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Jjlbb replied to the thread Audeze LCD-5 Review, Measurements, Interview.There are no audible difference between FLAC and hi rez like DSD. Any differences noted are a result of separate mastering for specific...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH.Factor in EQ to the 800s and the clear isn't even in the same universe. A more balanced headphone in terms of tuning? Sure. But who...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Audeze LCD-5 - The all new Audeze Flagship.An Empyrean owner, I absolutely loved the build (wish the 5s had the magnetic pads), comfort and tuning but the lack of detail meant it...
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Jjlbb reacted to jasswolf's post in the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH with
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All anybody asked was to give it a shot, not to fall down at the altar of it. It's a common thing mentioned about the HD 800 series... -
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I'd say a situation like this (higher budget headphones with excellent technical qualities but divisive FR) is actually one of the best...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH.Do you actually believe that's an intelligent response? Nothing *needs* EQ, but most headphones and particularly something like the...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH.I mean you did an absolutely massive, probably multi-hour long writeup on the headphones which multitudes of different sections. But...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH.In my experience the 800s and headphones in general even at the top-end have problems that make them borderline unlistenable/massively...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH.As a buyer, I'm totally happy for anyone who wants to enjoy a great headphone like this have the opportunity for the next 8 months...
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Jjlbb reacted to tameral's post in the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH with Like.
In the end - I think I'll put in for one - seems like a good Christmas gift (to myself). Can always cancel or return. Hope the world...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Meze EMPYREAN - the First Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone.Might have been discussed before, but has anyone written out or tried getting a perfect EQ for the Empys on an ADI DAC? I made an...
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Jjlbb reacted to justanut's post in the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH with Like.
Caveat: I own the HD800S. 1. I find it strange to not allow showcasing how the prototype looks.. if It’s already production level...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH.Then you're not a genuine buyer or you're completely delusional. You could literally sell an HD58x for $150 brand new within a week...
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Curious if the youtuber in question is considered the reigning champion of shilling headphones on youtube? He's had the ambition know...
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Jjlbb replied to the thread Official Unofficial 8XX Discussion Thread - UPDATE SENNHEISER HAS BEEN SOLD!!! GT(heck)IH.I sold my heavily used 800 for $750. Effectively paid $150-200 at most taking into account the Drop points to upgrade from a 7 year old...
