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Tokyo, Japan - 1st July 2014 Audio Store Tour
I'm an Australian visiting Tokyo in July for holiday. I'm planning a full day (1st July 2014) of visiting the best audio/electronic store in Akihabara and Nakano. Is anyone interested in joining me? Inspired by Jude's Tokyo trip in 2011 (First 12 minutes of video)...- zowki
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- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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MrSpeakers Alpha Dog Review (and comparison with HD600 and K701)
MrSpeakers Alpha Dog Review (and comparison with HD600 and K701) Top to bottom: AKG K701, Sennheiser HD600 (painted black), MrSpeakers Alpha Dogs Introduction The MrSpeakers Alpha Dog is a new modded T50RP headphone which costs $599. It uses a 3D printed cup which results in a number of sonic...- zowki
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Dirt cheap FLAC capable portable setup
From the Reddit headphone wiki: Are you a dirt-poor, ramen-eating student who is sick and tired of all these luxurious headphone posts that cost more than you car? Here is a poor man's FLAC capable portable setup, can be had for <100$ brand new. $35 Sansa Clip+ and Rockbox Firmware $28...- zowki
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Best neutral headphone
Is there a better neutral headphone than the Paradox (T50RP mod)? I already have the Paradox and I'm just wondering if there is anything else left to upgrade to.- zowki
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Review: Fostex TH900 vs Denon D5000
Review: Fostex TH900 vs Denon D5000 All my listening is done through my Fostex HP-A3 DAC/amp. I've owned the Denon D5000s for about 7 months and listened to them for over 1000 hours in that time period. I've owned the Fostex TH900 for about 1 month and listened to them for about 100 hours. The...- zowki
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- audeze-lcd2-planar-magnetic-headphones denon-ah-d5000-reference-headphones fostex-th-900 headphones
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Portable DAC/Amp combos
I'm trying to find an upgrade from my Fiio E10 DAC/amp. I love its form factor since I can bring it with my laptop anywhere. The only other similar product I can find is the Headamp Pico DAC/amp. Any recommendations? Volume knob is a must (rules out Fiio E17).- zowki
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Best 2.0 Speakers from $100 to $150
What are the best 2.0 speakers between $100 to $150? Currently I am considering the M-Audio AV40 and Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II.- zowki
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Does anyone prefer stock Denon D5000s over Markl modded D5000s?
I've read a lot of positive reviews for Markl modded D5000s and I'm a bit suspicious that there are no negative reviews. Does anyone actually prefer stock D5000s over Markl modded D5000s?- zowki
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Why does the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 have a flat piece of cotton inside?
M50 without cotton: M50 with cotton: I tried listening with and without cotton and I hear no difference whatsoever. Why is it even there?- zowki
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Headphone stores in Orlando, Florida
I'm going to be visiting Orlando, Florida. Are there any good headphone stores that I can visit there?- zowki
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The Latest Must Have: The Fiio E10 USB DAC/Amp
Just read this article about the new Fiio E10 USB DAC/Amp. Its supposedly cheaper and better than the Fiio E7 that it succeeds. http://www.headfonia.com/the-latest-must-have-the-fiio-e10-usb-dacamp/- zowki
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- fiio fiio-e10 fiio-e7-usb-dac-and-portable-headphone-amplifier headphone-amplifiers headphones
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Using Audio-Technica M50 as speakers, will this break my headphones?
I saw this video and I'm curious now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PcjR9FWXl8- zowki
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- audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones fostex-t50rp-closed-ear-stereo-headphones headphones over-ear
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Looking for something like Apple Dual Driver IEMs (ADDIEMs) but with better treble and bass extension
I tried using my friend's ADDIEMs and I love the clarity of mids. I simply miss the treble and bass extension of my Audio-Technica M50. Are there any IEMs out there that have mids just as good or better than the ADDIEMs but with better treble and bass extension?- zowki
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Sony Z1000 or Ultrasone Pro 900
I am upgrading from my Audio-Technica M50. I have narrowed down my choices down to the Sony Z1000 and Ultrasone Pro 900. Can someone with both these headphones explain the differences between them? I listen to electronic, JPop, jazz, classical and funk music (in order of time spent listening)...- zowki
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Repairing Audio-Technica M50 cable
My friend's Audio-Technica M50's cable is broken near the stereo plug and he wants me to help him repair it since he has no soldering skills. How can I shorten the cable to remove the broken part? I have experience in soldering but have never dealt with headphone cables before.- zowki
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Which is more important: DACs or Amplifliers?
What do DACs and amplifiers do to sound and which is more important in the audio equipment chain?- zowki
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- Forum: Sound Science
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Audio Technica M50 with impedance adapter
The Audio Technica M50 only has 38 ohms which is pretty low. Will sound quality improve from using a 75 ohm impedance adapter? I am considering buying this 75 ohm impedance adapter from ebay...- zowki
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Metal ring fell off Audio-Technica ATH-M50. Will this affect audio quality?
The metal ring fell off one of the sides of my Audio-Technica ATH-M50 headphones. Will this affect audio quality in any way or is it just for aesthetic purposes? *Edit (pic)*:- zowki
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IEM ($40-$60) that pairs well with Fiio E7
Are there any good IEMs that pair well with the Fiio E7 in the $40-$60 price range? I listen to funk, jazz, electronic and pop music. Edit: I am currently considering the Brainwavz M1 ($40) since I've head that it sounds great when amped. Does anyone have other suggestions?- zowki
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- mp4nation-brainwavz-m1 in-ear fiio-e7-usb-dac-and-portable-headphone-amplifier
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Permanent hearing damage in my left ear
Before purchasing my new Audio-Technica ATH-M50, I was using a pair of earphones that was broken on the right side. Because of this I cranked up the volume really loud so that I could get the same kind of loudness that I usually experience with both ears. After long listening sessions I would...- zowki
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Amp/DAC for Audio-Technica ATH-M50
I bought an Audio-Technica ATH-M50 last week and I am very pleased with the sound quality. The volume is already loud enough without an amp. However I am wondering what DAC/Amp would be appropiate for improving its sound quality even further. I would also find the volume knob on an amp/DAC more...- zowki
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- headphone-amplifiers audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones desktop-amps amp-dacs
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)