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  1. QuantumCarrot

    Any opinions on Pioneer SE-MS5T headphones?

    Mine sound thin and sibilant directly out of my player (Pioneer XDP-30R) so I know what you mean there. It should have enough power to drive them just fine but it just doesn't do it for me. Out of my tube amp though they come to life. They don't have the speed of my other cans so it can get a...
  2. QuantumCarrot

    Any opinions on Pioneer SE-MS5T headphones?

    I think you'll be satisfied. I got a set a couple weeks ago and now that they've racked up some hours I think they're great for the price. Quite a neutral sound with good range and detail, and at least for me they're comfortable to wear for hours. I had never heard of the things but after...
  3. QuantumCarrot

    Just got the Koss Portapro - I wasted $30.00

    I got a chance to try out PX100s at Sennheiser's booth at EAA Airventure last summer and those words describe how I felt about them. To each their own, I suppose. For certain genres of music I much prefer my Portapros to my KSC75s.   Quote:
  4. QuantumCarrot

    Just got the Koss Portapro - I wasted $30.00

    Precisely. The Portapros sound a bit different depending on the temple pad setting as well.
  5. QuantumCarrot

    Just got the Koss Portapro - I wasted $30.00

    The KSC75 has a titanium coating on the diaphragm that makes them a bit different from the Portapro drivers. As far as I know the KSC35 is the uncoated version.   A lot of the sound actually comes from the clip/headband. If you clip KSC75 drivers into a Portapro headband they sound...
  6. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Pro4AA Renovation - How far should I go?

    4AAs could probably be used as weapons. Be sure to give them plenty of burn-in and as much power as you can provide. Still great headphones despite being over 40 years old.
  7. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Portapros Sound Better Than Koss PRO/4AA's

    For the 4AAs, the new drivers were earwrenchingly harsh and tinny. Over time they mellowed out and now they're some of my most transparent headphones. The highs can still be a little grating sometimes but there's a lot of detail and clarity in the sound.   The 4AAAs in their current state...
  8. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Portapros Sound Better Than Koss PRO/4AA's

    I also recently got my 4AAAs rebuilt. The sound is much different before burn-in but they're improving little by little as the hour start to rack up. My AAs weren't very nice to listen to until I got them over probably 80 hours.
  9. QuantumCarrot

    Koss porta pro cable noise (microphonics) how to fix ?

    There are some kinds of shoelaces that are (or can be made to be) hollow on the inside. If you found some of those you could probably use them to sheath the cable.
  10. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Portapros Sound Better Than Koss PRO/4AA's

    I'm actually down in Oak Creek.
  11. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Portapros Sound Better Than Koss PRO/4AA's

    I always thought the 4-X was a dynamic model. That is indeed interesting, I'll ask the rep at Koss about them when I swing by there in the near future. I might have to try tracking a set down.
  12. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Portapros Sound Better Than Koss PRO/4AA's

    I think the AAA driver might be wider, but I don't have my set here to measure. I'm almost positive it has smaller magnets than the AA since it weighs quite a bit less. The huge voice coils and magnets in the 4AA are what make them so heavy.   In terms of modern cans I would say they have a...
  13. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Portapros Sound Better Than Koss PRO/4AA's

    The 4AAs need a lot of burn in and a powerful amp to sound ideal. That aside, they're two completely different sound signatures. The 4AA goes for detailed transparency while the Portapro has more of an active, bassy sound. It all depends on the kind of tastes a person has. The 4AA is magical...
  14. QuantumCarrot

    First time listening to an amped pair of phones...

    K141s sound awesome amped. Prepare yourself.
  15. QuantumCarrot

    The Incoherent Rambling Room

    They're more of a flat black in person. Also, if you get them expect them to sound like garbage until they get a hundred hours or so on them. They'll probably need a decent amp too if their forefathers are any indication.
  16. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Pro4AA Renovation - How far should I go?

    Nope. So far I've brought them 4AA, SB49 (twice), and UR40s. Haven't had to jump through any hoops, do any registration, have any receipts, or anything. They pretty much take them and replace them if they're lower-end models or rebuild them if they're higher-end. I think the only thing they...
  17. QuantumCarrot

    Koss Pro4AA Renovation - How far should I go?

    Koss still services 4AAs. I didn't need a receipt or anything. They took them in and did new pads, drivers, foams, wiring, and cable. Rebuilt pretty much everything, totally free, no questions asked.
  18. QuantumCarrot

    Deal alert: 20% off + free shipping from Koss.com

    I'll be stopping by some time in the next few weeks and I'll ask them why they're so uncommon. The last time i was there (late summer) they didn't have either model in the outlet store to try.
  19. QuantumCarrot

    Deal alert: 20% off + free shipping from Koss.com

    I'm a bit south in Oak Creek and attend school in Whitewater, but I find it's always worth it to make the trip every once in a while and just chat about headphones with the receptionist.
  20. QuantumCarrot

    Deal alert: 20% off + free shipping from Koss.com

    Hey all, got another good email from Koss today:
  21. QuantumCarrot

    Instrumental music to go to sleep to

    If you like Asian music Kitaro is great.
  22. QuantumCarrot

    Instrumental music to go to sleep to

    You beat me to it. Just listened to December last night trying to fall asleep.   Quote:
  23. QuantumCarrot

    Bravo Audio - funny looking little tube amps

    I've let mine run overnight a few times without problems.
  24. QuantumCarrot

    Making an Audio Beanie

    I'll second the KSC75s. They're cheap, sound similar, and if you like you can mount their drivers on the portapro headband.
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