10-25-2008, 08:34 PM
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I'm gonna bump this because I have some questions regarding this product.
I've read earlier than the microphonics can be a problem. It this really the case if I'm going to be using these as my portable headphones while walking between classes?
Also, what kind of portable amp would I be needing to drive these sufficiently? I so far have a high-performance low-gain Mini^3. I want to know how much further I would have to upgrade to see these shine.
Thanks in advance
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10-25-2008, 09:18 PM
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The microphonics is no more no less than in other cables. Personally I would not use a full size can between classes, but an iem or a bud instead.
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10-26-2008, 05:30 AM
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anybody did a review on this?
new to this forum, 40 pages is too much for me to scroll through.
any idea the difference in sound quality between using 18G cryo wire (JenaLabs) or a 20AWG vampire wire?
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10-26-2008, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by nocturnalsheet
anybody did a review on this?
new to this forum, 40 pages is too much for me to scroll through.
any idea the difference in sound quality between using 18G cryo wire (JenaLabs) or a 20AWG vampire wire?
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Yes, by a few of us. Use the search function.
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10-27-2008, 06:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrarroyo
The microphonics is no more no less than in other cables. Personally I would not use a full size can between classes, but an iem or a bud instead.
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I've had many IEMs now, but I have ear problems w/ using them and my doctor told me to avoid them. I also tried the Livewires, but things didn't work out and it was just a lot of hassle... so I have to resort to using full-sized headphones.
I guess using a clip or a bud or something would work, but since like 75% of my music listening is done on portable, and I'm on public transportation lot of the time, I need something that will isolate well and sound good as well.
Anyways... now I'm just debating whether to just get a new Ultrasone 780 w/ S2 audio recable or a used 780J... which cost about the same.
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10-27-2008, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by younglee200
I've had many IEMs now, but I have ear problems w/ using them and my doctor told me to avoid them. I also tried the Livewires, but things didn't work out and it was just a lot of hassle... so I have to resort to using full-sized headphones.
I guess using a clip or a bud or something would work, but since like 75% of my music listening is done on portable, and I'm on public transportation lot of the time, I need something that will isolate well and sound good as well.
Anyways... now I'm just debating whether to just get a new Ultrasone 780 w/ S2 audio recable or a used 780J... which cost about the same.
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used ALO780J or APS780 would be my recommendation, no doubt about it. Buy mrarroyo's for $400 and you wont regret it. I have heard them myself.
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10-27-2008, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo
Yes, by a few of us. Use the search function.
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thanks for the tip
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11-20-2008, 04:58 PM
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The mod is a internal
The mod is a internal and a re cable. We place acoustic vibration dampening material in various parts inside headphone as well as removal of the diode board. Then we are offering a hard wired re cable direct to each driver as opposed to way they are stock into one cup. You will be able to choose the 18G cryo wire (JenaLabs) or a 20AWG vampire wire. Please stay tuned.
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11-20-2008, 05:57 PM
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11-21-2008, 02:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sohel1
The mod is a internal and a re cable. We place acoustic vibration dampening material in various parts inside headphone as well as removal of the diode board. Then we are offering a hard wired re cable direct to each driver as opposed to way they are stock into one cup. You will be able to choose the 18G cryo wire (JenaLabs) or a 20AWG vampire wire. Please stay tuned.
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We have a few options when it comes to the wire. You can choose...
1. All JenaLabs Ultra Wire (bare copper)
2. 2 JenaLabs Ultra Wire (signal) X ALO SXC Cryo (Ground) so a hybrid (I have found this combo to be a little more dynamic.
3. All ALO SXC Cryo I have found this to be very nice, faster...
The above is the options not only for the Ultrasone HFI-780s but the Ultrasone Edition 9s as well.
All the above are 18awg and all are going to be the same price, no diff for which ever one decides. Only length will alter to price.
I also have a thinner 20 AWG ALO Cryo wire that is in a clear PE jacket, UPOCC bare copper.
Thanks
Ken
PS: Be sure to check out the December 08 issue of ToneAudio because they are doing a review of the Edition 9s using the 4x ALO SXC Cryo wire.
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11-23-2008, 02:51 PM
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Has anyone compared the ALO-recabled 780 against the stock Pro900 yet ?
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Wow after reading about these compared to some senn 650s, I'm really starting to question the 650 route!
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01-27-2009, 07:18 AM
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Could anyone tell me about stoch HFI-780 vs stock Pro 550?
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01-28-2009, 03:39 PM
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Quote:
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Has anyone compared the ALO-recabled 780 against the stock Pro900 yet ?
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Yes I did.
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01-29-2009, 12:03 AM
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Just ordered HFI-780. cant wait till i have enough to get them recabled.
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Home Rig (Speaker): Foobar2000 FLAC->ASIO->Auzentech Prelude->Digital Optical cable->Audio GD compass (Sun, Moon)->Undecided->Monoprice 12 AWG speaker cable->Energy RC-10
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