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    SONY IER-Z1R

    I just can't stress how much I love these IEM's, after switching to HD800S for a few months (paired with a decent tube amp) I still come back to the Z1R for the intimacy and the BASS that hits just the right spot. I really don't know if there's anything that's significantly better than the...
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    Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

    Does plugging in 2 sets of headphones decrease the volume going into each of them? I'm having 1 output into an external amp (xDuoo TA-20) which is turned off while I use the other output to my Sony IER-Z1R. It doesn't sound like the volume is decreased while I use the IEM, but I just wanted to...
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    Xduoo Amplifiers

    any inputs on this? I did change the 3.5mm->RCA cable to a better shielded one which made a HUGE difference in the noise floor. Still wondering whether it's necessary to use also a balanced input to get the most benefits out of a balanced output. I read that balanced cables are primarily...
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    Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

    I was under the impression that Mojo 2 has a better DAC than the amp, similar to the Mojo 1. This is not the case? Sure it can drive IEM's and low impedance full sized headphones, but there are amps better suited for headphones that require more power?
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    Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

    I added the xDuoo TA-20 recently and it really boosted the bass, I was previously using +5 and I feel like anything more than +3 is too much. The amp REALLY made me realize how much an amp helps on top of the Mojo 2. I see, if the EQ on the Mojo is more transparent I might as well use just...
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    Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

    If I were to use EQ for my HD800S, would it be more advisable to use the EQ on the Mojo 2 itself, or to use a parametric EQ like Equalizer APO (or both)? I'm currently using the Mojo 2 EQ (+3 / +1 / -1 / -1) but cannot but think that the parametric EQ on the PC can be more fine tuned, although...
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    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    How much more heavier is the Utopia compared to the HD800S? Can you draw some quick comparisons between the 2?
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    Xduoo Amplifiers

    I recently got the TA-20 from a recommendation to pair with my HD800S via Mojo 2 as DAC. Will using the unbalanced RCA input from the Mojo 2 degrade the quality of the balanced output to the HD800S? I'm also using a 4.4mm->XLR adapter since the updated HD800S doesn't include the XLR anymore. I...
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    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    The TA-20 has a great price and I like its small form factor, headfonia says it pairs well with the Mojo as well as the HD800S too. How does it compare to the likes of Woo, Pathos or the Mainline?
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    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    After EQ settings, the bass is strong enough. I don't think it would get as bassy as one of the most best IEM's for bass (IER-Z1R), but it's enough I think. I've listened to it for a few days now and my ears are adjusting. I do miss my old amp driving the HD800 (Mainline), but I'm also...
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    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    The box says it's made in Ireland, does that mean it's the new revision?
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    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Mine's pretty bright without EQ, but using the Mojo 2 EQ I got it to a very good point (sub bass +5, bass +1, mid/treble -2, high treble -1). My IER-Z1R's are supposed to have hot trebles but they were nothing compared to this lol. My ears got used to the HD800S's today and they feel very good...
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    Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

    that's great! Will try this. I just got it and it's definitely "anemic" compared to my IER-Z1R's which are pretty bassy. Also, are the EQ settings automatically saved per headphone or would I have to change it back every time I use the IEM's?
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    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    What EQ settings on the Mojo 2 would you use?
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