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Kerry56 posted a reply to a review on the item HIFIMAN HE-R9 Closed Back Dynamic Headphones.I would have to disagree with your conclusion. The HE-R9 is probably the worst mis-step that Hifiman has made in recent memory. The... -
Kerry56 replied to the thread Denon AH-7200.I'd say there is a good chance of them delivering on that schedule. They were candid about being at the mercy of Denon when I ordered my...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Denon AH-7200.I ordered a part for my Denon and Encompass didn't have it in stock. They explained that it was normally available, but they were...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Rank the headphones you own BASED ON COMFORT.The Philips Fidelio X2 is my most comfortable set. I like the suspension band on top and the Brainwavz velour pads I'm using now have...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Testing audiophile claims and myths.It's good to question established science. We'll never progress without that type of attitude. I vaguely remember a story about a...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread HD600 VS HD650.I wasn't impressed with either, though I had very little time with the HD600. Bland, unexciting, closed-in presentation... I finally had...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Do I "need" a Sennheiser HD600/650/660S(S2) series headphone?.I think it's worth a shot, especially if you like your current HD599. I was unimpressed with both the HD600 (brief encounter) and the...
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Kerry56 reacted to Davesrose's post in the thread Are planar magnetic headphones really flat? with
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I would think it's hard to judge, as the major brands are manufacturing dynamic headphones. Since they have toolings for higher output... -
Kerry56 replied to the thread Are planar magnetic headphones really flat?.While we're considering the construction of planar magnetic drivers, are they prone to failure more often than dynamic drivers? I have...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Headphone Prices.I believe you can do just fine under $400 (US) for headphones. That's pretty much my ceiling for headphone prices, and has been for a...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Grado or Grado-fit Pads That Don't Rot.I used Sennheiser HD414 pads on my Grado. They were better than the 60 grit pads from Grado, but still not enough for me to keep those...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Denon AH-D9200 - 2018 Flagship - Impressions Thread.And you're right about the laminated bamboo in the 9200. It should be more stable than most solid woods. Some don't like the look of it...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Denon AH-D9200 - 2018 Flagship - Impressions Thread.I don't have an answer for the interior of the 9200, but you're wrong about temp and humidity. Wood absorbs and releases water vapor all...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread EQ or mods.EQ isn't always an option. Some headphones don't seem to do that well with it in my experience, though it is probably my own lack of...
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Kerry56 replied to the thread Philips Fidelio X2?!.I've used Brainwavz velour oval pads on my X2 since my original pads wore out years ago. You have to stretch the flap over the driver...
