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Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
Okay, I've been A/Bing them a bit and here's my short summary (Mahogany wood X00) LCD-2 has better mids, forward and liquid. Imaging is better too (expected out of a planar based on what I've heard). Bass quantity is not as high as X00, I like the bass quality a bit better though, tight...- akatyay
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Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
^ I have the Mahogany. Honestly, on first listen, the Lcd-2s just seem straight up better than the TH-X00 Mahogany. I'll A/B them tonight and see what I hear.- akatyay
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Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
Okay, so I'm a longtime lurker here but here are my thoughts/experience for anyone interested. I ordered the phones on the 28th and didn't get an update until I called in earlier this week (I actually told them I preferred the aluminum in hopes to get them sooner - wood would have been nice...- akatyay
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The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
Just traded my Ether (Open back) for some a pair of HD800 (cork+superdupont mod). Impressions (with XLR cable through an OPPO HA-1) -GREAT Soundstage -Separation and detail are both top-tier -Mids are a bit thin but I'm likely just getting used to the sound of these (alternate cans are...- akatyay
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MrSpeakers Alpha PRIME: Impressions and Discussion Thread
Good to hear , glad people still enjoy them! I've placed mine out of rotation for the time being since I've been digging the AP and TH-X00 lately, but this makes me want to go back. There are certainly worse problems to have- akatyay
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MrSpeakers Alpha PRIME: Impressions and Discussion Thread
I really like the MD3.2s. Granted, my Ethers and AP are *defintely* better, but I don't think there's a better headphone under $300 (I did buy my Senn 650s for $280, but these barely edge out the 3.2s). Of the mid-range cans, I doubt there's a better closed pair than the 3.2s. I think people...- akatyay
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MrSpeakers Alpha PRIME: Impressions and Discussion Thread
Hi There, I have MD3.2, Alpha Prime and Ethers (balanced DUM cable that I use from my Ethers). Differences between 3.2 and AP: The AP is basically the 3.2 but cleaned up. The positives are the same: separation, solid mid range, decent 3d spacing. The AP has a very nice bass (better...- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
I really like these the more and more I listen to them. I don't usually believe in burn-in but the X00 have improved in the bass and soundstage in the time I've listened to them. Obligatory terrible picture below.- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
They aren't as wide (it takes a bit of work to fit it onto the X00), but they're "fatter" (thicker) than the stock X00 pads.- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
I'll do so when I get home this evening. They look pretty nice, kinda like LCD-XCs with the fat Alpha Pads- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
Library would probably be okay if you have a desk to yourself and are listening at reasonable volumes. It's hard for me to really say as I'm mainly guess-timating the isolation, I need to grab my little brother and see how much sound leaks when he listens to these.- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
Isolation is way better with the Alpha pads. With the stock pads, I would not recommend taking these to work unless you have ~15 feet distance from your neighbors (or an office). With the Alpha pads, you'll look a bit more ridiculous but then it's reasonable leakage for public environments.- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
The "equal mids" was more in response to the musicality/enjoyment I found in the mids. The X00 are definitely recessed, and the MD forward, but that's more of a presentation comparison rather than the actual "quality" of mids (which I personally enjoy on both the X00 and MD).- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
This one is tough. HD650 is stock, Ether is stock, X00 has Alpha pads: Lows/Bass: Ether has good lows, always an appropriate amount that the track calls for. HD650 is a bit tame on the bass (not quite as aggressive in the initial impact) but the quantity is there and lends to the warm...- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
Compared to the AP: AP has better mids (I've added some dampeners to mine from the "doggie treats" package and this tamed the highs/mids a bit). X00 has better bass (even though I like the planar bass texture on the AP and the AP is by no means lacking on this front). Highs are a toss-up, X00...- akatyay
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Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review
Received TH-X00 number 1010 yesterday. Tried them with the stock pads: decidedly not bad, bass is a bit bloom-y but the high's are controlled and the mid-range is clear albeit a bit recessed. Soundstage kinda small for my tastes Tried them with Alpha pads (this took some finagling to...- akatyay
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Massdrop AKG K812 Giveaway! - COMPLETE!
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Akatyay's Massive Headphone Review Thread
Reserved for good measure- akatyay
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Akatyay's Massive Headphone Review Thread
Hi Guys, So, I don't know exactly where to begin with this as I'm not a frequent poster on these forums (or really any forums, pro lurker always). But I've gotten so much from Head-fi (and other audio sites, blogs, etc.) that I want to try and give back. The main goal of this thread...- akatyay
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Oppo HA-1 Impressions Thread
Hey guys, stupid question but....is there any way to bypass the DAC in the HA-1 and only use the Amp stage? Just wanted to do a quick A/B test with my Modi DAC and my (hopefully soon-ish to arrive) Grace 9XX - just joined the drop- akatyay
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MrSpeakers Ether Impressions Thread
Sent you a PM. For others interested: currently listening to the HA-1 + Ether now and it's a perfectly fine pairing. IMO it's not "thin" but fairly "neutral" given the flat nature of the HA-1 and the realistically musical nature of the Ether. However, I can understand how those who prefer...- akatyay
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MrSpeakers Ether Impressions Thread
This is almost exactly how I would describe the Ether (they are foot-tapping, "get out of the way" headphones). Hopefully we get a full review from you soon! And my Ether shirt Size S fits perfectly (just like the Ether).- akatyay
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