Peter123's reviews, planned reviews, first impressions and comparisons AKA Peter's Place

[Brooko]

Pod - just noticed change of Avatar - did you order one of Martin's amps?

 

[Podster]

  Pod - just noticed change of Avatar - did you order one of Martin's amps?

I did and according to his post I'm in the first shipment but not gotten to me yet

I can't wait, really looking forward to hearing it

 

[Brooko]

Nice - please let me know what you think when you get it. The last prototype I heard was on the right track - but I still haven't heard final version yet

 

[Podster]

Nice - please let me know what you think when you get it. The last prototype I heard was on the right track - but I still haven't heard final version yet

You bet, I would have thought with all the input and feedback you gave Martin you would have had 001 of the first production units but you may be waiting in the DAC version. I'll cycle it through a couple of charges and try it with T Delta's as well as my 553's. I think you have both of these. Going to pair it with my X3ii.

 

[Brooko]

Think I may be getting version with DAC eventually to do a write up.  I know MArtin is pretty busy, so I'm happy to wait until he is ready.
 
Sorry Peter - didn't mean to take this off-track.  What are you reviewing next mate?  And how were the XTZ?

 

[peter123]

 
Story of my life

 
Filed under "Snooze and you Loose"

Sorry to see that Podster. Keep an eye on the site though since it got sold out while in my cart the first time I tried to order in  and a few days later it was back in stock. I think I read something about they movind a smaller stock from Germany to the UK so there might still be a chance.....
 

  Think I may be getting version with DAC eventually to do a write up.  I know MArtin is pretty busy, so I'm happy to wait until he is ready.
 
Sorry Peter - didn't mean to take this off-track.  What are you reviewing next mate?  And how were the XTZ?

 
Don't worry Paul, there's no track in here 

 
I'm missing the pictures for my BW HM2 review but it's otherwise finished and I've started to work on the XTZ's so hopefully both of these will be up during the weekend. I've gotta admit that I got a bit side tracked by the Rockets, they do certainly tick a lot of boxes for me.
 
The XTZ without the DSP app is OK although a bit v-shaped with elevated mid-bass (but still enjoyable and very airy sounding) with the DSP app I'm really digging them: same airy sound as without it but much better balanced. This morning in the office I switched back to them after a couple of days with the Rockets and the XTZ felt more like a side grade than a downgrade tbh............
 
Edit: My Asura 2 should also arrive today.........

 

[Podster]

  Sorry to see that Podster. Keep an eye on the site though since it got sold out while in my cart the first time I tried to order in  and a few days later it was back in stock. I think I read something about they movind a smaller stock from Germany to the UK so there might still be a chance.....
 
 
Don't worry Paul, there's no track in here 

 
I'm missing the pictures for my BW HM2 review but it's otherwise finished and I've started to work on the XTZ's so hopefully both of these will be up during the weekend. I've gotta admit that I got a bit side tracked by the Rockets, they do certainly tick a lot of boxes for me.
 
The XTZ without the DSP app is OK although a bit v-shaped with elevated mid-bass (but still enjoyable and very airy sounding) with the DSP app I'm really digging them: same airy sound as without it but much better balanced. This morning in the office I switched back to them after a couple of days with the Rockets and the XTZ felt more like a side grade than a downgrade tbh............
 
Edit: My Asura 2 should also arrive today.........

OK, I was hoping they would restock at the $130 price so I'll try back soon

As Paul said sorry we got off in your thread

 

[peter123]

 
OK, I was hoping they would restock at the $130 price so I'll try back soon

As Paul said sorry we got off in your thread

My advise is to keep an eue on the site and hope for the best 

 
No worries, as I said to Paul there's no limits to what can be discussed here as long as it's in a friendly tone  

 

[peter123]

Hello new friend:

 

[Podster]

Hello new friend:

Not being a big bud (well at least in headphones anyway)

Always wondered how these stacked up against everone's favorite VE Monk??
 
By the way emailed with Steve over at HiFiHeadphones, very nice chap

Unfortunately he's not sure about the restocking situation due to the Fender merge but would update me if he finds out

 

[peter123]

Not being a big bud (well at least in headphones anyway):rolleyes: Always wondered how these stacked up against everone's favorite VE Monk??

By the way emailed with Steve over at HiFiHeadphones, very nice chap:bigsmile_face: Unfortunately he's not sure about the restocking situation due to the Fender merge but would update me if he finds out:wink_face:

IMO there's no doubt that the Zen 2.0 is solid upgrade to the Monk. The Monk is still the best value I've come across in the head fi world this far. As for he Asura 2.0 I've only listened to it for like 15 minutes so can't really say anything about yet.

Yes, HifiHeadphones are great to deal with. I'm sorry to hear he wasn't more optimistic about restocking

Might be an idea keeping an eye on what the US resellers does as well since some of them also might get effected by this merge......

 

[peter123]

Added the Brainwawz HM2 to the list:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/brainwavz-hm2/reviews/15249
 

 

[peter123]

Added XTZ Earphone Sports to the list:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/xtz-earphone-12-sport/reviews/15251
 

 

[peter123]

Aurisonics ASG-1PLUS arrived today:

 

[Podster]

Aurisonics ASG-1PLUS arrived today:

Sweet and before they have that big Fender stamp on them

I bet they sound even sweeter than they look

Congrats