They've reached it. Been beta testing a different Sony product designed for pro use for sound to picture use since early last summer. I've listened extensively to a Realiser and the Sony system is as convincing. Makes sense as they both use similar concepts: need mics in ears and you at a dub...

I've never seen a USB to HDMI adapter that does multi-channel audio, let alone 24/96.     If you have the available PCI slot, best bet is to buy an inexpensive graphics card with HDMI out, like a Radeon 68xx series.   I may stand corrected: this claims to output 192khz 7.1 audio.  And there...

Hey Bruce,   It's important to understand that the headphones themselves are by far the biggest factor here in whether or not the Realiser will live up to its potential.   I've come to understand that the physical comfort, imaging capabilities, dynamic capabilities, and a wide bandwidth are...

Very much, thanks again Mr. V!

I just purchased a slightly used pair of these based on this thread and other reviews from the web as well as anectodal admiration from other sound engineers and I agree, these are the real deal. The FR from octave to octave is so smooth and the mid-range so uncolored that I think it's safe to...

Sennheiser, if you're reading this here's the thing to do:  Since, at this point, so many (all?) people are using some kind or other computer as sources for music, your next headphones should include with it a free standalone quality eq app that will run on different platforms, including mobile...

Well, no the eq's used in mastering studios are typically applied to the stereo mix, the same as where an end user would use an eq.   On these boards I read a lot of people trying to attain a certain "accuracy" or "purity" from their listening system; a kind of guarantee that their amp, DAC...

I don't understand why eq isn't used to accomplish the same ends.  I, as a recording engineer use eq everyday to create tonality that's appealing to me or works to benefit the mix.  What's wrong with end user using good eq software to do the same thing?  I really don't understand the reluctance...

Hey guys!   I have a particular situation that I thought I hit this board up for some answers and discussion.   I have a nice small windows computer tucked away in a closet in my bedroom.   I have a Nyrius HDMI transmitter that broadcasts to an HDMI receiver in my living room where I have...

OK, now we are getting some real answers as to why the Realiser is recommended for electrostatic headphones: verified by hekeli's measurements and confirmed by Dr. Smyth himself, the HPEQ doesn't even attempt to correct for much of anything below 1khz.  If you look at these measurements from...

Thanks for the great infor dsperber! If I do jump on the Realiser, I'll make an appointment with the good people at AIX. Arnaud, the canal resonances are bothersome and it makes sense that if there's a tipped up treble especially around 7 or 8 khz it would be due to the fact that there is...

I'm very interested in buying the Realiser.  I've even started schmoozing it up, calling up old friends who work at or own post production rooms or dub stages to try to get the best bang for the (lots of) bucks.     Over the years, I've downloaded various software written to create the...

It's interesting, Linkwitz got very close to nulling etymotic's own 2.5khz boost by using a signal generator and sweeping the spectrum.  I suppose you can do this for any pair of headphones, though, as Linkwitz states it's hard to tell how much a certain freq is boosted or cut and some...

Reading Linkwitz's experience with building an eq circuit for the etymotic 4s: http://www.linkwitzlab.com/reference_earphones.htm I decided to emulate his eq circuit in software.  I inserted notch cuts at 7.5 and 2.5khz in an Izotope mastering plugin and sure enough it smoothed the etymotics...

Here's a link to the article that got me thinking about this:   http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/viewpoint/0601/audiohell.htm   Lengthy, but very informative and a fun read.   I've been pretty busy and haven't had much time to think hard and test the theory since I originally...

  I've always been confused about how to measure headphone accuracy.  Freq response plots can be misleading and not bear out listening in the real world, besides being incredibly difficult to do correctly.  Headphone reviews, even by the most critical and seasoned of listeners, are always too...

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik I much prefer the HD-650 to the K-701. The K-701 sounds OK with a CK2III, but still retains a lot of its artificial, plasticky flavor. You can have the soundstage, sparkly highs, etc. etc., but it sounds like every note was wrapped in plastic...

Quote: Originally Posted by Acix The AKG Varimotion technology has higher sensitivity with a bass extension, accurate mids and crystal-clear highs. And if JamesSPhoto would prefer sound quality to booming bass ...so, better to try first the high end AKG. And for recording several...

Quote: Originally Posted by Acix You can try the K-702...http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/k702-studio-393139/ Or the K-240MKll @ 55 ohms. Sound card Kontrol 1. Are you kidding me Acix? Recommending an open-back headphone for recording without a control room. Shame. You need a...

New products are only more new than older products. First and foremost we must remember these are just tools we use to have an experience. If you want to maximize your chance of having a deep and honest listening experience, free from sonic distractions then you should choose the right tool...

Quote: Originally Posted by ciphercomplete ^^^That is just one guy's opinion. I have owned both the K701 and the K501 for sometime now and I reach for the K501 over the K701 9 times out of 10. It's widely recognized that the k701 has a fundamentally flawed and colored tonal...

Quote: Originally Posted by Acix Mmmm...I wonder if the K-702 on your new Phonitor will change your mind. Acix, you own a Phonitor? It's not listed as part of your gear list. Can you do a review for us? Thanks brosnake...

Quote: Originally Posted by Acix Hehehe...I will accept it only after I've heard them both and compared them. I need empirical evidence before I can stand behind a theory. I'm not sure if they are the same, because I've never tried the 701. My first attempt was the 702 with the Phonitor...

Nah, Acix what you need is the AKG soundstage and AKG tonal balance, just with a much flatter FR. Best of both worlds. I present the K601: Look at that, no peaky bumps at 2 and 7.5khz which fool you into thinking the can has more resolution than it actually does. Look at the stuff below 100...