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    The discovery thread!

    I think one thing that is getting lost is that both sides are right here - visual stimuli affect what we hear, which is why audio engineers who...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 19, 2019 at 12:21 PM in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    The discovery thread!

    FYI, I did noticed that you can buy a variety of aftermarket cables now on AliExpress that use the Sennheiser specific connector, so you can...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 14, 2019 at 5:48 PM in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    The discovery thread!

    Does the TempoTec V1 work with any USB-C DAC? i.e. you could plug in an iBasso DC01 to get a 2.5mm balanced output, or an iBasso DC02 to get a...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 13, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    The discovery thread!

    Somebody in China must really like you! In the last year, my average delivery time to the east coast of the US was 1.5 months, with 1 month at the...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 13, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    Chinese / Asian Brand Info Thread (On or Over Ear Headphones)

    Wow, I thought that exploded parts picture looked familiar... crazy that they just did a copy-paste like that! Yesterday I ended up ordering the...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 13, 2019 in forum: Headphones (full-size)
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    BEST Sub-100$ BUDGET EARPHONES - Chi-fi, Obscure brands and impressions sharing-REFERENCE LIST

    I have both. They are both good, but I feel like the LZ A6mini gives you more options for customizing the sound with the three filter sets, and...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 12, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    The discovery thread!

    On AliExpress there is also the N3 (currently $14.22 plus shipping from Topeco Electronics), and on Amazon there is the NEX N3 for $25 after...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 11, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    BEST Sub-100$ BUDGET EARPHONES - Chi-fi, Obscure brands and impressions sharing-REFERENCE LIST

    I bet the frequency response is terrible. :wink: Might pair well with the Focal Utopia Tournaire though:...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 11, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    Chinese / Asian Brand Info Thread (On or Over Ear Headphones)

    Are you talking about his review of the Urbanfun TS1? [MEDIA] AFAIK that's the same as the RBH HP-2, which I have: https://rbhsound.com/hp2.php...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 11, 2019 in forum: Headphones (full-size)
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    Chinese / Asian Brand Info Thread (On or Over Ear Headphones)

    Is anyone familiar with the "URBANFUN HiFi Headphone 50mm Beryllium Diaphragm"? Price is decent during this 11.11 sale ($70):...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 11, 2019 in forum: Headphones (full-size)
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    Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread

    I find counter-hype just as annoying as hype. It adds a similar kind of noise. When people focus on having a good dialog, the best discussions...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 9, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

    The Marantz MPH-2 headphones are the Musician's Friend "Stupid Deal of the Day" for $39.99 with free shipping:...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 7, 2019 in forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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    BEST Sub-100$ BUDGET EARPHONES - Chi-fi, Obscure brands and impressions sharing-REFERENCE LIST

    It doesn't sound harsh, it just sounds like your ego is getting in the way of understanding the reality of the situation. I recommend watching...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 7, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    BEST Sub-100$ BUDGET EARPHONES - Chi-fi, Obscure brands and impressions sharing-REFERENCE LIST

    I wish I had a simple reply to a statement like that, but I don't... but let me give you an example of my process. I have found what for me is a...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 7, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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    BEST Sub-100$ BUDGET EARPHONES - Chi-fi, Obscure brands and impressions sharing-REFERENCE LIST

    You are underestimating the complexity of this problem. As Tyll Hertsens once said: "With regular speaker listening, you get a significant amount...
    Post by: nraymond, Nov 7, 2019 in forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors