Recent content by AmbientK
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:sunrise: Official 2015 SF Head-Fi Meet Impressions Thread
More than a huge thanks to the gracious exhibitors and head-fi community. Letting us experience the gear you enjoy so much made the event a blast. Hopefully, I won't repeat anything said thus far. Noble Audio Brannan was gracious enough to show his personal K10 Prestige. I would describe...- AmbientK
- Post #47
- Forum: Head-Fi Meet Impressions, Trade Show Reports, Factory Tours
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:sunrise: Official 2015 SF Head-Fi Meet, July 18, 2015, Doubletree San Francisco Airport
Tickets. Check. See you there.- AmbientK
- Post #432
- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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In a zombie apocalypse, which headphone would you take with you and which would make the most effective weapon?
Thriller reference? A CIEM would be better if a lot of running is involved. Imagine full sized headphones fall off, and not being able to go back.- AmbientK
- Post #10
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze LCD-X
Observing what have been released so far, it look like the $1k - $2k range is well covered. Wood housing is a signature that they've build their first two products on. Awaiting the option for the LCD-XC with glossy mahogany or macassar wood.- AmbientK
- Post #70
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Toxic Cables - Impressions and Discussion Thread
Guessing £123- AmbientK
- Post #4,765
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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JH Audio JH-13 PRO impressions thread
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- Post #9,365
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Sound Card Headphone Amplifier vs Standalone amp
Quote: Agreeing with the above. The move to something dedicated over the current sound card flagships would have diminishing returns. I've only seen one comparison made (citation needed): STX about quivalent to a Schiit Asgard.- AmbientK
- Post #6
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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JH Audio JH-13 PRO impressions thread
Quote: Try using a rubber mat like the ones used to open jar lids.- AmbientK
- Post #9,344
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Need Help Looking for a New Set of IEMs Under $200
The TF10 has an enjoyable signature that shouldn't be too hard to demo first. Fairly durable (6hr/day/2yrs) and only had to replace the stock cable once. As comfortable as any other universal. There's also that appreciation thread...- AmbientK
- Post #19
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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noise-isolating IEM for <$150
Etymotics comes to mind, but was never a fan of those flanges too. Have recommended that Klipsch to others, so that's a safe choice. The TF10's do isolate vacuum noise and still sound great.- AmbientK
- Post #2
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Looking for a new game
There's Dishonored if you like stealth. Bioshock Infinite if you like story. And Don't Starve if you like rogue like games.- AmbientK
- Post #12
- Forum: Video Games Discussion
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Universal IEM Dilemma
Quote: You may of answered your own question. If it's for aesthetics purposes, it solves the "look". Personally, the design has grown on me. http://www.head-fi.org/t/589838/need-help-should-i-reshell-and-add-a-driver-for-my-tf10- AmbientK
- Post #4
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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iPod Touch good enough?
Remember you get more then a source device, and you'll miss that screen than on any other device.- AmbientK
- Post #8
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Need help choosing headphones for all music genres! (<$400)
Quote: Depending on the volume you listen to the open back ones, they'll wish you went with an IEM. Outdoors or indoor listening?- AmbientK
- Post #4
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Is Asus Xonar Essence STU a good soundcard for gaming?
If you can use a case that will allow the ST/X, that would be option one. Personally, the DSP modes (other than "Hi-Fi") were more gimmick then useful.- AmbientK
- Post #5
- Forum: Video Games Discussion