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May I ask again...where do you get a Hfi 680? The web site does not even list them yet. tia
Heh-heh, tako, I'm more than happy to answer again over here!
Originally Posted by Dexdexter
I think the best bet for folks in the States to get the HFI-680s is to contact Ultrasone USA directly.
Since Ultrasone USA is an independently-owned distributor entirely separate from Ultrasone in Germany, they are of course free to choose which models they will offer.
For whatever reasons, it seems that they made the decision not to carry the 680s (just as they did not distribute the HFI-650 before them), so it's understandable that their dealer-base have little or no knowledge of them.
But if they see there is a demand for them, Ultrasone USA might reconsider their omission from the range, or at least special order them for direct sales.
Are the icans worthy? or are they easily trumped by the hf1780s? if price and looks were no object and if one were using an ipod 5.5g with no amp, which one would be the one to get?
Yup, Ultrasone usa will not carry the Hfi680's
So any comparisons yet? esp the treble response of the 780 vs pl2500 vs 680. worried about that 780 "sizzle"...the pl 2500's treble is about right.
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Tako
Headphone Amps: Pico, Stax SRM1Mk2pro series A and B, Stax SRD7pro/SRD 7mk2 to vintage 80's carver receiver/ TEAC A-H500 int amp, SRM-717 ...wishing for a KGST
Headphones: Ultrasone proline 2500, AT athESW9, Stax SR Lambda Pro X2, SR 303, SR Sigma, SR 007
Sources: Pico amp/dac, Lavry Da10, Beresford TC7510, Sony sacd555ES
Portable: Ipod video 30 gig> xenos X1HA EPC> AT anc7
Are the icans worthy? or are they easily trumped by the hf1780s? if price and looks were no object and if one were using an ipod 5.5g with no amp, which one would be the one to get?
Even though I have my iCans for sale, they are decent - yet so easily killed by the HFI780 that I decided to sell the iCans for like $80 shipped.
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There is no doubt that getting older is mandatory, but to mature remains still optional...
LarryHead-Fi Feedback MAIN RIG: Marantz CD5001 > Synergistic Research Coax > Apogee mini-DAC with Sigma 11 PSU > ALO SXC XLR IC's > Single Power Square Wave XL balanced amp > HD600 with APS V3 balanced cable >>> ALO SXC mini-RCA IC > Woo GES > Sennheiser HE60 >>> or to Woo Audio Maxxed WA6 w/Sophia Princess rectifier/RCA 6DE7 > Grado RS-1 with APS V3 cable. BEDSIDE RIG: Sony D-303 or iRiver H140 > Sysconcept.ca optical > HeadRoom Micro DAC > barqy silver plated copper mini-RCA > Travagans Red and Black > Edition 9 with APS V3 cable. BASEMENT RIG: iBook > USB PICO > Dark Voice 336i "RCA5692/TS5998" > Denon D2000 APS V2 cable. PORTABLE RIG: iMod 80gb 5.5G > barqy silver in silk LOD > ALO portable V-Cap dock > ALO Cryo Silver X mini-mini > RSA Predator > Livewires T1. LAPTOP RIG: MacBook > USB iBasso D2 > RS-1 or Edition 9 with APS V3 cable. FS: Stax SRM-1 Mk2 Pro - with SR-5 headphones optional
Even though I have my iCans for sale, they are decent - yet so easily killed by the HFI780 that I decided to sell the iCans for like $80 shipped.
Just looking at your sig. You have a iMod on the way, you also need now one of those Docks that Ken makes using the upgraded capacitors, like the one shown in Ken's new thread concerning his Woo6.
__________________ Headphones: Stax: SR-007 MkII, SR-404, SR-003: Ultrasone: Edition 9:AT:ATH-ESW9 Amps: Stax: SRM-T1S, SRM-252a, Headamp: KGSS(bg) Yamamoto: HA-02 Sources: Lavry DA10 (2), Oppo 981HD, Squeezebox V3, iMod, WD Passport HD 320 with FLAC files Misc: M-Audio USB Audiophile, HagUSB-XLR, Auricap Dock, IeGO and VD cables Feedback: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f12/slwiser-129086/ <><
IC: Willing to sell SR-404 and/or SRM-T1S and the SRS-005II system
now only deciding between the 780 and the 580 model. If the australian forum guy marcus is in any way accurate about the 580s supposedly being less bright while the same in refinement, cheaper plus more sensitive to boot... It's a no brainer. I have a problem trusting him though cause he doesn't like these cans.
Well, it has been a little over a year since I took the plunge and bought my Proline 750 headphones, especially by the influence of Dexdexter and others very early on in this thread (!!!!)
