So sorry to hear take care of your hearing and thank you for all your contributions!Dear Flathead Fiends (aka Earbud Comrades),
Very disappointing news for me. I had a follow-up visit today with my otolaryngologist (ENT) and audiologist and my tests were not favorable in regards to flatheads. Thankfully, nothing too serious for day-to-day life though.
With my particular type of hearing damage and loss incurred in the line of duty and so as to prevent any further deterioration of my hearing and to properly manage unique tinnitus both docs (in full cahoots with my wife of course) have decided that I can no longer have ANYTHING in and/or covering my ear canals no matter how lightly it may be (primarily due to the occlusion effect).
Therefore, I have been relegated to full-size over-the-ear open-back only headphones. Thankfully I love music far more than I do gear so I know I will manage to weather this abrupt tempest and soon adapt .
With immediate effect, I will be selling off all my remaining flathead earbuds .
So as to make sure I will walk the line and fully embrace my new open-back (Sennheiser HD 600) only lifestyle and to avoid tempting myself I will refrain from participating in flathead/earbud oriented threads here on Head-Fi and over on SBAF and on the Discord earbud-related servers. I most definitely would like to still hang out and participate in threads oriented to the Sennheiser HD 600, vacuum tube amps, and other related source/accessory threads.
- FranQL Caelum; 120Ω
- RikuBuds Saber 3; 64Ω
- Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω
- Blur 256 PK16 White Face LE; 16Ω
Accordingly, for my own sanity, I will also have to abandon the custodianship of maintaining the Flathead Timeline and The Flathead Corner (Flathead Rankings). I will of course leave the docs up on Google Docs shared to all who have the link though I would advise that some people should capture the data in some way just in case I abruptly kick the butt! I am a senior citizen so it is entirely possible.
Thank you and mad respects to you all!
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Earbuds Round-Up
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Dear Flathead Fiends (aka Earbud Comrades),
Very disappointing news for me. I had a follow-up visit today with my otolaryngologist (ENT) and audiologist and my tests were not favorable in regards to flatheads. Thankfully, nothing too serious for day-to-day life though.
With my particular type of hearing damage and loss incurred in the line of duty and so as to prevent any further deterioration of my hearing and to properly manage unique tinnitus both docs (in full cahoots with my wife of course) have decided that I can no longer have ANYTHING in and/or covering my ear canals no matter how lightly it may be (primarily due to the occlusion effect).
Therefore, I have been relegated to full-size over-the-ear open-back only headphones. Thankfully I love music far more than I do gear so I know I will manage to weather this abrupt tempest and soon adapt .
With immediate effect, I will be selling off all my remaining flathead earbuds .
So as to make sure I will walk the line and fully embrace my new open-back (Sennheiser HD 600) only lifestyle and to avoid tempting myself I will refrain from participating in flathead/earbud oriented threads here on Head-Fi and over on SBAF and on the Discord earbud-related servers. I most definitely would like to still hang out and participate in threads oriented to the Sennheiser HD 600, vacuum tube amps, and other related source/accessory threads.
- FranQL Caelum; 120Ω
- RikuBuds Saber 3; 64Ω
- Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω
- Blur 256 PK16 White Face LE; 16Ω
Accordingly, for my own sanity, I will also have to abandon the custodianship of maintaining the Flathead Timeline and The Flathead Corner (Flathead Rankings). I will of course leave the docs up on Google Docs shared to all who have the link though I would advise that some people should capture the data in some way just in case I abruptly kick the butt! I am a senior citizen so it is entirely possible.
Thank you and mad respects to you all!
Damn, thats horrible to hear. We will definitely miss you around here.
That's sad news. However, I'm sure this thread can accommodate the reformed or medically retired flatheaders equally. Your wisdom is always appreciated.Dear Flathead Fiends (aka Earbud Comrades),
Very disappointing news for me. I had a follow-up visit today with my otolaryngologist (ENT) and audiologist and my tests were not favorable in regards to flatheads. Thankfully, nothing too serious for day-to-day life though.
With my particular type of hearing damage and loss incurred in the line of duty and so as to prevent any further deterioration of my hearing and to properly manage unique tinnitus both docs (in full cahoots with my wife of course) have decided that I can no longer have ANYTHING in and/or covering my ear canals no matter how lightly it may be (primarily due to the occlusion effect).
Therefore, I have been relegated to full-size over-the-ear open-back only headphones. Thankfully I love music far more than I do gear so I know I will manage to weather this abrupt tempest and soon adapt .
With immediate effect, I will be selling off all my remaining flathead earbuds .
So as to make sure I will walk the line and fully embrace my new open-back (Sennheiser HD 600) only lifestyle and to avoid tempting myself I will refrain from participating in flathead/earbud oriented threads here on Head-Fi and over on SBAF and on the Discord earbud-related servers. I most definitely would like to still hang out and participate in threads oriented to the Sennheiser HD 600, vacuum tube amps, and other related source/accessory threads.
