Maxvla
Headphoneus Supremus
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Thanks for coming despite feeling under the weather, Alex. Always great to have you around.
I'd like to thank MorbidToaster and Maxvla too. Maxvla also made a pretty long commute from OK, in the rain, uphill both ways. I was happy to hear that you at least got a decent meal on the way home..
As most of you know I was still recovering from the crud, but it was really nice to see some of you again and to meet others of you for the first time. Wish I could have lasted a little longer.
Next year seems like a long way off, but maybe not so far as we think.
Marantz SA8004 > Liquid Fire > LCD2.2:
Similar to HE60 setup in that everything is smooth and relaxed but a little darker (than HE60 setup). Bass is as expected, excellent. Cable entry hitting my shoulder is a little annoying. Slightly thick sound, not as precise as the stats. Separation is good not great. Could use just a little more treble for electronic music. Not as clear as I'd prefer. Really nice setup though. No fatigue and it's comfortable. Could listen for hours. Aggressive rock/metal sounds fantastic. Gives the setup a kick in the pants it needs. Focus is pretty good, a bit fuzzy. Sound stage is small-medium. Bass texture is so good.
Hearing this early in the meet while most people weren't there yet afforded me my first real quality time with the LCD2.2 (I heard several LCD2s at RMAF, but never knew which version they were). These are really nice, but just too dark for my preference. As I've said before along with the HD650, both well performing cans, just not enough treble. Because of the speed advantage I find the LCD2 better than the HD650. The HD650 just sounds muddy at times, but the LCD2 pulls through without too much problem.
Thanks to both Travis (MT) and Chris (Max) for getting the meet setup. I had a blast and it was great meeting all of you. I did enjoy getting there early and having a bit of personal time with several of the rigs. I can't seem to find my notes that I took at the moment... but hopefully they'll turn up and I'll edit this post. Really enjoyed the LCD-2's I was able to try, they were definitely the favorite I was able to try. If only I had a source of income I'd be putting that on the "Must Acquire" list.
The two 'normies' I brought along tried out Morbid's rig. My sister's eye widened a bit and she told me, "OMG it's like a personal party in my head." Our friend declared he wanted one for gaming, at least until he asked the price tag for the rig.
Hopeful we can make this a yearly thing, and I'll definitely bring all of my gear next time.
Ahaha. 6 grand isn't an easy number to swallow. He should look at the T1 for gaming if he's interested.
I think we may have interested him somewhat now, we had an hour long conversation about the headphone enthusiast culture on our drive back. Don't know if I can get him to purchase a T1 (I would love to test one out), but maybe something cheaper.
Max, you didn't take the opportunity to listen to your 007's from the BH? o.O
Cambridge iPod dock > Buffalo DAC > Beta 22 > K1000:
Presentation is nice, focus is great. Treble just isn't clear. Harsh really. Bass is not bad, volume is ok. Sibilant, just overall smeared. Separation is very good. Stage is very large with good depth. Mids seem recessed.
Switch to Pass F5 with K1000:
Better overall, but highs still smeared. Mids are more present.
Dunno, Steve, just don't like the treble on these. Have never been overly impressed with them. This was the first time I heard them and was satisfied with the bass, which was probably more to do with the room than anything. At their original selling price these are fair, but at well over $1000 I can't recommend.