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Bowers & Wilkins PX Noise-Cancelling Over-ears
That sounds a bit worrying. I am trying to decide on a new pair of headphones for commuting. Are the PXs a no-go with glasses?- mcnicks
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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AEON, MrSpeakers' New Closed Back Planar Magnetic Headphone
Hi all. I am considering whether to buy Aeons for commute and use in work but I can’t get a feel for their size and bulkiness. How are they for trains and buses? Are they too bulky for walking around town? I have done the same commute with EL-8Tis and I was perfectly content and I am not worried...- mcnicks
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Toxic Cables - Impressions and Discussion Thread
Has anybody heard from Frank lately? I have emailed and PMed on here but I haven't heard back. Thanks, D- mcnicks
- Post #9,613
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Toxic Cables - Impressions and Discussion Thread
Yeah, that is a possibility. I remember the hassle of dealing with reflections in long runs of VGA cables so I am wary of adding more boundaries into my signal chain, though.- mcnicks
- Post #9,443
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Toxic Cables - Impressions and Discussion Thread
Hi folks. This is a slightly off-topic question, although it will probably influence my next cable order. I am currently using the stock balanced cable on my LCD-3s into my Oppo HA-1. However, I have a number of other amps and outputs that have standard TRS jacks. I don't particularly want to be...- mcnicks
- Post #9,441
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Audeze EL-8 vs Oppo PM-3 Impressions
I have used the PM-3s for about a year and I have just bought the EL-8 Titaniums a few weeks ago. I am finding that the EL-8Ts sound more lush and have a bit more air and sparkle. At first I didn't think there was much difference but now going back to the PM-3s they feel much more closed and a...- mcnicks
- Post #210
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Toxic Cables - Impressions and Discussion Thread
Hi Folks. I have recently purchased a pair of EL-8 Titaniums for my commute and I am thinking of getting a replacement cable for them. Suggestions for what would pair well with the closed EL-8s? I'm thinking something to lift out the mids and highs a bit but I am not sure which option would do...- mcnicks
- Post #9,383
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Audeze LCD-3 Impressions Thread
I have had my LCD-3s for a few weeks and I am adoring them. One thing I had to contend with is swapping between using the balanced cable with my HA-1 downstairs and the jack cable with my computer stuff upstairs: I don't like the idea of stressing the mini connectors on the headphones over time...- mcnicks
- Post #4,354
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Audeze LCD-3 Impressions Thread
I purchased a pair of new LCD-3s a couple of days ago and I finally had time to sit down and spend a couple of hours with them this evening. I am driving the LCD-3s with an Oppo HA-1, using an iPhone to stream music from Tidal and Qobuz. I don't have the experience to offer comparisons or...- mcnicks
- Post #4,301
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Qobuz lowers streaming prices
Can any Qobuz users tell me whether the Sublime option allows you to stream the entire Qobuz catalogue in 24-bit? Or does it just allow you to stream albums you have purchased? -
Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
Quick update: I decided to go for LCD-3s after all and I am enjoying them immensely. My only slight niggle this early on is the slightly heavy clamping force, but hopefully that will even out when the pads start to get broken in a bit (I got the vegan option). That aside they are smooth as...- mcnicks
- Post #8,869
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Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
Hmm this graininess people mention concerns me as a soon-to-be LCD-2 owner. I am after smooth, musical mids more than anything.- mcnicks
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Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
Thanks for all of your input. I will post my own thoughts when I get my hands on them.- mcnicks
- Post #8,840
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Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
Thanks for the advice about the yokes - I'll chuck them in when I buy the headphones. Regarding the bass, I guess it depends what we mean by more. I am not a fan of loud, muddy bass so what I was trying to say was more to do with how I might 'perfect' the EL-8s having listened to them for a...- mcnicks
- Post #8,835
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Lightning port headphones
I was thinking more about the way they implement trackpads and force touch displays just now: buttons with no physical mechanism that use haptic feedback.- mcnicks
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Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
I am a big guy so I am not too concerned about weight, although clamping force might be a concern since I also have a big head :) I am loving the loaner EL-8s but they are a bit plasticky for a set I will only use in the house. If I could change anything sonically with the EL-8s it would be a...- mcnicks
- Post #8,833
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Lightning port headphones
I imagine Apple sees the future is low power Bluetooth for consumer headphones and much else. I would be surprised if they weren't thinking about how to remove the lightning dock and the external buttons as well.- mcnicks
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Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread
Hi folks. New member here. I currently have some Audeze EL-8 open headphones on loan that I am listening to through an Oppo HA-1 amp. I am more-or-less sure about buying LCD-2s but I won't get a chance to listen to them first, so I was wondering if any of you could say what the LCD-2s tend to be...- mcnicks
- Post #8,830
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