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post #421 of 4831
11/18/12 at 11:20am

They really aren't as huge as they look in pictures (on the head I mean). They're also gorgeous. 

 

Stil considering the new HiFi M8 with a 4 pin DT770 600ohm. That's a killer portable rig.

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post #422 of 4831
11/18/12 at 12:24pm
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Originally Posted by MalVeauX View Post

Heya,

 

I've played around and finally figured out a good resting place for me and my full-size portable setup. I use this daily pretty much when ever I go some where, even if it's just to the grocery store, campus, or just out to the bistro. I can't wear IEM's, they just bother my ears too much sadly. I don't like on-ears, as they are just annoying to me comfort wise. I like big headphones. I've always enjoyed how they look, how they feel. Style is also important, when it comes to big headphones. I've gone through quite a few headphones (sigh) looking for a sound and feel coupled with a build quality and isolation that would work as a full size portable. I've kayaked in Denon D5000's. But end of the day, the headphone that had all the qualities and look that I wanted, were the Beyer DT770 Premiums. I love the style of them, retro, but metro. Great passive isolation. Lots of room for tinkering which I've done too.

 

Headphone:

 

Beyer DT770 Premium

 

Mods:

 

I had it custom re-cabled by Brian over at BTG Audio. It has a locking detachable mini-XLR connection (like AKG) with a 4 foot braided sheathed cable that terminates to 3.5mm. I also have another 3 foot extension for home use when needed of the same cable type, as I got it as one big thing so they would match.

 

The pads are T70 pads, the micro-fiber, not the standard DT series pads. The T70 micro-fiber pads isolate significantly more and have a nice feel to them, the grip of non-slippery fabric, but not the plastic feel of pleather/leather, and not the couch-cushion feel of velour. I actually got the T70's to be a portable, but the sound was not to my liking. So I went for a premium DT770 since they look virtually the same, and stole the micro-fiber pads. Looks and feels like the T70 (I love how it looks), but has the sound of the warmer DT770 which I prefer in every way.

 

Source:

 

Sansa Fuze with 32gig MicroSD with all FLAC loaded.

LOD cable of course.

Fiio E11 amplifier.

 

I have the two units held together with velcro tape, I prefer this to fooling with rubber bands and the like. Holds like a champ.

 

Pictures: (deleted for bandwidth's sake)

 

 

Very best,

 

 

That Fuze is a perfect match size-wise for the E11.....a nice tidy portable rig! I have no experience with the Beyers, but all in all a nice looking setup. beerchug.gif

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post #423 of 4831
11/18/12 at 12:34pm
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Troll alert! biggrin.gif
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post #424 of 4831
11/18/12 at 12:47pm
Excellent rig MalVeauX!
Those DT770's look great and a normal everyday source and amp to boot. Good to see that a person with your vast knowledge and experience here uses a Sansa & FiiO combo as opposed to some $2000+ source and amp.

Bravo!
smily_headphones1.gif

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post #425 of 4831
11/18/12 at 2:11pm
Fantastic rig Mal!
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post #426 of 4831
11/18/12 at 6:47pm
Geez, first post and im called a troll? frown.gif
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post #427 of 4831
11/18/12 at 6:49pm
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Geez, first post and im called a troll? frown.gif

Hey now I don't think that. I personally thought it's a valuable contribution. Let's not bring any hate. People share what they wish and that's that :) 

Don't pay too much attention to it champ. Most people are just joking around anyway - it's a bit of a thing to have a negative disposition towards Beats headphones in the HeadFi community.

To each his own :)

 

What's the amp and source you have there anyway?


Edited by D2000 - 11/18/12 at 7:17pm
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post #428 of 4831
11/18/12 at 7:32pm
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Geez, first post and im called a troll? frown.gif

What took you so long!  wink.gif

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post #429 of 4831
11/18/12 at 7:39pm
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Geez, first post and im called a troll? frown.gif

Take no offence its all in good fun! smily_headphones1.gif

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post #430 of 4831
11/18/12 at 8:26pm

Hereby I nominate MalVeauX for President of the UNHF

 

700

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post #431 of 4831
11/18/12 at 9:57pm
Seconded!

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post #432 of 4831
11/19/12 at 1:36am
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Hereby I nominate MalVeauX for President of the UNHF

 

700

how to become a memeber?

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post #433 of 4831
11/19/12 at 3:32am

Hiya,

 

Lovely set-up - currently got a similar set up but with just a clip+ using hp out, do you think the fuze and lod gonna be a worthwhile upgrade?

 

Cheers,

 

Lee

 

 

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Originally Posted by MalVeauX View Post

Heya,

 

I've played around and finally figured out a good resting place for me and my full-size portable setup. I use this daily pretty much when ever I go some where, even if it's just to the grocery store, campus, or just out to the bistro. I can't wear IEM's, they just bother my ears too much sadly. I don't like on-ears, as they are just annoying to me comfort wise. I like big headphones. I've always enjoyed how they look, how they feel. Style is also important, when it comes to big headphones. I've gone through quite a few headphones (sigh) looking for a sound and feel coupled with a build quality and isolation that would work as a full size portable. I've kayaked in Denon D5000's. But end of the day, the headphone that had all the qualities and look that I wanted, were the Beyer DT770 Premiums. I love the style of them, retro, but metro. Great passive isolation. Lots of room for tinkering which I've done too.

 

Headphone:

 

Beyer DT770 Premium

 

Mods:

 

I had it custom re-cabled by Brian over at BTG Audio. It has a locking detachable mini-XLR connection (like AKG) with a 4 foot braided sheathed cable that terminates to 3.5mm. I also have another 3 foot extension for home use when needed of the same cable type, as I got it as one big thing so they would match.

 

The pads are T70 pads, the micro-fiber, not the standard DT series pads. The T70 micro-fiber pads isolate significantly more and have a nice feel to them, the grip of non-slippery fabric, but not the plastic feel of pleather/leather, and not the couch-cushion feel of velour. I actually got the T70's to be a portable, but the sound was not to my liking. So I went for a premium DT770 since they look virtually the same, and stole the micro-fiber pads. Looks and feels like the T70 (I love how it looks), but has the sound of the warmer DT770 which I prefer in every way.

 

Source:

 

Sansa Fuze with 32gig MicroSD with all FLAC loaded.

LOD cable of course.

Fiio E11 amplifier.

 

I have the two units held together with velcro tape, I prefer this to fooling with rubber bands and the like. Holds like a champ.

Very best,

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post #434 of 4831
11/19/12 at 3:39am

700

anyone can recommend an Amped Grado Sr80i iPod Video setup?

 

if you have the following amp/s paired with the Grado Sr80i please respond.

 

how much do they improve with a:

1)Headroom Total Airhead portable amp

2)Fiio E11

3)BBlabs Homemade CMOY Altoids amp

4)Gary's Electric Avenue PA2V2    <<

 

 

i've been thinking in an amp lately.

its not needed with Grado sr80i's but im thinking in one to improve some bits of sound, besides Bass. i dont need more bass

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post #435 of 4831
11/19/12 at 5:15am

700 700 700

 

New addition: TTVJ Slim. Perfect match with my work rig.

 

DIY'd a 8 strand IC from cheap pair of plugs from Jaycar and grado cable. Lesson learnt: don't use cheap plugs.

 

Side note: How do you feel if the worker at your local petrol station is listening to beautiful wooden clip-ons at work? Asking cause I feel really great, even at very soft volumes!

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