[whtsn8k]

I would like to participate in the Beta testing of the Audeze Block-Box.
 
i work audio for live meeting events as well as editing audio and videos for medical education for over 15 years.  I work with live event small mixers for recording purposes as will as for the audience.  I have tested several headphones over the past few years from iem to over the ear headphones.  i am always looking at headphones for better quality and sound.  testing a new product to help fine tune the sound is a very interesting idea.  I live 6 days out of the week under headphones.  I have been researching and testing out portable dac/headphone amps for the past several months.  i listen to music of all varieties, from 70's to current, rock to orchestra based movements.  
 
so i would live to be a beta tester for the Audeze Block box project.  my time to review the product and uploading tweaks would be 5 days a week M-F 630am to 300pm CST.

 

[ronzalonis]

I would love to beta test the Audeze Black Box. I'm a 53 year old architect and have 3 home hi-fi systems installed in my home. My last two projects have been constructing a DIY system that I have put in various architecturally different rooms and now computer hi-fi, which I run from both a pc and a Mac. I would love to hear and report how this unique DSP/Amp/DAC product interacts with different components. I am able to provide any additional information you may need in a pm, if you wish.
 
Thanks in advance.

 

 

[phillyd]

I would consider myself very tech savvy. I work as a tech support and community representative for Performance-PC's, answering questions relating to the enthusiast computer market. I build my own PC's as well as home audio (and of course headphone) systems. I am very familiar with digital audio, and spend a great amount of time ensuring that there is nothing getting in the way of my high-res audio files sounding their best. In addition to my tech knowledge, I would consider myself a proficient writer.

I work part time and I'm off of school for the summer, so I have a lot of time. I would be able to spend an enormous amount of time testing, tweaking, troubleshooting and documenting my experiences. I have done reviews for items relating to and not relating to audio. I have had a bit of experience with Audeze headphones, and I'm an especially big fan of the LCD-2 and LCD-3. I haven't had enough head-time with the LCD-X and EL-8's, but I would love to have the opportunity to get to know them well. I am considering the EL-8's for my next headphones.

I also have a tech Facebook page with 500+ likes. www.fb.com/phillydmods. I would be able to post my impressions there, and on overclock.net.

I have done two sponsored computer build logs, and I have done many reviews, both sponsored and voluntary. My past sponsors include Gigabyte, Performance-PC's and Corsair. I received a Beyerdynamic A200P testing unit from Beyerdynamic and wrote a review of it as well. It is listed on my Head-Fi reviews (listed below).

Past reviews:
http://www.overclock.net/users/241812/reviews
http://www.head-fi.org/users/287900/reviews

EDIT: I have added a fair amount of relevant information to the post.

 

[Rynsin]

I've a newborn Audeze fan, but would still love to place my name on the list!
 
My current Audeze phones are the LCD-3 (pre-fazor, and with the excellent Silver Dragon cable) and the EL-8s (closed). I've been enamored with the Audeze sound since day one. Previous headphones include the HE-400s and the NAD HP50s.
 
My current headphone amp is an Maverick TubeMagic D1, and I occasionally use a Dragonfly V1.2 (with the EL-8s).
 
For sources, I use a an Arch Linux box (custom), a MacBook Pro, and a Windows gaming rig (custom). I'm a computer science Ph.D. candidate in the Boston area, so I consider myself computer literate. I've also got some EE classes under my belt from my undergraduate days...
 
Music is how I relax and distract myself from research, so I generally clock a large number of critical listening hours per week. I'd be happy to provide any more information you need.

 

[jmotyka]

This is what every headphone audiophile has been dreaming of!!! I would love to beta test this! Droooool!!!
 
I am a graphic designer and have built many websites. I started building and fixing computers at the age of 14 and am now an old man at 30. Learning PFFFF! Count me in!! My audeze lcd-2s would love to have a mate for a month! I havnt posted many detailed reviews but id love the opportunity. 

 

[Audeze]

Our thanks to everyone who's posted their willingness to take part in our Black Box Beta Test. We haven't made any choices as yet so please feel free to let us know. 

