Best Headphone Amplifier and High End Headphone Matchups 101 – Part 2 by Drew Baird

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Hello, fellow Audiophiles, Music Lovers, Music Afficionados, iPod lovers, and Music Loving Tribes. Drew Baird of Moon Audio is continuing his “Best Headphone Amplifier and High End Headphone Matchups 101″ today with post number 2.  If you missed the first post, you can catch up here. Drew recommends the Moon Audio Blue Dragon V3 Headphone Cable as the best upgrade cable for the Beyerdynamic T70 or T70p headphones.   The Blue Dragon is a very Neutral or Natural sounding audio cable that does not add coloration to the sound.  It improves the dynamics and detail of this headphone while controlling the bass quite nicely.  The T70p is a little more forward or exciting sounding than the T70, just an FYI.   The T70 is a little...

Best Headphone Amplifier and High End Headphone Matchups 101 – Part 3 by Drew Baird

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Hello, fellow Audiophiles, Music Lovers, Music Afficionados, iPod lovers, and Music Loving Tribes. Drew Baird of Moon Audio is continuing his “Best Headphone Amplifier and High End Headphone Matchups 101″ today with post number 2.  If you missed the first or second posts, you can catch up here. Above and below Moon Audio is showcasing V-Moda headphones here today along with our Moon Audio Custom Cables for Headphones, iPods, iPhones, Headphone Amplifiers, etc.  The first picture is a picture of the newest headphone Val of V-Moda has added to his lineup called the V-Moda M-100 Headphone.  Drew recommends the Moon Audio Silver Dragon V3 Headphone Cable as the best upgrade for the V-Moda Crossfade M-100 headphone.  Drew also...

Drew Baird, P.E. of Moon Audio Explains the Hottest High End Audio Gear on the Market Today including the Fostex HP-A8 32 bit DAC Headphone Amp

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Drew Baird, P.E. of Moon Audio at RMAF 2012 with Jude from Head-fi.org TV Drew Baird of Moon Audio explains on this video some of Moon Audio’s Hot High End Audio Picks, Best Selling Headphone Amps and New Gear Available on moon-audio.com… Drew can explain in detail how any of this gear can work with your existing gear or setup if you call, email, or order from Moon Audio. Detailed, personalized, knowledgeable service…Moon Audio and Drew Baird, P.E., President and Founder. Products Drew explains and mentions in the video: Bryston BHA-1 balanced headphone amplifierBryston BDA-1 external DACBryston BDP-1 digital playerCary Audio HH-1 headphone amplifierFostex TH900 headphoneFostex HP-A8C DAC and...

*NEW* KingSound Headphone 1, KingSound M-10 Solid State Headphone Amp, KingSound M-20 Tube Headphone Amp Package Deals – Save $!!

Drew Baird, P.E. and his first impressions of the NEW KingSound Headphone 1 (or

Emporer as it was called at CES 2013 in Las Vegas) are: the Headphone 1 by KingSound is extremely detailed, fast, transparent and detailed like all electrostatic phones.  But, here is the kicker, they actually have one of the best bottom ends I have heard from an electrostatic headphone.  Drew has no doubt that this new headphone will be one of the hottest products for 2013 and Moon Audio will be selling them right here Moon-Audio.com.  Moon Audio newsletter and blog followers will be the first to hear when the King Sound lineup arrives…as for now…leave some feedback, ask a question and we might just have a coupon for something in our lineup today for the... » read more

Best Hi End Headphone Setup for Travel? Beyer T5p, Fostex HP-P1, Black Dragon V2 Headphone Cable and the Black Dragon V1 IEM LOD to USB Cable can make your flight sound better and preserve the battery life…

 

The Beyer T5p offers you a world class high fidelity headphone that can not only be usedon the homefront but can also be used as a primary portable headphone. If you are in a situation where your budget only allows for 1 headphone to cover all the bases, then this is truly the phone for you. The alternative to the T5P is that you own a Beyerdynamic T1, V-Moda M100 and also some portable phone for the road.  The T5P is a full sized can, so some of you may find that a turnoff for portable use, but if you are an audio nut like me then it’s a non-issue.  I have no problem traveling with a full size can. The Beyer T5P is not as small as the Ultrasone Edition 8, but it is in the smaller sized, full size can category.  The best... » read more

Very interesting video on How Audio Tubes are Constructed – Drew thought you would enjoy

Hello, fellow Audiophiles.  Drew found a video that he thought you might enjoy.  It explains how audio tubes are constructed.  Happy listening and learning.  Give us a comment here on the blog and let us know how you liked it and any questions you might have for Drew.  Best one this week wins a $25 gift card.  Easy, huh?  :) » read more

CES 2012 Final Impressions by Drew Baird of Moon Audio – Lookout for King Sound Electrostatic Headphones and Amps here soon!!

