[TheAbyss2022]

We will look to setup a source with a streaming service (and/or a decent offline library) so you can try your favourite music .

Thank the lord! Put us on a stopwatch if you must but let us listen to tracks we know well.

It would be highly appreciated.

 

[Zachik]

The booking is only for the HE1 as it's an exclusive experience in a suite, not on the show floor. You'll be able to try all the HPs (there might be some queues for some).

HIGHLY recommended!!! The HE-1 is a very special experience that every lad (and lass) should experience

 

[CT007]

You guys get a 15 min session, but we only got 10 minutes for Chicago..?

 

[User9876]

I seem to remember that Sennheiser produced something like the HE-1 back in the late 80's / early 90's didn't they? Anyway back then I went to a HiFi show and there was zero interest in it, I had a ten minute listen but I could have listened all day if I had wanted to.


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This one.

 

[zen87192]

No doubt when I listen to this HE-1 Masterpiece I'll love it.... I hope they do Klarna payments on it....

 

[User9876]

No doubt when I listen to this HE-1 Masterpiece I'll love it.... I hope they do Klarna payments on it....

Just get half a dozen credit cards and ask to pay ten thousand on each.

 

[Sayed2020]

I seem to remember that Sennheiser produced something like the HE-1 back in the late 80's / early 90's didn't they? Anyway back then I went to a HiFi show and there was zero interest in it, I had a ten minute listen but I could have listened all day if I had wanted to.


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This one.

Aahh, the OG Orpheus HE90. That one has escaped me so far, hopefully one day I’ll get to hear it.

 

[User9876]

Aahh, the OG Orpheus HE90. That one has escaped me so far, hopefully one day I’ll get to hear it.

From memory, it sounded very reference with a slight lift in the mid-bass.

Just joking I can't remember last week, never mind 30 years ago.

 

[ostewart]

No doubt when I listen to this HE-1 Masterpiece I'll love it.... I hope they do Klarna payments on it....

From my memory it's definitely not for everyone, and did not do well with the usual music I enjoy.

It's one of those, like many uber high-end headphones, that seems to favour jazz/classical/soft music and doesn't lend itself well to high energy or poorly recorded tracks.

That's why personally, the HiFiMAN Susvara is still one of the top headphones I've listened to, as it handles metal and heavy rock really well, whereas the Audeze CRBN, Sennheiser HE-1 and others don't do metal any real justice.

 

[TheAbyss2022]

From my memory it's definitely not for everyone, and did not do well with the usual music I enjoy.

It's one of those, like many uber high-end headphones, that seems to favour jazz/classical/soft music and doesn't lend itself well to high energy or poorly recorded tracks.

That's why personally, the HiFiMAN Susvara is still one of the top headphones I've listened to, as it handles metal and heavy rock really well, whereas the Audeze CRBN, Sennheiser HE-1 and others don't do metal any real justice.

The Abyss AB 1266 Phi TC is probably the best headphone for metal/rock.

 

[Derivative]

As some of you know, we have partnered with @Sennheiser and Head-fi to bring the HE-1 to Canjam London 2023.

The sign-up is now open at the link below:

https://appoint.ly/s/sennheiser/HE-1

Make sure to secure your spot early!

We look forward to seeing you next week. We will have loads of surprises, new product announcements, special guests and giveaways at the booths!

First giveaway announcement: Sennheiser are offering a HD800s to a lucky person visiting their booth.

This is brilliant, managed to bag a slot on Sunday afternoon. Can't wait!

 

[Sayed2020]

The Abyss AB 1266 Phi TC is probably the best headphone for metal/rock.

The OG Utopia & Rognir Planar are also great for metal too.

 

[Reactcore]

Come join us in the Plaza 12-13 Suites on the Lower Lobby level (-1) directly above the main exhibit area of CanJam London 2023 for a series of interactive discussion panels with some of the industry’s leading experts in audio technology.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

12:00p - 1:00p It's About Time; An Introduction to Piezo-MEMS µSpeakers
Recent developments by xMEMS Labs, of Santa Clara, CA has resulted in a new transduction mechanism called Piezo-MEMS µSpeakers. Piezo-MEMS µSpeakers have unique attributes and inherent behaviors that out-class traditional coil based dynamic drivers and balanced armature receivers. xMEMS µSpeakers are fabricated in a semiconductor process, which results in highly uniform and precise transducers. These new µSpeakers are being used in consumer audio products including TWS earbuds and audiophile IEM as well as professional In Ear Monitors, and most recently, headphones. The presentation will include a technical primer covering theory of operation, design, fabrication, packaging, reliability and testing as well as listening demos of xMEMS latest Audiophile IEMs.
Presenter: Michael Ricci, Sr. Director of Electroacoustic Engineering, xMEMS Labs

2:00p - 3:00p Pro Audio vs Audiophilia - Two Worlds Collide
Pro audio and audiophile playback systems can often sound distinctly different, with seemingly fundamental clashes in their goals. While professionals typically insist on flat frequency response and detail, audiophiles tend to favor immersiveness and emotionality. And yet, these two worlds must collide to bring about the enjoyment that we all prize - but where? Join Chris Berens (Audeze Artist Relations) for some fascinating insights on the differences between pro audio and audiophile priorities, preferences, and products — and how we strangely end up hearing the same thing.
Presenter: Chris Berens, Artist Relations, Audeze

3:00p - 4:00p DAC Architectures: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Although digital audio is ubiquitous these days, finding an optimal DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) remains a complicated, and often confusing, task. Join Rob Watts, Digital Design Consultant for Chord Electronics, as he explores the various DAC architectures commonly employed today, and breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of each. Finally, personal preferences aside, learn the objective criteria by which all digital-to-analog conversion methods should be judged for high fidelity audio applications.
Presenter: Rob Watts, Chord Electronics

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Sunday, August 20, 2023

2:00p - 3:00 How Interpolation Filters and Transients Crucially Affect Sound Quality
Join us for an invaluable hour of insight into how digital interpolation filters work. This seminar will cover: understanding the importance of interpolation filtering and transients; realizing just how much time domain performance can dictate fidelity and realism, and much more. If you didn’t understand any of that, and you are currently pursuing an endgame rig with a digital source, then this is one seminar you won’t want to miss.
Presenter: Rob Watts, Chord Electronics


3:00p - 4:00p Ask The Reviewers @ CanJam London 2023!
What was best-in-show at CanJam London 2023? Does burn-in exist? Do cables make a difference? How much power does the Susvara truly need? What is the best in-ear monitor or headphone, for my music, within my budget? You have questions, bring them to our panel of expert reviewers. Join Koji Ghafoor (Convince Me Audio), Jude Mansilla (Head-Fi.org), Cameron Oatley a.k.a. Goldensound (Headphones.com), and Oscar Stewart (HiFi Pig) as they answer them all live, and in real time!

Perhaps it could be arranged to record the seminars for the unlucky absent ones

And shared here.. just as a service to our community

 

[ostewart]

Perhaps it could be arranged to record the seminars for the unlucky absent ones

And shared here.. just as a service to our community

I might get stage fright or say something silly I don't need that being recorded...

 

[Aseem The Specialist]

Ferrum are done to attend at the High End Hi Fi Show that is held at Ascot Racecourse on the 29 of September and 1 of October.


Yep, that is a great shame they are not at Canjam London, they possibly might attend the High End Hi Fi Show held at Ascot Racecourse on the 30 September and 1 of October.

Ferrum Audio will be at the Hifonix booth at CanJam London. Be sure to pop over and say hello if you’re there.