This thread has survived 8+ years. Viva Sennheiser!!!!!

I sort of figured in the back of my mind that, any future gains, no matter how small, would come at a large price. Now I just need to focus on more effective ways to appreciate what I already have. I appreciate your candor and bluntness. Cheers

Hmmm....tough audience

Any suggestions on wether I should cannibalize my wonderfully made 48" TWag cable from Whiplash Audio and re-terminate it w/ connections for my Senn HD600's. It was made for my Senn IE8's and I figure I will get much more listening enjoyment out of my 600's benefiting from the more expensive...

I was looking at the HM 801 but I don't need something that big w/ an amp built in. I think I might try switching cables to Jena Labs Ultra wire. I just don't know what the single thing that I can so that will give me the biggest benefit is.

Anyone?

Ok, I'm curious as to how my set-up fairs against a more modern one or how I can improve any weak links. The following is what I'm using:   iMod 5th gen 80GB, Pocket Dock by 'Send Station',  Mundorf Silver/Gold in Oil Cap dock, Jena Ultra wire interconnects with gold plated Cryo Neutrik...

Great! Now I just need to take the plunge and chop the end of the stock cable. Did you have any problems soldering the the stock cable to the XLR? I heard that Sennheiser tries to prevent it by making it difficult by putting some kind of coating on it. What kind of solder did you use? Can you...

Quote: Can anyone at least refer me to the proper category to pose this question or send a couple links? Your help would be great.

I apologize if this was recently addressed but I searched this thread and found nothing so here goes. I just received my first pair of 600's and I must say after having only my balanced Senn IE8's and my Protector it is a very pleasant change to say the least. I want to convert my 600's into...

Great Service by Craig I just want to let viewers know that Craig's service is second to none.  I accidentally broke my TWag connector by laying on it the wrong way and i was in dire straights.  I emailed him on Monday and he said he would repair it free of charge even though the breakage was...

Balanced IE8's with TWag cable Well, after what seemed to be forever, I just received my balanced TWag cable for my IE8's from Craig today.  These are the first balanced phones/IEM that I've heard and it truely is an amazing experience.  There is so much more emotion portrayed in the music it...

I just received my Protector from Ray 15 min ago.  I've been using the Hornet M for 5 years and I must say it sounds nice.  I have a balanced TWag cable for my IE8's on order from Craig and am only listening to the Protector single ended with my IE8's and is a marked improvement from the Hornet...

Quote: Originally Posted by FreeBlues The P-51 is a very, very good amp, impossible to beat for it's size. The Lisa III is not just a little better, it is a LOT better, not even close better. Could you tell me in what areas of SQ you feel the Lisa accels over the Mustang and how?

Curious about the slim TTVJ as well.

Does anyone have any comparisons between the Shadow and the Hornet? I've had my Hornet for 3+ yrs now and I'd like to upgrade the SQ. Are the vocals as close to you in both? I have IE8's and from what I understand they are forward also, I don't think I want any more forwardness or the vocals are...

You're right Qusp, I could not fit my new caps in my ALO vcap case but did some mods to the dock and just added the Mundorf 2.2 uF's with out the case (but kept the front panel of the dock) . At this point in my early hi-fi journey I'm just experimenting with different parts of my portable...

I just replaced my vcap OIMP with Mundorf Gold/Silver/Oil in my iMod dock. Right out of the box they seem a little harsh. I only have to turn my volume control on my Hornet about 1/2 as far as I did for the vcaps. The soundstage seems a little wider and staging a little more separate than the...

I'm very happy with the sound of what I have now but can't help wondering how much happier Id be with different caps. I have no experience with other equipment so I really need some advice on where to go next. I'm in the "how good can you possibly make the music" mode. Do you have any...

I forgot to mention: If anyone has any advice for me that would be awsome. I'm soon going to take the plunge and get one of those two I think.

Hey Jon, was wondering if you got ahold of the Mundorf Silver-gold-oil yet. Am waiting for your impressions. Also, with an iMod, Hornet and IE8's, what suggestions do you have over the Vcap oils for a nice change to my system. Could I bypass the vcap oil with something? Am thinking of either the...

Thanks I'll read and report back with my questions

I have an imod with a portable V-cap dock (sold by Audio Line Out) and a headphone amplifier. The dock currently has OI v-caps (1 each channel). Can you please tell me if I add a more OI caps or add Teflon caps or do away with the OI caps and add just Teflon ones if , theoreticaly , I should...

Anyone?

Anyone with suggestions on either/or for me Senn IE8's. If the difference is big enough from my Hornet I'm thinking I could tolerate some low level "hiss" from the Lisa if there is any. Skylab's review just makes the choice more difficult for me.