How do the Devialet compare to the AirPods Pro 2? I tested them briefly with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Sound quality seemed excellent, though I had to crank up the Volume on my iPhone to about 90-95% to get decent volume. (I do not listen at very high volume levels). Is this lack of volume a normal...

Quote: I strongly recommend Dynamic Audio in Akihabara. They have a huge range of earphones and headphones. The sales persons are happy to let you sit and listen for long periods without interference. They should have most of the current FAD models available for demo. The shop is about 7...

I am not an expert on glues, but from my general experience of using glues, SuperGlue would give the strongest bond. However it is extremely difficult to apply in just the right amount. Any excess could flow into the BA driver and ruin it. Excess glue would also mar the exterior finish of the...

Quote: Thanks for the info MuppetFace! I am so glad I already own a pair! :)

Quote: I have come back here after quite a while. Have I missed something? When did the BA-SS go out of production? And what's coming in their place?

Wow, yes, that is some coincidence! :) Thanks for the comparison James, very interesting indeed! I look forward to some more observations about soundstage etc whenever you have the time to do so.... :) Regards!

Hello James, I have been following your impressions of the IE800 with interest! :) Unfortunately I may not get the chance to audition them for a while yet, so I'd be interested in your opinion on how they compare sonically with the BA-SS...

I was in Hong Kong recently. Inquired at Jaben about the IE800. Was told the IE800 would be available in HK end Nov or early Dec. Price was expected to be HK$6000 = US$775 = €610.

^ @eke2k6 Welcome to the world of the BA-SS! :) After having lived with them for over a year, I can concur that they are quite simply exceptional. The point I want to make here is that while they will sound great with a reasonably good fit in your ear, it is when you get that optimum fit that...

Hello MuppetFace, It's good to make your acquaintance and to see that you are such a great FAD enthusiast! :) There two points I'd like to make regarding your post... I've had the 1601SB for two years now, so I've had considerable experience with them. Let me tell you, finding the optimum...

Hello James, Thanks for the unique and creative method of describing the sound of the 1601/1602. I actually do get what you're trying to describe... I did briefly listen to the 1602 once, but the envoirment was too noisy to make any real judgement, though I did get more or less the same...

Hello,   I've come back to this Forum after many months (been very busy with work) and was pleasantly surprised to see this thread!   Some of you, like James444, will know of my passion for FAD. For those who are not familiar, I have owned the 1601SB for two years, and the BA-SS for the...

I haven't been able to spend much time here in the last few months due to work pressure so I would like to know if has anyone here on Head-Fi heard these new Hi-end Piano-Fortes? In any case Im travelling to Tokyo next month so will take a listen and post my impressions here. Not that I'm...

The T series and the TX series are identical except for the wax guard, therefore they will last the same length of time.

Hung Bros in Sim Lim Sq is a reliable shop, I have dealt with them several times: http://www.hungbros.com/ But Jaben is the foremost headphone shop in Singapore, I would try them first.