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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
You rang? A lot of my links got removed in that thread unfortunately, but understandably because it refers to a certain banned members blog posts. But basically the impedance increasing adapter just adds resisters inline to make it easier for the amp to drive the headphones and to do...- WiR3D
- Post #450
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Steve Kondik (CyanogenMod) working on USB Audio!
It's a constant wip, I keep an eye on the jira issues, the problem is that they fix it, then something or someone else breaks it. Usb audio is Linux, actually all audio is very weird and a bit of a spider nest. Now on Android it's even worse, because of hw issues, that being said there...- WiR3D
- Post #10
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Steve Kondik (CyanogenMod) working on USB Audio!
read the boring prequel, its because of a lot of things: Chip manufacturers making screw ups: Qualcomm and TI notably. Product manufacturers: not configuring the chips correctly: Fiio with the E17 Device manufacturers: not including the latest ALSA: Samsung, and why it only works with...- WiR3D
- Post #4
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Steve Kondik (CyanogenMod) working on USB Audio!
Steve Kondik has decided to personally work on USB audio implementation on CM11, and he is learning what I have learnt, that its a mess. gerrit link So in light of this uphill challenge, I would like to gather support and show appreciation for the effort he is doing. Please post your...- WiR3D
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- samsung-galaxy-s-iv-s4-gt-i9500-factory-unlocked-phone-international-version-black-mist violectric-dac-v800
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The Xonar Essence STX Q/A, tweaking, impressions thread
Quote: Ok heres the big issue, the HD800 cost $1000, they need a $1500 headphone amp, and a $1000+ DAC to shine. anyone with 2 braincells or that knows anything about them will tell you that (Go check in the Summit-fi section) Also, they do have boosted treble peaks. And they knows to...- WiR3D
- Post #4,178
- Forum: Computer Audio
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[LIST][OPINION] Amp recommendations for Fostex/Denon Headphones.
just got back from an overseas trip, going to do some research etc.- WiR3D
- Post #341
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Is it just me or the SteelSeries Siebra V2 are PRETTY good?
Quote: I heard them, and think your plainly lying.- WiR3D
- Post #15
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Denon D7100?!
Quote: Meh nah. D7100 should be about $450, and D600 $200. Quote: Wow thats cocky, how about you read. its not bold at all. Their ****.- WiR3D
- Post #1,180
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Reply to review by 'wir3d' on item 'Zalman ZM-RS6F 5.1 surround sound headphones'
You would have to be deaf and psychotic to like them.- WiR3D
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Quote: I was about to say.... Quote: well... it depends, if the DAC section is drawing power from the USB port then (As people with ODACs have figured) you have some issues, because the dirty power from laptops especially feeds straight into the dac and that can make a...- WiR3D
- Post #630
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)
Quote: long ago. like before I joined.- WiR3D
- Post #9,569
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Android phones and USB DACs
Quote: wait for the E18. If you have any more questions check my recent posts in this thread.- WiR3D
- Post #1,635
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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AKG K702 65th Anniversary Edition
You want headphones that are comfortable? Check! How about ones that sound awesome too, with a linear response you can actually HEAR your mixes? Another big check! Long story short, the AKG K702 65th Anniversary Edition headphones are the kind of pro performers you've been trying to track down... -
Review by 'WiR3D' on item 'Zalman ZM-RS6F 5.1 surround sound headphones'
Someone should be shot for this abomination. Only gave a half star because I couldn't give 0- WiR3D
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[New] Philips Fidelio X1
Quote: Never ever ever ever ever ever seen that.- WiR3D
- Post #873
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Android phones and USB DACs
Quote: Quote: Correct on all counts, they are not portable, and will fall off your head, don't isolate too well, and leak sound. They also aren't built tough, and the cable is too long and inflexible for portable use. There is a link in my sig explaining what to look for in amps...- WiR3D
- Post #1,632
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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WORST headphone you ever heard?
Quote: spin up time and spin down time = worst bass response of all time, and longest decay ever- WiR3D
- Post #524
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Themed Monthly Avatar Committee (TMAC) discussion thread
Quote: Time to key those spill proof keyboards. Atleast its not that bad, I have had beer out of my nose. Quote: Very nice :P if I had to nitpick (and I know no1 else saw this) then I would say the light sources are from different directions. But its good to have a shopper in the...- WiR3D
- Post #2,650
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Quote: Honestly I can be smug when I'm sure I'm right, but that has never stopped me from being objective. Basically I will test that if the AKG K242HD is worth twice the price with the T1, and to make things harder - twice the clarity, since value is subjective. Quote: High current...- WiR3D
- Post #601
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)
Quote: check your PC date is set correctly- WiR3D
- Post #9,546
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Quote: Agreed, btw I am going to get the T1, and since I need to organise another group buy for thomann I will buy the HD-681 and the HD-668 and then report back. Albeit in 2 months. But regardless. If I don't see the value in upgrading, I'll eat humble pie. But I'm betting my famous left...- WiR3D
- Post #580
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Themed Monthly Avatar Committee (TMAC) discussion thread
Quote: woah well done! We look like brothers, one good one evil- WiR3D
- Post #2,641
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
At 4am in the morning and working all night you would have to forgive my lack of cohesion. I tell you what Next time I do a batch order from thomann.de I will get one mmkay? But if you honestly think a $50 can will beat the K242HD, Denon D2000 which are just examples of under the limit you...- WiR3D
- Post #573
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components