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iFi audio iDSD Diablo - A portable reference done our way!
Thanks, a click in or toggle power switch would have been nice, but I don’t think it is a deal breaker for me, the sounds from the Diablo seems to stretching out a bit from new, I can increase the volume a bit more than few days ago. It’s not a big deal, maybe the black feet can be a bit...- 88King
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iFi audio iDSD Diablo - A portable reference done our way!
I purchased the Diablo 4 days ago to replacing my ageing iBasso D5 HJ as DAC/amp to use mainly in the office. Was originally looking at the xDSD but decided to get the Diablo to drive my HD800 around the house too. Got lucky enough to buy the last Diablo on Amazon from an approved seller at...- 88King
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Sennheiser Amperior Impressions Thread
Thanks for the suggestion. However, I can only found replacement for the whole padding, not just the foam disk. Apologies if my last post was not clear. Here is a picture of the form disks I'm look for.- 88King
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Sennheiser Amperior Impressions Thread
Hi, I'm looking to buy a pair of damping foams for the Amperior after my was ripped out by some friend's kids last weekend after they got their little hands on it. So far I can only find the entire padding, but I just need the thin foam circular disks that covers the driver. Can anyone...- 88King
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Sony has new headphones, MDR-1R
I ordered a Sony MDR1RBT on Amazon UK, it seems to be a good deal at £100 less than on Sony online store. Now I'm little bit worried at why it is selling at discount, since the seller does not have Amazon affiliation. Do you guys think this is legit? Many thanks ...- 88King
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
One of my iem have a developed a small hole lately, there was a crack when I fist got it, and it since got worse and I can now see the driver through the hole. Does any one know if there is a easy way to fix this without sending it back to UM Lab? P.S. The area around the conector...- 88King
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How to Judge Headphones
Quote: I found Spotify is great way for discovering new music and 320kbps is as good as you can get from streaming service. You could always purchase higher quality music you want to keep it for your own collection. I can’t answer your amp question as I do not have the HD25, but...- 88King
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Sennheiser IE800 IEM's
Quote: The Merlin sounds fine without an amp, but a portable amp does make it sound much better IMO. My Merlin fit my ears perfect, so their QC is good enough for me.- 88King
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How to Judge Headphones
I’d advise read up on some articles under WIKI section. Simply select most viewed articles and all you need should be in 1st few pages. Here are couple of examples: Glossary Of Terms Describing Sound A Glossary- 88King
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
I’m using a compact camera case to store the Merlin. It’s about the same size with hard outer case and there is much more room to fit the merlin than the stock UM case. It was £5 from my local camera shop.- 88King
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
Quote: I think if you want bass, the Merlin is a very good choice. I had my for 2 weeks now and the Merlin (or my ears) have open up, the bass is really powerful on the Merlin while still maintain tight/precise control of delivery and does not interfere with mid and high...- 88King
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
Quote: Acoustic sounds pretty good with the Merlin, but I found drums come out the best. For example, in Hotel California, there is a couple drum beats just before the lyric starts, I never heard them standout quite as clearly with other headphones. Quote: Good thing UM don't...- 88King
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
I received my Merlin on Thursday morning, after using it for 4 days; I decided to post some experiences. The Merlin took two months from sending the impressions to turning up on my door steps (minus few days of delay while I changed my mind on the order in between). The communication...- 88King
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Earphones for iPhone, Help a Newbie
Found the Ultimate Ears 350vi. It is the same as above with added mic (Amazon link). And here is a review from iLounge, “hip hop in particular—will find what they’re looking for here” seem to fit your genre nicely.- 88King
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Earphones for iPhone, Help a Newbie
I'd recommend Ultimate Ears UE 350; you can find it on Amazon for $50. It doesn’t have a microphone, but I think it is the best sounding earphone for that price. Maybe somebody can help recommend a good mic earphone. P.S. I don't think frugal means cheap, if more people are frugal...- 88King
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Listening difference between Merlin and Miracle?
After reading through almost all the Merlin and Miracle threads over the weekend, I decided to go for a new pair of Merlin. I think the wider soundstage and the dynamic drivers of the Merlin won me over. Another reason is the 60 days free remoulding service the Merlin offers, as there some...- 88King
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Listening difference between Merlin and Miracle?
I’ve been reading the forum to trying find some comparison between Merlin and Miracle from UM Lab. As I’m trying to decide between a new Merlin or a 2nd hand 8 months old Miracle for sell on this forum that costs the same after re-shell. As far as I can tell, the main difference is the...- 88King
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
Thanks for the help guys; my worry was sound leak due to the vent and possible isolation issues, as I will use them in the library. Now you have eased my mind, just have to patiently wait for UM to do their magic.- 88King
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Has anyone turned their IE8 into IE8x3?
Not sure if the IE8 drivers are defective. UM lab just said there’s imbalance for high and low frequencies, asked my permission to open the shell to see what’s wrong, and there could be potential replacement fee. So I decided to keep the IE8 and dip into my amp savings and go for the...- 88King
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Has anyone turned their IE8 into IE8x3?
I’m afraid I will not be providing any feedback for the IE8 upgrade. After I got an email from Stephen Guo letting me know UM Lab found an imbalance for high and low frequencies in my IE8 (there could be potential replacement fee), I decided to change my order to the Merlin instead. ...- 88King
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
After reading most of the posts, it seems to me isolation is the Merlin's weakest feature. Would ask UM to cut the ear mould a little longer help to solve this problem? I'll be using the Merlin in a quite environment and don't want any sound leaks. Many thanks- 88King
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Line out dock and portable amplifier
The FIIO range are very good for the price, there are of course better amp at much higher price, but not everyone want or can afford them. Also DAC in the ipad2 and new ipad can be bypassed with the camera connection kit, and works with some amps, but couple of portable amps I tried don't...- 88King
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Has anyone turned their IE8 into IE8x3?
I sent my 3 year old IE8 to have the upgrade done over a week ago. I'll report here once I get them back.- 88King
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Sennheiser IE8, lower volume & no sound on right side
My IE8 have developed a problem where the volume is getting progressively lower in the right earphone over the last couple of months. Now the sound sometime gets cut off on that side unless I twist the cable or unplug and re-plug the cable. I had this problem with my 1st pair of IE8 one...- 88King
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Introduction and Buying First Good Headphones
Hi I also new here, may I suggest Nuforce icon mini for $99. It's a very small and portable DAC And amp. I've been using it with my Senn IE8 and are very happy with it. I also use a line out cable to connect it to my iPad.- 88King
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)