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  1. Bagheera

    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...
  2. Bagheera

    [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...
  3. Bagheera

    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...
  4. Bagheera

    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...
  5. Bagheera

    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...
  6. Bagheera

    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...
  7. Bagheera

    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. :)
  8. Bagheera

    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...
  9. Bagheera

    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...
  10. Bagheera

    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.
  11. Bagheera

    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...
  12. Bagheera

    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.
  13. Bagheera

    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...
  14. Bagheera

    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.
  15. Bagheera

    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.
  16. Bagheera

    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...
  17. Bagheera

    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...
  18. Bagheera

    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...
  19. Bagheera

    [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...
  20. Bagheera

    [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...
  21. Bagheera

    [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)
  22. Bagheera

    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
  23. Bagheera

    [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...
  24. Bagheera

    Audio-Technica ATH-A900X: Impressions, Reviews, Mods, etc.

    Quote: Short of a recabling, I would just get a cable tie. :)
  25. Bagheera

    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...
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