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May 12, 2024 at 11:02 PM Post #196 of 4,418
Unfortunately they can still fry from too much power.
Yep. Back in the day there weren't too many HP amps out there that could drive it, and those that could drive the HE6 were not cheap.
These days there are plenty of amps that can manhandle those power hungry beasts, so really there is no need to go the speaker tap route anymore.
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:05 PM Post #197 of 4,418
May 12, 2024 at 11:11 PM Post #198 of 4,418
Without sacrifice, there can be no victory.

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May 12, 2024 at 11:11 PM Post #199 of 4,418
Anybody else having a time trying to keep up with both Watercooler threads? 🤣
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:15 PM Post #200 of 4,418
They should make the Aegis modular so I can carry up parts of it and reassemble them upstairs. 60 lbs isn’t easy to carry up 2 flight of stairs.
My Viva is 65 lbs, I feel your pain. Thing is heavy!
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:15 PM Post #201 of 4,418
Anybody else having a time trying to keep up with both Watercooler threads? 🤣
staying current with my Head-Fi followed threads has become a full-time job... :unamused:
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:18 PM Post #202 of 4,418
Anybody else having a time trying to keep up with both Watercooler threads? 🤣

Yes, but y’all are worth the effort! :ksc75smile:

They both move so fast! Away for a couple hours? Holy… 6 new pages?!?!
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:20 PM Post #203 of 4,418
Anybody else having a time trying to keep up with both Watercooler threads? 🤣

If Abe could do it, we can do it (ok, I'm out of gifs man)

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Late night listening. Kennerton Rognir closed-back planars (bass version with ECL-03FM pads). These headphones have fast attack and decay and love snappy bassy tracks. This one, a more modern cover byt Aaliyah of the Marivn Gaye classic, came to me via a recommendation from @BassicScience a few months ago (if I recall correctly). For some foot tapping, head-bobbing, and involuntary stance face.. play:

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May 12, 2024 at 11:25 PM Post #204 of 4,418
I had the AWAS a couple of years ago. They have beautiful mids, espeically great for vocals. Never got to roll pads and amps with them as I learned what that can do only after I sold them... 🤷‍♂️ That's a gorgeous wood you have there!
Hey goldwerger, you linked in your CanJam NYC impressions that both the L5000 and the AWKG improved a lot with a certain type of ZMF earpad. Could you remind me which one it was? I'd like to try it out on my AWAS to see what it'll do there.
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:27 PM Post #205 of 4,418
Anybody else having a time trying to keep up with both Watercooler threads? 🤣
Considering I just got the notice this morning to check out the thread and I hop in to 14 pages. Totally screwed 😂
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:29 PM Post #206 of 4,418
Hey goldwerger, you linked in your CanJam NYC impressions that both the L5000 and the AWKG improved a lot with a certain type of ZMF earpad. Could you remind me which one it was? I'd like to try it out on my AWAS to see what it'll do there.

of course

With the L5000 (and L3000) I've used the ZMF Universe Lambskin Solid pads

with the AWKG the combo i've put togetyher (included now with these headphones in the US as alternates) is the ZMF Universe Hybrid Solid pads

Considering I just got the notice this morning to check out the thread and I hop in to 14 pages. Totally screwed 😂

Welcome buddy! So nice to see you here. Come and join the banter. Share anything you're up to.. gear.. music.. life.. and so warmly welcome!
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:30 PM Post #207 of 4,418
I've yet to see it make an appearance. Perhaps the power that be (ahem, @warrenpchi 🫣) will arrange one?... 🙏

They've exhibited at multiple CanJams in the past, particularly here in the States. NYC and SoCal would be your best bet!

staying current with my Head-Fi followed threads has become a full-time job... :unamused:

It's only going to get worse. Imagine what it will be like when new gear gets announced?

They both move so fast! Away for a couple hours? Holy… 6 new pages?!?!

Four of those pages are Eyal's posts! 🤣

Considering I just got the notice this morning to check out the thread and I hop in to 14 pages. Totally screwed 😂

Hey Ryan, good to see you here! :relaxed:
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:35 PM Post #208 of 4,418
Welcome buddy! So nice to see you here. Come and join the banter. Share anything you're up to.. gear.. music.. life.. and so warmly welcome!
Thank you!

Let's see... currently up too late since I work early in the morning. Listening to the 620S and preparing my thoughts for launch day. Pairing them up with the DC Elite.

Hey Ryan, good to see you here! :relaxed:
Hey What's Kraken! 🤪
 
May 12, 2024 at 11:38 PM Post #209 of 4,418
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