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Old 02-05-2008, 09:22 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Dexdexter View Post
Nice photos, what are the 780s resting on there?
That is my Dell XPS 210 computer. It is white and my Beresford and Yamamot HA-02 set right beside it.

I was planning on getting another UE9 but with the 780 sounding much the same I decided to put that money into a couple of other toys. One will be to replace the Beresford with a second Lavry. I am also looking real hard at that Klipsch Model 3 if they can ever get their site updated.
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Steve, where did you get your 780's?
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Steve, where did you get your 780's?
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This RMC Audio quote was answered by TylerRep Comments:We have one pair left in stock. 2nd Day Shipping is free on headphone orders and your order is also tax free since you're located outside Tennessee. Thanks Quote #: 47577Ultrasone HFI-780 Price: $199.00 Est. Delivery: 2-3 days Tax: 0.0%Shipping: $0.00 Buy Now by going to the web address below. You select the product and quantity desired at check-out. Any shipping charges will drop off when your final order exceeds $99.99 except to HI or AK.
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How would the 780s sound without an amp? I know they have a fairly low impedance, but will they still sound muddy unamped?
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I ordered a pair. Will report back when they arrive.
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Headphone newbie here so forgive me if this is a dumb question: would you use the HFI-780s in a portable situation? It's hard to say how big the cans are from the photos. Sizewise, how might they compare to the ESW9s?

I'm looking for a backup set of phones for those few days when I don't feel like putting UE11s inside my ears. I'd mostly be using these in a gym where I move around, so a tight fit is also important. What do you think?
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I ordered a pair. Will report back when they arrive.

I'm looking forward to your impressions, this will be really interesting.
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Headphone newbie here so forgive me if this is a dumb question: would you use the HFI-780s in a portable situation? It's hard to say how big the cans are from the photos. Sizewise, how might they compare to the ESW9s?

I'm looking for a backup set of phones for those few days when I don't feel like putting UE11s inside my ears. I'd mostly be using these in a gym where I move around, so a tight fit is also important. What do you think?
I will take some pictures of both the 780 and the ATH-ESW9 later today.
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Hi Freeblues, how would you compare the ESW9 and the UE11? Which one sounds better?
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