[NovaFlyer]

Good timing with the Valentine's Day weekend. "Here, darling, I bought you a $3000 pair of earphones. I'll just look after them for you..."

Get customs to match the shoes and handbag...

Actually I´m having a blast only with se535, hearing instruments that I´ve never have heard with my old earbuds. It´s like someone with vision in B&W suddenly seeing colors.

Yes, but I found the 535 to be qualitatively the same as the 425, it just had a 'bigger' sound, which I don't believe served it well, at least in the gear I had at the time... Maybe a better cable or source would have took the 535 to a new level over 425?

I started with Shures as well back in 2009 or so, the SE535. Loved them for the size and comfort while traveling, great sound isolation on planes.

@third_eye - did you post the show specials? How about Jude's preview video?
I could not see either, but might have missed it...

I guess they're still trying to find some Twizzlers to put in the background of the video, hence the delay

 

[NovaFlyer]

Curious to what tracks other folks will use to test gear this weekend. I know there will be a lot of variety due to personal preferences and tastes.

This weekend some of my favorite tracks I’ll be listening to include:

Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight (Live) from Face Value (Deluxe). The opening part of the track (first 1:35) with the audience gives a sense of space and direction, and then the drums. What more needs to be said about the famous drum sequence at 5:54, and the live version has several more terrific drum sequences from 6:16 on, almost every 10-12 seconds or so. Who doesn't do the "air drums" when listening

Hans Zimmer - Why So Serious from The Dark Knight soundtrack. Strong bass throughout the track, but it really kicks in at ~3:25.

Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe from As Far As Siam. At the 23 second mark there’s a very quiet phrase “See you on the other side” and I find that useful to measure separation.

Manu Katché - Unstatic from Unstatic. Terrific drums.

Fascinating Rhythm - Dave Grusin from The Gershwin Connection. Another track with great drums.

John Williams - Duel of the Fates from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Some choir type vocals, drums and bass. I love soundtracks so this is a good test.

Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatore - Overture from Halo 3 Soundtrack. The opening 30 seconds with the rain will really help with determining soundstage.

Max Richter - Europe, After the Rain from Memoryhouse. Another track with an opening sequence of rain, and rain to close the track for the last 40 seconds or so.

Candy Dulfer - Lily Was Here from Candy Dulfer Live in Amsterdam. Great saxophone. At the 6-7 second mark something is dropped or the mike stand moves, and the someone in the audience coughs at the right, rear. Great for determining sense of direction I the soundstage.

For reference all the tracks/albums above are on the US version of Tidal except for Candy Dulfer Live in Amsterdam.

Looking forward to finding out what you’ll be listening to.

 

[6942Man]

Guys, here's the list of Show Specials! We'll also be providing a handout of these at the Registration Desk.

64 Audio	20% off all Universal-fit earphones and their custom counterparts; 64 Audio is giving away a universal-fit or custom in-ear monitor of the winner's choice. Visit our booth to enter. Winner will be announced around 3pm the final day of the show. Must be present to win.
Andover Audio	Free Omega headphone stand for the first 10 puchases of PM-50 headphone during the show
Audio46	Audio46 will have multiple Show Specials on Final Audio, Audio-Technica, iFi Audio, Klipsch, Strauss & Wagner, SIVGA, DALI, Sennheiser, and Ultrasone. Visit booth for more details.
Audiowise	10% off any OPTO-DX order. Use coupon code CANJAM10 when placing order.
Benchmark Media	10% off during show; Visit booth for change to win a DAC3 B ($1699)
Corsonus	Visit booth for a drawing for 3 winners to receive a 20% discount
Dekoni Audio	Visit booth a giveaway of Dekoni Audio wipes
DUNU	Visit booth for a series of Show Specials!
Earstudio	Visit booth for a chance to win the HUD100 (1 prize), ES100MK2 (5 prizes), and HE100 (5 prizes).
Eletech	10% off during show
Empire Ears	15% off CIEMs and 20% off UIEMs
Etymotic	ER2 SE and ER2 XR - $120
	ER3SE and ER3XR Earphones - $150
	ER4SR and ER4XR Earphones - $250
	Visit booth for additonal discounts on univeral and custom earplugs
HeadAmp	$300 off GS-X mk2, and $600 off GS-X mk2 when purchased with a new headphone over $1499
iFi Audio	Visit booth for a chance to win the new portable DAC/AMP. Live drawing will be held each day one hour before show close.
Jerry Harvey Audio	20% off CIEMs, plus free ear impressions when ordering at the show
Metal Magic Research	10% off during show
Musicteck	15% off selected products (shop.musicteck.com/2020canjam), coupon code: 2020CANJAMNYC
Noble Audio	20% off Universal IEMs
Schiit Audio	Visit booth for a chance to win a Magni 3+ or Magni Heresy
Soundcore	$129 Liberty 2 Pro ($149 MSRP)
SpinFit	30% off Amazon coupon code for SpinFit Ear Tips; Visit booth for SpinFit Giveaways
Violectric/Lake People	Visit booth for available Violectric show discounts
Woo Audio	10% off during show
ZMFheadphones	Visit booth for available ZMF show discounts

