This meet was a lot of fun. Got to meet some new local head-fiers, got a tour of the organ factory, ate some great food and listened to all kinds of music though all kinds of different gear.
Some equipment impressions...
Stax as always sound great for the vocal and classical music I listened to. They are the most transparent phones i've herd, very airy and clear.
Both the PPX and Millet sounded pretty similar to my M3 but they had that extra tube smoothness in the lower and mid ranges. The Millet had a little more in the high end and the PPX sounded very balanced, warm and had a wider soundstage. The case James made for that millet is pretty slick. A lot more professional looking than my big ol box
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Those wooden JVCs were nice. I forgot to listen to the pair Bill had last meet so I was glad I got another chance. They sounded similar to the sony sa-5000s but perhaps a little more sennheiser-ish. A little less fast and energetic, and a little more smooth. I would like to try these on some other amps and see how they respond.
AKGs continue to impress. The AKGs 501s have a stax sound to me. Very airy and transparent. For the music I listen to, I need a little more umph though but I still appreciate their unique sound.
Dennons (D2000? 3000?), I don't know what to say except they just sound good. I don't think anyone could listen to these and not like them... just a very balanced phone. I really need to listen critically to these but its hard because everytime I listen to them I get caught up in the great sound. The phones themselves look pretty sexy too.
Thanks to everyone for coming out. And thanks Bill for hosting and bringing your delicious chili. I'm looking forward to our next meet.
Btw those are some very nice pictures. I'm guessing you indulge in a little camera-fi?
Some equipment impressions...
Stax as always sound great for the vocal and classical music I listened to. They are the most transparent phones i've herd, very airy and clear.
Both the PPX and Millet sounded pretty similar to my M3 but they had that extra tube smoothness in the lower and mid ranges. The Millet had a little more in the high end and the PPX sounded very balanced, warm and had a wider soundstage. The case James made for that millet is pretty slick. A lot more professional looking than my big ol box
Those wooden JVCs were nice. I forgot to listen to the pair Bill had last meet so I was glad I got another chance. They sounded similar to the sony sa-5000s but perhaps a little more sennheiser-ish. A little less fast and energetic, and a little more smooth. I would like to try these on some other amps and see how they respond.
AKGs continue to impress. The AKGs 501s have a stax sound to me. Very airy and transparent. For the music I listen to, I need a little more umph though but I still appreciate their unique sound.
Dennons (D2000? 3000?), I don't know what to say except they just sound good. I don't think anyone could listen to these and not like them... just a very balanced phone. I really need to listen critically to these but its hard because everytime I listen to them I get caught up in the great sound. The phones themselves look pretty sexy too.
Thanks to everyone for coming out. And thanks Bill for hosting and bringing your delicious chili. I'm looking forward to our next meet.
Btw those are some very nice pictures. I'm guessing you indulge in a little camera-fi?