 

[roscoofyore]

i would like to be considered for this beta test.  i have been in the technology industry in one capacity or another, from a field engineer for motorola to my current position as an IT desktop support tech as doing nothing does not pay.  i do have/had an inventory of headphones ranging from acclaimed audezee cans to lowly walmart pink ones, which i regret buying. 
 
i have the rare grommes tube headamp as well as efforts from several manufacturers including apex, fii0, fostex, mcintosh, and V-moda.  i have been involved in the music business all my life.  my exwife has my saxophone but i don't care, i have my dignity which attaches to my ears, so im good.  i've been a musician, worked as a club DJ, a radio station producer and currently, a vinyl freak. 
 
lastly i am a published writer, a poet.  i also have a novel in the works so i am very creative with words and have a decent grasp of abstract descriptions of such notions as 'sound quality' and such.  anyway, im roger, 'roscoofyore'.  consider this my formal application. 

 

[JIGF]

is it US only?

 

[MarioD]

I so much want to be a beta tester, since I want to compare it against my own DIY tube and chip amps, hooked to my LCD 2 & X, but I live in Bulgaria, EU. The shipping cost will not make sense

 

[xsankar]

Folks, thank you very much for all the replies and PMs. What a diverse group of people. We are reviewing all of them and will contact you soon. 

 

[Brooko]

Hi Audeze
 
I'd like to express an interest.
 
My head-Fi profile is here : http://www.head-fi.org/u/170914/brooko
Reviews I've done on Head-Fi are listed here : http://www.head-fi.org/t/762394/brookos-reviews-past-future
 
I'm 48, and have been a mild (but permanent) tinnitus sufferer for around the last 15 years (result of a single 3 hour concert - long story, not a great end result).
 
As far as tech goes - I'm a hobbyist, but able to work most things out:

1. I've built computers from components
2. I was Admin and Mod on a Linux site - and I also compiled software for their app repository
3. I'm very comfortable with either Linux or Windows based PCs

 
If you have a look at any of my reviews, you'll see the amount of time that goes into each one. I'm happy doing the research, and I tend to be methodical and detailed.
 
My main interest in being part of the program is not only because the tech interests me - but also to see what the device will do as a tinnitus sufferer.  Although it rarely bothers me when I'm listening to music, if your device can help, then I am (quite literally) "all ears".
 
Caveat - I'm located in New Zealand.  However - if you do have any other testers in Asia and/or Australia, then it's not that far to jump. I have excellent feedback on Head-Fi, and I am sure the Admins here would also vouch for me.
 
I'm due to leave on a business trip this weekend, and will be out of Country for approximately 3 weeks. I'll still be a regular visitor to the site though - and if chosen, have no issues testing any time from August onward.
 
Thank you for the opportunity.

 

[OrganMonster]

I would like to be considered for the beta testing. What I may bring to this testing is my 50 years of music performance in concerts and my composing for the same period of time. I have a very critical ear and have conducted orchestras for some time as well. I have also designed circuit boards and motherboards and have 2 patents for nuclear radiation leakage test equipment.
 
I may not have the experience with some of the folks here in audio equipment but what I bring to the table is how musical a certain piece of equipment sounds. Is it reproducing the exact sound of each instrument correctly. I have play every instrument in the orchestra and I know very well what each one should sound like and if the equipment does it's job correctly.
 
Thanks,
Derrick

 

[mikemercer]

  Thanks  everyone, Audeze is eagerly looking towards moving the Black Box project forward. 

I'd LOVE to be part of the beta team for this...
 
Been TOO LONG since I been back at home here at Head-Fi!!!!

 

[jodgey4]

Tell us why you would love to test this product and a few details about your background. Being tech-savvy would be a plus as there will be a learning curve.
 
I would love to test this product - I know Audeze does lots with the Harman curves for what produces a neutral/natural sound, and I would love to see how that is implemented into the DSP. I have heard all Audeze models, and own the 2.2F's (all gear below/ in profile). I have a Computer Engineering background, so gear like this is of course of great interest to myself. I have reviewed plenty of headphones before, though I'm not much experienced with source gear. I am very intrigued that there are multiple matched curves and DSPs involved... I don't know of any other hardware solutions like this besides some general EQ boards that can be put between DAC and amp.
 
Crossfeed would indeed be great to add .

 

[raze94]

I would like to join your program if you are looking for testers outside of the US. I have been working as a professional Dj for over a decade and have a lot of experience with different headphones. Im knowledgeable with macs and have been using their operating systems for over 5 years. My current headphones are Audeze EL-8 open, HD600, and ATH-M50. Headphone related electronics is FiioX3k, A&K Jr, and Alo Panam. I currently run a family business so I can dedicate about 4 hours a day Mon to Friday.