Can kids from 11-14 attend canjam?

 

[Watagump]

Can kids from 11-14 attend canjam?

Yes sir. That's about how old I am mentally.

 

[AxelCloris]

Yes sir. That's about how old I am mentally.

A bit optimistic, I'd say.

 

[Watagump]

A bit optimistic, I'd say.

Grading on a curve.

 

[Zachik]

Grading on a curve.

We all love you buddy!!

 

[Watagump]

Even though I am not coming I still look at flight prices multiple time s a day. The plane still has many unsold seats, yet the prices are at some of their highest points. Only 2 seats left in first class and they are asking over $1800 right now. At its lowest it was $799. It always amazes me how often the prices fluctuate.

 

[joe]

Even though I am not coming I still look at flight prices multiple time s a day. The plane still has many unsold seats, yet the prices are at some of their highest points. Only 2 seats left in first class and they are asking over $1800 right now. At its lowest it was $799. It always amazes me how often the prices fluctuate.

JOIN US.

 

[Watagump]

JOIN US.

Already scheduled work the Friday I would have left, I honestly don't know where my future stands with the shows, it might be done, even SoCal.

 

[joe]

...honestly don't know where my future stands with the shows, it might be done, even SoCal.

C'mon, dude. While this is a bummer that you're missing this one, you have to make it out to a CanJam this year. We can't grab a bite if you don't show up to an event.

 

[Watagump]

C'mon, dude. While this is a bummer that you're missing this one, you have to make it out to a CanJam this year. We can't grab a bite if you don't show up to an event.

I have gone to shows where I wasn't working for Noble, I was bored to death. I come to help people and steer them in the direction of what they might want to buy, that's the fun for me, as weird as it sounds. I don't come to listen to gear as a potential buyer, I have gear I am perfectly content with, I have never been a grail hunter when it comes to sound stuff. Seeing friends and hanging out is great of course, while that is a possibility in Socal, coming over after the show to see people, or even volunteering for the CJ team is possible. I don't want to say something that might not happen. I have given 6 years of my time for free, I just think that time is done, I am worth something, just like anyone else who works for others in this business/hobby.

 

[warrenpchi]

Thank you for this. I’m a n00b trying to learn everything I can. Bought ZX507 and se846 for the starters.

The SE846 is very, very good!

Curious to what tracks other folks will use to test gear this weekend. I know there will be a lot of variety due to personal preferences and tastes.

Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight (Live) from Face Value (Deluxe). The opening part of the track (first 1:35) with the audience gives a sense of space and direction, and then the drums. What more needs to be said about the famous drum sequence at 5:54, and the live version has several more terrific drum sequences from 6:16 on, almost every 10-12 seconds or so. Who doesn't do the "air drums" when listening

Manu Katché - Unstatic from Unstatic. Terrific drums.

@NovaFlyer, might I suggest adding Tears For Fears's Woman In Chains to your test track list? It's fantastically recorded and mastered. But also, both Manu Katché and Phil Collins played percussion on it.

 

[ElectroMod]

Watagump

Clear your browsing history etc as i find if you visit the same site too many times with airlines they start hiking the price

 

[FullCircle]

Disappointing that Noble's only offering discounts on Universals when many of their competitors are offerring them on both. In other news, where's that show preview?

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