Recent content by Theblackbeard
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The JVC HA-S500 thread.
Just got my lovely s500's in the mail. Arigatou gozaimasu buyfromjapan! All I can honestly think is... Cheers, TBB- Theblackbeard
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The JVC HA-S500 thread.
Just ordered a pair on Ebay. Now the wait begins. When all the dots change to the same colour, they will arrive...- Theblackbeard
- Post #5,679
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
@jaddie I just want to let you know I think your ramble above was top quality ramble. You made many valid points throughout. A.K.A Well said! Cheers, TBB- Theblackbeard
- Post #104
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Quote: Sweet, thanks Ultra. It be thread reading time!- Theblackbeard
- Post #100
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Maybe I just tend to prefer vinyl over cd's because the engineering/mastering of albums in the past simply outdoes the pro loudness mastered digital of today's average recording? I do prefer to listen to classics rather than modern music. With so many opinions and measurements that argue...- Theblackbeard
- Post #98
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Quote: I envy you for had the chance to sample such headphones. I'd be happy enough try out the HD800's. I have heard some say they enjoyed the sound out of the HD800's just a bit better.- Theblackbeard
- Post #93
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Quote: Hahaha crazy pink octopuss thing lol. Thanks for sharing. Loves me some Miles Davis!- Theblackbeard
- Post #91
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Quote: I love fragments of nonsense. Got a problem with that? Trying to disprove my experience and perception is a waste of time. As for the cable notion, coat hangers do work nicely . Also, there certainly is a diminishing return on investment as you climb the ladder of costly...- Theblackbeard
- Post #88
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
I will always be left to wonder how amazing a listen using the Sennheiser Orpheus headphones might be with my vinyl rips...ohhh lord please let me win the lottery lol. Sick...just sick!- Theblackbeard
- Post #87
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Quote: I am well aware reality is second only to perception. My perceptions are what they are. I will not be offended by anything anyone says here. Tsall good nick_charles. Please don't mistake me telling you my experience and opinions as trying to be insulting to your own, ok...- Theblackbeard
- Post #83
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
To anyone who can't hear the quality difference between a vinyl playing and a cd playing, I really do feel sad for you. If you have never properly heard vinyl, on a decent setup, you should make it a point to do so sometime. The sound vinyl produces has a warmth to it that cd's...- Theblackbeard
- Post #78
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Some insight from a few who know more about recording and mastering than I ever will. Worth a watch, enjoy.- Theblackbeard
- Post #75
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Quote: Only ascertained by my ears. To me that counts more than any measurements performed and quoted. I let my ears be my guide. No disrespect to Ivor Tiefenbrun. Check out the video below, it gives a basic example of a remastered release compared to the original release. I...- Theblackbeard
- Post #73
- Forum: Sound Science
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24 bit Vinyl rip or CD Remaster?
Quote: My ears can certainly tell the difference between many 320 kbps mp3/ogg/aac rips and 24/96 vinyl rips (not just the pops and crackles ). If you playback said rips using reasonable equipment or headphones, the difference can be noticeable. Keep in mind some...- Theblackbeard
- Post #67
- Forum: Sound Science