The discovery thread!
Nov 14, 2013 at 8:35 PM Post #16,666 of 98,049
Likelihood is that 50 "better" headphones will grace this thread by then, just hold on to your seat.... :-D

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lol, yeah, this thread moves so fast. Which is why I tend to take breaks from it because I know I will suffer the same fate as the rest of you if I stick around (i.e. expecto spend moneyo).
 
Nov 14, 2013 at 9:03 PM Post #16,667 of 98,049
Yeah, probably should take some breaks as well, get a chance to actually listen to all this stuff before reading about the next thing I must have...
 
Nov 14, 2013 at 9:03 PM Post #16,668 of 98,049
(the Deals Thread is no big help either...)
 
Nov 14, 2013 at 9:20 PM Post #16,669 of 98,049
Not a discover per say, but Fiio's E17 is on sale for $96.99 + $2.78 shipping. So under $100 by like .20 cents.
 
(Whoops forgot the link: https://www.m*ssdr*p.com/buy/fiioe17-portable-amp-dac?)  <----- bad bad bad lol!

 
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Nov 14, 2013 at 9:44 PM Post #16,670 of 98,049
Not a discover per say, but Fiio's E17 is on sale for $96.99 + $2.78 shipping. So under $100 by like .20 cents.


You're gonna get in trouble! Na na na na na!


Hmm, I've edited it out now. I didn't think it should be considered a group buy anymore because it is definitely going to be that price, but I went ahead and removed it just in case.
 
Nov 15, 2013 at 9:03 AM Post #16,672 of 98,049
Nov 15, 2013 at 9:37 AM Post #16,673 of 98,049
You know what I've discovered?? I've discovered I need to keep the heck away from this forum! I decided to make a list of the headphones I've bought in the last couple of months...
 
Kef M500
Beyerdynamic DT-660
Superlux HD-681 EVO
Panasonic HT480C
Koss DJ100
V-Moda M-80
AT WS55X
AT ES700
JVC HA-S660
Pioneer HDJ1500
Monster Gratitude
Brainwavz Delta
AKG K545
Takstar HD5500 (in transit)
UE6000 (delivering today)
 
I've probably forgotten something too. This place is eeeevil! That's not counting the X3, O2 or Geek Pulse either.
 
Nov 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM Post #16,674 of 98,049
  You know what I've discovered?? I've discovered I need to keep the heck away from this forum! I decided to make a list of the headphones I've bought in the last couple of months...
 
Kef M500
Beyerdynamic DT-660
Superlux HD-681 EVO
Panasonic HT480C
Koss DJ100
V-Moda M-80
AT WS55X
AT ES700
JVC HA-S660
Pioneer HDJ1500
Monster Gratitude
Brainwavz Delta
AKG K545
Takstar HD5500 (in transit)
UE6000 (delivering today)
 
I've probably forgotten something too. This place is eeeevil! That's not counting the X3, O2 or Geek Pulse either.

Can you tell me how the ES700, WS55X, Beyerdybamic, and Gratitudes compare? I know it's a lot to ask, but I have the Gratitudes and I've been considering all those headphones. If you could throw the AKGs in the comparison that would be great as well.
 
Nov 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM Post #16,675 of 98,049
Make sure you get the new model of the L!, cause that is what DS is raving about from the RM audio show...the old ones were good but the new model is the breakthrough discovery......im still burning in my X!s, my zu cable just came today.  i am burning that in to compare it with the
ebay silver cable that I've been listening to the X1.on.  the ebay cable (no name) is very good, but I'm a big believer in the zu cable metallurgy magic of Sean Casey....i use their cables in high end audio systems to great magic audio satisfaction!  also let me note here first listening tests
of VSD1 LE highly encouraging.  very different from the VSD1, deeper insertion, more instrument separation and flow.  sound a bit thinner and makes me turn them up more..but they do satisfy.....a serious discovery worthy phone.....look forward to the new L! reviews.......
and although not a discovery to forum members, I'm delighted with my new ES700 experience very very delightful sound, and balance of bass, kids and trebles,  makes me start moving with the music...a steal for about 100$ used...makes me want to explore higher end ATH phones such as the A900X...but I'm waiting on comparison of the A900X and the new Yamahas from DSnuts.....
 
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Nov 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM Post #16,676 of 98,049
  Can you tell me how the ES700, WS55X, Beyerdybamic, and Gratitudes compare? I know it's a lot to ask, but I have the Gratitudes and I've been considering all those headphones. If you could throw the AKGs in the comparison that would be great as well.

 
I didn't have those all at the same time, but I'll give a few impressions.
 
The Beyers are the outliers on that list, being very bright midrange-heavy headphones. Clear, detailed and fantastic for classical, but IMO not very good for a lot of other genres. They worked well for some rock songs too, but a lot of stuff sounded anemic through them. Definitely not an all-purpose headphone.
 
The WS55X was the other end of the spectrum. Bassy, somewhat muddy. Even the bass seemed diffuse and sloppy. I didn't care for these at all. The ES700 was much better. I may be off base here because it's been a while, but I think these might be the most comparable to the Gratitudes signature. Crisp, decent bass, nice upper range. I found them too uncomfortable to keep, but they were nice.
 
The AKGs are what I'm currently enamored with. It's only the second day, and they're on my head right now. I consider these superior in pretty much every regard. Wider soundstage (unsurprising compared to an IEM), much better separation, more natural sounding. I like my Gratitudes, but it's not close.
 
Nov 15, 2013 at 11:47 AM Post #16,677 of 98,049
I didn't have those all at the same time, but I'll give a few impressions.

The Beyers are the outliers on that list, being very bright midrange-heavy headphones. Clear, detailed and fantastic for classical, but IMO not very good for a lot of other genres. They worked well for some rock songs too, but a lot of stuff sounded anemic through them. Definitely not an all-purpose headphone.

The WS55X was the other end of the spectrum. Bassy, somewhat muddy. Even the bass seemed diffuse and sloppy. I didn't care for these at all. The ES700 was much better. I may be off base here because it's been a while, but I think these might be the most comparable to the Gratitudes signature. Crisp, decent bass, nice upper range. I found them too uncomfortable to keep, but they were nice.

The AKGs are what I'm currently enamored with. It's only the second day, and they're on my head right now. I consider these superior in pretty much every regard. Wider soundstage (unsurprising compared to an IEM), much better separation, more natural sounding. I like my Gratitudes, but it's not close.

The Gratitudes are definitely my favorite phones right now. I've been really curious about AKG, but I prefer a more U shaped signature like the Gratitudes. I listen primarily to metal as well.
 
Nov 15, 2013 at 12:13 PM Post #16,678 of 98,049
I like them as well. The Gratitudes are what I'm keeping as my only pair of IEMs. I'm not a big metal guy, but I like a lot of the female-fronted symphonic stuff, like Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, etc.
 
Nov 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM Post #16,679 of 98,049
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