Recent content by jackskelly
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Pictures Of Your High End System (Please see the first pages for examples of what should be posted here)
A new(er) photo of my good friend’s system that was listened to yesterday, posted with permission. Those EMM Labs monoblocks are something to behold.- jackskelly
- Post #3,466
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Battle Of The Flagships (58 Headphones Compared)
Let's have STAX come in again with a new and greater headphone (compared to the SR-009) to prove that they are the greatest headphone company in history.- jackskelly
- Post #5,577
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Best headphones for classical music
For classical, I would agree that the 600's are the best dynamic headphones under $500. If cost is no object, the STAX SR-009 are the best I've heard (which is part of the reason I bought them). I love the sound of the HD 650's, but I found them warmer than the HD 600's, so for...- jackskelly
- Post #155
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Best headphones for classical music
In my experience I would say that electrostats are best for classical music, with STAX obviously as the most prolific manufacturer. You can get a used SR-207 for probably around $300, your budget limit. The only problem is that you would also need an electrostatic amp, which you could get for...- jackskelly
- Post #151
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Best open cans for classical, sub-$400
I own the DT 990 250 Ohm and I agree that it would be a great choice. I think it works well for almost all genres. The Sennheiser HD600 would also be a great choice.- jackskelly
- Post #7
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Is it better to upgrade directly to the STAX SR-009 or get the SR-207 first?
If cost isn't an issue, I would say to go for the SR-009. Right now is a great time to buy the SR-009 from Japan; it's recently been at it's lowest price ever due to the yen's decline in value over the past several years. I had never owned a STAX headphone (or any electrostat for that...- jackskelly
- Post #17
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
Yeah, with the choice of paint with a rather fragile body, I hope that their next flagship has a better overall build quality (and perhaps just uses aluminum, wood or something else for the outer earcups).- jackskelly
- Post #17,727
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Best classical recordings...ever!
I'm still young I guess, just 27, but I've been conditioned to believe that Beethoven is the Mt. Everest of music (or Olympus Mons if we ever settle on Mars ). I love these sort of debates- jackskelly
- Post #3,237
- Forum: Music
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Stax protection
I might get this, but I haven't had any problems with my SR-009 since I bought it almost two years ago. When I'm not using it, I just fit back on a Sieveking Omega stand. I live in Houston, which gets very hot and humid during the summer, and fortunately I haven't had any problems so far. But...- jackskelly
- Post #10
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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New Fostex RP open-backed planar magnetic headphone, TH500RP! Available now!
These headphones look great. They have a minimalistic, refined look that's unique for headphones. The design of the earcups and earpads actually reminds me of those from STAX's SR-009 flagship electrostatic headphones. I'm definitely going to give these a listen if I see them at a meet or...- jackskelly
- Post #365
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Best classical recordings...ever!
I love this recording, and it's amazing, but I still prefer Karajan's 1982 version, probably because that was the version I was raised on.- jackskelly
- Post #2,746
- Forum: Music
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Headphones - WORN!!! - new thread - no nudity
Moi, very happy listening to the Top Gun Soundtrack.- jackskelly
- Post #5,150
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Pictures of headphones being worn?
EDIT: Wrong thread; I see there's a newer one.- jackskelly
- Post #33
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The Stax Thread III
The SR-009 will almost certainly change your mind; The detail retrieval is too good to be true.- jackskelly
- Post #3,677
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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What Are You Listening To Right Now?
"So" by Peter Gabriel. Such a great album! Currently listening to this track from the album:- jackskelly
- Post #56,009
- Forum: Music