moodyrn
Headphoneus Supremus
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A lot of people really have no idea how good headphones can sound. They can completely take you to another place.
Originally Posted by dorkvader /img/forum/go_quote.gif
When I go out, I normally wear a pair of MeElectronics M6 IEMs, but if I had a good case for my Grado SR-225i headphones I would certainly wear them around. I don't care what other people think they look like. I much prefer the grado looks to beats/skullcandy any day.
Originally Posted by dorkvader /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As far as "why" when I buy a product that I'll be using a lot, I tend to go quality (especially if it's a good quality at a low price). Since I do lots of grocery shopping: I have excellent canvas bags to help (mom has some as old as I am that she still uses). I researched products for about a year before I got my .MP3 player, the same with my computer (which is still awesome, cheap and amazing). Since I listen to music a lot, I have good headphones. (and, soon, a good amp, and source, because I really enjoy DIY). I have studio CRT monitors, because they're free and excellent for my purposes (1920*1200@85 Hz ohyes). Things like this, that I'll be using every day I spend a lot of thought, time (and money) into.
People think I am rich. I am not. No where near many of you guys. Oh ignorance. (And condescension to follow.)
I'm just getting into nice headphones. I tried on the Beats today and they were so comfortable Not talking about the sound or anything. It was just so soft. I can't wait to get my ATH-ES7 on Wednesday. I hope they're super soft too.
I'm just getting into nice headphones. I tried on the Beats today and they were so comfortable Not talking about the sound or anything. It was just so soft. I can't wait to get my ATH-ES7 on Wednesday. I hope they're super soft too.
Quote:Originally Posted by dorkvader /img/forum/go_quote.gif
When I go out, I normally wear a pair of MeElectronics M6 IEMs, but if I had a good case for my Grado SR-225i headphones I would certainly wear them around. I don't care what other people think they look like. I much prefer the grado looks to beats/skullcandy any day.
I think Grados look great too - actually, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of college students (males, anyway) would think they look pretty cool. Retro and everything, you know.
Quote:Originally Posted by dorkvader /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As far as "why" when I buy a product that I'll be using a lot, I tend to go quality (especially if it's a good quality at a low price). Since I do lots of grocery shopping: I have excellent canvas bags to help (mom has some as old as I am that she still uses). I researched products for about a year before I got my .MP3 player, the same with my computer (which is still awesome, cheap and amazing). Since I listen to music a lot, I have good headphones. (and, soon, a good amp, and source, because I really enjoy DIY). I have studio CRT monitors, because they're free and excellent for my purposes (1920*1200@85 Hz ohyes). Things like this, that I'll be using every day I spend a lot of thought, time (and money) into.
I smell an FW900! Sad I got rid of mine, but I sold it to someone who appreciates it - and I later helped a friend procure another.
I kept my T221 instead - I just didn't have room on my desk for the FW 900 (yeah, I know, I should get a new desk) or any more video card outputs for it (using two DVI cables to the T221). Funny thing is, in my old apartment everyone who would come in would say how huge my roommate's monitor is - one of those 28" I-Inc ones - which looks like crap with its golf-ball sized pixels and horrible colors. Little did they know that my mere 22" monitor cost 30 times more new and had four times the resolution...
I'm not bragging or anything...
I used to think it was cool to talk about how awesome the T221 is to everyone who came in... Then I realized that no one cared - and not to mention, the I-Inc was so much cooler to the casual observer. Now I try to force myself to keep my mouth shut about anything that a visitor doesn't ask about. Makes you look like much less of a douche.
Quote:Quote:Originally Posted by dorkvader /img/forum/go_quote.gif
When I go out, I normally wear a pair of MeElectronics M6 IEMs, but if I had a good case for my Grado SR-225i headphones I would certainly wear them around. I don't care what other people think they look like. I much prefer the grado looks to beats/skullcandy any day.
I think Grados look great too - actually, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of college students (males, anyway) would think they look pretty cool. Retro and everything, you know.
Quote:Originally Posted by dorkvader /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As far as "why" when I buy a product that I'll be using a lot, I tend to go quality (especially if it's a good quality at a low price). Since I do lots of grocery shopping: I have excellent canvas bags to help (mom has some as old as I am that she still uses). I researched products for about a year before I got my .MP3 player, the same with my computer (which is still awesome, cheap and amazing). Since I listen to music a lot, I have good headphones. (and, soon, a good amp, and source, because I really enjoy DIY). I have studio CRT monitors, because they're free and excellent for my purposes (1920*1200@85 Hz ohyes). Things like this, that I'll be using every day I spend a lot of thought, time (and money) into.
I smell an FW900! Sad I got rid of mine, but I sold it to someone who appreciates it - and I later helped a friend procure another.
I kept my T221 instead - I just didn't have room on my desk for the FW 900 (yeah, I know, I should get a new desk) or any more video card outputs for it (using two DVI cables to the T221). Funny thing is, in my old apartment everyone who would come in would say how huge my roommate's monitor is - one of those 28" I-Inc ones - which looks like crap with its golf-ball sized pixels and horrible colors. Little did they know that my mere 22" monitor cost 30 times more new and had four times the resolution...
I'm not bragging or anything...
I used to think it was cool to talk about how awesome the T221 is to everyone who came in... Then I realized that no one cared - and not to mention, the I-Inc was so much cooler to the casual observer. Now I try to force myself to keep my mouth shut about anything that a visitor doesn't ask about. Makes you look like much less of a douche.
Yep, rebadged under an HP logo, however (and an ugly beige). At the moment I'm running it with a pair of Apple studio 21" CRT's, and I have my nightsnand holding it up, although right now it's on loan ("give") to my room-mate who needs it more than I do (He does CAD for fun). It's true that a quality CRT (those apples retailed for $1500 each, once upon a time, and I hear the FW-900 was $2,500) is better than all but the best LCD's and even many plasmas, especially in terms of longevity and in terms of useful components you can salvage from the inside) but no-one wants to hear it nowadays. I don't bring them up, unless someone specifically makes fun of my setup, in which case, I'll tell them that I prefer picture quality to physical size. I don't press the issue anymore: It's just not worth alienating a potential friend over it. Lots of people would rather be ignorant of such things, and it makes sense. But that lifestyle is not for me.
Right now I'm looking for a good pair of socks to sock-mod my grados with. I'll proudly wear them around. I don't wear my headphones for other people, just like I don't dress to please others, I wear practical clothing that I like, just like I have good-sounding headphone that I like. Since I recognize that my lifestyle isn't for others, I'll let them do their thing, without prejudice.
I don't have a lot of contact with people I see, though. I've never been a huge social person.