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  1. ChookJones1987

    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    You need to be specific, what high end cans? just saying high end headphones doesn't mean anything as there's many out there. When people mention something being high end I tend to think LCD-2 + 3, HD650, Hifiman HE-1000. It's comments like this which are useless and misleading. For example the...
  2. ChookJones1987

    Reply to review by 'chookjones1987' on item 'AudioQuest - Nighthawk Headphones'

    I actually am a fan of the old D5000, D7000 my problem isn't with the Bio drivers it's with the tuning. The TH900 is tuned too unnatural, wonky it's bright just for the sake trying to extract detail. It performs poorly here. Honestly it makes me wonder if people on here actually play intruments...
  3. ChookJones1987

    Reply to review by 'chookjones1987' on item 'AudioQuest - Nighthawk Headphones'

    The TH900 has a massive hole in its mids, messed up treble stupid bass elevation it's absolutely awful for the price, the NH is a better headphone than the TH900 and it's not even close. That's even off the black window and bimby.
  4. ChookJones1987

    Review by 'ChookJones1987' on item 'AudioQuest - Nighthawk Headphones'

    I'm going to cut out all the BS like packing, there's plenty of unboxings on youtube and it will just mirror what others have wrote, this is about sound...   and some build quality comments     What I used   Chord Mojo Project Ember 2 Schiit Vali 2 Eddie Current Black widow Bimby...
  5. ChookJones1987

    he-400s compared with hd650 and pm3

    Yes
  6. ChookJones1987

    Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread

    Sounds like you've gotten an older LCD-2 that had fazors fitted.    I personally think it was a bad idea because of the driver failing issues I'd only really get an Audeze with a secure warranty. Alos the current fazors (November 2015) Sound better than the first batch of fazors, the first...
  7. ChookJones1987

    he-400s compared with hd650 and pm3

    The 400s is an entry level headphone it really doesn't compare to the 650. The 650 with a good source easily competes with higher end gear like the Hifiman X LCD-3's etc.
  8. ChookJones1987

    Studio Beats Problem - Please Help

    See if you can return them and grab the Beats Solo2, really great headphones and prob cheaper!
  9. ChookJones1987

    People who don't like the HD600

    Sorry I meant HEX. I always type them the wrong way around. The HEK I thought did a bit better than the 650. I still thought the 650 performed better in some areas but overall the HEK was a monster, very good headphone. The problem with "expensive" DACs is it's not always about the price...
  10. ChookJones1987

    People who don't like the HD600

    Completely disagree, The HEK actually sounding less resolving than the 650 from a Gumby and Eddie Current. I thought the HEK had better bass texture, even to a modden HD650 but the low mid to the treble was all 650 especially when it comes to plankton. 
  11. ChookJones1987

    People who don't like the HD600

    Well the most natural headphones lean towards to warmer end, cold sounding is a result of upper mid and treble exaggerations over the rest of the response which isn't natural. The 650 for example has a complete smooth response, no peak just a gentle roll off, no rapid drop offs and they sound...
  12. ChookJones1987

    People who don't like the HD600

    The Chord Hugo is an absolute joke for the price.  Taurus is a good amp. I even prefer the Mojo to the Hugo. Hugo is a screechy, mess, yes it's spacious sounding at the expense of fullness and musicality. Well the 800s is a superior driver so yes it's going to sound better when it's comes to...
  13. ChookJones1987

    People who don't like the HD600

    The HD600/650 beat up most of the so called flagsips today like the Ether when your amp them with something very good like the Crack on a budget or something like the Eddie Current selection. On lesser equipment they sound very good but they are amazing on better equipment especially in...
  14. ChookJones1987

    Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)

    Depends on your budget. Maybe the 650? It has some of the best micro detail and resolution I've heard out of good amps. Vocals are it's strong suit, slightly prefer the 650's vocals to my LCD-2's. The only issue with the 650 is it has higher distortion in the lower bass and it can be a flip...
  15. ChookJones1987

    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    From what I've gathered it doesn't really have an amp in the traditional sense. If you hold the volumes buttons with the power button when you turn it on you should be able to use it as a DAC only. There's no double amping with the Mojo. I use the some of my valve amp this way and it sounds...
  16. ChookJones1987

    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    What about the Mojo as a DAC do you not like it over your Modi etc? I think the Mojo is ok, but overrated but it's one of the few DACS out there that lean to the warmer side.
  17. ChookJones1987

    Light Harmonic Geek Out EM/1000 Impressions Thread

    That's good to know! I'm looking to sale my Mojo as for the price the DAC isn't up-to-par.    Are the GO1000's reliable in terms of longevity?
  18. ChookJones1987

    Light Harmonic Geek Out EM/1000 Impressions Thread

    Can you Bypass the amp or use as a dac only with my tube amps?
  19. ChookJones1987

    Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread

    Does anyone else find it hard to choose between the silent revision LCD-2's and the HD650? both sound so good. 
  20. ChookJones1987

    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I disagree the Vali 2 sounds very tubey but not in the sense that it's gooey like the Chinese brands. It's natural but has a slightly slower decay giving it a nice lush feeling but it's done correctly by having fantastic resolution.
  21. ChookJones1987

    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    If you ventured outside of headfi you'd find quite a lot of comments. My ears are actually fine, I can resolve difference in headphones FR. I think it's more your experience level with sound and hifi in general that is preventing you from seprating the differences.     I'd struggle to find...
  22. ChookJones1987

    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    Yes my ears, which pick out the differences between a rough treble or a smooth treble and not good....                 No the Nighthawk do not respond to burn in. It's simply our ears adjusting to the sound. The Nighthawks have a reverby bloom that you need to hear past, this takes a...
  23. ChookJones1987

    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    Ether you gear is gooey or your ears are not good at distinguishing the differences because the roughness in this treble is pretty obvious. The cups are very reverby and the bass does mask this but anyone with a good ear will be able to hear it.
  24. ChookJones1987

    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    It actually amazes me how some can't hear any of the treble roughness and upper mid suck out! 
  25. ChookJones1987

    AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

    I find the mids too recessed for rock and especially for vocal tracks. I find the Nighthawk difficult to place because it really lacks in definition and cohesiveness but it does plankton quite well and has nice Bio cellulose bass! 
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