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  1. MixMasterMan

    SMSL D400EX & D400ES - Impressions Thread

    I recently picked up a DL300. Aside from having headphone outs and lacking AES, it seems to be the exact same specs as the D400 Pro. I’m curious to know if anyone can confirm this. I love the sound, but am wondering if the standalone DAC D400 Pro will offer better output performance/quality for...
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    Introducing The Zen Can Signature! A Premium Desk-Fi Headphone Amp!!

    Is there any difference between this sig version and the HFM/MZ versions?
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    HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread

    I don't EQ headphones. I EQ the audio/music. No amount of EQ is going to change the "stock" sound of a headphone. It's going to sound the way it's going to sound. That's why we buy different headphones. Because they each have their own sound ;-) - As well, I don't use measuring equipment. I use...
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    HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread

    You have a fundamental misunderstanding of the purpose of EQ. EQ is used to tailor to taste. All music you listen to is EQ'd when its mastered, and MEANT to be EQ'd after it's mastered. Professionally mastered music, is EQ'd to be as flat as possible to be compatible with multiple playback...
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    TOPPING D70PRO SABRE DAC and A70PRO Amplifier is Up

    Sheesh...147db of dynamic range?! - Wouldn't that make this the best HP amp of all time?
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    ifI Zen Can + Edition XS (Balanced) - Suggestions for amp upgrade to "warmer" sound <$300 usd.

    Hi All, I've been playing a bit for the first time with a balanced HP connection; using Edition XS & Ananda Stealth HP's. Comparing, at first, the Zen Can single-ended against an Atom+ & Liquid Spark, the Zen Can fell flat. I then read I needed to upgrade the PSU and use Balanced connection for...
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    Sennheiser HD 660S2 thread

    I've owned the 660s twice now. I picked it up the 2nd time when it dropped to $300 recently. I've been disappointed both times. Because there's no bass or treble, and the very narrow width. I think the 660s would be fairly priced at $250. I'd have a VERY hard time paying >$400 for a similar...
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    Shure SRH840a

    These 840a's are now my favorite all rounder. Great for listening, monitoring, tracking, and mixing. The default tuning is a great balance between fun and flat. I like a little smiley curve (which it has) for listening and critical listening. I usually have to EQ every headphone to suit my...
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    I'm new to this thread. Been a while since I jumped on Head-Fi. - My daily drivers are now down to: HD599, Sundara, SRH-840a, M50x, XM4, & AirPods Pro,
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    Shure SRH840a

    I cant comment on the Focal comparison, but the plastic is lighter (and cheaper?), and is a better design than the old 840. The swivel points of the cups are not in an easily breakable position. Its way more comfortable, and though its early, It's a practical and utilitarian design, that I'm...
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    Shure SRH840a

    Def the 840a. The only area where 770 wins, is comfort. If you like a scooped/smiley EQ, and listen at quiet levels (the bass distorts a bit early), you may really like the 770. The 840a has better tonal balance, and goes louder.
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    Shure SRH840a

    Mainly the old 840, the M50x, M40x, and DT770. The quality of the timbre/tonality blows away the M50x/M40x (it's most obvious competitors). But I have all the HP's in my signature, and can reference those, anytime. I was recently using just the DT770 for studio monitoring (comfort), and...
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    Shure SRH840a

    These new 840a's are my favorite headphones. They are great for both casual listening, and studio monitoring. They're well balanced/rounded, and don't do anything wrong. They improve on the old 840, with better/lighter design, more even frequency balance (more bass, and no 9k peak like the old...
  14. MixMasterMan

    The New HD 560S: Linear Acoustics at a Breakthrough Value

    Perhaps its personal taste, but when listening to music, I usually like to EQ down 500hz-2khz 3-4db, shelf boost the bass at 70-90hz 3-4db, and treble at 5-7k 3-4db. With the 560s, no matter how much I EQ, that mid/treble region stick out. It's also a bit dry and uncolored (to some, they may...
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    The New HD 560S: Linear Acoustics at a Breakthrough Value

    Also agree with this review. The 560S is better suited as a multimedia work tool, rather than a hp for enjoyment/pleasure..imo
  16. MixMasterMan

    The New HD 560S: Linear Acoustics at a Breakthrough Value

    While good as a reference point, Graphs/measurements don't even tell half the story. The best testing gauge, is relative comparison. The most useful reports/reviews, are the ones with head to head comparisons with multiple sets. Everyone's perception/physiology is a little different. The only...
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    The New HD 560S: Linear Acoustics at a Breakthrough Value

    The 560s has way more treble amplitude than 600/6xx. Especially at/above 5-6k. The entire FR is very smooth & linear, but more like a tilt slope that ramps up towards the treble. Where it peaks (becomes forward) at around 2.5k.
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    The New HD 560S: Linear Acoustics at a Breakthrough Value

    Just received my pair, today. I immediately set them up besides my HD6xx, HD600, and Sundara (stealth revision). These are 2/3 of my fav's so wanted to get a ballpark figure. As working with 24-bit studio tracks, I'm most concerned with accuracy and detail. - First impressions: These are very...
  19. MixMasterMan

    Beats Studio3

    I just wanted to say that I LOVE my studio3's :) Just got a pair of these and solo3's for cheap on Ebay. For $200, they are a very good deal. They get loud, have great battery life, wireless range, and have a nice warm tone that is non fatiguing. Nice and easy on the ears at louder volumes even...
  20. MixMasterMan

    Audio Technica ATH-M60X

    Because Zeos hyped them to infinity and beyond.
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    Audio Technica ATH-M60X

    I like an open, and slight "v" shape sound. So, by default, I like the 50/40's better. But in terms of balance, I'm being objective. You can mitigate with EQ, of course, but I like to enhance with EQ, not solve problems. The 60x is good for what it is. People that absolutely LOVE vocals more...
  22. MixMasterMan

    Audio Technica ATH-M60X

    Just picked these up. Mid forward and pokey. Definitely a strong bump/hump at around 1200hz. - Was expecting an enveloping sound similar to the over ear models. Instead, got a more mid focused, " ^ " shaped sound. It's very smooth sounding, but pokey in the mids. Especially at 1200hz (1.2khz). I...
  23. MixMasterMan

    Galaxy S9/S9+ audio quality

    Use the stock EQ, and boost the treble.
  24. MixMasterMan

    Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Review & Measurements

    That's pretty crazy, since the 650's and 600's are so damn alike. Why didn't you hate the 650's as well?
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    Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Review & Measurements

    Let me know how they compare to the 595's. I've always liked the faster sound of the 595's vs the 580's, so def curious how those two compare.
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