[Rob80b]

Why even piano lovers need a little bit more bass in their headphones.

 

[MattTCG]

Sounds like my knees a few years ago, but in my case the family practitioner told me to hangs up my bikes and I took the opposite and went for some long endurance rides and haven't had knee problems since.....Still "

THIS.

I've had chronic patella tendonitis in both knees since I was in my 20's...long distance running and playing tennis and mountain biking. I quit most of my sports passions on the doctors advice until just over a year ago because I thought what have I got to loose at this point in my life (60 is quickly approaching). So I got back on the mountain bike full time and within six months my knees were 60% better. So I rode harder and longer. Now my knees are 70% better and I feel like I'm 25 years younger. Another doctor told me that my improvement was due to long periods of increased blood flood during my heavy riding, which promotes healing of joints. Wished I started back on the bike 20 years ago or even 10. Whatever, I'm loving it.

 

[Rob80b]

Whatever, I'm loving it.

Secret is to keep moving and the blood circulating, regardless what.

 

[fidgeraldo]

We have bikers over here I have Cannondale Jekyll 2014. I love it, geometry is perfect for me, so easy to ride.

Cheers!

 

[Rob80b]

We have bikers over here

Sadly during the pandemic with every tom dick and harry out riding I got out of regular cycling, as a senior one didn't want to end up in emerg and quarantine if there was a spill.
Took up walking 5-10k daily though...
But maybe one day......here's my ride (well one of them), got it new but vintage now, a PDM team replica.

 

[fidgeraldo]

I love walks too. And the good thing about walking compared to cycling...is that you can listen to music while walking. I love that so much; I never go for a walk (unless I am out with my wife) without music.

That's a beautiful bike that you have. I love the old-school shifting gears. I read somewhere that new generations wondered what's these levers for on the frame.
I would love to have a road (racing) bike, but unfortunately, I have difficulties finding a place for a new pair of shoes (or headphones).

 

[Rob80b]

I read somewhere that new generations wondered what's these levers for on the frame.

There's a lot of that about. lol

a new pair of shoes .....

Let's not go there, I blame it on Covid but believe I collected no less than twenty pairs of Tricker's boots and shoes during the pandemic, all imported from England.
https://trickers.com

 

[MattTCG]

This is my ride.

 

[Rob80b]

That's a beautiful bike that you have.

Thanks..PDM were the bad boys at the time (1980s)...Sean Kelly, with his tenacity and endurance was and still is an inspiration for many.
Wonder if he's into headphones? : )

 

[csch92]

Okay, back to topic guys!

 

[Alkamei]

660s2 vs 800s?
Anyone can give me rundown on the comparisons?

 

[Rob80b]

660s2 vs 800s?
Anyone can give me rundown on the comparisons?

Warm and intimate vs analytical and expansive but oddly sharing similar tonal traits. Yin Yang. : )

 

[MattTCG]

660s2 vs 800s?
Anyone can give me rundown on the comparisons?

Very different animals. 660s2 is still very much warm and in the same vein as the 650 with the "improvements" that have been much discussed here. The 880s overall is much brighter, bigger sound staging with a leaner tonality especially to vocals. The s2 can work pretty from just about any setup (amp/dac) where the 880s will typically perform best from a tube amp. With the right amp/dac the 800s can be pretty stunning especially with well recorded music.

 

[Alkamei]

Very different animals. 660s2 is still very much warm and in the same vein as the 650 with the "improvements" that have been much discussed here. The 880s overall is much brighter, bigger sound staging with a leaner tonality especially to vocals. The s2 can work pretty from just about any setup (amp/dac) where the 880s will typically perform best from a tube amp. With the right amp/dac the 800s can be pretty stunning especially with well recorded music.

They're both great headphones in their own right?

 

[MattTCG]

They're both great headphones in their own right?

Of course. They make a good complementary collection. Not really competitors.