Exciting times here had at CES 2013 from Moon Audio and Drew Baird, President.

 

There are lots of new upcoming “hi-fi” Gear, headphones, and toys to be excited about.

The first one I would like to tell you about is the upcoming Electrostatic Headphone and adjoining Electrostatic Amplifier from King Sound.  Moon Audio is now a Dealer for King Sound and we are thrilled to announce that today.  :)

 

There will 2 different versions of the electrostatic amp from King Sound. The first version of the electrostatic amp is a Solid State circuit design and the second version is a electrostatic Tube based amplifier. Here is the real exciting news, the price!  The Headphones and SS amp are expected to be in the $800 -$1000 range!! ...

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Moon Audio Blue Dragon USB Cable – WINS Positive Feedback Writer’s Choice Award 2012!!

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The Moon Audio Blue Dragon USB cable utilizes our single crystal UPOCC copper construction to provide you with the best possible digital bus transmission. Standard USB cables are not up to the task of large bit rate information. We have optimized this cable for audio transmision of large High Rez files. USB cables can make big a difference and the Blue Dragon is one heck of a bang for the buck cable.  This cable can optimize the sound on your Hi Rez files and is for use with any portable usb dac including: the IQube V2, iQube V3, Fostex HP-P1 and many more…

Moon Audio Silver Dragon IEM and LOD Cable WIN — Positive Feedback Online Writer’s Choice 2012 Awards!!

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Like the ALO RxMK3-B, Moon Audio’s Silver Dragon line, specifically their IEM and LOD cables, are an essential component of my portable audio rigs. I use the IEM cables with my JH Audio JH-13 Pros, my reference (a sonic marriage made in heaven by the way) and the LOD cable on my iPod Classic and iPad2. I’d love to take credit for discovering these fantastic cables, but I have Jerry Harvey of JH Audio to thank for that. Now, when the founder and lead designer of your favorite IEM tells you to check out a particular set of cables, saying they enhance the performance of his product, it’s advisable to follow his instructions. You may not prefer the results, we’re all vastly different that way, but I don’t shudder when Jerry believes in...

Moon Audio Headphone Modification Details/Explanations 101:

Moon Audio Headphone Modification Details/Explanations 101:

 

In a better effort to help explain what is involved in modifying headphones for recabling with Moon Audio Headphone cables, Drew thought a section with pictures and details would help guide our customers with their purchasing decisions.

 

 

First of all, why recable? Headphone manufacturers put all of their Research and Development into driver design and ergonomic features.  Therefore, the headphone cables become somewhat of an afterthought in the process. Cheap cables with poor quality materials, small conductors, and bad geometries can deteriorate the signal transfer. This can be best described as a bottleneck issue. » read more

Which Upgrade Headphone Cable do you choose for your High End Headphones or Cans?

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This upgrade headphone cable question is slightly more difficult to easily answer. Each headphone has it’s own signature.  Each headphone amp driving the headphone also has a sound signature.  Each of our cables also has it’s own signature, but the effects can vary depending on which headphone & amp combination you pair it up with. To make it even more confusing some cables do better jobs with different music genres.  But here is the good news, Moon Audio can help guide you.  Drew will try to give a generic description of what each of the cables Moon Audio sells sound like, but keep in mind this may slightly vary depending on what gear you mate our cables with.  

Part 2 – Which Upgrade Cable to choose for your High End Headphones or Cans??

Part 2 – Which Upgrade Cable to choose for your High End Headphones or Cans??

 

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Which Upgrade Headphone Cable to Choose? This upgrade headphone cable question is slightly more difficult to easily answer. Each headphone has it’s own signature.  Each headphone amp driving the headphone also has a sound signature.  Each of our cables also has it’s own signature, but the effects can vary depending on which headphone & amp combination you pair it up with. To make it even more confusing some cables do better jobs with different music genres.  But here is the good news, Moon Audio can help guide you.  Drew will try to give a generic description of what each of the cables Moon Audio sells sound like, but keep in...

