HBen's latest activity
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HBen replied to the thread would i like the HD 800 s based on the following?.At the risk of going against the trend .... i disagree with quite a lot of what was written in this thread. In my opinion the HD800S is... -
HBen replied to the thread HD800S-like headphone?.hmm ... not many that come to my mind with all these attributes. The first one that comes to my mind would be the Abyss.
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HBen replied to the thread Rank the Headphones that You Own..Time flies, my last post here was in 2018 and the things have changed quite a bit ... feels like time for an update: Stax SR-009 Stax...
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HBen replied to the thread Hi-end recommendations to catch me up for the last 4 years..If I were in your position I'd have a look at Hifiman, Abyss and Stax's high end offerings to start with :) Quite a few good options...
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HBen replied to the thread $10k for do it all headphone system. Whats your choice?.Great question: for 10k I would (again) buy the following gear - all in "used, like new": Schiit Gumby - 800$ Stax 009 - 2500$ Stax...
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HBen replied to the thread recommendations for open-back headphones for music like Pink Floyd, budget 1.500 €.Thanks for your reply. It was in no way meant as a critisism towards you. I just tried to make people aware that what they write does...
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HBen replied to the thread Is it worth getting an entry level audiophile headphone….You actually already own an "entry level audiophile headphone" :) If you want to improve on that my recommendation is to go to a shop...
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HBen replied to the thread Best Planar Magnetic Headphones under $500?.I know I'm a bit late to the party but I agree that a HE560 on sale is a pretty decent option for a planar sub 500$. I bought a HEX-V2...
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HBen replied to the thread recommendations for open-back headphones for music like Pink Floyd, budget 1.500 €.Not trying to upset anyone here but this thread - especially on the first page - seems to have quite a bit of misleading information...
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Well written, @HBen. Thank you for the insights. :) My advice is to take a look at a well made R2R. Buy it used on the forum to get an...
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Yes this is a strange hobby, I also think that sometimes you just get accustomed to a sound signature and then really its all about the...
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HBen replied to the thread Can I better my Headphone Amp?.Thanks for the nice words and warm greetings to bavaria from closeby switzerland :) PS: da könnten wir ja glatt auf deutsch ^^
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HBen replied to the thread Can I better my Headphone Amp?.Thanks for the update and the impressions. Sounds like the devialet will stay :) Well you can almost always do a bit "better". The...
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HBen replied to the thread Starting a new setup - Input appreciated!.I think you did pretty well. Now my recommendation is: enjoy your new setup and don't get sucked into the rabbit hole and the spiral of...
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HBen replied to the thread Can I better my Headphone Amp?.I'm curious to hear what you will hear when comparing the two dacs. If you hear not much difference that doesn't necessarily mean you...
