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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Thanks but there were like this out of the box. Anyway, I tried cleaning them like you said and it didn't help with the stock tips, Sony Hybrids or any of the other tips (of forgotten origin) that I have. I've never had eartips get stuck in my ears before. I have a T400 which does seem to fit...- grahamnp
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I've got a ZS5 (original version) and am super impressed with the sound but I'm having problems with the tips coming off. Has anyone got any suggestions on how to keep them on in a non-permanent manner? I've got a huge collection of tips at the moment and am not looking to buy a new set.- grahamnp
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AAW A3H Pro V2 Review (w/ V1 review)
It's interesting that you find the A3H to have a rolled off treble, this mirrors what I hear on mine but is different from what I heard on the demo unit which was quite a bit brighter. I don't dislike the way the my personal pair sounds, it does make for an easy earphone to listen to.- grahamnp
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i1, born for iPhone7, the first " MFi " headphone amplifier from FiiO
Have you considered having it charge over lightning instead of micro USB? As this is obviously aimed at Apple users, it would mean that they would only require a lightning cable for charging the phone and the i3 instead of two different cables.- grahamnp
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Review by 'grahamnp' on item 'Xiaomi Pistons 3.0 in-ear headphones'
They have a nice looking design with materials that suit the asking price but they appear to be a step down from previous models. Still, I can't really complain about the build as it's still superior to many earphones in this price range, many of which sound much worse. There is now more...- grahamnp
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New RHA IEMs: The MA750i and MA600i
I find the single flanges to be the best tips. They offer identical sound to the bi-flanges and are slightly better than the foam tips but with isolation somewhere in between them. There's a reason why you get more than one kind of tip, not everybody has the same experience with each one. It...- grahamnp
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New RHA IEMs: The MA750i and MA600i
1. I wear glasses and they aren't an issue. 2. The weight of cables isn't noticeable because of the over the ear design. I'm not sure if you need short or long cables but they are about average in length.- grahamnp
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New RHA IEMs: The MA750i and MA600i
After using it for a week, I continue to be impressed by the earphone but I'm not liking the cable so much and it's my only real complaint. It's flexible and has a premium (for want of a better word) feel to it but the grippy nature of it can be problematic. If the cable is slightly tangled...- grahamnp
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New RHA IEMs: The MA750i and MA600i
I got my 750s yesterday and am pleasantly surprised by the amount of isolation I'm getting with the earphone, particularly the foam tips. I was expecting average isolation at best but they isolate even better than the SE215 and the sound quality is miles ahead. I haven't really tried many...- grahamnp
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Silver Bullet vs. RE0 vs. SE 215....
SE215 RE0 Comfort level (1-10): 9, 6 Isolation (1-10): 9, 5 (can be improved with tips) Durability (1-10): SE215 seems solid enough but mine broke in a few months so...., RE0: 3 Soundstage (1-10) (not expecting much here): 6, 5 Highs (1-10): 5, 9 Mids (1-10): 7, 8 Lows...- grahamnp
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Why don't more people use EQ to get the desired sound?
I use EQ in iTunes because I prefer the way it sounds. I EQ no more than 2db and use the preamp to compensate, whatever degradation there is to the sound, I don't hear it. I don't believe in getting a "pure" signal because that assumes that the artist was using the exact equipment I have and...- grahamnp
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headphones for $200 canadian that are good for heavy metal and are polite to bad recordings (sorry about asking a new recommendations thread i figured i could get more answers this way)?
I have the AD-900. They are okay for metal, they have good speed and energy but not much bass. They are quite detailed and not too brutally revealing BUT they are bright so badly recorded treble sounds pretty bad. Unless you listen stuff like Burzum or similarly poor recordings, you should be...- grahamnp
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AKG K702 w/ Hi-Fi Man - EF2A combination?
The EF2 is quite bright, I've never heard the K701 but from what I've read, it doesn't seem like a good pairing.- grahamnp
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Non-overwhelming bass for post metal
Of all the headphone you've mentioned, I own the AD-900 and have only heard the DT880 briefly. The AD900 has a large soundstage and quite an airy presentation so if atmosphere is what you want, it would be great at it. It's also quite a fast headphone so its got the speed and energy for...- grahamnp
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Noob Here. Ad900 or Fa-003/Fa-002w?
Yes, I have the AD900 and bassy is the last word I would use to describe it. They are very comfortable for me, the wing system works well and they put little pressure on your head but they are designed such that the driver housing touches your ear like a on-ear headphone. The rest lightly so...- grahamnp
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Advice?: In-Ear headphones ~60$ (for training mostly)
The quality of the CX300 is quite bad IMO. Fit is alright but not great so they don't stay in your ears as well as some others, cables are very microphonic too and the sound is very boomy and dominated by the bass. Spending a bit more would give you a huge SQ improvement so +1 vote for the M6...- grahamnp
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Flat sound vs. "fun sound"...so flat isn't fun?
I find that for well produced music, flat headphones can sound good with everything but colorations can be a hit or miss. Also, I think dynamics play a bigger part in contributing towards a "fun" sound than the overall balance.- grahamnp
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Review by 'grahamnp' on item 'Audio-Technica ATH-AD900'
I'll start of with the physical aspects. The headphones have a magnesium and plastic construction and feel light but well built. The 1/8 to 1/4" TRS adaptor is nicer than most and the cable is good (thick, no memory, strain relieved etc.) but single entry which I don't care for. Fit is...- grahamnp
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Is IEM soundstage a myth?
I never get the "on stage" or "back of the concert hall" analogies. I do appreciate an improved soundstage but to me, even if one IEM had twice the soundstage width and depth of another, they'd still be pretty tiny. For this reason, I'd pick almost any other characteristic over soundstage if I...- grahamnp
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Need some suggestions on IEMs at or near $100 without heavy bass
They meet pretty much all of your criteria. I'm not a fan of their build, I have the older, more fragile version, but they sound great for what you pay.- grahamnp
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FA-003 vs ATH-AD900 vs SRH940
I'm guessing that they wouldn't be very good with hip hop but I don't listen to any so maybe you want a second opinion ...yea that's the grin the AD900s put on my face- grahamnp
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FA-003 vs ATH-AD900 vs SRH940
I can only speak for the AD900, never even seen the others in person. The AD900 is very detailed and easily driven. It has a forward midrange which works nice for guitar work and vocals. It has a big soundstage and an airy sound. It is more trebley than your average headphone and might...- grahamnp
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A Head-Fi Survey
What are your musical preferences? Almost exclusively alternative rock (~36% metal, ~33% punk, ~30%indie) Where do you listen to music mostly? At my desk, in my room. What hours do you usually listen the most or is it totally random? All hours of the day but mostly at night. As of this date...- grahamnp
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time to ship alessandro ms1i headphones to australia?
Headphones.com.au sells them for AUD150. Service is great, shipping is free and you get their 20 day trial policy.- grahamnp
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[Review] EQu parametric EQ for the iPodtouch/iPhone/iPad
Thanks for the review! You mention that pulling the headphone plug out does not switch the player off. I actually find this to be one of my favourite things about the iphone because I can store my earphones and switch the player off at the same time without taking my phone out of my pocket -...- grahamnp
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