I know someone who uses the D2 with Grado SR225s. A good combo.

Quote: Originally Posted by Beninnzorjp After waking up and reading the last 3 posts I've decided to hold my horses on the D10. I know it would be adequate for my D2000 but something doesn't sit right with me about the rechargable battery, maybe that's why something keeps whispering...

Hi Guys there is a possibility of a high-end headphone and digital source expo in Auckland later this year (2010). Grado PS1000, Ultrasone Edition 8, maybe HD800 along with some digital source to match. Will keep you posted.

Hi Guys there is a possibility of a high-end headphone and digital source expo in Auckland later this year (2010). Grado PS1000, Ultrasone Edition 8, maybe HD800 along with some digital source to match. Will keep you posted.

Quote: Originally Posted by dallan 80 neither? Don't tell my dad he's 77 and still has alot of both, he'll be bumbed he has less than 3 yrs to enjoy them. Eeeeeeuuuuuu yyyyyuck. Not an image I'd like to carry around in my head...

I think Phonak are still just testing the waters. There are other markets, which I assume, make their own decisions about what the channel is going to be and how to market them. Certainly exposure like this thread will do their reputation no harm, on the whole. Anyway I hope they make their...

Hi xacimo there's only one IEM around that has a lifetime warranty and that's the Koss Sparkplug. Not exactly high-end, but the Koss lifetime warranty is serviced in NZ. Try Ferrit: Koss SPARKPLUG Otherwise, everything else only has 1-2 years max, unless you buy one of those chainstore...

Have you considered the iGrado or SR60s. They would be a whole lot more exciting sounding than a pair of A-Ts. The iGrado synergises well with the Fiio E3. I know, I've had that setup. The iGrado would work well too, being a behind the neck design, they work well with glasses. Still, the SR60...

Having had a retail store myself with a reasonable range of headphones and amps, I don't think you guys realise just how much overhead is involved. I don't think greed is an issue. Survival is. And with regards to Jaben, great, but I think there's some pretty significant drivers in the market...

Is it worth doing on SR80s?

Quote: Originally Posted by Gu Sensei I spent a little time with this the other weekend. Some audio stores here are carrying them and have them on display with the matching CDP plus speakers. I was a little less excited about the appearance after seeing it in person. I couldnt put my...

Perreaux SHX2 isn't a bad option, nice n warm sound with great bass grip, especially with D5000s. A-B'd the D5000s (in local hifi store) against k701s on the SXH2, bigger and more expansive soundstage. Not coloured at all. All the sounds of valve with solid state control of mosfets. It could...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bon looks to be that way, but really do a decent pair of phones belong outside? Many people can be seen with the mainstream set of 555's or 595's roaming the streets, just makes you wonder what the have lying in wait at home Probably 555's or 595's...

This will enable you to plug in any turntable and record. I can't say how much because I'm all the way down in Godzone, but should be versatile enough...

Quote: Originally Posted by infinitesymphony It doesn't have any preamp outputs, just RJ45-style speaker-level outputs. Oh yes it does. (Sorry for the repeat message...)

Buy your 701s now. Enjoy them, because word is, the only difference will be detachable cables a la k141/241 etc... for professional use.

Nordost do the Heimdall iPod cable 3.5mm -> RCA. If you ask a friendly Nordost dealer they could arrange to get one made up to additional length (1m standard) and leave terminations bare for you to have connected. PM me if you have trouble finding a local dealer.

I have been told there will be a new K701 (read K702) soon, it will be exactly the same, but for professional use with detachable cables and a black/blue colour. The K701 will still be a valid product for the consumer market. Hope this answers a few questions. So much for closeout K701s...

Ah, to the Gold Coast... I'm in Auckland. Pissing down right now. Could do with a change of weather. You said when?...

Quote: Originally Posted by stevenkelby I did it, everything but the patches of dynamat on the sides of th baffle, with the holes punched in it. I re-cabled with 22G Jena wire too. I put more fiberloft in the earpads and almost none in the cups. Been meaning to post pics and words...

Quote: Originally Posted by tfarney Unfortunately, he didn't say much about the Glow's USB DAC or headphone capabilities, just this... I think he was a bit caught up in how well the inexpensive little devil drove his high-end (though admittedly high-ef) speakers. I'm still...

Quote: Originally Posted by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS If you want massive bass and nothing else special then that is a good choice. x2

Quote: Originally Posted by Marados I've got relatives that live in Christchurch, doubt that they are members of head-fi though :P Can I add on to this thread/steal it by asking how many members are in Wellington(if any)? Might as well see where everyone from NZ is, because there's...

I was informed by the local Nordost distributor, the Odlins are hollow core, meaning the surface area of the cable (where most of the conductivity occurs) is almost doubled. Thus, the throughput of data is effectively doubled. The manufacture of hollow core filament cable must be ... complicated...