- FranQL Caelum; 120Ω
- RikuBuds Saber 3; 64Ω
- Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω
- Blur 256 PK16 White Face LE; 16Ω
Accordingly, for my own sanity, I will also have to abandon the custodianship of maintaining the Flathead Timeline and The Flathead Corner (Flathead Rankings). I will of course leave the docs up on Google Docs shared to all who have the link though I would advise that some people should capture the data in some way just in case I abruptly kick the butt! I am a senior citizen so it is entirely possible.
Thank you and mad respects to you all!
Maybe I can give the Blur's a good home, seeing as mine gave up the ghost.
Take good care of your hearing. I'm glad you can still enjoy cans. Maybe open air style headgear may work for you. It is a sad, sad day when a friend disappears from our small world of flat head earbuds. I can't even fathom who has the knowledge to take over the reins of the Flathead Timeline and Rankings from you. Sigh!!Dear Flathead Fiends (aka Earbud Comrades),
Very disappointing news for me. I had a follow-up visit today with my otolaryngologist (ENT) and audiologist and my tests were not favorable in regards to flatheads. Thankfully, nothing too serious for day-to-day life though.
With my particular type of hearing damage and loss incurred in the line of duty and so as to prevent any further deterioration of my hearing and to properly manage unique tinnitus both docs (in full cahoots with my wife of course) have decided that I can no longer have ANYTHING in and/or covering my ear canals no matter how lightly it may be (primarily due to the occlusion effect).
Therefore, I have been relegated to full-size over-the-ear open-back only headphones. Thankfully I love music far more than I do gear so I know I will manage to weather this abrupt tempest and soon adapt .
With immediate effect, I will be selling off all my remaining flathead earbuds .
So as to make sure I will walk the line and fully embrace my new open-back (Sennheiser HD 600) only lifestyle and to avoid tempting myself I will refrain from participating in flathead/earbud oriented threads here on Head-Fi and over on SBAF and on the Discord earbud-related servers. I most definitely would like to still hang out and participate in threads oriented to the Sennheiser HD 600, vacuum tube amps, and other related source/accessory threads.
- FranQL Caelum; 120Ω
- RikuBuds Saber 3; 64Ω
- Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω
- Blur 256 PK16 White Face LE; 16Ω
Accordingly, for my own sanity, I will also have to abandon the custodianship of maintaining the Flathead Timeline and The Flathead Corner (Flathead Rankings). I will of course leave the docs up on Google Docs shared to all who have the link though I would advise that some people should capture the data in some way just in case I abruptly kick the butt! I am a senior citizen so it is entirely possible.
Thank you and mad respects to you all!
Really sad day for this thread and our little community. WoodyLuvr is living encyclopaedia of flat earbuds and it was real pleasure to read all those posts about earbud history and his expertise on various models.Dear Flathead Fiends (aka Earbud Comrades),
Very disappointing news for me. I had a follow-up visit today with my otolaryngologist (ENT) and audiologist and my tests were not favorable in regards to flatheads. Thankfully, nothing too serious for day-to-day life though.
With my particular type of hearing damage and loss incurred in the line of duty and so as to prevent any further deterioration of my hearing and to properly manage unique tinnitus both docs (in full cahoots with my wife of course) have decided that I can no longer have ANYTHING in and/or covering my ear canals no matter how lightly it may be (primarily due to the occlusion effect).
Therefore, I have been relegated to full-size over-the-ear open-back only headphones. Thankfully I love music far more than I do gear so I know I will manage to weather this abrupt tempest and soon adapt .
With immediate effect, I will be selling off all my remaining flathead earbuds .
So as to make sure I will walk the line and fully embrace my new open-back (Sennheiser HD 600) only lifestyle and to avoid tempting myself I will refrain from participating in flathead/earbud oriented threads here on Head-Fi and over on SBAF and on the Discord earbud-related servers. I most definitely would like to still hang out and participate in threads oriented to the Sennheiser HD 600, vacuum tube amps, and other related source/accessory threads.
- FranQL Caelum; 120Ω
- RikuBuds Saber 3; 64Ω
- Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω
- Blur 256 PK16 White Face LE; 16Ω
Accordingly, for my own sanity, I will also have to abandon the custodianship of maintaining the Flathead Timeline and The Flathead Corner (Flathead Rankings). I will of course leave the docs up on Google Docs shared to all who have the link though I would advise that some people should capture the data in some way just in case I abruptly kick the butt! I am a senior citizen so it is entirely possible.
Thank you and mad respects to you all!
After all it's all about the music and life, so enjoy it, my friend! Visit us sometimes
Brillig
100+ Head-Fier
Each of your posts has been a major contribution to earbud love and lore, deeply and enthusiastically appreciated by me and (I'm sure) every member of this thread. Peace! Be well! Thank you always. Live long and prosper!Dear Flathead Fiends (aka Earbud Comrades),
Very disappointing news for me. I had a follow-up visit today with my otolaryngologist (ENT) and audiologist and my tests were not favorable in regards to flatheads. Thankfully, nothing too serious for day-to-day life though.
With my particular type of hearing damage and loss incurred in the line of duty and so as to prevent any further deterioration of my hearing and to properly manage unique tinnitus both docs (in full cahoots with my wife of course) have decided that I can no longer have ANYTHING in and/or covering my ear canals no matter how lightly it may be (primarily due to the occlusion effect).
