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    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    Anyone know where I can get a longer cable that fits the Nighthawks? I need about 8ft from my amp to my sofa.
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    Introducing NightOwl Carbon & NightHawk Carbon. Next Generation Headphones from AudioQuest

    Same here. Great price. Sound fantastic right out of the box.
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    New Beyerdynamic T1 (2nd Generation)

    Suggestion on where I can get a longer cable? I need at least 15 feet to reach my sofa from the amp. I thought about attaching a barrel connector, but suspect that may degrade sound quality.
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    Grade gs1000e or rs1e?

    Looking to step up from my older grados into the woods. how does the the RS1e compare to the gs1000e? What would gain -or expect- going with the higher priced gs1000e? From what I have gathered- the stage is better on the 1000's but the RS1 seems to match it everywhere else.
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    Sennheiser RS 165, RS 175, RS 185, RS 195 - Impressions thread

    Not sure that would help. In fact- I had to reluctantly go back to the 180's due to the clamping. The clamping on the RS185 was so tight. I tried to get use it, but they gave me a headache if I wore them longer than an hour. And last week I actually had a small blister under my ear- where the...
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    Sennheiser RS185 Review by mark2410

    I have the RS185- picked them up last month. They replaced my wireless 180's. They do sound better. Bigger, Richer, etc.   My only issue is in regards to movie viewing. Sennheiser claims these phones can deliver an uncompressed signal...but when I tried to send it  Dolby True HD or DTS HD-...
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    Quest to find the perfect Wireless Movie Headphones

      Sound is deep and rich. The RS175 has a Bass boost and it's really strong. I demoed it with The Avengers. During the big Hulk scene bass was like a kick in the head. (Actually,IMO-  bass is fine without it. I'd say it's good and neutral. But the boost is there if you want it and it makes...
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    Quest to find the perfect Wireless Movie Headphones

    Have you tried the new Sennheiser RS175(closed)  and or the RS185 (open) ?   They really are quite something. No hiss. Excellent sound for a wireless- great range with no drop out- and very comfortable.   My only complaint- They do not decode Dolby Digital or DTS. You have to feed them PCM. ...
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    [New] Philips Fidelio X1

    The dye is a cancer causing agent that has been banned from use on products that come in contact with the skin. google it.
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    Maybe if more owners contact them- they will become aware and do something about it....? Give their support a call or online chat and let them know what we know.   I wonder what type of dye is used on my B&W P7's...?   and my Sennheiser wireless 180's...? Maybe not knowing is better.
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    Sennheiser RS185 vs RS220?

    yeah- it's a shame. I demoed the RS220. Outstanding sound for a wireless system- but would drop the signal- only for the briefest half a second- but way too often. I tried to deal with it- but returned them. I'm not sure many dealers even carry them anymore.   I tried the RS185 last week...
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    Phillips is not going to replace the pads. I contacted them (through their website- support) They basically informed me- as far as they are concerned- this is not an issue they are aware of and there is no replacement program in place nor in the works. Yeah they sound great for the $$$ but...
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    Well this is a bummer. I have had the X2's for about 3-4 months. I have not had any "leak" issues. But I do not really care to wait until they do. Some posts here seem to claim Phillips has corrected this issue? Are they offering exchange? I would exchange with Phillips (if they're even...
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    Philips Fidelio X2 : A Review by Baycode

    Just picked up a pair of X2's. I agree completely with the OP. The build quality outstanding. These phones are bullet proof.   They will be replacing my B&O's H6.   The Fidelio's are real full (great soundstage) more kick in the bass. The H6 is a great neutral headphone - but after a...
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    Bowers & Wilkins P7 - over the ear headphones

    I have the P7. I also have a pair of floor standing B&W's and love them. So they have my respect. The look and build is top notch. Classy. They are the type of headphone i imagine my dad would have owned in the 70's....until the other day he told me he bought the B&O H6. ok. The H6 doesn't...
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