These headphones are still my favorite listening experience. When I listen to any other headphones, which is to say, when I am out and about listening with my Shure E4c IEMs on my iPod Nano 2nd gen, I cannot help but want for that wonderful deep bass that is so enveloping and involving. I have great speakers at home, too, but even they are not as involving as the Proline 750s are. These headphones simply make music such a complete experience for me.
With hundreds and hundreds of hours on them by now, they are certainly well broken in, to say the least. I usually listen to them at home from one of my computer`s soundcards feeding through a Mackie mixer`s headphone out, since it is such a clean and powerful headphone amp. The "synergy" between these components is ultimate perfection to my ears. Otherwise, it is straight from my Yamaha receiver`s headphone-out if I am listening to PCM digital sources or SACDs. Either way, the sound is always wonderful.
When I write, I typically just plug the Prolines into my laptop headphone out at the coffeehouse, and use iTunes for playback with the EQ setting of "Acoustic" (my definite favorite for MP3s). This is so engulfing and yet pure and undistracting, absent of any negative elements, so that my writing proceeds smoothly and perhaps even more inspired, thanks to the dynamics of my listening experience - the Prolines contributing their magic into the mix. I`ve been the most prolific that I`ve been in years this year, with the chemistry of the headphones, a great coffeeshop (Caribou in Chapel Hill), a great laptop and some good source material. The headphones have trumped it all, though - they are what make it something I look forward to doing.
This has been a very happy year! Musically, I must say that the purchase of the Proline 750s have been the best thing that has happened to me in my long lifetime, and they continue to provide me with absolute pleasure every time I put them on.
Happy listening, everybody! Just popped in to make this report. And to express ongoing fondness and highest regards for all those whom I once inundated with posts galore! Stay well, happy and healthy, everyone!
Terry
__________________ "What you visualize is what you could create... So... Be Careful What Sorts of Images You'll Accept to be Put Into Your Mind! (By you or anyone else!)"
Headphones I currently own: Ultrasone Proline 750. Koss Portapro, Sennheiser PXC-250 noise cancelling (I like), Shure E4c (very heavenly!),
No longer used: Sony MDR-EX71 in-ears, Sony MDR-V600 Equipment: Home: Yamaha RX-V750 Receiver, Sony DVP-NS975V SACD/DVD/CD player, Polk Audio LSi9 (front), LSi7 (rear) LSiC (center) speakers, Subwoofer=2-15 inch PA-system woofers fed by Crest FA-800 @~400W/Ch. Portable: Sony PCM-1 portable DAT recorder, Sonic Studios DSM-6S/M stereo mics, iPod Nano 2nd Generation, Panasonic SL-CT710 portable CD player. My avatar is a photo of a EMS Putney VCS3 synthesizer - my first synth if you don't count my Farfisa Mini-Compact organ. I had the priviledge of learning electronic music composition from Jay Lee Jaroslav at Boston's School of the Museum of Fine Arts back in 1972-1975, and this was the synthesizer we had (well, had two of) in our lab.
Hey Terry. Nice to see you again. (haven't seen you in quite a while) and nice to see that you are still enjoying your prolines. I might have to get me some ultrasones sooner or later. (probably later though)
Happy Birthday, Dexdexter! Thank you from all of us for starting this thread. You will age well like a fine wine!
I hereby pronounce you King of Ultrasonia for a day!
Terry
__________________ "What you visualize is what you could create... So... Be Careful What Sorts of Images You'll Accept to be Put Into Your Mind! (By you or anyone else!)"
Headphones I currently own: Ultrasone Proline 750. Koss Portapro, Sennheiser PXC-250 noise cancelling (I like), Shure E4c (very heavenly!),
No longer used: Sony MDR-EX71 in-ears, Sony MDR-V600 Equipment: Home: Yamaha RX-V750 Receiver, Sony DVP-NS975V SACD/DVD/CD player, Polk Audio LSi9 (front), LSi7 (rear) LSiC (center) speakers, Subwoofer=2-15 inch PA-system woofers fed by Crest FA-800 @~400W/Ch. Portable: Sony PCM-1 portable DAT recorder, Sonic Studios DSM-6S/M stereo mics, iPod Nano 2nd Generation, Panasonic SL-CT710 portable CD player. My avatar is a photo of a EMS Putney VCS3 synthesizer - my first synth if you don't count my Farfisa Mini-Compact organ. I had the priviledge of learning electronic music composition from Jay Lee Jaroslav at Boston's School of the Museum of Fine Arts back in 1972-1975, and this was the synthesizer we had (well, had two of) in our lab.
A year later and I still love my Proline 750s!
