Recent content by Nigel
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K1000 with Sub Woofer
I use a first generation REL sub with my AKG K1000 in a small room. I initially had problems integrating, after advice, eventually settling on the lowest setting & not too much volume on the sub woofer. I also found it better to place the sub on a granite chopping board rather than directly...- Nigel
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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AKG K1000 Serial Number
Anyone else tried the parallel resistor tweak when driving the K1000's?- Nigel
- Post #10
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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K501s with K701s pads is an amazing transformation!
Paul, I have bought the 501/601/701 pads from this company for my K501's. No problems, bit of a long delivery time for the K601 pads but well worth the wait.- Nigel
- Post #101
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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K501s with K701s pads is an amazing transformation!
How do K501's fitted with K701 pads compare with stock K701's?- Nigel
- Post #99
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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K501 triple mod - applicable to other open cans
I don't dispute your pioneering spirit but why try to drastrically change something that sounds great anyway? I've tried the K701 pad change & it sounds excellent on certain recordings but it changes the sonic signature so much it's not the same headphone. One step forward followed by two steps...- Nigel
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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K501s with K701s pads is an amazing transformation!
So, with the benefit of hindsight & experience, what's the current opinion, which are the best pads for the K501 owner? Stock pads, K701's or K601's? I have K501's & was wondering which pads to try. Cheers- Nigel
- Post #97
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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AKG K340 v. K501 and K701
I think the K501 are a lot better than the K340.- Nigel
- Post #75
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Two-cent tweak for K501--sweeter and punchier
Good tweak this Ferbose! Subtle but effective yet very worthwhile. You'll be pleased to know people are still trying it a few years after your initial findings. With regard to the K501 lack of bass, I've only had the headphones for a week, it seems to me any bass enhancement tweaks, such as...- Nigel
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Anyone interested in a AKG K501 with a cardas cable mod review?
Anyone else tried this? Is the Cardas a worthwhile upgrade to the K501 or is the stock cable decent enough already?- Nigel
- Post #15
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Heed CanAmp
Although not having heard the combo myself, people, who's ears I trust, report Grado & Heed are not are match made in heaven. I think you may be better going elsewhere. Good luck.- Nigel
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Heed CanAmp
I don't know if Heed using different component suppliers will have a detrimental effect on sound qualities but I just wanted to say my PinkFloyd modified CanAmp is a fantastic sounding piece of equipment. I use mine naked with the AD823 opamp & it really offers emotional involvement & total...- Nigel
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Heed CanAmp
The CanAmp only has phono connectors so you would need an appropriate cable. I guess it might power extremely efficient speakers.- Nigel
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Heed CanAmp
Hi, Anyone know what current the CanAmp uses on idle? Switched on with the volume turned right down? I've been leaving mine on 24/7 lately but just wondering what kind of current she would be using, then we can work out the watts. Also, mine buzzes if you tap it hard. Anyone listened...- Nigel
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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K340 KT88 mod guide :)
Take care man & thanks for all your advice.- Nigel
- Post #128
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Heed CanAmp
Quote: Originally Posted by dw6928 you are asking how a $400 amp compares with any (no price mentioned) SS amp? That's a tough comparison for any amp in the $400 range. I appreciate what your saying DW. It's just that I need to know what to aspire to next, & if there is a...- Nigel
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)