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The Fiio X5 Thread
Anybody getting random player freezes at the end of tracks? Happens on mine every 5-10 tracks. The only way I can unfreeze it is by shutting it down or unplugging the headphones. Firmware 1.23 and mostly 320 mp3.- bdub77
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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[New] Philips Fidelio X1
Very interested to hear what tubes you like with the X1's and the T1.- bdub77
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Philips Fidelio L2
In that case, as much as I love the L2, for music and gaming I would pick the X1. Simply for the bigger soundstage and extended sub-bass, which always makes for a more immersive viewing experience. Only my opinion though..............- bdub77
- Post #353
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Philips Fidelio L2
To me, they're different cans - they sound different, feel different, use different sized drivers and materials, are suited for different purposes, etc. If portability is a concern, definitely get the L2's. If not, I have a really hard time recommending one over the other. I have both and I'm...- bdub77
- Post #351
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Philips Fidelio L2
Agree 100% with the above review. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk- bdub77
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Philips Fidelio L2
The isolation is surprisingly good considering they're a semi-open can. They put a "fine, woven fabric in the acoustic grille" (Philips marketing speak from the manual), which seems to help with the isolation. I just measured the inside of the ear cups for you, they're approximately 63mm X...- bdub77
- Post #322
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Philips Fidelio L2
I've had both the X1 and L2 for about a week. Here are my 2 cents regarding the comparison. The X1's produce lower sub-bass and more bass overall. They also have slightly more sparkly highs (not forward, just more sparkle, this is hard to explain). The L2's don't have as much bass and the...- bdub77
- Post #320
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The WS99/WS77 PG 57..
LOL. I'm definitely not one to be carrying the torch - more of a lurker than anything. I just don't see how this thread gets minimal attention when threads like the Pro 900 and many other are in the multi-hundreds of pages. These things are fantastic for the cost (in my opinion). I've had a...- bdub77
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The WS99/WS77 PG 57..
Hey guys, I picked up my pair of 99's a few weeks ago, and I love them! Coming from the Pro 900's, I really appreciate the forward mids and non-sibilant highs of the 99's. What I don't understand is how these headphones and this thread didn't pick up more steam. To me, the sound, price, form...- bdub77
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Ultrasone Pro 900 Impressions Thread
Got mine up for sale, if anyone's interested. Thanks.- bdub77
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"Nokia N8" and "feeding a (portable) DAC with USB on-the-go"
Finding a micro-to-mini USB OTG cable with dual 90 bends would be awesome! Haven't found or seen such a thing though. I use the stock Nokia OTG cable with a very short mini cable to my E7. A bit of a tradeoff for sound quality for sure, and kind of a hassle, but it's still portable for the...- bdub77
- Post #141
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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"Nokia N8" and "feeding a (portable) DAC with USB on-the-go"
Oh, and as for the uHA4, I haven't tried it, but I will say this - find out if it tries to install drivers. If it does, it almost definitely won't work with the N8. I use the Fiio E7 and tried to update to the E17 but it wouldn't work because the 17 installs drivers whereas the 7 does not.- bdub77
- Post #140
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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"Nokia N8" and "feeding a (portable) DAC with USB on-the-go"
Compared to the ITouch, I would buy the N8 in a heartbeat for 4 reasons: 1. USB OTG 2. Built-in offline GPS with free maps over wifi 3. SD card support 4. Camera quality The build quality is outstanding as well, and the onboard DAC/amp is a little better IMO as well. About the...- bdub77
- Post #139
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Which company makes the best car speakers?
Quote: Lol, I definitely don't drive a luxury car. It's a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT with 320 wHP. It is all about passions and priorities - 2 of mine are audio and cars, why not combine them?- bdub77
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- Forum: Gear-Fi: Non-Audio Gear and Gadgets
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"Nokia N8" and "feeding a (portable) DAC with USB on-the-go"
Too bad it didn't work. Looks like I'm sticking with my E7.- bdub77
- Post #137
- Forum: Portable Source Gear