The vinyl copy of this just arrived so I am listening to the digital version at my desk.

I picked these up yesterday to replace my XM4s. I wanted to try something different and wanted to maintain the ability to have multiple simultaneous connections. I'm using Comply foam tips just like I did with my XM4s. I knew the ANC wasn't going to be great but it is still disappointing. I'll...

I signed up for the preorder notification but, in a rare moment of self control, I didn’t buy them when they became available. Am I a new man or will I impulsively buy them later? Who knows…

The Lossless Switcher is a little annoying as it doesn't change the rate until the song has already started playing which causes the audio to stop temporarily. At least that happens with my setup. I still use it as there is no other auto switcher available for Apple Music.

Yeah, my Lenovo did, too. I couldn't sit it on my lap without it burning me. And it sounded like a jet engine. Once I got my M1 MBP, its days were numbered.

My desktop setup is currently a Mac Studio playing Apple Music (with LosslessSwitcher and SoundSource running) via AQ Forest USB to an Ares II and then 12 feet of XLR to my Singxer SA-1 and Focal Clear OGs with 4-pin XLR Audiophile Ninja cables. Its not terribly fancy but I'm quite happy with...

I find this strange but are you also just sensitive to heat? My old Windows laptop ran an Intel chip basically its whole life at 100C with no issues. I wouldn't worry about it but looks like you found a solution that works for you.

I'd say there is plenty of room to play there, at least with my setup.

I don't consider myself a loud listener. 10-11 o'clock on low gain is about as loud as I go with the Clears without EQ. With Oratory1990 EQ settings, I'll go up to maybe 12 but I mostly listen without EQ. I only really turn it on to play with SoundSource but the 'magic' is gone when EQ is running.

I received my balanced Audiophile Ninja cable for the OGs a week ago but was out of town until last night. I've been listening all day with the SA1 and I like it. I have Dekoni velour and fenestrated sheepskin pads sitting on my desk. I didn't like either of them as much as stock with the SE...

I could. Wearing this to decide if 36 is right for me which I think it is. I don’t like the Air King. I’m a gold watch guy and have always wanted a DD. Decided to get on the list in 2026. It will likely be my exit watch.

Currently wearing a 36mm wannabe Explorer to decide if I want a real one or just skip right to a Day-Date. My wife hates gold watches, though. She doesn’t have to wear it.

I've noticed cracking with my OGs but I'm fairly certain it is my neck, not the cans.

In my limited experience, the SA-1 does not play nice with efficient IEMs.

Your money is your own. Every situation is different and I can't tell you what to do... I wrote a lot more but deleted it. You can fill in the blanks.