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MrSpeakers Alpha PRIME: Impressions and Discussion Thread
can someone recommend a lightweight aftermarket cable please? emphasis on comfort and maneuverability- steelcitysi
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MrSpeakers Ether Impressions Thread
Fantastic MattTCG, I think there will be an Ether in my future. About ear fatigue, I mean it in the sense of how some people's ears get worn down by the sound of bright headphones. If I found the HD800 treble fatiguing after a long session, do you think I'll have a similar problem with the...- steelcitysi
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MrSpeakers Ether Impressions Thread
Thanks. So you find the Ether to be more comfortable. The X2 is definitely NOT a reference in sound quality, but it's my reference in terms of comfort and minimal ear fatigue. How about the ear fatigue after a long listening session with the Ether in comparison to the X2?- steelcitysi
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MrSpeakers Ether Impressions Thread
Sound quality aside, can anyone compare the Ether and Philips Fidelio X2 on the basis of long term 1) wearing comfort 2) ear fatigue- steelcitysi
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Audio Zenith PMx2 Impressions page
Is the sensitivity / efficiency of the PMx2 different from the PM-2?- steelcitysi
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Philips Fidelio X2?!
Most people are, which probably speaks to the tuning by ear approach. Also, there's the fact that it's open so there will be less pressure buildup on your ear. I even like the long, braided, lightweight cable with the included cable clip. I do a lot of critical music mixing, so I'll swap...- steelcitysi
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Any word on a successor to the Philips Fidelio X2?
Love these headphones - the easy-on-the-ears sound signature, the all-day wearing comfort, the driver efficiency, and the bang for the buck. I was wondering if anyone has heard of anything new coming down the pipe from Philips? I would love to see an upgrade to the X2 that solidifies the...- steelcitysi
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Philips Fidelio X2?!
I personally love the X2, but not for the usual reasons. I think it's the perfect headphone for people concerned about tinnitus. First off, the frequency response is purposefully scooped in the "harsh" region at 5-7kHz for fatigue-free listening (ahem, HD800). I also find that as I lower the...- steelcitysi
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MrSpeakers Alpha PRIME: Impressions and Discussion Thread
I second this opinion. I had a shipping mixup (wrong color) and the replacement was out immediately. On top of that, it was a cross-border replacement that was absolutely painless. These guys are gonna take care of you.- steelcitysi
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MrSpeakers Alpha PRIME: Impressions and Discussion Thread
I second this opinion. I came to the Alpha Primes out of necessity, because for the next little while I have to record and mix in an untreated room with lots of windows. They remind me of high-end nearfields in a good room, like a Dynaudio or Sonodyne. Regardless of how good I think they...- steelcitysi
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Philips Fidelio X2?!
Perhaps. I was more wondering if there are perhaps production variances that contributed to the HD650 > X2 preference. I've recently gone on an epic journey auditioning headphones because I can't use monitors for work in my current situation. The biggest point I wanted to make about the...- steelcitysi
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Philips Fidelio X2?!
Anything specific about the 650 that you like more?- steelcitysi
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Philips Fidelio X2?!
been listening to these headphones all day. they are almost perfectly tuned for me, someone who is used to using studio monitors all day long in a treated room. If I could criticize anything about the sound, it would be that the bass is slightly overemphasized and not as controlled sounding...- steelcitysi
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MrSpeakers Alpha PRIME: Impressions and Discussion Thread
I recently had the TH900 and LCD-XC side-by-side. I agree about the TH900, it's basically leaking wide open like my trusty DT880. You can hear everything. The LCD-XC that I tried isolated like an average closed headphone. It would be comparable to say the ubiquitous Audio Technica...- steelcitysi
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MrSpeakers Alpha PRIME: Impressions and Discussion Thread
The Alpha Dogs appear to be the best passive isolating over-ear headphones per Innerfidelity. Does anyone know of an audiophile headphone that can beat the AD's measured -23dB (100Hz to 10kHz) broadband isolation other than supposedly the AP?- steelcitysi
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