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post #421 of 1418
3/21/08 at 5:14pm
I'm having difficulties noticing the differences when I tune the sound of the SA6 with the treble ports. Is there something wrong with me or is the change very subtle?
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post #422 of 1418
3/21/08 at 6:01pm
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Originally Posted by PeterDLai View Post
I regret not testing them right before I used a staple to open up the hole a little, but listening to them now, they sound like they have bigger, more explosive bass. This tip will hold me off until a bass++ port is released.
I'm curious about this too... how exactly do you do this? I had the bass + port out of one of the earphones last night, looking at the size of hole it has. I held it up to a light, and the hole from the outside of the port doesn't look like it actually goes all the way through the inside surface. It actually doesn't look like a true 'port' at all. Should I take a safety pin and punch it through all the way? Hmmmmmm.......

Perhaps you can snap some digitals of yours, and post them.

-Cheers, Chris.
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post #423 of 1418
3/21/08 at 8:05pm
Actually, the before and after is the same for me. I can't really tell that there's a hole there, because it's very minuscule.

I just used a staple and pushed it carefully through the middle of the hole and, lo and behold, it popped out the other side, along with a little white gunk (not sure if that was blocking it or part of the port). But anyway, after doing that, I pulled it back out and the hole sort of closed up again back to its original state.

It might be nothing, but the bass seemed stronger after I had done it.
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post #424 of 1418
3/21/08 at 10:01pm

Beck

Anyone listen to Beck, and more specifically the 'Sea Change' album? It's very mellow, but great songwriting... lots of ballads. I've always loved the album, and to boot it is spectacularly recorded. There's so many layered acoustic guitars, triangles, strings, horns, mixed in with very subtle electronic effects that it totally shows off the SA6's. I'm unfortunately working late, but am loving listening to this album with the SA6/Vibez combo- simply in awe.

-Cheers.
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post #425 of 1418
3/21/08 at 10:18pm
Going to give it a listen. Thanks.
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post #426 of 1418
3/22/08 at 12:35am
Just ordered the SA6's. Hopefully the will be here by mid next week. Can't wait to try them out. Thanks everyone for your impressions...and helping me empty my wallet yet again
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post #427 of 1418
3/22/08 at 1:19am
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Just ordered the SA6's. Hopefully the will be here by mid next week. Can't wait to try them out.
Congrats! I hope you enjoy them as much as the rest of us.

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Thanks everyone for your impressions...and helping me empty my wallet yet again
Never a problem.
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post #428 of 1418
3/22/08 at 9:12am
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Congrats! I hope you enjoy them as much as the rest of us.
I'm definitely ready to compare them to my SE530s. I have actually had those for the past couple of months. Tried the Images for a week (they are currently on eBay if anyone is interested), but still kept the SE530s in the end. Although the bass of the Images was outstanding, I felt the SE530s kept a nicer balance and clarity.

I was very interested to hear that the SA6s could compete with Shure's top universal model. Being able to "tune" my headphones with the SA6s will be interesting!
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post #429 of 1418
3/22/08 at 9:15am
Does anyone know if the SA6 plug will fit the iPhone's recessed jack? I'm thinking not, but haven't seen anyone actually post this.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/S.../mini_jack.jpg

Jason, are you able to answer?
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post #430 of 1418
3/22/08 at 12:21pm
I decided to bite, I can't wait! They'll arrive here on Tuesday.

Do ya'll find that amping provides any discernable benefits for the SA6?
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post #431 of 1418
3/22/08 at 12:59pm
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Does anyone know if the SA6 plug will fit the iPhone's recessed jack? I'm thinking not, but haven't seen anyone actually post this.
The jack is angled and larger than normal jack due to the chromed part. I don't have a iPhone to try it on but I highly doubt that it will fit. Jason has told other that they are developing new cable, so maybe they will have one that is iPhone friendly in the near future.
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Do ya'll find that amping provides any discernable benefits for the SA6?
SA6 is very sensitive (110dB SPL/mW), so you don't need an amp for it to sound good. I have try it on my amps but never notice any significant improvement on SQ.
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post #432 of 1418
3/22/08 at 1:45pm
I tried them on my millet max, there was a very slight improvement in the bass compared to my clip, but I had to strain to hear the difference
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post #433 of 1418
3/22/08 at 2:12pm
Agree. I really don't get much, if any, benefit from amping the Sleeks, especially with the Sony or Sansa DAPs. With the Zune80, the bass boost is a nice addition (and the crossover on occasion). Another reason to own them, in my view. And also a reason to sell all but my Minibox (so long Penguin Classic).
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post #434 of 1418
3/22/08 at 3:07pm
I've still not really tested amping alone, I've tended to either use them straight out my iPod or out of computer --> Pico. 99% of the time it's been with Pico goodness.
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post #435 of 1418
3/22/08 at 3:50pm
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Originally Posted by ajmiarka View Post
Does anyone know if the SA6 plug will fit the iPhone's recessed jack? I'm thinking not, but haven't seen anyone actually post this.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/S.../mini_jack.jpg

Jason, are you able to answer?
I do not think the plug is compatible with the iPhone. I guess you have to wait until the guys at Sleek do a cable specifically for the iPhone. And thanks for reading TechPowerUp.com
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