Not a fan of the remote either and am looking forward to a non 'i' cableset though none seem to be available now from klipsch. Also, i feel the true weak point for the cable is where the cable meets the earpiece, thats the part that gets subjected to the most tugging force when removing it...

I compared my x10 to the x12 in the store as well. They sound exactly the same to me, going back and forth between them. I believe the differences are cosmetic (with later versions perhaps having better durability as well with the improved construction)

I just want to say that I demoed the x20i today. I listened to it alongside every higher end model from shure and westone (same price bracket) as well as the RHA t20 and of course my not so trusty x10 (bought cheap, but falling apart. I have another pair which stopped working after just one year...

Sounds like this is what you want, should answer most of your questions.

unfortunately the rumour was true

heya people! What a great meet again, it was nice to see so many new faces attending the meet with so much new gear as well! I think dvse was the star of the show when he brought 3 stax systems + 3 amps + benchmark DAC1 with him yesterday Anyway here are my summarised impressions...

no problem!

of course! all the best to you too buddy, take care!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kenny12 omg my mum just dropped a bomb shell..... its my dads birthday tmr and i have to go....... DAM I WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS MEET sorry guys Damn!! i just spent so much time replying to your PM without checking this thread LOL...

thanks for the help sum. the benchmark is something that really catches my eye, but the cost is prohibitive. I still wouldnt mind using it though, provided the headphone amp section is actually a good quality one (i've seen mixed reviews on the headphone amp part of the DAC1). 1000 for a DAC/amp...

Ok i'm ok with you guys coming down anytime after 12pm. i should be awake by then hopefully this thread has been pretty inactive lately so i do hope that everyone who expressed interest will still be coming. Jason, since Nath isnt driving you anymore, would you like me to pick you up at...

man that is terrible news... so sorry to hear about that, my deepest condolences to you and your family Nathan

whoa i'm not even coming close to that price bracket! The most expensive DAC i would ever buy is in the Benchmark DAC1 range. But i am currently looking at the Headroom Micro DAC + Amp combo as the most likely purchase decision for me. The Micro dac looks fab, right price, right performance...

I think amping grados is wayyyy overrated. I run my PS-1 ampless (used to own 2 amps, one a V.A.L E10 and the other a SM V3) and dont miss my old amps at all. The only time an amp really wowed me on my PS-1 was when i had it on a Melos SHA-1. Now THAT was pretty impressive. But thats a full size...

hey again everyone, I have cleared my house of most items. There is absolutely no furniture left now! Everything is so empty, i hope you guys wont mind sitting on the floor. There will be plenty of space though! Jason, please bring your missy higgins/lorenna mckennit cd!!!

Sounds like you guys had a blast! Great to see the melbourne headfi meet scene is taking off, i enjoyed reading your impressions guys. BTW what are those pads on the rebadged grado 325? They look like the senn 414 pads, yet they dont? Any details?

Whoa thats fantastic news! Big kudos to overlunge, first the AT woodies-lovlies and now this!

Quote: Originally Posted by discord Just a guess: Most extension probably L3000 Most impact PS1, followed closely by the L3000. Never heard either so im just basing this on what i've read. I definitely agree with the above based on my listening experiences, if talking...

woohoo...more good news...my buddy with the L3000s gave me verbal confirmation today that he should be able to make it for the meet...you guys are in for a treat!

definitely no objection to an earlier starting time from me, how is it for the rest of you?

Quote: Originally Posted by surfboardz26 great review ! would you agree that the l3000 are more of an intiment and emotional can, and the ps-1 sound more correct but very neatural except for the exaggerated bass thanks very much! The way you describe fits my impressions almost...

Quote: Originally Posted by GoRedwings19 Then if you can handle it try it with flats....girlie.... heh heh. Of course i tried flats with my PS-1s. They produce great bass, but there are severe balance issues with flats: there is much too much bass with flats to be any good for...

The source was just a regular cd player and my iriver H140 (flac lossless). I did not use an amp with either the PS-1 or the L3000. In my opinion, neither need one. I can just imagine the hordes of fanboys who will come in now and scream "you need an amp for them to sound good!!!!" . I...

Whoops, forgot to mention, i was using reverse bowls on the grado!

I guess you could say i am a lucky person. I am priviledged to own a PS-1 (for a couple of months now). And a friend of mine recently bought an Audio Technica L3000. I've been listening to them 'semi long term' everytime we meet up in uni, but i finally managed to get him to lend em to me for a...