JEspina456
1000+ Head-Fier
Hey! Here's the thread for impressions and pictures from the meet at Paulson's Audio & Video, Farmington Hills, MI.
Once again, I'd like to say many, many thanks to Dan Paulson and the staff at Paulson's Audio & Video. They provided us a huge, beautiful space with tables and chairs! They provided us with pizza, salad and pop! But most of all, they were very gracious and friendly and went over the top to make us feel comfortable in their "house." We appreciate it x 1000. We also got an opportunity to demo many of the room and pieces of equipment that Paulson's Audio & Video sell. It was great to experience movies and music through the different amps, CD transports, digital servers, etc. The high-end, audiophile/videophile worthy selection is amazing and, honestly, mind blowing.
As for headphones that I got to try, I was impressed by the Focal Utopia. I got a chance to listen to it extensively. The build quality is solid. The bass isn't too overpowering. The midrange is the focal point (no pun intended) and it is crystal clear, especially with vocals. Of course, I listened to it on Jose's $15,000 chain...
I spent some time with Sean's Audioquest NightOwl. Easily the most comfortable headphone that I ever donned. Super light, weight evenly distributed and tame clamping. The sound is laid back, and, as Sean says, "A headphone that you can just sit back in your chair and listen to." Easy listening with comfort. I used the leather pads, but the microsuede looked even more comfortable.
Oh, and I was throughly impressed with the Dolby Atmos demo room. Nothing like the sound of Tie Fighters flying over your head.
Post your impressions!
John
Once again, I'd like to say many, many thanks to Dan Paulson and the staff at Paulson's Audio & Video. They provided us a huge, beautiful space with tables and chairs! They provided us with pizza, salad and pop! But most of all, they were very gracious and friendly and went over the top to make us feel comfortable in their "house." We appreciate it x 1000. We also got an opportunity to demo many of the room and pieces of equipment that Paulson's Audio & Video sell. It was great to experience movies and music through the different amps, CD transports, digital servers, etc. The high-end, audiophile/videophile worthy selection is amazing and, honestly, mind blowing.
As for headphones that I got to try, I was impressed by the Focal Utopia. I got a chance to listen to it extensively. The build quality is solid. The bass isn't too overpowering. The midrange is the focal point (no pun intended) and it is crystal clear, especially with vocals. Of course, I listened to it on Jose's $15,000 chain...
I spent some time with Sean's Audioquest NightOwl. Easily the most comfortable headphone that I ever donned. Super light, weight evenly distributed and tame clamping. The sound is laid back, and, as Sean says, "A headphone that you can just sit back in your chair and listen to." Easy listening with comfort. I used the leather pads, but the microsuede looked even more comfortable.
Oh, and I was throughly impressed with the Dolby Atmos demo room. Nothing like the sound of Tie Fighters flying over your head.
Post your impressions!
John