Part 3 – Which Upgrade Cable to choose for your High End Headphones or Cans??

Part 3 – Which Upgrade Cable to choose for your High End Headphones or Cans??

 

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Which Upgrade Headphone Cable to Choose? Today we will Spotlight our Moon Audio Black Dragon Headphone Cable… Each headphone has it’s own signature.  Each headphone amp driving the headphone also has a sound signature.  Each of our cables also has it’s own signature, but the effects can vary depending on which headphone & amp combination you pair it up with. To make it even more confusing some cables do better jobs with different music genres.  But here is the good news, Moon Audio can help guide you.  Drew will try to give a generic description of what each of the cables Moon Audio sells sound like, but keep in mind this may...

Which Installation Type to choose with your Headphones and Moon Audio Custom Headphone Cables?

Which Installation Type to choose with your Headphones and Moon Audio Custom Headphone Cables?

 

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You will find as you brouse through the headphone listings on Moon Audio’s website, that in most cases we offer 3 custom audio cable attachment methods. The first option is Stock. Stock means there is no cable upgrade and you preffer to recieve the phones in stock form, no cable upgrade. You will also need to choose the Stock option from the pull down menu for both the Cable and Connector.  If you want the stock cable connectors to be upgraded, you will have to call Moon Audio for pricing. The connector options are for the upgrade cables only but we will always accomodate you if we can as we love our customers.  :)

Hardwired or Detachable Split Mod for your High End Headphones or Cans?

Hardwired or Detachable Split Mod for your High End Headphones or Cans?

 

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This is similar to the Hardwired Split Mod but instead of wiring straight to the driver we install a connection system on each of the headphone cups. This provides the ability to switch out cables and this is what Moon Audio does best as Custom Cables are our middle name.  Let’s say you want a 5ft Moon Audio Silver Dragon for portable use and a 20ft Black Dragon headphone cable for home use. Now you can easily swap out cables for each application of your headphones. Not all headphones can have this Installation type as it depends on the ergonomics of the ear cup and whether we can install a connection system.

What is a Headphone Adapter System?

What is a Headphone Adapter System?

 

 

What is a Headphone Adapter System? In addition, to the installation types explained above, Moon Audio also offers what we call a headphone adapter system. Instead of using multiple headphone cables with different lengths and connector types, we will build you a main body cable based on the length you require with the appropriate attachment for your headphone. On the amplifier connection end, we will outfit the cable with the mini Switchcraft 4 pin male XLR. This connector is a balanced connector as it offers separate right and left, positive and negative connection points. Moon Audio will then make you a series of short or long adapter cables to connector to various source... » read more

Blue Dragon Portable Mini Cable VS. the Blue Dragon Portable Interconnect? What differences in sound may exist that influences sound quality?

Blue Dragon Portable Mini Cable VS. the Blue Dragon Portable Interconnect? What differences in sound may exist that influences sound quality?

 

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“Just Ask Drew” – Drew Baird, P.E. that is…the President/CEO, Mastermind, Creative Genius, Music Lover, Mr. DJ/Music Man, and owner of Moon-Audio.com in Cary, NC. Moon Audio received this question early this morning and we are hoping some others out there may have needed the same information hence why we are sharing it on our blog this morning.  :) Here’s the customer’s question:  Hi, Drew.  I was hoping you could explain any difference, if one exists, between the Blue Dragon Portable Mini Cable (mini-RCA) and the Blue Dragon Portable Interconnect?  Would any...

Moon Audio Gentlemen’s Toybox 2012 – “On The Go…Listening Made Easier”

Moon Audio Gentlemen’s Toybox 2012 – “On The Go…Listening Made Easier”

 

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Here at Moon Audio we are always trying to show you new ways to listen to your music “On the Go”, at your desktop, at your laptop, and in the office with ease and “EXCELLENT” sound. We have this picture listed as the “Moon Audio Gentlemen’s Toybox 2012″ for a reason as it has a good mix of the toys every gentleman and woman needs at their disposal to enjoy their music anywhere, anytime and not sacrifice sound but amplify and enliven it!  :)

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