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  1. DJ AudioPhile

    Suggestions for IEMs (High end)

    Quote: Originally Posted by Scott_Tarlow The westone 3 and the se530 have similar mids, but the westone 3 dosn't have a recessed highs like the se530. The treble energy on the westone 3 is also greater. The bass is tighter and cleaner on the 530, and IMHO a higher quality bass although...
  2. DJ AudioPhile

    Am I set? No Worries?

    Quote: Originally Posted by plonter seems like you're gonna have a lot of fun mate! congrats on your really fine purchases. i own the headroom ultra micro stack (amp+dac) and it is amazing, i can't even imagine how their top high-end equipment sounds like, and not less with the HD-800...
  3. DJ AudioPhile

    Suggestions for IEMs (High end)

    Quote: Originally Posted by Scott_Tarlow DJ where are you getting this? The Westone 3 is very mid oriented to my ears. I have not tried the UMX3, but to the OP, There is no such thing as a neutral headphone. What would I do in your situation? Try the earphones out. I ended up liking the...
  4. DJ AudioPhile

    Suggestions for IEMs (High end)

    Quote: Originally Posted by bI0HaZ Ok I'll check those ones you mentioned. Including the SE530. I am interested in any high end earphone that people find amazing. If I cant decide which ones to go with, I may just have to get two. I love music and am listening to it constantly though...
  5. DJ AudioPhile

    Shure SE530 Appreciation Thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by music_4321 Apologies if I've offended you, but something just isn't quite right. Why did you join head-fi so late?? You've had the SE530's for about a year and had read reviews here before your purchase, and seen already what a wonderful community we are...
  6. DJ AudioPhile

    Suggestions for IEMs (High end)

    I personally love the Shure SE530's because of it's natural sound but won't recommend it to you because in order to obtain it's natural sound it has a treble roll off. I personally believe in only nuetral earphones so I recommend you the Westone UM3X or go custom and get the JH13 Pro. The...
  7. DJ AudioPhile

    Shure SE530 Appreciation Thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by music_4321 For someone who's only been a member for 3 days (and 53 posts so far) you almost sound as if you'd been around much longer round here, but we all know you haven't, of course. You seem to have read quite a lot of the Appreciation threads in such a...
  8. DJ AudioPhile

    Am I set? No Worries?

    Hey fellow head-fiers! Ok, How do I put this? I want the Sennheiser HD800's!!!!!!!!!!! *Calms Down* I'm looking to purchase the HD800's in a balanced version from "HeadRoom". According to them a balanced headphone drive yields better sound quality than single ended. Since the HD800's are...
  9. DJ AudioPhile

    650'S After listening to the 800'S for a month or so.....

    Quote: Originally Posted by mike1127 You mean you don't have an amp? Other than the 25 cent opamp in the Marantz? And you're using a $1300 headphone? $1,400. Also how long do you think Sennheiser is going to produce the Sennheiser HD800? I'm getting them later this year and...
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    HiFiMAN HM-801 Portable Player / DAC Review: Part One of Two

    Quote: Originally Posted by Edwood It's a scam. Fang at Head-Direct confirmed that. I wish Jude the best...Is there any other place I can find a review on this product?
  11. DJ AudioPhile

    How many drivers for Sennheiser IE 8?

    Quote: Originally Posted by thechungster I guess..but I assumed the driver was bigger than around 9mm to produce the sound I can hear. Ok I got ya! I guess bigger isn't always "better".
  12. DJ AudioPhile

    Shure SE530 Appreciation Thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by music_4321 Funny how this thread was completely silent for a whole month, and in just a few days the number of pages has suddenly more than doubled - 3.5 pages in 2 months, and in just 5 days we have an extra 4+ pages - remarkable! Almost as if VoLTaG3 was...
  13. DJ AudioPhile

    How many drivers for Sennheiser IE 8?

    Quote: Originally Posted by thechungster Yes they are IE8's are probably the cheapest out of all of them in the UK. And @kwang411 9mm?! That's so small to create such a brilliant sound Aren't balance armature drivers about 5mm in diameter?
  14. DJ AudioPhile

    jh13 vs es3x?

    Quote: Originally Posted by MaoDi There's also the JH11, and JH10X3 to think about? I'm a "I want the best" type of guy....
  15. DJ AudioPhile

    jh13 vs es3x?

    Quote: Originally Posted by charlie0904 it could only be HPA... haha. so interested in getting one? Very.
  16. DJ AudioPhile

    JH13 Piccolino Crystal vs Stock Cables Review

    Does JH Audio give you an option to ummm have your JH13 Pro shipped with the crystal cable?
  17. DJ AudioPhile

    How many drivers for Sennheiser IE 8?

    Quote: Originally Posted by kwang411 Sennheiser is pretty amazing in making dynamic drivers as the IE8 sound wonderful. From this pic below, it seems like the IE8 uses only a 9mm driver. Whereas Sony EX700 boasts a 16mm driver, IE8 are praised much highly over the sony. Kudos to...
  18. DJ AudioPhile

    jh13 vs es3x?

    Quote: Originally Posted by raymondu999 Hey all. What's the general impression of these two babies now? Comparisons? Comparisons? Just wait one very helpful member will be releasing a review with a comparison of the Westone ES3X, UE11 Pro, and JH13 Pro. I personally can't...
  19. DJ AudioPhile

    Westone ES3X Appreciation Thread

    These are $850 and the JH13 Pro is $1,100. What's better? Has anyone concluded a comparison between all top custom earphones?
  20. DJ AudioPhile

    Shure SE530 rubber strain relief, fix?

    Quote: Originally Posted by Pepito Try using a heat gun and some heat shrink. It'll be easier than using crazy glue. Plus it'll give you a better end result. Heatgun next to a pair of $300 earphones.....
  21. DJ AudioPhile

    Owning SE 530 but curious about W3

    Quote: Originally Posted by gameboy115 I am listening to a replacement pair of SE 530 bought from a nice fellow headfier. After proper burn in, I find SE 530 is doing a great job at mid end, what is puzzling me is its clarity below an acceptable standard, not to mention it is not doing...
  22. DJ AudioPhile

    Shure SE530 Appreciation Thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by Scott_Tarlow Well if you love the forward mids of the Shure's, the TF10's will sound slightly recessed IMO, although I find them to be alright. The sound stage is bigger than the 530's, way bigger. The bass is more detailed, and has greater impact without...
  23. DJ AudioPhile

    Shure SE530 Appreciation Thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by Scott_Tarlow You don't have to try the JH13 to hear that, just try a TF10 I'm not too educated upon the sound signature of the TF10, how does that sound compared to the Shure SE530's?
  24. DJ AudioPhile

    Shure SE530 Appreciation Thread

    I'm listening to my Shure SE530's right now and I personally think anymore increase in treble volume would introduce sibilance and sound overly crisp. I can hear a pronounced sssss from the vocals but the pronounced sssssss comes across smooth and non harsh. It comes across like they way a...
  25. DJ AudioPhile

    Shure SE530 rubber strain relief, fix?

    Quote: Originally Posted by barleyguy I had this happen on a pair of Klipsch X10's. The strain relief separated from the earphones. I glued mine with Krazy Glue (the kind with the brush). Then I took some acrylic nail polish base coat (Revlon 995), and coated the whole strain relief (on...
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