Recent content by wilcaz
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
Quote: I understand the stock WA6 tubes aren't supposed to be that great, but I had the opportunity to buy the unit less than 2 weeks used for a good price so I took the stock tubes. I also wanted to see how much I enjoyed the stock configuration before blowing a couple hundred on new...- wilcaz
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
Quote: Less than 20 hours on the cans, amp is new, stock tubes/rectifier, about 100 hours on those. I've demoed plenty of closed and open cans and prefer open.- wilcaz
- Post #12,524
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
Quote: I guess middle ground was a bad phrase to use--I just mean something which is has the best qualities of both all while being a bit more "fun". The Grado sound has always appealed to me, but I've only been able to demo the lower end models (I've heard the SR60i and the SR225i). Having...- wilcaz
- Post #12,521
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
Quote: WA6, Modi DAC. Brand new, yes.- wilcaz
- Post #12,520
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
I recently upgraded to an HD650 from D2000s. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about them. They sound pleasant, but lack the punchy-ness and dynamics of my D2000s. They have good clarity and separation, but lack the soundstage and sparkle of the K701s which I exchanged for them (as many I'm sure...- wilcaz
- Post #12,517
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Beyerdynamic T90 Discussion and Support Thread
Quote: I guess I should say I don't listen to rock exclusively by any means. I listen to a lot of electronic music (deep house, UK garage, minimal techno) as well and some hip-hop. I should again emphasize that clarity, detail and soundstage are the most important features to me. ...- wilcaz
- Post #665
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Beyerdynamic T90 Discussion and Support Thread
Hey guys, I want to upgrade from my D2000s and am debating buying either this headphone or Sennheiser HD650s. I'm looking at something which is a big step up from the D2000s in terms of detail and soundstage. I purchased a pair of K701s but returned them as I felt they lacked body...- wilcaz
- Post #663
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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HD800 and T1 musings...
Sorry to bump and old thread but I'm pretty interested in getting one of these headphones. I listen to a really wide range of music so I know there isn't just one headphone that would suit them all best, but if I were going to get one I'd want the ideal one for listening to something like...- wilcaz
- Post #683
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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How Much Has Audio Tech VALUE Improved?
Not just the headphones' materials to into the cost. Also have to pay engineers to develop new products, etc- wilcaz
- Post #44
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Perfect headphone for up to $1,400 budget?
edit: Sorry didn't read the post- wilcaz
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Electronic Music Exchange (House, DnB, Dubstep, etc.)
Been listening to a lot of Kastle lately. His new LP is FANTASTIC -
Electronic Music Exchange (House, DnB, Dubstep, etc.)
Quote: Definitely the most exciting act to surface this year. Really, really excited for their LP -
Looking for a Tube Amp comparable to the Schiit Magni. Price/Performance
You could get a hybrid like the Hifiman EF2A. Not a full-blown tube amp but you'll get some of the "tube sound"- wilcaz
- Post #5
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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How Much Has Audio Tech VALUE Improved?
Quote: This is more the case. Those saying that prices are high because of limited demand kind of have it backwards. Economics 101 actually tells us that lower demand will decrease the cost. The issue is the fixed costs on the supply side--big consumer electronics companies keep prices low...- wilcaz
- Post #34
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Desktop amp/DAC advice please
Quote: Yeeah bro there were some pretty sick sweeps in that last Bloc Party album.- wilcaz
- Post #20
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)