Fostex HP-P1 Portable Amplifier and DAC for iPod/iPhone (Short REVIEW and Impressions Thread) - Page 61

What filter are people using 1 or 2?

 

I find myself usually using 2.

Same here..i use filter 2 most of the time...but listening to pop/rock i like to use filter 1 because i feel like the bass is a bit extended.

I seem to use filter 2 more....

I use 1 for non-acoustic, 2 for acoustic, recordings of microphones. Sometimes I find I left it on 1 despite moving to acoustic recordings. It is such a subtle difference between the 2 filters. 

What difference do you hear between the 1 and 2?

I'll have to listen closer again...I basically just flipped between them and decided  Filter 2 was my preference. I did not do a long comparative listening session.

If you ask me, I'll say ... there is more immediacy to filter 1. Filter 2 is described by Fostex as a delay filter for acoustic, I would go with that exactly.

I like 1 and earlier in the thread it seemed to be the preference.

Anybody else using the T5p with the HP-P1?

 

yes i do ..one of my favorite combination.

Now I am going to have to play with the filters again......

 

My own experience was that the HD25-1 ii was surprisingly not good a good pairing with the HP-P1.  The sound is "crowded" is the best explanation I can think of, just too packed in--the opposite of "spacious."

 

This is in comparison to my Westone 3s and AKG K550s.

I'm torn between the Ultrasone SigPro and Beyer T5P to pair with my Fostex. I just can't make up my mind :-(

 

First consider the music that will be mostly used.

 

Orchestral/classical/voice/acoustic microphone recordings, the T5p are marvellous. Then I listen to electronic/synth/studio heavy processed stuff and T5p are weak as can be, I change to another headphone (DT1350 ). 

 

I suspect the Ultrasone SigPro and the T5p are two products at opposite ends on the spectrum. The Ultrasone seem DJ/studio orientated, complete opposite of T5p.

 

Hope that helps sort out your mortal struggle.

I'm pretty sure the Ultrasone would suit my tastes better but I'm wondering about its compatability with the HP-P1 as some people say it's not really up to the job of driving them properly. Perhaps I'll go for a cheaper portable like the 1350. I've read good things about them but I can't help thinking that I'd make the purchase and then crave something better within a few weeks. Too much choice :-)