Hornet or Tomahawk? Leaning towards Hornet because...

[forsberg]

Well, I only use IEMs, and will be the Westone 3. I have read a lot of Hornet Tomahawk threads and most of you in my case would get a Tomahawk. But here are 3 reasons why I am leaning towards Hornet instead:

1) From the reviews by Skylab, the Hornet has more bass than TH. I like bass.

2) The hornets dimension is almost exactly the same with my DAP - the meizu miniplayer. I think this flush look would be VERY nice. Since miniplayer is so thin, i would imagine it just looks like a screen on top of the hornet!

3) Most of my usage will be at work with my IEMs on. So I would like a plug into wall option. Hornet offers me that. yes, even though TH lasts as reported 500 hours.... hence this is listed as my #3.

So with these 3 reasons, is it a right decision for me to purchase Hornet over Tomahawk?

 

[Wildcard30]

Just go ahead and splurge on the Hornet it sounds like you really want it over the TH.

 

[oicdn]

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Originally Posted by forsberg /img/forum/go_quote.gif So with these 3 reasons, is it a right decision for me to purchase Hornet over Tomahawk?

Yes.

 

[aluren]

yeah, if size and battery life is not a major concern, then just go with the hornet.

 

[forsberg]

cool. thanks guys.... already emailed Ray about the hornet!

Actually I dont know if i should thank you guys or not... I mean, I just was aimlessly browsing through the forums reading stuff about amps these past few weeks, and then its always been these hornet tomahawk threads lately. Then I figured, no matter what type of portable amp I upgrade, or even if I just stick with pa2v2, i will always wonder how a hornet will sound. So what the heck, Hornet it is (after hard approval from the wife of course).

Really. This forum is worse than drugs. No joke.

 

[Wildcard30]

Congrats and enjoy the new amp once you get it Rays amps sound and look great.

 

[silverrain]

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Originally Posted by forsberg /img/forum/go_quote.gif Really. This forum is worse than drugs. No joke.

Drugs are prolly cheaper, though!

Disclaimer: Joking -- nobody should do them....

And, I couldn't decide wheteher to get a Hornet or Tomahawk -- so I ordered both....*sigh* (I sigh alot lately)
Bet Ray isn't sighing though!

 

[Bolardito]

Hi i'm just having the same dilemma: the Tomahawk or the Hornet? I' ve heard the TH are specially designed for IEM's and I have the E500 so is the TH a better option If I only use IEM's? Or the Hornet is also very good with IEM's?

For me both are comfortable to carry so size is not much of an issue, just SQ

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by forsberg /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I only use IEMs, and will be the Westone 3. I have read a lot of Hornet Tomahawk threads and most of you in my case would get a Tomahawk. But here are 3 reasons why I am leaning towards Hornet instead: 1) From the reviews by Skylab, the Hornet has more bass than TH. I like bass. 2) The hornets dimension is almost exactly the same with my DAP - the meizu miniplayer. I think this flush look would be VERY nice. Since miniplayer is so thin, i would imagine it just looks like a screen on top of the hornet! 3) Most of my usage will be at work with my IEMs on. So I would like a plug into wall option. Hornet offers me that. yes, even though TH lasts as reported 500 hours.... hence this is listed as my #3. So with these 3 reasons, is it a right decision for me to purchase Hornet over Tomahawk?

Having had both and done extensive testing I can tell you that the bass difference just about disapears after the Tomahawk reaches 800 hours of burn in. Yes the Hornet still has a bit more but it is so small as not to make a difference. OICDN listened to my Tomahawk which has well over 800 hours and really liked its punchiness.

 

[GAD]

I have both and I have been actively testing both (among others) for a week.

The sound differences to me are only obvious when the two amps are next to each other and you're doing testing. The Hornet has a better sound, but you're not talking major differences.

The ability to run off of AC power is huge to me though. The #1 driver for a TH IMO is size. If size is not an issue, get the Hornet.

GAD

 

[forsberg]

ack! Why is Ray not responding? It's been 7 hours since I sent him an email... 7!!! Going insane.. going insane........ Rayyyy.. RAYYYYY!!! Need... hornet.... need........ hornet.......................

 

[BIG POPPA]

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Originally Posted by forsberg /img/forum/go_quote.gif ack! Why is Ray not responding? It's been 7 hours since I sent him an email... 7!!! Going insane.. going insane........ Rayyyy.. RAYYYYY!!! Need... hornet.... need........ hornet.......................

Give 24-48 hours. If your amps were as good or as popular as his, how long would you take to get to an email? More than a week...... Off with his head!LOL

 

[Manny Calavera]

I have talked to him twice now (Ray) and he got back to me both times within 8 to 16 hours.. He is very very curteous,and very polite.

Ken from ALO is also extremely quick to reply to questions,and extremely easy to talk to about stuff.

 

[forsberg]

Yup, got a reply from Ray. But stupid paypal issues for us international guys are delaying my purchase!

 

[luckybaer]

Here's why I went with Hornet and not Tomahawk:
1. I can plug it into the wall.
2. 3 gain settings.
3. Lots of colors.

If I had to do a lot of travelling (i.e. to places with 220v or if I didn't want to pack a wall adapter), I'd definitely go Tomahawk. For my uses, the Hornet fits the bill best.