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Symphones Magnum upgrade for Grado SR325 and Alessandro MS2
Keep us posted Sluker! I'm dying to hear some comparisons. I would buy these, but I've been lusting after some He400's for too long to ignore at this point.- SoItGoes
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Grado modders go Magnum
It comes off quite easily I'm afraid. Just a bit always seems to come off when I've worked with the drivers. It's never worried me personally, but that's just my 2 cents. Quote:- SoItGoes
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Symphones Magnum upgrade for Grado SR325 and Alessandro MS2
This was posted in the linked thread, Scootsit. Is that what you mean? GreatDane used boiling water to loosen his. I believe others recommended the use of an exacto knife after that. http://www.head-fi.org/t/432665/how-to-remove-grado-prestige-series-model-ring- SoItGoes
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The Indie Music Appreciation Thread
Andrew Bird and The Mysterious Production of Eggs -- by Andrew Bird There is a nice variety of instrumentation that appears throughout this album (my favorite of Bird's so far). It adds an interesting sonic texture that goes hand in hand with his lighthearted, yet witty lyrics. The guy... -
Relaxing/Pure music for studying?
"And Their Refinement of the Decline" by the ambient Duo Stars of the Lid. Very minimal horn and string arrangements for the most part; some synth as well. Good stuff and my favorite from these guys. I'm studying to this right now actually... -
Dark Knight FAIL - another CD mastered with excessive gain
Itt: we theorize if LFF is: a) a well connected/skilled mastering engineer b) connected to Hans Zimmer c) Batman Quote: On a more serious note, the Audacity stuff basically confirms everything I felt deep down about this DRC stuff: it's permanent. The best we can do is to... -
Dark Knight FAIL - another CD mastered with excessive gain
Question for you LFF: Did you manage to find a copy of the proper master for comparison, or are green waveforms in the lower picture just some sort of extrapolation based on the original version? Quote: -
Where to get music with limited dynamic range compression?
Quote: Would getting music from hdtracks deal with the dynamic compression on certain albums? I remember hearing some of the artists on there (especially in the rock genre) have released compressed music. I guess more specifically, do the labels actually release a different mastered... -
SR60-Mod part II
Heh, for a minute there I wanted them to have that potential, but I guess the old saying's really true: there's no free lunch. Also, since this is still a modding thread (albeit a very meandering and half-dead one), I gotta ask, Kojaku. What did you do to your pads? Quote:- SoItGoes
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SR60-Mod part II
Come on guys...you're bumming me out a bit. I'm pretty early on in my head-fi journey and I'm finding it hard to believe the Mags I'm about to build can so thoroughly be topped. Ah well, I guess that's what makes this a lifelong hobby- there's always another sonic landscape you can move to...- SoItGoes
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Little Dot I+ Tube Rolling
Hmm. EF95's. I'll definitely look into that. Right now I'm using some v4's in Macassar Ebony cups. I'm building my final pair sometime next month and those will be in Cocobolo. Also, I'd say I listen to just about everything (I'm somewhat of a music nerd), but I tend to sway more towards the...- SoItGoes
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Little Dot I+ Tube Rolling
Just ordered this amp and I am unbelievably pumped for it to arrive. I got the stock kit, but I'm thinking of rolling with the Ef91's and Opa2107. I am curious though, does anyone else here use Magnums? That's what I'm planning on using for this amp, and as we all know, the sound on those...- SoItGoes
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Little Dot i+ vs Schitt Asgard vs MAD EAR+ HD (Grado compliments)
Quote: Thanks Llloyd. I might just save a bit and go that route.- SoItGoes
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Little Dot i+ vs Schitt Asgard vs MAD EAR+ HD (Grado compliments)
Hey this is an old thread. Apologies if some of my questions are amateurish, but I'm hoping that the Little Dot 1+ will be my first foray into this wonderful world of amplification. I just yesterday heard my friend's Asgard for the first time and was astounded at what it did to my Grado/Magnum's...- SoItGoes
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Grado modders go Magnum
Thanks scootsit! Time to order some and see if they really are better... Quote:- SoItGoes
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Grado modders go Magnum
This picture was posted some time ago, but now that I just got my replacement L-cushes from TTVJ, it got me to thinking about this whole "authentic" vs. "clone" argument as far as the pads on Magnums and Grados go. Now, this issue doesn't bother me over much since I guess I haven't actually...- SoItGoes
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Symphones Magnum upgrade for Grado SR325 and Alessandro MS2
They're formally called shaft collars. Link to some: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=16411911 Quote:- SoItGoes
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Grado modders go Magnum
Ah okay. I didn't consider getting a new source. I'll definitely look into that. I had originally planned on just getting a standalone DAC (the Bifrost) and plugging it into my pc. I guess "cutting out the middleman" would work too! Thanks. Quote:- SoItGoes
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Grado modders go Magnum
So while we're on the topic of Magnum amplification, I'm wondering if anyone out there can comment on pairing with Schiit amps (such as the Asgard or even the Vahlhalla). I built my first pair of Mags (thanks to you guys!) and I'm beginning the search for my ideal pairing. Anyway, I've heard...- SoItGoes
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Where to purchase silver cable...
Haha well I wouldn't buy silver anyway (price to performance ratio in this case would be...not good). I was just going for a bit more durability and better looks with this particular cable. If any sound benefits existed then I'd be more willing to try it on my other cans. Quote:- SoItGoes
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Where to purchase silver cable...
Trying not to do any thread hijacking here, but say I have some single entry headphones lying around like the ones in the picture. If I were to replace the main run of wire that goes to the headphones (and not the wire that runs from driver to driver) would I get any sonic benefits, or would the...- SoItGoes
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What Are You Listening To Right Now?
"I'm Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass" - Yo La Tengo -
Good headphone for modding?
Yes and in addition to the T50RP, there are enough grado parts availible from different sellers for you to literally build your own pair from nothing if you so desired. My own pair of modded SR-225's will have nothing stock in them but the metal inside the headband by the time I'm done...- SoItGoes
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Winter albums
I always thought the album For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver was the perfect winter album. -
Grado modders go Magnum
If this is a question that's been asked before, please allow me to apologize in advance, but do the magnum v4 drivers come with the white veil found on their Grado counterparts, or does the disk with the holes in it (for lack of a better term ) just come uncovered? I think I'm pretty much...- SoItGoes
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