Not going to comment on the Members' Lounge thing because your guess is as good as mine as to why it was suddenly moved after trucking along pretty fine for a year (oh hey, this thread has been going for a year now). But you can probably guess how I feel about it.
Unlikely considering the relative obscurity (in IEMs at least) and lack of availability of the brand in question. Doesn't mean I won't keep an eye out though.
I did listen briefly to the 16X7 Acoustunes while I was also tackling the Luna. They all sound similar-ish and don't really sound like traditional 16 series Acoustunes tonally, but have a lot of the hallmarks that Acoustunes generally have (V-shaped, some form of metallic timbre, sucked lower mids). The one I would probably give the nod to is the 1657. Wasn't particularly fond of the other two.
Hm, wasn't aware this was a thing. I know they released a FW1500 last year but I don't think I ever went looking for it specifically. JVC woodies do tend to be a mixed bag though so I'd approach it more with apprehension than anything
Not going to comment on the Members' Lounge thing because your guess is as good as mine as to why it was suddenly moved after trucking along pretty fine for a year (oh hey, this thread has been going for a year now). But you can probably guess how I feel about it.
You have taken a step too far, things started to go south as soon as you gave a certain new release from a certain brand half the score of the MH755.
You should have known better buddy, in the end ain't nobody to blame here but you.
I think it's either naive or disingenuous to believe that just because someone does not earn their living from Head-Fi related stuff, that they have NO AGENDA.
I also think that sane adults know 'sales talk' when they see it, and can properly interpret it as such. Additionally, if 'the lights were not on", people would have nowhere to post their thoughtsn many of which seem to me to stoop to the level of showing up at someone's place of employment and announcing loudly how much that person sucks at their job.
Then again, I might just be Hilary's adopted alien offspring all growed up.
I believe honesty is his agenda? If his opinion ruffles feathers, well it’s simply his honest opinion. Head-Fi is full of each members honest opinion......then there is advertising. It’s fairly simple and clear cut, yet hard to delineate. Not saying sales talk is bad. I have to disagree with you...... audiophiles are the most susceptible to any of the sales talk, as they want to believe.
I did not mean either you or Aminus, just a general comment, for what that's worth. I have met many Head-Fi-ers and found them to be kind, thoughtful, sincere and generous. Just seems to me that a Hype Train can simultaneously transport lots of members of various Cults of Personality.
It can even be a fun ride, in spite of the price(s) of the fare(s)
I did not mean either you or Aminus, just a general comment, for what that's worth. I have met many Head-Fi-ers and found them to be kind, thoughtful, sincere and generous. Just seems to me that a Hype Train can simultaneously transport lots of members of various Cults of Personality.
It can even be a fun ride, in spite of the price(s) of the fare(s)
Well the cult of personality thing, is either stronger or weaker (depending on the personalities involved) lol.
It’s also based on how much respect and power we as readers give the individual regarding this enigma of sound reproduction; and their ability to ascertain “truth” and report back the findings. Obviously the ability to write makes a big influence.
I think it's either naive or disingenuous to believe that just because someone does not earn their living from Head-Fi related stuff, that they have NO AGENDA.
I also think that sane adults know 'sales talk' when they see it, and can properly interpret it as such. Additionally, if 'the lights were not on", people would have nowhere to post their thoughtsn many of which seem to me to stoop to the level of showing up at someone's place of employment and announcing loudly how much that person sucks at their job.ee
Then again, I might just be Hilary's adopted alien offspring all growed up.
However you want to make a stance, your above post is a response to various concepts you believe. It of course does not have to be directed at any one person to validate the existence of these concepts.
Why this thread was moved is a direct message and a statement about Head-Fi as actions are louder than words; louder than my words, or yours concerning this thread.
I’ll simply leave the above statement for what it’s worth.
Yet personality I have found this thread to be entertaining and possibly correct as one persons full opinion. The true danger is how fickle and persuasive written words can be to grown men who are secondarily audiophiles. And yes, one bad apple does spoil the barrel.
Pretty sad about the movement of the thread, which reminds me of the recent NBA/China situation. Freedom of speech is okay, until it affects the bottom line. Head-Fi, like the NBA, is a business with the goal of maximizing revenue and censorship is within their rights if they believe it’s in their best self-interest. I hope it was moved for some other reason though, because the optics aren’t good.
Hey guys, one of the moderators looked over this thread and moved it into Member's lounge. After further review, I'm going to be moving it back to the Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors forum momentarily.
Sorry for any issues, and thanks for understanding.
Probably the Blessing 2. 1657 isn’t bad or anything, but a): I’ve never been head over heels regarding the Acoustune house sound and b): the mids on it definitely push into too lean for my taste.
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