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Portable player withs 240+ GB
Hey everyone, I came across a problem wasn't really expecting to be an issue: Running out of space on an 160gb ipod classic. Now I'm looking for a portable player with a lot of space, don't care if it's bulky. I considered a 240gb 1.8" HDD but I might run out of space in the near future so...- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Lifespan of quartz watches
Anyone have a rough idea of the average lifespan of a quartz movement? Maybe the question should be: How long has your quartz watch lasted?- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Gear-Fi: Non-Audio Gear and Gadgets
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Ipod Classic abomination project (with 2.5" hdd sata)
Here's the deal, I have an ipod classic 160gb, well... the hdd is not working well and sooner or later it will see the end after almost 5 years. A new hdd cost around 70$ and don't feel like spending money these days, I have an old 2.5" 320gb and I was wondering if anybody ever thought or heard...- squallkiercosa
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How to measure impedance/sensitivity in headphones?
I was wondering how manufacturers measure specs on headphones. Is there a software/hardware to measure parameters available?- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Sound Science
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Does anyone adjust channel balance wearing headphones?
I admit: I do hear with my left ear "better" than the right. If you ask me it's about 2-3db for high frequencies, with some equipment the difference becomes relevant, some days more than others, and I was wondering if any of you adjust the balance between channels as well. Thanks- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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Noise floor levels with different headphones
I was wondering, my old macbook pro 13 noise floor level has increased ( I'm not really that surprised considering it's a 3years old laptop) I opened twice always careful enough to not mess up with anything. The noise floor level is way too noticeable using my tf10, with the w4r it is...- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Sound Science
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Mac users: What audio player do you guys use?
Thanks!- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Quality 1/8 3.5mm small plug.
I need to reterminate a cable and I'm looking for a small plug with enough space for phone/player cases. The only thing I can find available on the market is a cheap "sennheiser" plug, or a ranko plug which is (kind of) similar to the viablue system, is there another option and how bad are those...- squallkiercosa
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Counterfeited Headphones' List
It's nearly impossible to track all sites selling fakes, but we can create a list of counterfeited headphones, IEMs floating around in order to avoid "deals too good to be true" from unverified sellers. We ask for your help in order to improve the list. Please add the website where you find it...- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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how many GB of music do you have?
There's a discussion topic about music players right now and I was wondering, how many GB do headfiers have in: 1. FLAC/ALAC (lossless) 2. MP3/AAC (lossy) 3. Other formats 4. Total: You could also mention the streaming services you use. Thanks- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Sony MDR-10R Impressions Thread
Thanks to a_recording, we got some pics of the new Sony over the ear headphones: the MDR-10R- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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How IEMs enclosures (molds) pieces are glued together?
I was just wondering, does anybody know how the pieces are glued together? or which glue? I never see traces in any clear universal IEM so far...- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Do you buy used IEMs?
I was wondering, what do you think about used IEMs? and in case you bought something already, how was your experience? Not going far from the subject, how long last your IEMs normally?- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Worth reshell etymotics? Custom single armature drivers
Has anybody has experience reshelling a pair of Etymotic? or in that case single armature drivers? Do you think it worth the effort?- squallkiercosa
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- etymotic-research-er4s-micropro-reference-earphones etymotic-research-hf5-portable-in-ear-earphones hf2-high-performance-sound-isolating-in-ear-earphones-with-remote-mic-black
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Grado Channel imbalance
I had an accident (I won't mention the details, but involved a pair of scissors) and one of my grado cables was cut. I fixed obviously but for some reason the broken side currently sound LOUDER than the untouched one. I'm kind of confused. Any experience with anything like this?- squallkiercosa
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Best way to connect headphones amp and powered speakers without disconnecting all the time
Dear Head-fiers: I have a set of powered speakers (harman kardon soundsticks III) and a magni/modi combo to power my headphones, and I'm looking for the best set-up I could manage to arrange and use them without plug/unplug(ing) the rca cables all the time. What I currently do (which...- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Complete Guide to taking proper care of headphones
Taking proper care of headphones OK, you've spent a fair amount of money on headphones so you probably want to protect your investment the best possible way. For future references I decided to compile every reasonable suggestion from head-fiers posted on the website. For you by you guys...- squallkiercosa
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Checking serials in Hi-end headphones
I was wondering, why do you guys ask for serials when buying headphones? I assumed for safety concerns but wanted to be sure... After the whole TTVJ story I understand the matter.- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Lifespan of leather earpads
I was just wondering, usually earpads are the first part of a headphones that wears out, so for those with Stax, or Denon real leather earspad? how long have you been using your earpads? Thanks- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Oldest headphones you currently own and use.
Which are your oldest headphones? do you actually use it? how many years it has?- squallkiercosa
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- sony-mdr7506-professional-large-diaphragm-headphone charteroak-sp1-studio-phone-i-acoustically-closed-headphone-for-studio-and-music-production koss-a250-headphones sony-mdr-e818lp-fontopia-ear-bud-headphones-with-acoustic-twin-turbo-circuit
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Cheapest amp capable of handling LCD2 without frying
I've looking for a budget amp for the audeze LCD2, considering how power hungry the LCD2 is, options are limited. I was considering the Schiit magni, but do you guys have any other suggestions?- squallkiercosa
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Why does a LCD2 needs an amp?
This might sound like a silly question but I have the question in my head: An Audeze LCD2 is 60 ohm and 91db/mw efficiency but a Ultrasone 550 with similar values doesn't need an amp. what exactly am I leaving out the equation by mistake? Thanks- squallkiercosa
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Does cable length for headphones degrades sound quality?
I was just wondering checking for cables... Does cable length degrades sound quality? even silver or hybrids?- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Where do you stand on the headphones vs. speakers debate?
Dear Head-fiers: I was wondering.... How often do you listen through headphones and speakers during the day? and: Do you listen to music more often using speakers or headphones? 50/50?- squallkiercosa
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Do you use Ferrites cores/bead on DACs?
Could you please enlighten me? I was wondering how could affect ferrite cores DAC signals. Are they worth to use on cables? To put in perspective, I installed some to a fiio e10, and it sounds somewhat different. High frequencies are softer, but I presume its just my brain playing a...- squallkiercosa
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components