Agreed, they do look cool. I've been thinking about picking up some speakers like that for a while, but haven't pulled the trigger on anything.

Sadly, I don't think I'm in for a meet right now, as tempted as I am to hear all those orthos!

It's been a long time since I've made it to the forums here, but it's nice to see that our Winnipeg group is still going strong, not to mention that a few of the old faces are still around! I can only imagine that your setups have grown a bit in the last year or so!

Hey, be careful when using the "D" word in Winnipeg, everyone will start going for them!

In my experience, while solid state is quite good, the amp that I found has made the 990 sound ttheir best (so far) has been the Bottlehead Crack. That will definitely be the next addition to my collection! I just find that the two signatures melt together well to create a really wonderful sound!

It's not very often that you find someone selling a headphone amp in Winnipeg, so I bet that is someone who is making it himself, although it seems strange that if you're making something as specialised as a headphone amp you'd have somehow have found your way over to this community at some...

IC: Winnipeg watch meet, haha!

Uh oh, that's a whole new hobby you're getting into there! I'm in for a meet later on this summer, but that weekend I'll probably be out at the cottage. I look I'm definitely interested in getting a chance to hear your newly revamped system bear!

Quote: The difference changing the vents on those Beyers made was incredible, but for me, the Stax were the thing to hear.    I've been wanting to hear/use/own a set of Stax since shortly after I joined head-fi, and have just never had the opportunity before today.  There was a lot of...

Quote: Fantastic, I'll see you there!  Also, I may be bringing my gf who has been asking to come out for a little while now (I'm a lucky one, I know, haha ) and another friend who may be interested in starting to amass a headphone collection...

I won't be able to do anything that week, I'll be down in Minneapolis watching my first and second live NBA games ever!!  It's Lakers and OKC vs Minnesota, for those who are wondering.    I'm really interested in hearing as much of this gear as possible, so if we could potentially do a...

Can lowly university students come bask in the glow of all the high end gear too?    Also, I can honestly say that when I started this page, I never EVER expected that Winnipeg would host a meet with so many top of the line equipment! 

Quote:   Which is exactly why I haven't picked up one of my own...  well, not yet anyway!!

Quote: Yup, Iain sent out a message asking us for title suggestions, but otherwise it all came from him.    Congrats Nathan, and good job Iain!

Wow, I haven't seen a thread pulled back from so deep in the grave for a long time!        As far as a good headphone for under $100, your best bet is probably to just look at getting one of the better all-round headphones in that price range rather than looking for something that...

Quote: The premium version will need an amp too.  The problem with the DT880s is that they are a semi-open can, meaning that they are going to leak (both ways) just like an open can would. 

Quote: While an adequate volume can still be achieve despite not receiving external amplication, the 250 ohm Beyers definitely need it to be driven properly.    Amplification does a lot more than simply boosting the volume that a headphone plays at, it also plays a significant role in...

I agree that the DT770-80 pro are very heavy on the low end, although it isn't really the bass (which I find is actually somewhat lacking), rather it is the mid-bass that threatens to overshadow everything.    I have also found that they have improved immensely with time.  I've had my pair...

Quote: I second this motion.

Wow, I definitely wish that I could hear the showdown, but I'm in Minneapolis to see Springsteen (super excited by the way!!!), so I'm not going to make it this time round.  I therefore absolutely second the suggestion that there be a rematch on the 9th!

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Necromancing to bring the joys of Folding@home to a new generation of Head-Fiers!

Quote: I love how he has 2 completely separate kits - the acoustic kit on the one side, and the electronic one on the other.  So many possibilities!!     Lots of drummers that have lots of drums just hide behind them, but that is definitely not the case with him.  My favorite solo of...

Quote: I agree, it was a very fun concert!  Neil Peart, what a machine!  Also, I love how quirky they are, ex. having washing/drying machines on stage for every show, etc.  I'll definitely try to get tickets again when they come back next!