I would like some opinions of the FOTM phones here (for better or worse) over the last few years...chronologically???

[Radioheadache]

The V-Moda Vibes were all the rage about a year and a half ago. Despite putting them through some break in via a day's worth of pink noise, I found the sound rather muddy. Some $15 Creative EP-630s that I purchased shortly after blew them away in terms of clarity...but they were pretty!

 

[gilency]

Based on FOTM I am pleased to announce I just purchased the LD Mk III, although I have no idea how good they are because they are somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (or customs at San Pedro).
Against the FOTM of the time (SE530) I purchased the UM2 and could not be happier.
So, sometimes the FOTM is right, sometimes is also right, and occasionally is wrong...did I get that right?

 

[vvanrij]

Congrats on the purchase. Hmm Zero DAC/AMP? Darkvoice 336, 332?

 

[gz76]

Yuin PK1 got quite a bit of love for a while. Never heard them myself tho. Those Sextetts seem to be getting quite a bit of notice at the moment.

 

[vvanrij]

I thought the sextett's moment' was over. It still hasn't gotten enough praise imo

What a steal!

 

[REB]

I went with the FOTM and bought Ultrasone HFI-680's, Ultrasone Proline 2500's and the Zero DAC. Still have the HFI 680's and the Zero and will keep them

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[mace2]

Sorry, what is FOTM? ...Fad of the month?

 

[REB]

Close enough... flavour of the month.

 

[bigizzy75]

You can't forget the Darth Vaders, I have not purchased them but I'm alwasys tempted because of the wook finish, but I remind myself that its sound quality that counts.

 

[Shakey27]

all the rave over the darkvoice 336i snagged me by the balls. denons are next.

 

[shasty]

i did notice the talks about hd280 and sony v6 have diminished to nothingness since the coming of new iems and portable cans.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I remember when the K-701 came out and people went nuts. I held off for a good year before buying one. I've come to enjoy it enough. Might have to give it a listen tonight.