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Almi's Logitech Z-5500 Mod (High-End upgrade for the speaker system)
Hello! I would like to attempt this mod and am currently preparing to order the components I need. I am likely not going to do the full mod though - will I get a pretty decent result by replacing only the following? OpAmps (both in the control pod & the subwoofer) 22uF & 47uF capacitors...- Bagheera
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[Guide] A Few Tips on Multimedia Surround Sound Setup
Hey Everyone! I recently got to tinkering with the surround sound setup on my PC because I happened to find a set of THX-Certified Altec Lansing ADA995 at the local thrift store for $15. This is a 200W RMS 5.1 set that sounds surprisingly good despite its age. For many years now I have...- Bagheera
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Reply to review by 'bagheera' on item 'Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System'
Thanks for the well-written and elaborate review! It's good to see someone who actually knows about professional audio hardware do a review of this set. There are a LOT of hate coming from self-alleged "audiophiles" toward this particular set (I don't see nearly as much hate directed toward...- Bagheera
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OPPO PM-3 Portable Planar Magnetic Headphones Loaner Program
I was driving them straight out of my X-Fi Titanium HD (I know what hardcore audiophiles say about having a dedicated amp, but frankly this soundcard drives most headphones very well) I think your impressions are similar to mine. The bass quantity was fine, but there was more mid-bass...- Bagheera
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Xiaomi Pistons 3.0 Impressions Thread
A quick background on my purchase: I have been looking to get a decent pair of earphones for on the go. Since I have some decent full-sized cans at home, I can't exactly deal with crappy-sounding earbuds. I did not have a budget in mind, and was willing to spend upward to $200 for a nice...- Bagheera
- Post #657
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Review by 'Bagheera' on item 'Xiaomi Pistons 3.0 in-ear headphones'
A quick background on my purchase: I have been looking to get a decent pair of earphones for on the go. Since I have some decent full-sized cans at home, I can't exactly deal with crappy-sounding earbuds. I did not have a budget in mind, and was willing to spend upward to $200 for a nice...- Bagheera
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Dunu DN-1000 - Dunu's hybrid IEM - Impressions thread
Oh nono, I meant that I find the DN-1000 to have slightly too much bass as it is, I don't think I need it enhanced any further. :)- Bagheera
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Dunu DN-1000 - Dunu's hybrid IEM - Impressions thread
I've been looking for a good pair of portables to complement my ATH-EM9d (which are nice, but they provide no isolation and they lack bass, which meant they aren't suitable for many genres or movie-watching). Ideally I wanted something I can travel with that would isolate the cabin noise on...- Bagheera
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Review by 'Bagheera' on item 'Dunu DN-1000'
I've been looking for a good pair of portables to complement my ATH-EM9d (which are nice, but they provide no isolation and they lack bass, which meant they aren't suitable for many genres or movie-watching). Ideally I wanted something I can travel with that would isolate the cabin noise on...- Bagheera
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OPPO PM-3 Portable Planar Magnetic Headphones Loaner Program
According to USPS, Unit #1 should have arrived at the next person on the list. :) Looking forward to reading your thoughts.- Bagheera
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OPPO PM-3 Portable Planar Magnetic Headphones Loaner Program
Ok, quick impression - please keep in mind this is my opinion (as is everything when it comes to sound), and that I have only spent two days with it. I'll be doing more listening and have my wife try them as well. :) So my very first impression was... they sounded kinda boring. I know Tyll...- Bagheera
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OPPO PM-3 Portable Planar Magnetic Headphones Loaner Program
Hey there everyone! I would like to confirm that I just received loaner unit #1. :) Thank you HouseTremere! Will post impressions soon! Thanks again to Oppo for this opportunity.- Bagheera
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REVIEW: AKG K545 Closed Over-Ear Headphones
I haven't tried the K702, but I think the K5xx lines are tuned significantly different from their K7xx line. The K550, in spite of its flaws, did have excellent clarity and I used it for video editing where analytical listening is required. For "fun" listening such as games and movies I...- Bagheera
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REVIEW: AKG K545 Closed Over-Ear Headphones
Most user reviews I've read said the K545 is more bassy than the K550 (more v-shaped supposedly). I hsvent heard ghe K545 myself, though I was never fully happy with the K550. The K553 to my ears is much improved, though.- Bagheera
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REVIEW: AKG K545 Closed Over-Ear Headphones
The way you summarized the K545 sounds a lot like how I would have sumnarized the K550. I did a comparison review of the K550 and K553 for those curious about the differences.- Bagheera
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Review by 'Bagheera' on item 'AKG K553 Pro Closed-Back Studio Headphones'
Update: Tyll Hertsens at InnerFidelity has expressed interest in doing a review of the K553. I was told to contact him in mid-October. I will be shipping him my K553 for lab measurements; look forward to seeing the results. The Famed K550 Just Got Better - For Cheaper I've owned a pair...- Bagheera
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Are the pads on the AKG K553PRO replaceable?
I wasn't able to find official pads either but I did get a pair of aftermarket pads on ebay (only $10 so i figured why not) and I can confirm that they work perfectly. Obviously craftsmanship and material aren't as nice, but like I said, $10 and sound signature wasn't affected as far as I can...- Bagheera
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OPPO PM-3 Portable Planar Magnetic Headphones Loaner Program
I am intersted in demoing the PM-3, and agree to the loaner program terms & conditions. Trying to decide between Focal Spirit Pro, NAD Viso HP50, Sennheiser Momentum, and the Oppo PM-3 for my next set. Anyone have experience with these other cans? How do they compare to each other? I've read so...- Bagheera
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[Comparison Review] AKG K550 & K553
Just did some quick comparisons with the ATH-A900X (which I also really enjoy). Here are my impressions: The A900X remains a more "fun" listen, with more pronounced upper-mid bass and upper treble. Gunshots and explosions in movies as well as percussive instruments in music still have more...- Bagheera
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[Comparison Review] AKG K550 & K553
Quote: Depends on your head size - clamping force feels comparable between the K550 and K553, to me. I have a larger head though, so both set provided sufficient seal for me. If the K550 was too loose for you then... you will probably be spending a few hours bending the headband on the...- Bagheera
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[Comparison Review] AKG K550 & K553
Actually I saw a few online retailers selling K553 for close to the Mass Drop price (around $130, shipping included), not sure if those deals are still up (since they might have been competing with the Mass Drop deal)- Bagheera
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New release - the AKG K553 Pro - featuring a killer Massdrop deal
Just got mine as well. I also have a pair of K550 that I've owned for over two years. For those who were asking for a comparison, I have written up a review here. http://www.head-fi.org/t/778558/comparison-review-akg-k550-k553- Bagheera
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[Comparison Review] AKG K550 & K553
Update: Tyll Hertsens at InnerFidelity has expressed interest in doing a review of the K553. I was told to contact him in mid-October. I will be shipping him my K553 for lab measurements; look forward to seeing the results. The Famed K550 Just Got Better - For Cheaper I've owned a pair...- Bagheera
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Audio-Technica ATH-A900X: Impressions, Reviews, Mods, etc.
Quote: Short of a recabling, I would just get a cable tie. :)- Bagheera
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The AKG K550 Impressions and Discussion Thread!
Quote: The bass body improves quite a bit after the earpads are worn in. The drivers are too far away from the ears when the pads are still brand new, which causes both sharp-sounding treble and unbalanced bass. That said, the lower-mids and upper-bass region in the K550 is a bit...- Bagheera
- Post #360
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)