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Did I mess my headphones up?
Recently I purchased a new set of cables for my HEK V1's to use with my ZMF Pendant which is 1/4 output only. The stock cable I'm using uses the three tip cable like this Silver Dragon to XLR: The stock cable looks like the following (two ring tip TRS with a 1/4 output jack) The cables I...- hikaru12
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Best 650 upgrade for $2k
Hi guys, I’ve exhausted all my options for the price point I’m looking for so hoping someone can be of help. I’m looking for a can that has forward mids like the 650s but more detail and clarity while still preserving good sub or midbass. I need at least Focal Clear level of details. I’ve...- hikaru12
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- 650 650 upgrade
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Where to go from Mimby?
I like the sound of the Mimby as it's much warmer and smoother than any DAC I've had so far. Reminds me of any old Cambridge DACMagic I used to have. I'm wondering where to go from here. Right now I have the Mimby pairing with a Valhalla 2 and the HD650s and I love this combination. Just want...- hikaru12
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Shure 1840 vs AKG 712
I've been struggling finding an end game headphone of my budget of $500-$600 for open back headphones. I'm looking for an open set of cans with maximum clarity but without making compromises on the low end. The Shures seems like they have the AKGs beat in the clarity department (and looks and...- hikaru12
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- 1840 712
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Lyr 2 vs WA7
Currently I have a pair of efficient HiFiman-H400i's with great sound stage. I eventually want to get LCD 2's and the HD800's (it's wide sound stage would also come in handy for gaming). Current amps I've looked at are the Burson Soloist SL, the Lyr-2 and Woo Audio WA7. For full size...- hikaru12
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- lyr2 tube amp wa7
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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2.1 PC system setup
I'm looking for a nice 2.1 sound system setup for my main desktop build for about $600. I currently have some Polk TSI100 bookshelves sitting it storage. Do you guys think they would suffice for a good 2.1 system when paired with a nice sub or should I be looking to upgrade and sell them...- hikaru12
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- polk-audio-tsi100-bookshelf-speakers-pair-black
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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I still can't understand clipping
I've read so much about this issue and it seems like it's a pretty simple concept but I still don't get it's causes nor how to prevent it. From what I understand clipping is when a sound is amplified too much so that the speaker is not allowed to move in it's normal up and down pattern but...- hikaru12
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- Forum: Sound Science
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$500 bedroom setup suggestions
Hello all: I'm planning on building a HTPC which will stream all my movies and music to my 40" TV in my bedroom. The TV is on a TV stand on my bureau with just enough space for some bookshelf speakers. The bureau is located just a few feet away from my bed. Thus, I was looking for some good...- hikaru12
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- paradigm-mini-monitor-v-7 energy-rc-10-2-way-bookshelf-speaker-black-ash-veneer monitor-audio-bx2 audioengine-a5-premium-powered-speaker-pair-black
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- Forum: Computer Audio