Recent content by choC.
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Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge Sound Quality
For what it's worth, I went from a HTC One M7 to the S6 Edge and I have no doubt the S6 has a better DAC. Doesn't play as loud but I much prefer the S6. The loudspeaker is much worse than the HTC though that's not really important to us.- choC.
- Post #35
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
I purchased it from an authorised reseller so I technically shouldn't have to. The reseller swapped out my first faulty HE560 and was extremely prompt in their service. I believe they are waiting for official instruction from Hifiman because having TWO HE560s fail within a month of...- choC.
- Post #11,727
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
Very disappointed with Hifiman's post-sales support. My 2nd pair of HE-560s is pending a warranty claim (due to the all too common rattling driver issue) and the reseller has had no response from Hifiman in almost a week now. Really considering ditching the brand and going for the Audeze...- choC.
- Post #11,715
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
The 1ohm was the output impedence, not the headphones. If it was a problem with the amplification I'd be having problems in both drivers. I said in my first comment that even when I changed the L/R connectors to their opposite drivers, I still had the distortion in ONLY the left driver. ...- choC.
- Post #11,367
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
This is a pretty userful tool which completely confirmed my thoughts. http://onlinetonegenerator.com/ The particular frequency doesn't really matter. At default volume (50%), I get no distortion all the way down to 15Hz (I can barely hear it but I can feel it). Once I pump up the...- choC.
- Post #11,337
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
I got absolutely no distortion from that track. Not sure who commissioned the manufacturing process of the 560. The variance between each sample is waaaay too high for a "reference" headphone. Such a shame because when it's working as intended, the sound is sublime.- choC.
- Post #11,335
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
I'm using a CEntrance DACmini (1 ohm modded) as my source/amp. Definitely has enough juice for the HE-560 with 1.5W @ 1ohm. Other songs I can hear it in (using Spotify/Foobar): Hans Zimmer - Time (From about 1min into the song, the awesome rumble is completely overshadowed by the...- choC.
- Post #11,331
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
I exchanged my first HE-560s because I was getting a "tizz" sound from the left drive at sub-bass frequencies (very pronounced in songs like 'Never Ever Land' by Infected Mushroom, particularly around the 1:10 mark of the song (320kbps mp3). I'm now on my second pair and it is STILL...- choC.
- Post #11,328
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
Have there been any confirmations of the sound signature changing over the recommended 150 hour burn-in period? I'm pretty damn happy with the way they sound out of the box but I am curious. Probably got close to 15 hours on mine in 3 days.- choC.
- Post #9,278
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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= HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =
Old & new- choC.
- Post #9,172
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Review and discussions - Audioengine D1 24/96 USB and Optical DAC/amp for laptops and computers
I'm getting constant clipping on my Audioengine D1 when plugged into USB via a powered hub :( This is the hub I use: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=262&products_id=28263 Any ideas on how to fix that? The supplied cable with the D1 is not long enough to...- choC.
- Post #342
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Best "mastered" albums of the decade?
Nobody mention of Shpongle - Nothing Lasts? The 3D imagery and layering is superb. -
Future Sonics Atrio MG7 Review and Appreciation thread
Just found a package in my room with MG7s in them... Completely forgot I had sent them in for replacement 6+ months ago and no idea how or when they got back! Oh how I've missed them! Been using the UE900s since I sent them back and I really missed the fun-factor of the MG7s.- choC.
- Post #1,187
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Htc One
I haven't tried the iPhone 5, but it does sound better than the iPhone 4 and especially the Galaxy S2 to my ears.- choC.
- Post #234
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Htc One
Quote: The sound out of the headphone jack is perfectly fine if you have efficient headphones. Also make sure your headphone's impedence is greater than ~20ohms as there is very faint signal noise and more sensitive headphones may exaggerate them significantly (Sony XBA-4 for example).- choC.
- Post #232
- Forum: Portable Source Gear