Has anyone tried this phone out? Apparently it only has usb-c output like the iphone 7, but the included earbuds are supposed to use an adaptive feature that uses sonar to measure your ear canal and then adjust the frequency response.

I've been searching this thread and found a couple comparisons to the Marantz HD-DAC1 as a DAC, but I'm curious if anyone has compared them as an all in one solution via the headphone output. I'm currently using the HD-DAC1 with HD700 and HE-500.

Not to poo poo on this product, but it seems like whenever something new comes along its automatically the best thing ever.   How does the headphone amp compare to a Dacport? The Meridian Explorer puts out 130 mw @ 16 ohms. The Dacport puts out a much more potent 1.5 W @ ??ohms.   Also...

Quote: The Cable Company has both those models. You can rent them from their lending library and apply the price of the rental towards the purchase of the one you like better.

Yuck, at first I was excited because I thought these were being made by JDS Labs, not JPS Labs, and I figured they might be a $500 planar not a $5000.

Has anyone actually owned a r2 and r3 at the same time? Has Hifiman commented on a change in sound signature? Just curious what's going on with these.

Given that you are looking for a music server down the road, it might be worth checking out PS Audio's Perfectwave Dac Mkii. It's both a high end dac and a server. It runs for about $4000 though. I haven't personally heard it, but it seems like something that might be worth checking out given...

Flex the headband until you get the desired clamping force. Then twist the band so the pads align with the angle of your ears. I find them pretty comfortable once adjusted and broken in.

Quote: "in v-moda there is truth" -nice

Quote: Do you mean the knob came off, or did it actually break? If it just came off there is allen screw that just needs to be tightened.

Quote: On the macbooks it gives a message when you first turn on the D7, but it doesn't interfere with the units performance. Actually I've used my D7 on one port, while charging and using my iphone as a mobile hotspot on the other. No problems. I think it creates a temporary current surge...

For those who have heard both, do you think someone (aka me) who used to have and liked the HE-5LE would be content with the HE-400? I'm jonesing for a planar, having sold my HE-5LE and LCD-2. My financial situation does not currently allow me to buy another $2k system. But I could probably...

Quote:  The sound quality of that youtube clip is poor. I don't know if its just lossy or from the mix.    Check out this clip and listen to the drums (select HD when playing it).. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciLDnsHkqdk&list=UU4a5d57ZAWl999-YXw0C1Vg&index=9&feature=plcp

Since they are the very first of the production and being shipped before anyone has really heard them, I suggest calling the PPUs the M-100 Virgin V

Quote:   I bought a used v-80 in "very good" condition from amazon. It looked pretty much brand new.

Lake People's primary consumers are studios. Most pro audio equipment has balanced xlr outputs, but most studio headphones are single ended.

How about a limited edition in the future....say black billet aluminum cups with embroidered Alcantara shields?

And if you do return it to Amazon, I'll buy it used from there and it will be an even better bargain.

Summoned by B? Bose maybe wants to know how to make a good sounding headphone?

Yes I've had a good number of Ultrasones and also the K701. If the bass is better than the K701 I would be pretty happy. I don't expect monster bass from a stat. On a side note it looks like the prices have been pushed up toward msrp. I used to see these in the $600 range on Amazon.

Thanks to UPS next day I'm trying out these headphones right now. I find them lite weight and comfortable. Quite small looking, but the ear cups actually cover all of my ears which makes for a good seal. I'm very impressed with the sound quality. Good midrange clarity and very nice bass. I was...

Edit: I intended to reply to Greenrolaids.   I rarely ever use IEM's, but I've never had an audiophile grade IEM either. The only ones I own are coincidentally the original V-moda Vibes, which I bought prior to my voyage to the land of Head-Fi. Surprisingly mine have actually held up all...

Thanks for the info. I'm leaning toward the ESP-950. It would be nice to try a stat and I could alway upgrade the amp later.

Hi all! I'm trying to gather some opinions on how the ESP950 fairs against some of the newer orthos. I used to have a HE-5LE and a LCD-2, but sold both as I spent my first winter in Alaska with me and my family living in a small cabin where open headphones didn't fair well. And I needed money...

I finally jumped on board with these. I was thinking of of getting the M-100 once it's out, but I already have 2 pairs of circumaural headphones and no true portables. I actually went with the V-80, not because I like the show (never saw it), but rather Amazon had a used one in "very good...