chimney189
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Hey guys, unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it anymore 
Chicago area head fi meet 3/23
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WitzyZed
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Last minute RSVP..
Bringing stuff 0 people asked for:
iMac w/ Audirvana+ (handful of great DSD albums to play there), BitPerfect/iTunes, & VLC for surround sound to stereo virtual shenanigans.
DAP/DAC: FiiO X5 3rd Gen w/ USB Audio Player Pro & Neutron Music Player
Amp: FiiO E12A
IEMs: FiiO F9 Pro (balanced/single-ended)
(So long as I bring an extension cord for my computer this should be okay, I hope?)
If someone has a spare DAC or other equipment and wants to connect it to the iMac for Audirvana+ I won’t stop you.
Bringing stuff 0 people asked for:
iMac w/ Audirvana+ (handful of great DSD albums to play there), BitPerfect/iTunes, & VLC for surround sound to stereo virtual shenanigans.
DAP/DAC: FiiO X5 3rd Gen w/ USB Audio Player Pro & Neutron Music Player
Amp: FiiO E12A
IEMs: FiiO F9 Pro (balanced/single-ended)
(So long as I bring an extension cord for my computer this should be okay, I hope?)
If someone has a spare DAC or other equipment and wants to connect it to the iMac for Audirvana+ I won’t stop you.
CyberAthlete
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Running a little late, I'll be there by 130-145. sorry!
chimney189
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So I was able to make it to the meet an stay for about 45 minutes.
I was able to audition the following: HE-1000se, Mr. Speakers Ether 2, Mr. Speakers Aeon Closed, Audeze LCD-4z and the Abyss Diana Phi.
The HE-1000se definitely made me feel like HiFiMAN moved towards a more v-shaped sound signature.
Mr. Speakers Ether 2 was insanely light and form fitting to my head with just a tad too much clamp force by my lower jaw. I thought it had a pleasant sound signature, but it didn't seem like it was worth $2,000.
The Aeon Closed was the most comfortable headphone that I auditioned. I really liked it's sound -- it remained neutral, but engaging at the same time.
The Audeze LCD-4z was a tad too uncomfortable for me. The pads were just too stiff. However, it was the best bass that I've ever heard.
The Abyss Diana Phi was so, so in terms of comfort. I felt a weird pressure on the side of my head just above my ears and the pads didn't feel like they sealed very well. This headphone is worth $1,000 tops in my opinion.
I stayed away from the Susvara because I knew that I would probably like it too much! I wish I could have stayed longer as there were many more headphones that I could have tried out.
Thanks for setting this up F1 Audio!
I was able to audition the following: HE-1000se, Mr. Speakers Ether 2, Mr. Speakers Aeon Closed, Audeze LCD-4z and the Abyss Diana Phi.
The HE-1000se definitely made me feel like HiFiMAN moved towards a more v-shaped sound signature.
Mr. Speakers Ether 2 was insanely light and form fitting to my head with just a tad too much clamp force by my lower jaw. I thought it had a pleasant sound signature, but it didn't seem like it was worth $2,000.
The Aeon Closed was the most comfortable headphone that I auditioned. I really liked it's sound -- it remained neutral, but engaging at the same time.
The Audeze LCD-4z was a tad too uncomfortable for me. The pads were just too stiff. However, it was the best bass that I've ever heard.
The Abyss Diana Phi was so, so in terms of comfort. I felt a weird pressure on the side of my head just above my ears and the pads didn't feel like they sealed very well. This headphone is worth $1,000 tops in my opinion.
I stayed away from the Susvara because I knew that I would probably like it too much! I wish I could have stayed longer as there were many more headphones that I could have tried out.
Thanks for setting this up F1 Audio!
lukeslens
100+ Head-Fier
This was so great. Thanks for hosting this!
I have started an impressions thread link is below. Thank you to F1 Audio and all that attended. It was a great meet and was good to have some more activity in the Chicago community.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/f1-audio-chicago-area-head-fi-meet-3-23-impressions-thread.903004/
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/f1-audio-chicago-area-head-fi-meet-3-23-impressions-thread.903004/
@JamesonM @CreditingKarma thanks so much for organizing and hosting us!
This is my first, and certainly won't be my last head fi meet!
Have a wonderful Sunday all.
This is my first, and certainly won't be my last head fi meet!
Have a wonderful Sunday all.
Roscoeiii
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Sorry that I couldn't make it at the last minute. Hope to see many of you at AXPONA. Love having all of these opportunities to connect with Headfiers in Chicagoland. @JamesonM @CreditingKarma I hope this will happen again!
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