Therefore, I have been relegated to full-size over-the-ear open-back only headphones. Thankfully I love music far more than I do gear so I know I will manage to weather this abrupt tempest and soon adapt .
With immediate effect, I will be selling off all my remaining flathead earbuds .
So as to make sure I will walk the line and fully embrace my new open-back (Sennheiser HD 600) only lifestyle and to avoid tempting myself I will refrain from participating in flathead/earbud oriented threads here on Head-Fi and over on SBAF and on the Discord earbud-related servers. I most definitely would like to still hang out and participate in threads oriented to the Sennheiser HD 600, vacuum tube amps, and other related source/accessory threads.
- FranQL Caelum; 120Ω
- RikuBuds Saber 3; 64Ω
- Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω
- Blur 256 PK16 White Face LE; 16Ω
Accordingly, for my own sanity, I will also have to abandon the custodianship of maintaining the Flathead Timeline and The Flathead Corner (Flathead Rankings). I will of course leave the docs up on Google Docs shared to all who have the link though I would advise that some people should capture the data in some way just in case I abruptly kick the butt! I am a senior citizen so it is entirely possible.
Thank you and mad respects to you all!
dolordonpanda
New Head-Fier
sad to hear that you have to quit the earbud niche. i would like to thank you for your contribution to the earbud niche through your tierlist i bought yincrow-3000 and the Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω as i enjoy both them.Dear Flathead Fiends (aka Earbud Comrades),
Very disappointing news for me. I had a follow-up visit today with my otolaryngologist (ENT) and audiologist and my tests were not favorable in regards to flatheads. Thankfully, nothing too serious for day-to-day life though.
With my particular type of hearing damage and loss incurred in the line of duty and so as to prevent any further deterioration of my hearing and to properly manage unique tinnitus both docs (in full cahoots with my wife of course) have decided that I can no longer have ANYTHING in and/or covering my ear canals no matter how lightly it may be (primarily due to the occlusion effect).
Therefore, I have been relegated to full-size over-the-ear open-back only headphones. Thankfully I love music far more than I do gear so I know I will manage to weather this abrupt tempest and soon adapt .
With immediate effect, I will be selling off all my remaining flathead earbuds .
So as to make sure I will walk the line and fully embrace my new open-back (Sennheiser HD 600) only lifestyle and to avoid tempting myself I will refrain from participating in flathead/earbud oriented threads here on Head-Fi and over on SBAF and on the Discord earbud-related servers. I most definitely would like to still hang out and participate in threads oriented to the Sennheiser HD 600, vacuum tube amps, and other related source/accessory threads.
- FranQL Caelum; 120Ω
- RikuBuds Saber 3; 64Ω
- Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω
- Blur 256 PK16 White Face LE; 16Ω
Accordingly, for my own sanity, I will also have to abandon the custodianship of maintaining the Flathead Timeline and The Flathead Corner (Flathead Rankings). I will of course leave the docs up on Google Docs shared to all who have the link though I would advise that some people should capture the data in some way just in case I abruptly kick the butt! I am a senior citizen so it is entirely possible.
Thank you and mad respects to you all!
Dear Flathead Fiends (aka Earbud Comrades),
Very disappointing news for me. I had a follow-up visit today with my otolaryngologist (ENT) and audiologist and my tests were not favorable in regards to flatheads. Thankfully, nothing too serious for day-to-day life though.
With my particular type of hearing damage and loss incurred in the line of duty and so as to prevent any further deterioration of my hearing and to properly manage unique tinnitus both docs (in full cahoots with my wife of course) have decided that I can no longer have ANYTHING in and/or covering my ear canals no matter how lightly it may be (primarily due to the occlusion effect).
Therefore, I have been relegated to full-size over-the-ear open-back only headphones. Thankfully I love music far more than I do gear so I know I will manage to weather this abrupt tempest and soon adapt .
With immediate effect, I will be selling off all my remaining flathead earbuds .
So as to make sure I will walk the line and fully embrace my new open-back (Sennheiser HD 600) only lifestyle and to avoid tempting myself I will refrain from participating in flathead/earbud oriented threads here on Head-Fi and over on SBAF and on the Discord earbud-related servers. I most definitely would like to still hang out and participate in threads oriented to the Sennheiser HD 600, vacuum tube amps, and other related source/accessory threads.
- FranQL Caelum; 120Ω
- RikuBuds Saber 3; 64Ω
- Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼 2.0 醇净 600 LE; 600Ω
- Blur 256 PK16 White Face LE; 16Ω
Accordingly, for my own sanity, I will also have to abandon the custodianship of maintaining the Flathead Timeline and The Flathead Corner (Flathead Rankings). I will of course leave the docs up on Google Docs shared to all who have the link though I would advise that some people should capture the data in some way just in case I abruptly kick the butt! I am a senior citizen so it is entirely possible.
Thank you and mad respects to you all!
A mighty shame and a great loss to the community but health must come first! Thank you so much for all the help and generous contributions made.
I'm sure we can continue to chat about open-backs, some of which I intend to explore soon, including the HD600!