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Bristol Meet (Feb 24th '07)
Hi folks, Here are a few of my impressions - sorry about the lateness. First of all, a big thank you to Stew for organizing the event. I really enjoyed meeting you all, and listening to the kit too. The K1000s rule. Wonderful sound, and with a non-headphone-like quality I've never heard... -
Bristol (UK) Meet. CONFIRMED SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24th 2007.
Quote: Originally Posted by mofonyx What time will Johnathan and Dexter be down there? Aiming for 10:30ish, but set-up always takes me forever - natural ability to tangle cables and mislay small items. Cheers, Jonathan. -
Bristol (UK) Meet. CONFIRMED SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24th 2007.
Hi Dex, I'd like to hear the Heed CanAmp after all the discussion it's caused. Maybe I could give you a lift instead of one of those bus rides. PM me if you're interested. Cheers, Jonathan. Quote: Originally Posted by Dexdexter First of all, thank you, stewtheking, for your... -
Bristol (UK) Meet. CONFIRMED SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24th 2007.
Quote: Originally Posted by stewtheking Bump because almost none of the people from the original thread have confirmed their attendance.... Oops! Sorry, I do plan to be there, and looking forward to it. Cheers, Jonathan. -
Bristol (UK) meet.
Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Hi Jonathan Nice and close for you, would be good to meet again. Count me in as well, I have friends and family in Bristol so I offen visit. Kirk Would be great to see you there. I've been neglecting my headphones recently in favour... -
Bristol (UK) meet.
Bristol meet - absolutely! Count me in. Cheers, Jonathan. P.S.: I'd love the chance to try out my apparently quite idiosyncratic GS-1000's with some different amps. -
Cubicle Listening: What headphone do you use?
I've been surviving in cubicle-land with headphones for years now. Here are some options if IEMs don't suit: 1. Active noise-cancelling: nicely damp down noise across the frequency spectrum, including computer and air-con rumble, and you can notice if people start talking to you, but less...- Jonathan Griffin
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How to soften the loud highs of the hd650?
Quote: Originally Posted by default username the shrill tones of the hd650 are too much for me... I know what you mean by this even if some other posters disagree with you. Burn-in helps but won't fundamentally change how the HD650 sounds. I'd say (sadly) try some other...- Jonathan Griffin
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Isolating Circumaural Phones?
I've just got hold of some Ultrasone Proline 650's to use at work, and so far I'm very pleased with them. They do need an amp to sound their best though, in my opinion. Cheers, Jonathan.- Jonathan Griffin
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Recommend this longtime forum member a new headphone!
Sounds like you should try an MDR-SA5000 or a HD650. SA5000 is quicker, cooler, less veiled and does vocals surprisingly well. HD650 is just a great all-rounder. I wouldn't recommend the HD600 - not enough fun, esp. if you enjoy the Grado. Or keep the Grado's and buy and HD600 or HD580 for...- Jonathan Griffin
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Best circumaural unamped headphones for a ipod/home stereo use
Quote: Originally Posted by Hoosie I'm currently looking for the best sound I can get out of my little portable as I often use it at work, but I still want the best I can get that will still sound good on a home stereo. Obviously this leads to the question... what is the best...- Jonathan Griffin
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Advice needed: Closed headphone for work - AKG K271S or Ultrasone Proline 650
After much faffing, I've decided to go with the Proline 650. Partly I suspect because they're more expensive but mostly because they seem more versatile - will sound good with more than just classical/jazz. Well we'll see. Thanks for all the info, folks. Cheers, Jonathan.- Jonathan Griffin
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CD3000 - sr-001 - k701+k81dj (which ones?)
Quote: Originally Posted by niknik I've heard the K701. And in short, I like them. They are not portable though. ... because of their open design I would not use them on the road. The Stax sound lovely but are totally open. So unless you want to hear every little noise around you...- Jonathan Griffin
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Advice needed: Closed headphone for work - AKG K271S or Ultrasone Proline 650
Quote: Originally Posted by pds6 I own the Senn HD-25's. ... I like them a lot. Thanks. They do sound like good headphones, but I'd prefer something circum-aural, as supra-aural generally make my ears sore on longer listening sessions. I'll be using them at the office, so they...- Jonathan Griffin
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Advice needed: Closed headphone for work - AKG K271S or Ultrasone Proline 650
Quote: Originally Posted by F107plus5 It may be too late for you already! Almost certainly. I already have more headphones than I can reasonably use in a single day, which seems like a bad sign. But they're all open - I don't have any real experience with closed headphones, thus...- Jonathan Griffin
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Advice needed: Closed headphone for work - AKG K271S or Ultrasone Proline 650
Quote: Originally Posted by vo328 Jonathan, what kind of sound are you looking for? I use the K271 and DT770 for closed headphone listening, depending on mood and material. In an ideal world, detailed but not over-bright, fast but reasonably smooth, a tad warm but not warmed-over...- Jonathan Griffin
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Advice needed: Closed headphone for work - AKG K271S or Ultrasone Proline 650
Hi folks, I have a hankering for some decent sound quality at work, so need to get some good-ish closed headphones. (IEM's don't suit me.) I mostly, but not always, listen to classical or jazz, have an amp available (a Chiarra), and need to cut out background noise. So the choice seems to...- Jonathan Griffin
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Portable equipment for classical
iPod -> Stax SR-001. It's open, but it's got a beautiful airy sound, and the bass is just right for classical.- Jonathan Griffin
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Poll: What To Partner with RS1 If You Only Have Two Cans??
Would it be heresy to suggest the HD600? If you already have the RS-1, it'll contrast even more than the HD650, and do a lovely job on all that classical and jazz. And for the perfect tonal balance (IMVHO), try the Blue Dragon cable. Cheers, Jonathan.- Jonathan Griffin
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Noise Cancelling Cans
Whether to go passive or active depends on listening environment. I've used Bose QC2 and Sennheiser PXC-250 on planes, and they're great because the active noise cancelling reduces the low-frequency rumble in a way that ordinary closed headphones just can't match. But you do pay, in $$ and loss...- Jonathan Griffin
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Best place to buy Stax SR-001 MK2?
I bought from audiocubes and it went fine. Also a sympathetic declaration of value for customs Cheers, Jonathan.- Jonathan Griffin
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QC2 Alternatives?
Hi, If you have the money to spend, and IEM's aren't acceptable, then the QC2 offers advantages that are hard to match. First of all, on plane flights active noise cancellation has a great advantage over ordinary closed headphones in cancelling out a substantial portion of the lower-frequency...- Jonathan Griffin
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Good noise-cancelling phones? (not iems)
Hi, I've got both Bose QC2 and Sennheiser PXC-250. The Bose are more comfortable, cover your ears entirely, and are much less fiddly. I think they cancel more noise, but it's hard to be sure because the Senn's generate so much hiss. Quote: Originally Posted by Riordan so their...- Jonathan Griffin
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UK Meet Anyone?
I'm interested too, though a touch busy in Nov-Dec. I'd be rather keen to hear a Raptor if the chance offered itself. Cheers, Jonathan. -
Please help me with my Rega Planet! (Old version)
Maybe you can get it looked at locally for less hassle and less money? I had some problems with my old Rega Planet, a bit along the same lines. I took it into the local dealer where I bought it long ago (don't think they even sell Rega kit any more), and basicly all that was wrong with it was it...- Jonathan Griffin
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