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    The discovery thread!

    Purchased an Anode Acoustics SS HP #2 amplifier about 2 weeks ago. Attaching song-wise impressions of the same in an excel file. I'll upload a complete review once I get more time with the amp. Tested using Hifiman Ananda, Hifiman HE400i, Senn HD600 and Senn HD598 with Fiio X5III, Earman TR-Amp...
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    Reply to review by 'manuvajpai' on item 'Super Audio 6'

    Hi @peter123 ! I recently purchased these because they sounded perfect for me based on your description. Sounded amazing out of the box with the default tips with slight upper-mid dip but the signature was a bit V-shaped. Tried these with foam tips and they sound like an (much) upgraded version...
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    Fiio X5 3rd gen || 2x AKM 4490 || Balanced Out || DSD || DXD | DTS | Android || Dual Card Slot

    Back posting on head-fi after a very loooong time. Got my new Super Audio 6 and Fiio X5iii. The X5iii is like honey - thick, syrupy but crystal clear. Warm sound with extended treble pairs very nicely with my Fiio EX1 (Dunu Titan 1) as well. Thanks for the information, which made me choose the...
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    [REVIEW] Feels Pro 900

    Just received them today, so haven't had time for any critical listening. Since these are my first BAs the lack of bass was immediately apparent. Its very polite and may turn off some people. On the other hand the mids are beautiful and acoustic instruments are very well reproduced. Guitars and...
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    [REVIEW] Feels Pro 900

    I always found dynamic IEMs a bit slow for my tastes and hence was curious about BAs. I had one exposure to PL50s but didn't quite find them to my liking. In hindsight, it may have been because of the cheap source my friend was using with his pair. After reading your wonderful review I ordered...
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    [REVIEW] Sony MDR-ZX700 vs. Audio Technica ATH-AD700

    I can understand your reasoning as far as not taking them out is concerned. I do take my ZX700s out and have been addressed as Robocop at times . Yup, they are big!
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    [REVIEW] Sony MDR-ZX700 vs. Audio Technica ATH-AD700

    While the ZX700s do have their flaws, none of them are substantial enough to outweigh their pros for me. Their wonderful reproduction of acoustic instruments is enough to convince me of their value. It helps that I was utterly disappointed with my previous phones (AD700s) in this regard. And...
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    Nokia X1 : top notch audio quality for under 60$?

    I ordered it online and will receive it by tomorrow. The website does say that it is shipping with a 1020mah battery. I have some a decent experience with Nokia phones in the past. My 5310 sounded more natural than my iPod classic but lacked in power and there was some harshness to the sound...
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    Nokia X1 : top notch audio quality for under 60$?

    Was pretty dissapointed with the sound quality of my ZTE Blade (Dell XCD35 in India). The sound was extremely thin and honky and this thing had no power to drive my MDR-ZX700s and even Eterna. I ventured upon this thread and bought a Nokia 101, thanks to the comments by the OP and skree. It...
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    Pictures Of Your Portable Rig (part XV)

    My RE2 cable snapped in half. They sounded good but the build quality always looked questionable to me. It was much better than my experience with Fischer eterna though. My left cable broke inside the shell and strain relief on the plug failed.
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    [REVIEW] Sony MDR-ZX700 vs. Audio Technica ATH-AD700

    Complete review uploaded. Thanks for your wait!   EDIT: Wrote it in a hurry, the impending doom of a grad student awaits in the form of exams. Apologies if you find the material poorly organized and presented.
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    [REVIEW] Sony MDR-ZX700 vs. Audio Technica ATH-AD700

    Well I haven't had exposure to very high resolution cans, besides my AD700, so I'll use them as a benchmark here. First off, these cans are more balanced than AD700s with a slight mid bump. It has a wonderful tonality and texture so instruments sound very very lifelike. However, these are polite...
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    Pictures Of Your Portable Rig (part XV)

    Just got my new Sony MDR-ZX700s. Planning a comparative comparative review with my AD700s. Here are some images.        
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    [REVIEW] Sony MDR-ZX700 vs. Audio Technica ATH-AD700

    Anyone else got these? So far I am very satisfied with the cohesive sound they produce.
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    [REVIEW] Sony MDR-ZX700 vs. Audio Technica ATH-AD700

    _______________REVIEW: SONY MDR-ZX700___________________   Hello everyone,   The new Sony MDR-ZX700s are Sony's new entry into the $100 segment. They were released in the beginning of 2011 during CES and have gathered some minor head-fi love in the period. Sony claims that they are very...
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