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  1. iamthem

    Best studio monitors for under $500? I'm not mixing either.

    The thread is kinda old, but if you haven't pulled the trigger I'd recommend the Adam F5's.   The Adam F5's are unbelievably good, considering that they cost so little. Very balanced sound (as you should expect from monitors) and great all around detail. Imaging is great too. Their ribbon...
  2. ADAM Audio F5 5" Near Field Monitor

    ADAM Audio F5 5" Near Field Monitor

    ADAM Audio monitors are found in top recording and post production studios all over the world, and now take their extensive knowledge of studio speaker technology and have created a more affordable entry line of monitors. The F5 is the smallest of the near field monitors in the F-series and has...
  3. ADAM F5 Powered Near Field Studio Monitors (Pair) w/ XLR Cables

    ADAM F5 Powered Near Field Studio Monitors (Pair) w/ XLR Cables

    This bundle is focused around the ADAM F5 Studio Reference Monitors and includes the cables you'll need to get plugged in and begin listening to the clarity these speakers provide. To get you up and running, the bundle includes (2) 20 ft XLR cables to connect the monitors to a recording...
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  4. iamthem

    The Sad State Of The So Called Audiophile DAP Market

    I would like to point out that the S2 has dampening issues, audible stereo crosstalk and distortion due to a poorly designed audio circuit.     This is me whenever I read people arguing about DAPs, DACs, amps and cables. There is no electrically measurable difference, no difference that can...
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    The Sad State Of The So Called Audiophile DAP Market

    I've yet to meet a person that can successfully differentiate my iPod Touch 5g and a top of the line "Audiophile" DAP, both driving power-thrifty headphones like IEMs (assuming that the "Audiophile" DAP does not have some ridiculous distorted FR.) Pop in a nice amp, and you'd be hard pressed to...
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    What was your first headphone purchase after coming to Head-Fi?

    Stax SR-009                                             Just kidding. Creative Aurvana Live! - that got me into the world of audiophilia.   I've spent about 1.5k on audio... as a student that's more than I spend on anything else.
  7. iamthem

    Best headphones that sound very different than HD600S for under $400?

    For something that costs $300 they lack refinement and in terms of detail and performance are inferior to the HD600. I'm not a Grado fan and personally I'd point you towards something like the AKG K701, especially if you don't mind a slight deficiency in bass... however if you're set on the...
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    The AKG K712 Pro Support and Impressions Thread

    Quote: It's fashionable to hate the K701. Enough said.   If the K712 is good enough to succeed the K701 (and not just a low end bump), it'll be the first thing on my wish list    Edit: https://www.facebook.com/AKG?hc_location=stream
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    Nokia Lumia 920 sound quality?

    Alright, so I just got my 920. I tested it with my AKG K701's (lol), CIEM's with and without an amp, using amp+iPod Touch 5 as a reference. My amp is an Objective 2.   The 920 has a decently clean output. With ultra sensitive CIEMs, there's a tiny bit of noise but not much. Output impedance...
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    Who here is a high school audiophile?

    Quote:   Haha. I've heard it with a speaker amp and it's not the best headphone in the world but it's up there. And man those cans need juice, it's practically impossible to power them with a normal headphone amp unless their balanced (double voltage swing.) The HE 500 isn't much worse...
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    Who here is a high school audiophile?

    haha... well I do have a few grand saved up, BUT I'M SAVING THAT FOR TRIP TO A CERTAIN COUNTRY. I think you can guess which one. Allowance from parents = 0.       Hm.. I heard the 009, and for that price I'd definitely prefer speakers, or perhaps a pair of modded HD800's. Even the best...
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    Why do HD800 headphones sounded weak when hook up to an iPod

    My sides hurt.
  13. iamthem

    Who here is a high school audiophile?

    Quote:   Seriously audiophilia is so expensive.. where do you guys get all that money @_@. From my understanding, speakers are even more expensive.   The number number of audiophiles who also happen to watch anime (or vice versa) is quite surprising, myself included.   Last year...
  14. iamthem

    AKG K701 vs HD650: Aesthetics

    So, I was having a discussion with my friend about aesthetics and I was just wondering, what do you guys find more aesthetically appealing? The futuristic styling of the AKG K701 or the simple and mature HD650?
  15. iamthem

    Unique Melody Remold Impressions Thread

    From my experience, about 5 weeks - a bit more than a month.
  16. iamthem

    Brainwavz R1 Review

    Quote: If you understand the benchmarks I'm using - K701s which may possibly have the best soundstaging under $500, and B2's both of which are ultra accurate and analytical a $30 bassy IEM against references of such caliber doesn't even stand a chance. I think they ARE fantastic sounding...
  17. iamthem

    Brainwavz R1 Review

    I got to listen to my friend's R1's for a bit... listening for the entire duration of class :). With only limited listening I can't say much as these are first impressions, but I must say my opinions differ from the OP's quite a bit. These are extremely coloured and not even close to the...
  18. iamthem

    VSONIC GR01 Info, Impressions & Appreciation thread

    Quote: Wait, so just to clarify they broke partly because you were tugging on the cables? I can't see how putting tips onto the gr01 could damage the cable.. o_o But thanks for your reply. I recently (just yesterday) did a hack job solder on my CAL and I can't tell left from right - no...
  19. iamthem

    VSONIC GR01 Info, Impressions & Appreciation thread

    Quote:   A slightly bassier Q701?! that's like my dream headphone!! I'm very temped to buy, but does anyone have comments on the build quality? Some amazon reviews have talked about them breaking even though most reviews mention their solid build. Does anyone know how thick the cables are...
  20. iamthem

    Brainwavz R1 Review

    Quote: Different IEMs have different impedances and efficiencies. It's not unusual for different IEMs to reach different loudness levels on the same volume. So long as there's no channel imbalance it's probably normal.
  21. iamthem

    Unique Melody Remold Impressions Thread

    After extensive listening and equalising, I can certainly attest the technical merit of my remoulds. However the sound signature is no good - the tuning turns this monitor unacceptably dark, and don't trust UMAus' word when it comes to sound sig when it comes to uncommon upgrades lol. They...
  22. iamthem

    Phonak Audeo to close down?

    Quote: It's easy to confuse muddy and audiophile bassy when you're not used to differentiating the two and/or you don't like the sound signature. Muddy = lots of unresolved bass, can't hear much detail in the bass, bass slam and attack is delayed and slow, decay is slow. Audiophile bassy =...
  23. iamthem

    VSONIC V7007 (former "GR08") - Info & expectations thread

    Ooh! looks very exciting. If I haven't gotten a GR01 and some nice reviews come in I might get a pair. Finally an affordable hybrid! And by no less than the manufacturers of some of the most wonderfully tuned monitors. Now whether to wait or get the gr01.... what a dilemma.
  24. iamthem

    Unique Melody Remold Impressions Thread

    Right so I got my refit back. Fit is close to perfect and both build and finish is excellent. The sound has improved somewhat but it still retains a darkish sound signature. Detail and top end extension is certainly there, but it's presented in a very smooth way - as a person who likes getting...
  25. iamthem

    How it's made: Vacuum tubes

    Nice find. Very interesting!
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