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    Sennheiser IE800 IEM's

    When I first got my IE800s, I immediately switched to the largest round tips. History with past IEMs have shown that I've always needed the largest tips in order to get a good seal.   After a week or two, I couldn't get rid of a "buzz" that would generate in my right ear during certain...
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    SONY NW-ZX2

    FWIW, here's my thought on the ZX2 + HD700 pairing:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/612502/sennheiser-hd-700-impressions-thread/6525#post_12772906   TLDR: Good.
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    Can't help you directly, as I don't have a DP-X1. However, I do have the IE800, HD700 (plus balanced cable) and a Sony ZX2 (which doesn't have a true balanced output, but does use separated grounds for the left and right channels).   The IE800 and the balanced HD700 being fed by the ZX2 sound...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    I use them with my Sony ZX2 and they sound fantastic and powerful (for my purposes). And let's be honest--Sony has never been known for powerful portable DAPs.
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    SONY NW-ZX2

    As far as being able to USE third party apps, like Poweramp, yes--I've seen just about every audio player program available for Android used on the ZX2. However, the consensus seems to be that only the stock player application has full access to all the audio/hardware features of the ZX2. In...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    Interesting.   On my ZX2 I use a somewhat similar EQ with the HD700. Although, in my case, I stop @ 1KHz and I don't bother toning down the higher frequencies. I guess I'm so used to the added sharpness of the IE800 (which I DO EQ down around 6KHz), the highs on the HD700 just seem "right" to...
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    Quick Impression: Sony MDR-7550

    I certainly would never characterize them as fatiguing.
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    SONY NW-ZX2

    After the unveiling of the 1A and 1Z and much hemming and hawing, I have decided to stick with the ZX2 for now. I'm honestly not interested in chasing additional, hypothetical increases in sound quality. Rather, I'm more interested in an all-around DAP. And the 1A and 1Z eschew a lot of features...
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    Sennheiser IE800 IEM's

    MDR-7550 -> ie800 is precisely the progression I took. I simply can't go back to the Sonys. I mean, they're damn fine. But they always sound veiled and muffled when compared to the ie800 now. That's not to say you may not still prefer the 7550s afterwards. But for me, the ie800 made me realize...
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    Cayin i5 Lossless Android DAP with AKM4490 DAC supporting 32/384 PCM + 64/128 DSD

    Well, I'm glad you clarified Cayin's rationale. I certainly wish you luck, as the i5 still looks like a great DAP. Perhaps I'll check back in a few months to see where its development stands.
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    Cayin i5 Lossless Android DAP with AKM4490 DAC supporting 32/384 PCM + 64/128 DSD

    That's unfortunate. I was looking forward to the "maturing" of the i5 as an all-in-one Android solution that could not only deliver great sounding audio, but could also perform other Android tasks well.   Frankly, if Cayin isn't going to address any issues like these when they arise, I really...
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    SONY NW-ZX2

    Yeah, I looked at it briefly. It may sound strange, but there was one design decision that really turned me off: no dedicated buttons for track control. If you want to switch tracks, you'd need to turn on the screen and use the UI to skip. I may have to give it and the M2 a closer look, however.
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    SONY NW-ZX2

    Unlike a lot of folks on Head-Fi, the quality of sound reproduction is not #1 in my book. I've always been more of a gadget-lover. It's for that reason why I enjoy the ZX2 so much. Yes, the sound quality is outstanding—it surprised me just how much better it sounded compared to an iPod or even...
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    Perhaps I should say "imitation pleather"? That's right...when 100% pleather is just too costly for your listening needs, come on down to Cal's House of Cheapness! We've got all your faux merchandise in stock, like this genuine Magnetbox and Sorny! :p
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    Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread

    My last two non-IEM headphones have effectively worn out from under my ears--thanks primarily to artificial pleather ears cups simply disintegrating. I'm being SO careful with the HD700s. I want these to last as long as possible. I even have a small paint brush handy that I use to brush off any...
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