Recent content by imsjry
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Focal Clear headphones
Im still using the stock cable. It sounds just fine and that’s all that matters. Unless you like bling.- imsjry
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Focal Clear headphones
I almost sold my Focals due to comfort issues and this little strap solved all my issues. Wonderful addition to my Clears!!- imsjry
- Post #12,428
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Focal Clear headphones
Original Clear pads are back in stock at headphones.com! First time I’ve seen them in over two years owning the Clears. I’m happy!- imsjry
- Post #12,416
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Focal Clear headphones
The longer 1/4 inch plug stock cable is thick and unruly sure, but in no way will it impact the sonics like this poster is having. I’m still using the smaller 3.5mm cable that they came with and it’s perfectly fine.- imsjry
- Post #12,408
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze MM-100
I don’t find my Focal Clear OGs to be shaping the sound. If you are able, how would these compare to somthing like the Clears or the Austrian Audio X-65s?!- imsjry
- Post #1,406
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze MM-100
When you say clearly they are mixing/mastering headphones, what do you mean specifically? Are they clinical or overly analytical? I’m looking for a fun, spacious sounding planar to compliment my 6xx and Focal Clear and none of the Hifimans I’ve tried scratched my itch.- imsjry
- Post #1,396
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze MM-100
So if I'm understanding the reviews, these would be more of a sidegrade to the 650/6xx and something like the Focal Clear? I'm looking at planars for a larger soundstage but I don't want to sacrifice that for body and weight (as I feel the Sundara's and Edition XS are lacking in). Do these sound...- imsjry
- Post #1,347
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New - Austrian Audio Hi-X65
I use the Focals with an Asgard 3 and my 6xx’s with the same or a Little Dot MKII fed from a Pontus II DAC. I think those cans are known for having a smaller soundstage in general. I guess this is an example of why folks have multiple pairs!- imsjry
- Post #277
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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New - Austrian Audio Hi-X65
Wow, that Monolith is 700grams! I think my Focals are heavy at 450. I really wanted to like the Sundara or Edition XS but even with EQ, they just sounded thin and too airy. I did love the soundstage though. I love everything about the Focals except for the soundstage. I'd read some praise of the...- imsjry
- Post #274
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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New - Austrian Audio Hi-X65
Thank you! I did try the Edition XS and Sundara as options and while both had great soundstage, they both lacked the weight and presence I was looking for. I was hoping this might be the can that had all of those things I liked about the Focal (tonality/weight/presence) and Sundara/Edition XS...- imsjry
- Post #272
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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New - Austrian Audio Hi-X65
So if I already have the Focal Clear OG, would these be more of a side-grade move? The only issue I have with the Clears are the narrow field but I don’t want to sacrifice that for lack of impact. How would these measure up? Also curious if they’re good for home listening since they are...- imsjry
- Post #269
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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DENAFRIPS FPGA Firmware Update (12TH Anniv.)
Totally agree with this. Mine came with 1.4 and my first listen, I was wondering what the fuss was all about with this DAC. It sounded just like other DACs I’d heard. Then I went to 1.0. Let’s just say I was almost in tears it sounded so good. I know understand all the praise for the Pontus...- imsjry
- Post #930
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view
So I just got a used Pontus II loaded with the 1.4 firmware. Since I’ve never heard a Pontus before, would you folks recommend I load the original firmware so I hear it in its original state so I can hear it the way it was rolled out? I’ve read some folks prefer 1.0 anyway. Thoughts?!- imsjry
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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SMSL D300 Decoder ROHM BD34301EKV Bluetooth 5.0 DAC
That’s some major praise if it compares that well to the Pontus at a forth of the cost!- imsjry
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- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals