Recent content by ncmando
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What Are You Listening To Right Now?
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Frank Zappa Discussion Thread (Originally called: Frank Zappa- Hot Rats & Waka/Jawaka)
I am a big fan of the Grand Wazoo my self. Say hello to Cletus for me! I feel very fortunate to have seen Frank live twice. If you like rock guitar at all, you would have loved him live, even if you can't stand the albums. This era gives you a taste of what he was like... -
Motorcycle head phones
And here I thought you wanted quality sound, on the bike, and retention of your hearing... silly me! Lots of choices for small speakers: 3D Bass Helmet Speakers :: Helmet Audio & Communication :: Helmets :: Off And Riding :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear- ncmando
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Motorcycle head phones
Quote: Originally Posted by bobpensik When I'm riding the wind noise pretty much makes hearing anything else impossible, so I typically wear ear plugs (which cuts down the noise A LOT) so I think that IEM are a good idea. I've been looking for a good pair of IEM that are slim fitting...- ncmando
- Post #9
- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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How many Head-fiers can claim Perfect Pitch?
I don't know, but I've been told, perfect 'pitch' is when you chuck a banjo into the dumpster and hit the accordion. -
Gateway Just Went Under
Quote: Originally Posted by Jigglybootch Interesting, indeed. This is the first I'm hearing of this. You'd think that something like this would be all over tech sites by now. We (the techies, that is) all wrote Gateway off a decade ago, when they gave up their roots, sold out...- ncmando
- Post #10
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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1 IEM + 2 Open headphone + 1 Closed (OR) 1 Amazing headphone
Quote: Originally Posted by Aedion i would say get 1 pair of IEMs and 1 set of headphones. this way you have something for when you're on the go and when you're at home. x2- ncmando
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Vote for your favorite Stones record.
Quote: Originally Posted by RogerB Exile On Main Street for me! Followed closely by Beggars Banquet, Sticky Fingers and Let It Bleed. (A nod HAS to be given to Ya Ya's for live album) I voted Exile because it was my first Stones album. In the summer of 1972, as a young 15 year old... -
Open-air headphones on a plane?
Quote: Originally Posted by brianz Thanks for all the advice! Great stuff. I guess I'll go with a closed-end or IEM. I've never used IEM but I can't imagine the comfort or dynamic range - especially bass - could possibly compete with good closed-end cans like I've used in the past... do...- ncmando
- Post #24
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Open-air headphones on a plane?
IEMs for sure. I fly way too much and would not travel without my Shures or better... I love my 701's but I can't imagine trying to fly with them.- ncmando
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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XMas Present for one of the members
Count me in too! Merry Christmas!- ncmando
- Post #77
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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K701 thread
Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik What is you budget, and what kind of music do you listen to? Look for something that can put a fair amount of power into 62 Ohms - the K-701 needs a lot of power before it opens up and starts sounding good. Need to stay under $1K. Mostly...- ncmando
- Post #170
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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K701 thread
So I love my Tomahawk, but I'm ready for a proper home amp for the 701s, and think it's time, once again, for some tubes. Suggestions?- ncmando
- Post #167
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Post the last thing you bought. Oh fun!
AKG K414P as a gift...- ncmando
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- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)