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    V-MODA VAMP: DEVELOPMENT/REVIEWS/PICS/ETC

    My Classic 160 will not fit. It's a little too wide and, more importantly, too tall. The connector is too far off to make it work. Someone else will need to check on an 80, but I'm guessing it's still too tall.
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    Comparing the actual listening experience to some of the earlier reviews of the HD 700s, it's just my gut feel but Sennheiser may have made some changes to these headphones since initial release. Not that I'm assuming that my case is any more than my own, but I find that they do get somewhat...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    Find my HD700 and HE-500 compliment each other very well. I keep both because between the two, I can listen to ANYTHING and love it. If possible, I'd budget for both!
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    V-MODA VAMP VERZA/METALLO: Discussion/Feedback, Reviews, Pics, Crowdsourcing Ideas

    I love my verza with my ipod classic 160gb. Holds my whole collection and sounds great. Just wish they made a touch with that kind of capacity as I would prefer the flexibility of the touch interface and EQ apps that the classic can't provide. Someday...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    I had a pair of 650 and really enjoyed them. Got a silver cable and enjoyed them even more. Great cans. Got my HD700 and never listened to them again. The signature is definitely different, and I'd say that the 700 improve upon the 650 in every way. You should listen to them first as there is a...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    I did the foam mod but used sticky craft felt from Hobby Lobby. Worked great. I also made a custom cord - I wanted to use it w my iPhone, so I bought a Shure iem cable w apple controls and put HD700 connectors on it (2.5mm mono plugs). Works like a charm and lowers the sibilance a hair. Between...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    I've been spending a lot of my time recently with my HD-500 but just picked up an iPhone 5S so I pulled out the 700. I had completely forgotten how good they sound straight out of an iPhone. I'm not sure what DA the iPhone uses, but these cans just sound great! What a gift to own them!
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    I got a padded headband for it on amazon (I think it's listed for Beyers) and it's enough to make it work. I wouldn't mind putting it on a diet, though!
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    V-MODA VAMP VERZA/METALLO: Discussion/Feedback, Reviews, Pics, Crowdsourcing Ideas

    I'm going to move up to a 5S, take my 64G 3rd gen touch out of the car and attach it to the verza, and then put my 4S into the car (nice to have the gps if necessary). Amazing how the iDevices add up over just a couple of years. Not sure what I'm going to do w the classic yet, but the touch...
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    V-MODA VAMP VERZA/METALLO: Discussion/Feedback, Reviews, Pics, Crowdsourcing Ideas

    A 30-pin extension cable will plug that vamp into any older iDevice, so it's still very much alive. I use it with an iPad from time to time and it's great. I was thinking about taking it apart and removing the rubber iphone holder (or even cutting the lip off so that an iPod would dock nicely)...
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    iPhone / iPod equalizer app for best music listening experience

    I have a slight imbalance between ears and I tried to use accessibility to do that. Unfortunately, the step size is too big and I can't get the levels where I want them. I wish iOS could be fine tuned better.
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    I've been keeping both my HE-500 and HD700 around for that very reason. Each fits it's own use perfectly and really covers everything I listen to.
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    V-MODA VAMP VERZA/METALLO: Discussion/Feedback, Reviews, Pics, Crowdsourcing Ideas

    not that this will come as a shock to anyone, but I just picked up a Microsoft surface RT and the Verza runs perfectly from it.  As a matter of fact, the driver installed without any sign or warning and I wasn't even sure it would work until I hit play.  Perfectly seamless. I haven't had a...
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    V-MODA VAMP VERZA/METALLO: Discussion/Feedback, Reviews, Pics, Crowdsourcing Ideas

    I'm a moderate volume listener and the Verza will drive the HD650 and HD700 to satisfaction. For my loudest listening, I got to around 75-80% of max. I listen to a lot of jazz/easy, but get into some classic rock and contemporary. The biggest problem I had were older recordings with much lower...
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    Where to demo headphones in Dallas?

    Raqem, 2. I have the HD595 and wanted to want the HD650, but after hearing the HD700 I'm going to have to save some more money.... Have them and could never go back to my HD650. Highly recommended as a great pair of cans (especially with a good amp).
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