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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Wow, this thread is huge. 4+ years ago I ordered a couple pairs of KZ ATE-S; and they're still working fine - except both pairs have developed an annoying rattle. I understand KZ have improved quite a bit; so I'm thinking about an affordable pair to replace them. I think the ZSN/ZSN Pro are in...- KevC
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The Monoprice MP9927 PG 208.. MP8320 (MEP-933)..The $7.11 club..
just placed an order for a couple of these .... couldn't resist after skimming through a few of the pages here. a friend of mine "needs" to hear decent sounding portable audio; and hopefully these will deliver. also placed an order for ebay DF-50 silicone tips. can't wait for them to arrive.- KevC
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Narrowing down a budget/value comfortable circumaural can for me
$60 vs $30 eh? Well, if I can grab em for $30; I'd love to. Any places ship cross border? I actually want to pick up two pairs, a friend needs a set. Amazon.com wont ship to Canada .... Quote:- KevC
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Narrowing down a budget/value comfortable circumaural can for me
Lovely! Thank you! I was actually reading your incredibly detailed and informative review before I hit "refresh" on this page. I'll definitely look into em, more specifically - where can I find these guys shipped in canucksland ... Quote:- KevC
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Narrowing down a budget/value comfortable circumaural can for me
Hello, I'm looking for the absolute _BEST_ bang for buck can in the budget category .. preferably <$50 (soft limit) but must absolutely be < $100 shipped. My priorities are the following. -comfortable, circumaural design -easily driven (plugged directly into TV or macbook)...- KevC
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Thank you! I was originally thinking Superlux HD-668b or JVC HARX700, but I'll add this guy to the short list too. Otherwise I was thinking of going cheap and picking up a set of Koss URsomething. Anyone have any thoughts they can add about this comparo? To be completely...- KevC
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Looking for a set of comfortable, circumaural headphones that are easily-driven, forgiving, and most importantly; CHEAP. It will be plugged directly into a TV for gaming and watching shows. I can't imagine that source being very nice, which is the reason behind the...- KevC
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LOD makes no sense for iPhone/Touch (?)
Just chiming in here... I'm finally picking up my 2G Touch today. I'll be using Westone UM1s with them, daily subway duty. Am considering a cheap ebay LOD and a cheap FiiO E5 (combined cost <$50). I know the UM1s do benefit from amplification, and they are a bit sensitive so lowering hiss...- KevC
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FiiO E5 amp (E3 upgraded)
i wonder if i should bother with this... it's so cheap lol! iPod Touch 2G -> cheap ebay LOC -> Fiio E5 -> Westone UM1 iPod Touch 2G -> cheap ebay LOC -> Fiio E5 -> AKG K81DJ i have a leckerton UH3 that i love using with my laptop, more because of the USBdac ... the onboard sound is so...- KevC
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Worth Amp/DAC'ing? (UM1 and MP3/Ogg)
...started using it for music more often, as I spend most my time in the library. I've noticed the Intel 82801DB-ICH4 output on the laptop is very *VERY* noisy. When nothing is playing there is much static, and there doesn't seem to be much depth or "oomph" to the sound. I am debating...- KevC
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Does this exist? CHEAP, portable USBDAC/Amp.
Quote: Originally Posted by Asr You could commission an AlienDAC from MisterX, should be <$100. The AlienDAC is very interesting. However, it appears to be a DAC only, (at that price it was kinda obvious =)). I wonder if I could commission somebody to build an AlienDAC and Mini3...- KevC
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Does this exist? CHEAP, portable USBDAC/Amp.
As little as possible? <$100? I suppose I can stretch it to $150 or so..- KevC
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Does this exist? CHEAP, portable USBDAC/Amp.
Hey guys, I've been using my laptop at school for studying and I can forsee doing that for the next year. Right now I'm running my Westone UM1 directly from the laptop, and though it sounds alright (isolation ftw! ) it can be a little better. The onboard sigmatel chippy lacks oomph and...- KevC
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Help... under $100 phones...
Hm... change of criteria. I think I'd prefer an open phone... the closed ones ('specially the 280Pros) are a tad bassy for me...- KevC
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Looking for SMALL stylish speakers!
Hey, I'm looking for small stylish speakers that sound decent. Not really big budget. No more than $200, I know it's not a lot to work with. Amp/bookshelf route is nice but they are big and clunky. This is for a tiny dorm room so small is nice. Budget is an absolute, no changing that...- KevC
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Headphones: best bargains at 100$-300$
K501, SR225, HD580- KevC
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I would like my Sony MDR-EX71 to break "unexpectly"
Give them to a friend that is still suffering through iBuds. Then you can say you lost them.- KevC
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which headphone brings out the most emotion in your music
KSC-35 w/PA2V2 made me get up and groove to Michael Jackson. Also such a nice rocking out combo. Too bad both of them are gone now.. K501 w/Darkvoice 336i brought tears to my eyes listening to Chopin's nocturnes. I wonder if I should get a pair of Grados... Hm..- KevC
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Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion
Anyone like this Lebanese Freddie Mercury wannabe? "Grace Kelly" is a very addictive song, I'm going to buy the album now since it's only $10 =) Any thoughts? -
The Meizu M6 Miniplayer is AWESOME! GET ONE!!!
That's a relief =) I read how the UM1 sounds amazing WITH an amp I almost ran out and bought a LDM+. This gives me a reason to save money now =) Quote: Originally Posted by PouncePony I've tried it with my RSA Tomahawk and the player sounds better without the amp. Amping M6 also...- KevC
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The Meizu M6 Miniplayer is AWESOME! GET ONE!!!
Anyone use the LDM+ and UM1 with this baby?- KevC
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Ebay Tube Amps
Found this site... http://hi-end.on9mart.com/blog/whats_new/blog.html Might try the 6P1 that this thread talks about. Somehow I'm intrigued by tubes.... not that my Audiosource AMP100 is doing anything wrong, I just want to try something new....- KevC
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Does a cheap tube speaker amplifier exist?
Quote: Originally Posted by Thelonious Monk you can't honestly expect a niche product within a niche hobby to go for much less than $500... most speaker amps use good-quality tubes that cost some green, and solid state offerings down there will GREATLY outperform tubes. i'd much rather...- KevC
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)