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    BeatsX

    Just got these today and am impressed by them! This is my first pair of wireless earbuds and the connection with my iPhone has been great. I do admit I am glad they don't have muddy based (it's emphasized but not muddy). They aren't as clear as my SE215 in the midrange and the highs are tinny...
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    uDac 2 and OSX El Capitan

    Hi! Is anyone still using the Nuforce uDAC 2? I updated to OSX 10.11 and my audio no longer works. I did read a few other people with this, just wondering if any smart people here found a workaround :-)
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    Audioengine A5+ or Harman Kardon GLA-55, both at £299?

    Nice! At the price, I would love to try out the GLA55 speakers. They both have a 30-day return policy - give them a try!
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    Superlux Express Train

    Just pulled out my pair of 668B's from the garage. I packed them away after trying them for a bit last year because I remember them being very uncomfortable. Had a random urge to listen to them again, so spent 5 minutes and did a sock mod....and am loving them! I'm glad I didn't sell them - for...
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    Q701 impressions thread

    I would second the Denon. The AKG is a great pair (I sold a k702, realized I missed them, and bought the Q701), but what I thin you're missing is "warmth," particularly when you compare them to speakers. The previous generation Denon headphones (Dxxxx series) still gives you clarity, but adds a...
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    Sub $100 Over-the-Ear Headphones for a very long flight

    Sorry, I actually meant the Uptown headphones - they used to be available for well under $100 but amazon has them much higher now...
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    Sub $100 Over-the-Ear Headphones for a very long flight

    You'll get the best noise isolation by using earbuds such as the Shure SE215, but if you need to go with full sized headphones I'd suggest the Phillips Downtown. They have a remote, and e cushion is made of memory phone so it's comfy and conforms to your earshape. At $100 I'm not sure if there...
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    Recommend a more "musical" alternative to Sony MDR-V6 based on my preferences?

    While the V6 has a decent amount of bass, I think the defining characteristic of the V6 is the large amount of treble you get. Having a pair of "darker" headphones would help, IMO. Try a pair of Sennheiser HD558, HD598, or even the Audio-Technica M50 (the M50's would be more along the lines of...
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    AKG K240 MKII Classical Music???

    I think this is too late, because you've already gotten the K240, but the AD700 fits your bill nicely in terms of pricing, and sound aspects. They are great for classical music. Available for $100 new, or $85 used on Amazon.
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    Best bassy yet balanced headphones?

    Second vote for the D1100. Look for D1100 and D2000 comparisons - the D1100 can be tweaked to sound very similar to the 2000.
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    Mobile version

    Just wanted to say.....THANK YOU HEAD-FI! The mobile version is great! I have been waiting for years :-) this is Christmas present come early!
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    Finally did it - q701

    Congrats! Let us know how it is. I recently repurchased the Q701 (used to own the K702, then sold it) after missing it for a few years. Glad I did, and also in lime green.
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    Superlux Express Train

    Do you wrap the sock directly over the pad, or do you have to cut the pleather off first?
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    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    Quote:   Denon D1100. Great bass response and very comfortable. I've tried/had all the headphones you've listed, and the D1100's are the ones I kept because of comfort and sound.
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    New Harman Kardon Headphones

    Five new models - two IEMs, one on-ear, and two over-ear headphones. One of the over-ears are bluetooth compatible, and the other are wired noise canceling headphones. Anyone think they'll be any good? Looks like it's going to be an Apple Store only product, like the B&W P5's and P3's.  ...
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