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- Post #591
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Fiio X5 3rd gen || 2x AKM 4490 || Balanced Out || DSD || DXD | DTS | Android || Dual Card Slot
Hi everyone, I have been on hiatus from head-fi for quite some time because my wallet was taking a serious hit. However I am back for more. I bought the X5 about 2 weeks ago when it came out and have had a lot of use on it. I really expected it to be better. I am comparing it to the...- genesis
- Post #6,105
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Best portable closed back headphone that sounds like Westone W30
I just tried the Beyerdynamic t51i. Wow! What a revelation! Absolutely love the sound of these. I wish they were around the ear headphones but these sound fantastic. I liked them over the Shure 1540 and the Oppo-PM3. I am not sure if the reason was because they both needed to be amped but...- genesis
- Post #5
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Best portable closed back headphone that sounds like Westone W30
Tried the Audio Technica MSR7 today at a store and found them to be underwhelming. I think my Westones have really spoiled me. The search continues....- genesis
- Post #4
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Best portable closed back headphone that sounds like Westone W30
I will definitely try to see if I can demo them. I am not sure which store near me carries these headphones. Anyone have any opinions on the Shure SRH1540 headphones? I would be interested in hearing about people who have experience with the Shures.- genesis
- Post #3
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Best portable closed back headphone that sounds like Westone W30
It's been a while since I posted on Head-fi. I have been just browsing for the most part ever since I was all set with my current setup. My current setup includes a Sony ZX2 with a Topping NX1 amp connected to a Westone W30. I love this setup and it sounds absolutely amazing. Unfortunately...- genesis
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Circum-aural confusion....
Thank you for the reccomendations. Unfortunately most of them have really long cords, are hard to drive. I was leaning towards the denon 1100 or the aiaiai tma-1. The denon's seem to have a bad reputation for bloated bass. How is the treble extension on these? The tma-1 seems pretty...- genesis
- Post #5
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Circum-aural confusion....
Are there any more options that can be explored. I would also like something light. Are the hd-25 light? Also I heard they can be a bit uncomfortable. Is there anywhere in Boston where I can actually audition a pair of these or any other popular headphone?- genesis
- Post #3
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Circum-aural confusion....
Hi, I am mainly an IEM guy but have been lurking around the headphone forums for some time now. I am presently using an ath-m50 which was suggested to me by several people on this forum. They are pretty good at what they do but I am not a fan of their sound signature. The biggest gripe I...- genesis
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Westone 3 vs Shure 535
I agree with Spyro in regard to the fatigue factor. I found the um3x to be fatiguing because of the small soundstage and forward mids. I don't find the w3 fatiguing with any tip. The only way I can see would be to boost mid to higher frequencies on the eq and listen at a pretty loud volume.- genesis
- Post #47
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Upgrading from Westone 2
Hi, I thought I would chime in and offer my 2 cents. I presently own a westone 3 and a um3x. I have previously owned the um2 and super.fi pro. I first upgraded from the um2 to the um3x. At first I loved the upgrade and the um3x totally destroyed the um2. But after a few months, I...- genesis
- Post #19
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Shure SE535: Reviews and First Impressions Thread
Spyro, Was reading through this thread and noticed that your new favourite IEM is probably the shure se535. Flashback: I have always relied on your impressions while buying my IEMs since I found we have similar tastes. I listen at fairly high volumes too and had the um2 before. I...- genesis
- Post #634
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Dissatisfaction with clix2 and s9 comparing to clix 1 ?!
I still have the clix1 4gb and clix2 8gb and have bought and sold the cowon d2 in the past. If the s9 sound is close to the d2 sound then I am afraid it would be disappointing. I found the sound to be over processed and metallic. If you like the warm sound of the clix1 but would like...- genesis
- Post #7
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Zune HD -> cmoy -> um2
I am a bit new to the whole amp concept. So I would like some advice. I was looking for something portable and cheap. I was looking at the cmoy amp that everyone was talking about at it's price point. I wanted a little more bass and increase in volume. I seriously don't want to spend...- genesis
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)