Recent content by Merfolk
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New Miles Davis Trumpet (not Tribute) earphones
You could try the Yamaha EPH-100SL. They use the same micro driver as the Trumpets. Also, they are shaped similar to the Trumpets but with a round cable and no microphone. The round cable might have a better strain relief. Looking at the EPH-100SL charts on GoldenEars, I think they might...- Merfolk
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Reply to review by 'merfolk' on item 'Miles Davis Trumpet High Performance In-ear Headphones'
Yes, it's too bad Monster has discontinued these. Whenever a manufacturer says "lifetime warranty," you have to take it with a grain of salt. All products have a life cycle. On the other hand, I have seen many comments on Head-Fi praising Monster for honoring their warranty.- Merfolk
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Review by 'Merfolk' on item 'Miles Davis Trumpet High Performance In-ear Headphones'
Sound is neutral with a slight mid bass tilt. Highs and lows are well extended. Sound stage is large for an iem. The bass has some impact without being boomy. The treble is clear without roughness. Don't pull hard on the cable. The strain relief is not strong. Hold the Trumpet by the...- Merfolk
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HeadAmp Pico Power: Pre-Order Thread
If it's not too late, please add me to the pre-order list. Thanks!- Merfolk
- Post #209
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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K702 65th Anniversary Edition
Sorry if this is old news. It looks like they finally fixed the bumps in the headband. http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,1340,pid,1340,nodeid,2,_country,ENUS,_language,EN,country,ENUS.html- Merfolk
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Moon Audio Reviews
Ordered some strain reliefs for my DIY AKG K701 balanced re-cable. Service was excellent and order fulfillment was smooth and quick. Thanks!- Merfolk
- Post #116
- Forum: Moon Audio Premier Sponsor Forum
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HeadRooom Desktop Amp
Thanks for the advice. I am going to order the Headroom Desktop Amp with the DAC option. I'll let you know what improvements I can hear between the DAC and analog inputs. The M-Audio Audiophile and Delta line of cards are very good, affordable, professional level cards for music recording and...- Merfolk
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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HeadRooom Desktop Amp
I am about to purchase the HeadRoom Desktop Amp for use with my computer as a source. My headphones are the AKG K701's. I have a good soundcard, the M-Audio Audiophile 2496. Will I hear a noticable difference with the Desktop DAC option?- Merfolk
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)