Aurisonics Impressions and Reviews - Page 34  

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Originally Posted by music_4321 

New members don't know that Headphoneus Supremus can very often mean nothing, except, perhaps, that a person likes to post a lot. 

Ah yes. True problem there.

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Originally Posted by music_4321 

New members don't know that Headphoneus Supremus can very often mean nothing, except, perhaps, that a person likes to post a lot.

 

Originally Posted by Sinocelt 
 

Ah yes. True problem there.

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Explains a lot to me.

Let's all get back on topic please. No need for big writes when it does not concern ASG-1.

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Originally Posted by music_4321 

 

And I didn't even mention the large number of people who will often talk about gear they themselves haven't tried, but make it seem like they actually have, all in order to convince others that what they're saying has got to be true.

 

Or quoting only the people who happen to share their own particular views --or say they know someone who has that piece of gear-- yet conveniently ignore the valid contrasting views of other members.

We agree, but let's get back on topic.

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Originally Posted by music_4321 

And I didn't even mention the large number of people who will often talk about gear they themselves haven't tried, but make it seem like they actually have, all in order to convince others that what they're saying has got to be true.

Yeah. On a completely unrelated note, did I ever tell you about the set of Transmission Audio's Ultimate speakers in my living room? They're pretty neat.

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Originally Posted by nikp 

We agree, but let's get back on topic.

I'd love to, but Kunlun has defiantly refused to construct a time machine to get his AS-1b sooner. Since he's such a fan of the mg6pro, the best-known dynamic CIEM, I'm curious to read his comparison.

Apparently, Aurisonics will come out with a dual-driver version, too. But doesn't that mean smaller drivers? And wasn't the first aspect of the AS-1b to get people interested the size of its driver, able to move more air?

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Originally Posted by Sinocelt 

I'd love to, but Kunlun has defiantly refused to construct a time machine to get his AS-1b sooner. Since he's such a fan of the mg6pro, the best-known dynamic CIEM, I'm curious to read his comparison.

 

Apparently, Aurisonics will come out with a dual-driver version, too. But doesn't that mean smaller drivers? And wasn't the first aspect of the AS-1b to get people interested the size of its driver, able to move more air?

This is unacceptable behavior! H.G. Wells is rolling over in his grave...

DDM custom? Very cool... It might not necessarily mean smaller drivers, actually... these designs usually stack the tweeter on top of the woofer, so it probably won't need any more space. Perhaps the woofer won't be quite as large as 15mm, though. The Radii (both models, I think) had diaphragms of 7mm and 15mm; I'm testing out another dual dynamic right now, and it's 7mm and 14mm.

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Originally Posted by tomscy2000 

I'm testing out another dual dynamic right now, and it's 7mm and 14mm.

What model?

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Originally Posted by Sinocelt 

What model?

Er, I will reveal it when the time is right? Don't worry, it probably doesn't threaten the ASG-1...

PM/e-mail me if you want to listen.

Yeah, I'm jumping as soon as I get my situation with PayPal sorted out; apparently someone tried to change the e-mail associated with my account... what a mess. Luckily most of their customer service people whom I've dealt with have been very good.

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Dale told me this a while ago, but now I've got confirmation that I'm allowed to post the info:

*The dual driver model that people have mentioned is to be called the AS-2. It uses a 15mm driver and a 10mm driver, both dynamic (obviously).

*Just like with the AS-1 series, there will be a "universal" ASG-2 to go along with the genuine custom AS-2.

*The customs will have way more appearance options than the current models - metal, wood, or other premium faceplates, that sort of thing. Dale says the AS-1 series is their way of doing quality assurance on the manufacturing process, which is why they kept it simple with just the frosted clear shell. 

*Dale did express concern about the time frame - he doesn't want HeadFiers impatiently holding out for the AS-2 models. Aurisonics is limiting the AS-2 to professional touring musicians for a while, in an effort to "field test" them, ensuring they have the same long-term performance as the AS-1. When pressed for public release dates, Dale mentioned May or June of this year, with the possibility of a debut at the InfoCOMM show in Vegas (mid June). I always just assume these types of things will take longer than anticipated, so I'd say the AS-2 series is a minimum of 4 months out, which could easily turn into 6 months or more. Meanwhile the AS-1 models are here right now, sounding great, and priced extremely competitively.

Unrelated to the AS-2, I'm still trying to nail down a good description of the sound for the AS-1b. The good news is that I'll be ready to send along the ASG-1 for people to try, maybe within the next week or two. I believe Average Joe will be first in line, but anyone else is welcome to be on the list (I haven't compiled anything official yet).