables: All DIY. See my Flickr photostream
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02-27-2008, 12:53 AM
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Location: Rocky Mountains, CO
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Originally Posted by souperman
Hm. Yeah that helps. Hopefully our ears our different.
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Dude! You don't need different ears, you need different sources. The cans are so transparent he's just describing how bad his iPhone sounds. His ears are fine.
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...honestly, it's like comparing ugly Betty with Scarlett Johjansson, you do not know where to start because you cannot take your eyes off Scarlett...
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Oct 09 Colorado CanJam @ RMAF Impressions
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02-27-2008, 01:39 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Headphones: Sennheiser HD580 (HD650 Cable), Yuin PK3, Koss KSC75, CrossRoads MylarOne X3i-RB, Philips SHS3200/37
Amps:
Sources: Computer > Winamp > Realtek ALC889A
Portables: iPod Nano 4G (Orange), Shuffle 2G (Orange)
Speakers: Creative I-Trigue 3400
History: AKG K270 Playback, Alessandro MS1, C&C Box v2, Creative EP630, ZV:M, CrossRoads MylarOne Classic, X3, XB, Denon AH-D1000, AH-D2000, Firestone Audio Fubar II, Grado SR60, Head-Direct RE1, RE2, HiVi Swans M10, iBasso D1, D2-Viper, iPod Mini, Koss KSC22, KSC35, Meier-Audio Corda MOVE, MisterX AlienDAC, PPA, Sennheiser HD595, Shure E2C, Sony NWZ-A729, NWZ-S618, Ultrasone HFI-780, PROline 750, V-Moda Vibes, Yuin OK1, OK3, PK1, Zero 24Bit/192Khz DAC/Amp
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02-27-2008, 01:49 AM
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Got mine fed exed also in just 2 days from same place... and these can's have punch with a good amp. I have not heard your amp but my go vibe petite sounds totally awesome with these can's. the petite is a tad bit warm which i think helps and i think a tube amp would make these just better.
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02-27-2008, 01:54 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rickio
Got mine fed exed also in just 2 days from same place... and these can's have punch with a good amp. I have not heard your amp but my go vibe petite sounds totally awesome with these can's. the petite is a tad bit warm which i think helps and i think a tube amp would make these just better.
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It was shipped from Tennesee right?
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Headphones: Sennheiser HD580 (HD650 Cable), Yuin PK3, Koss KSC75, CrossRoads MylarOne X3i-RB, Philips SHS3200/37
Amps:
Sources: Computer > Winamp > Realtek ALC889A
Portables: iPod Nano 4G (Orange), Shuffle 2G (Orange)
Speakers: Creative I-Trigue 3400
History: AKG K270 Playback, Alessandro MS1, C&C Box v2, Creative EP630, ZV:M, CrossRoads MylarOne Classic, X3, XB, Denon AH-D1000, AH-D2000, Firestone Audio Fubar II, Grado SR60, Head-Direct RE1, RE2, HiVi Swans M10, iBasso D1, D2-Viper, iPod Mini, Koss KSC22, KSC35, Meier-Audio Corda MOVE, MisterX AlienDAC, PPA, Sennheiser HD595, Shure E2C, Sony NWZ-A729, NWZ-S618, Ultrasone HFI-780, PROline 750, V-Moda Vibes, Yuin OK1, OK3, PK1, Zero 24Bit/192Khz DAC/Amp
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02-27-2008, 02:50 AM
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Mine was shipped UPS ground, as well, but it is only taking two days to get here. I think RMC audio chooses whichever shipping method is cheapest but will still get the phones to the destination in two days.
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02-27-2008, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by donunus
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This Marcus guy always has different opinion than other, I don't know if the opinion biased by the reality he's a person who sell headphones or a true enthusiastic headphone hobbyist like us, and I still remember how he express unlikeness to Denon D2000 and recommending some unknown headphones (at that time)over D2000.
