[FullCircle]

I am right-handed (according to my scar)

 
 
Right handed, left sided loss, no history of rifle/long gun use.   I have to say, I am puzzled.   
 
What audiologist often times see in one sided loss is either, shooters ears, or a hearing loss matching their favored hand.
 
 
The theory behind the favored hand is that loud tools are used in the favored hand, and the ear on the favored side is then more so exposed to the tool being used.  I had a consultation with a dentist that had a one sided loss due to drilling teeth for many years.
 
We also see one sided loss favoring one side for loud/factory workers.   What is commonly done is, the workers remove their ear plugs to talk, but they most often remove the ear plug with their favored hand, thus exposing that particular ear to loud noise more so than the other ear.

 

[obsidyen]

You can still get 2-pin cables from Westone:

https://www.westone.com/store/music/index.php/epic-pro-replacement-cables-50-inch-clear.html

There are different colours & lengths available.

 
I was talking about the Westone bluetooth cable.

 

[Dexter Morgan]

Right handed, left sided loss, no history of rifle/long gun use.   I have to say, I am puzzled.   

What audiologist often times see in one sided loss is either, shooters ears, or a hearing loss matching their favored hand.


The theory behind the favored hand is that loud tools are used in the favored hand, and the ear on the favored side is then more so exposed to the tool being used.  I had a consultation with a dentist that had a one sided loss due to drilling teeth for many years.

We also see one sided loss favoring one side for loud/factory workers.   What is commonly done is, the workers remove their ear plugs to talk, but they most often remove the ear plug with their favored hand, thus exposing that particular ear to loud noise more so than the other ear.

Y'know, I used to drive around with my left window down, sometimes on freeways. Maybe that did it over time.

 

[fiascogarcia]

Y'know, I used to drive around with my left window down, sometimes on freeways. Maybe that did it over time.

That is so funny; I thought of that, but then I thought "Nah"!

 

[FullCircle]

Y'know, I used to drive around with my left window down, sometimes on freeways. Maybe that did it over time.

 
 
You may have something there

 

[FullCircle]

There is a review of the Katana, posted in the Katana thread

 

[Subhakar]

For $1800,
 
Should I buy a pair of CIEM with 9 BA drivers on each side
 
or
 
should I buy an iMac with the following:
 
 
 
 

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2015) - Technical Specifications

Display

1. 27-inch (diagonal) Retina display with IPS technology;
2. 5120‑by‑2880 resolution with support for millions of colors

Processor

1. 3.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz)

Memory

1. 8GB (two 4GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 memory (four SO-DIMM slots, user accessible)
    Configurable to 16GB or 32GB.

Storage1

1. 1TB (7200-rpm) hard drive
    Configurable to 3TB hard drive, 1TB or 3TB Fusion Drive, or 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of flash storage (SSD).

Graphics

1. AMD Radeon R9 M290 graphics processor with 2GB of GDDR5 memory

Video Support and Camera

1. FaceTime HD camera
2. Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on an external display
3. Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes

Audio

1. Stereo speakers
2. Dual microphones
3. Headphone port  
   1. Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
   2. Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Connections and Expansion

1. Headphone port
2. SDXC card slot
3. Four USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2)
4. Two Thunderbolt 2 ports
   1. Mini DisplayPort output
   2. Support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately) 
5. 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
6. Kensington lock slot

Input

1. Apple Wireless Keyboard
   Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
2. Magic Mouse
   Smooth, seamless Multi-Touch surface with support for simple gestures (scrolling and swiping). Click and double-click anywhere. Ambidextrous construction accommodates left- and right‑handed users.
3. Magic Trackpad
   Glass Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch and expand, swipe, three-finger swipe, four‑finger swipe, tap, double-tap, rotate, screen zoom, scroll, click and drag, click drag and lock, secondary click A and B.

Wireless

1. Wi-Fi
   802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
2. Bluetooth
   Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Size and Weight

1. Height: 20.3 inches (51.6 cm)
2. Width: 25.6 inches (65.0 cm)
3. Stand depth: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
4. Weight: 21 pounds (9.54 kg)2

Electrical and Operating Requirements

1. Line voltage: 100-240V AC
2. Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
3. Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
4. Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
5. Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet

Limited Warranty and Service

Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800‑823‑2775.

In the Box

1. iMac with Retina 5K display
2. Apple Wireless Keyboard
3. Apple Magic Mouse
4. Power cord

Operating System

OS X Yosemite

Engineered to take full advantage of your Mac hardware, OS X Yosemite is intuitive and easy to use. It features an elegant design, includes enhancements to the apps you use most, and enables your Mac and iOS devices to work together in amazing ways. Learn more

OS X Yosemite Includes:

1. AirDrop
2. AirPlay
3. Dictation
4. Gatekeeper
5. Notification Center
6. Facebook Integration
7. Twitter Integration
8. Multiple Display Support
9. Finder Tabs and Tags
10. iCloud
11. iCloud Keychain
12. iCloud Drive
13. Family Sharing
14. Dashboard
15. Mission Control
16. Spotlight Search
17. Safari Power Saver
18. App Nap
19. Power Nap
20. Compressed Memory
21. Built-in Sharing

Built-in Apps3

1. iPhoto
2. iMovie
3. GarageBand
4. Pages
5. Numbers
6. Keynote
7. Maps
8. iBooks
9. Safari
10. Mail
11. FaceTime
12. Messages
13. Calendar
14. Contacts
15. Time Machine
16. Photo Booth
17. Mac App Store
18. iTunes
19. Game Center
20. Preview
21. Notes
22. Reminders

 

[FullCircle]

 

[chef8489]

Buy the iem's. There is nothing special about a mac.

 

[Koolpep]

Dude. This is like asking if you should buy a hair dryer or a toaster?
Since we are in the Noble thread, * will answer with: go for the earphones.

 

[ashrafazlan]

The iMac hasn't been updated in like a thousand years. Now is not the best time to buy one

 

[Koolpep]

The iMac hasn't been updated in like a thousand years. Now is not the best time to buy one

Indeed. Last update October 2015 - the Katana however....Brand new.

 

[Subhakar]

Indeed. Last update October 2015 - the Katana however....Brand new.

The iMac hasn't been updated in like a thousand years. Now is not the best time to buy one

Kept the decision on hold till this week and Apple didn't announce a new Mac. I guess I can give my music a higher priority now and walk into my job interview next year with my CIEMs plugged in. How good is the isolation on Katanas? -20dB? Enough to ignore their questions on my thesis?!

 

[echineko]

Kept the decision on hold till this week and Apple didn't announce a new Mac. I guess I can give my music a higher priority now and walk into my job interview next year with my CIEMs plugged in. How good is the isolation on Katanas? -20dB? Enough to ignore their questions on my thesis?!

What was the point of this exactly? I must be missing something.

 

[obsidyen]

I'm going to buy the new Macbook Pro when they release it... Hopefully soon. iPhone 7 is a bit faster than my 6s, but it has no headphone jack. I'll wait for iPhone 8.