But it's always refreshing to read different opinions 
especially for people who aren't able to audition it first, and playing blind testing games 
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Portable rig iMod Photo → Xin SMIII V6 (2x BUF634 + 2x OPA627) → Yuin PK-1
Home rig X-FI Xtrememusic (as transport) → BJC Coax → OMZ v4.1 → VanDeHul "The Name" IC → Lisa III XP → AKG K701 (w SAA Equinox) / Denon D2000
Current sources: iMod Photo, iRiver IFP-180TC, Sony D-EJ925, & OMZ v4.1 DAC
Current cans: DENON D2000, AKG K701, Yuin PK-1, Etymotic ER6i, Alessandro MS-1, Sennheiser MX500, Koss UR-30 & KSC-55
Current amps: Yamaha Natural Sound Stereo Amp A-420, Xin Supermacro III V6, & LISA III XP
Current speakers: Klipsch Promedia satellite speakers + Megaworks Subwoofer
Wish list: Stax rigs, Darth beyer, Xin Reference, Tube Amp, Ultrasone Edition 9 & Balanced rigs
Gone but not forgotten: Heed Canamp, iBasso D1
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02-27-2008, 03:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by souperman
It was shipped from Tennesee right?
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Yup from Tennesee, still got the fed-ex box just in case something weird happens hehehe. and I have to send it back. So far so good
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02-27-2008, 03:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by souperman
It was shipped from Tennesee right?
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Yup from Tennesee, still got the fed-ex box just in case something weird happens hehehe. and I have to send it back. So far so good
Oh yeah I am in Southern california. It was send 2 day delivery but got here in 3 days.
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02-27-2008, 04:58 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rickio
Yup from Tennesee, still got the fed-ex box just in case something weird happens hehehe. and I have to send it back. So far so good
Oh yeah I am in Southern california. It was send 2 day delivery but got here in 3 days. |
I'm in Northern California. They shipped today, and won't get here until Tuesday. Which is odd in my opinion. I thought UPS Ground took less than 5 days usually. Oh well.
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Headphones: Sennheiser HD580 (HD650 Cable), Yuin PK3, Koss KSC75, CrossRoads MylarOne X3i-RB, Philips SHS3200/37
Amps:
Sources: Computer > Winamp > Realtek ALC889A
Portables: iPod Nano 4G (Orange), Shuffle 2G (Orange)
Speakers: Creative I-Trigue 3400
History: AKG K270 Playback, Alessandro MS1, C&C Box v2, Creative EP630, ZV:M, CrossRoads MylarOne Classic, X3, XB, Denon AH-D1000, AH-D2000, Firestone Audio Fubar II, Grado SR60, Head-Direct RE1, RE2, HiVi Swans M10, iBasso D1, D2-Viper, iPod Mini, Koss KSC22, KSC35, Meier-Audio Corda MOVE, MisterX AlienDAC, PPA, Sennheiser HD595, Shure E2C, Sony NWZ-A729, NWZ-S618, Ultrasone HFI-780, PROline 750, V-Moda Vibes, Yuin OK1, OK3, PK1, Zero 24Bit/192Khz DAC/Amp
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02-27-2008, 08:05 AM
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Location: Rocky Mountains, CO
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IMPORTANT UPDATE IN THE ALO RE-CABLE THREAD
Go here: Ultrasone HFI780 ALO Mod
I have found some excellent amp synergy in the DarkVoice 336i with certain tubes, and NOW I have the PERFECT opamp selection for the iBasso D1. These ALO re-cabled HFI780 are simply stunning now, at 123 hours 
My job is done 
(okay, well, I'll have these till Friday or Monday, and will keep reporting every 24 hours on the progress, but searching for the right amp/tube/opamps is just about over (still playing with iBasso DAC opamp tomorrow).
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...honestly, it's like comparing ugly Betty with Scarlett Johjansson, you do not know where to start because you cannot take your eyes off Scarlett...
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Oct 09 Colorado CanJam @ RMAF Impressions
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Last edited by HeadphoneAddict; 02-27-2008 at 08:23 PM.
Reason: Accidentally said "not have found" chg to "NOW have found"
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02-27-2008, 10:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict
Dude! You don't need different ears, you need different sources. The cans are so transparent he's just describing how bad his iPhone sounds. His ears are fine.
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Sounds quite likely!!!
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02-27-2008, 10:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donunus
willharriss10, how much quieter are they than the 595s at the same volume level? do you get enough volume with your ipod?
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I hope I'm able to find out for myself quite soon. If I can, I'll let you know.
595s are the only big Sennheisers that I think will work well with an iPod. 600/650 have too high an impedence. Was on max volume most of the time, which I'm sure is not good for iPod or the phones. So if 595 are better then may get these for home use, as the 780s are really for times when I don't want any sound leakage either in or out of the phones.
Why don't Apple produce an audiophile iPod with a truly awesome high end output stage?
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