[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, Larocco ... PRIImk2 is such a great amp.

I agree, my LaRocco PRII MkII is a fantastic sounding amp!

 

[MrMajestic2]

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Originally Posted by dle4e_2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Skylab,that knob on your mk2 is beautiful!

Yeah, the knobs on that amp are fantastic (no pun intended).

 

[kiwirugby]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have the Headphile Senn V2 cable in BlackMax. It made a HUGE improvement in the HD25's sound, versus the crappy stock cable. The HD25-1 becomes a really awesome headphone with a good re-cable.

Skylab,

How does the HD25 compare with the DJ81s in terms of isloation and overall sound? I had my DJ81s re-cabled dy Drew (Silver Dragon) and I like the overall presentation for classical (iMod (AIFF) --> Wyvern AG16 --> SMIV). As much as I have read on here about HD25 (especially Tao Tao's long treatise) that it's not the best for classical, especially in the mid-range and soundstage.

I've been toying with the HD25s for months now. I really want something that works well on planes. I have some really long flights throughout the Pacific and the DJ81's are so-so in the islotaion department.

Experiences? Thoughts?

 

[Captain ?degard]

/me wants more pics, not talk

 

[PeterDLai]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have the Headphile Senn V2 cable in BlackMax. It made a HUGE improvement in the HD25's sound, versus the crappy stock cable. The HD25-1 becomes a really awesome headphone with a good re-cable.

Can you elaborate as to what improved after the recable?

Do you have any experience with A Pure Sound cables? Do they compare to Headphile cables?

 

[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by PeterDLai /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can you elaborate as to what improved after the recable? Do you have any experience with A Pure Sound cables? Do they compare to Headphile cables?

The highs were MUCH smoother, and the overall sound more balanced. I'm sure a good cable from Alex would produce the same result - the issue is the horrid stock cable.

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Originally Posted by kiwirugby /img/forum/go_quote.gif Skylab, How does the HD25 compare with the DJ81s in terms of isloation and overall sound? I had my DJ81s re-cabled dy Drew (Silver Dragon) and I like the overall presentation for classical (iMod (AIFF) --> Wyvern AG16 --> SMIV). As much as I have read on here about HD25 (especially Tao Tao's long treatise) that it's not the best for classical, especially in the mid-range and soundstage. I've been toying with the HD25s for months now. I really want something that works well on planes. I have some really long flights throughout the Pacific and the DJ81's are so-so in the islotaion department. Experiences? Thoughts?

So as to not get too much off topic, I will just say that the HD25-1's sound MUCH better, and isolate better, than even my recabled K81DJ's. I have no problem using the HD25-1's on planes - they isolate well enough.

 

[kiwirugby]

Thanks, skylab. Sorry for the highjack, everyone.

 

[OmohMujeah]

First foray with IEM's + Portable Amp, this stuff sounds and looks pretty good...

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by OmohMujeah /img/forum/go_quote.gif First foray with IEM's + Portable Amp, this stuff sounds and looks pretty good... http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...h/CIMG0090.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...h/CIMG0098.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...h/CIMG0106.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...h/CIMG0108.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...h/CIMG0109.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...h/CIMG0111.jpg

Stunning portable rig you got there!
Certainly a great start for a fresh Head-Fi'er...

 

[OmohMujeah]

Krmathis,

Cheers

Credit goes to Head-Fi and all the fine examples posted by members, had good teachers you could say.

 

[t10]

Got a Shuffle for jogging:

Unfortunatelly the hiss with UM2s was unbearable, it was noticable at any given tollarable volume. Loved the construction of the unit, but had to return it.


Got myself one of these:

Am loving it so far, 2 gigs, cheaper than the shuffle, sonic stage is just as annoying as itunes to me, I would not tollarate it for my main HDD player but for a flash based dap it does fine.
Has a clip too: http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3272/sony2sg9.jpg
Overall am quite happy, the 3 mins charge is quite convinient too.

It is NOT hiss free, but once music is playing, I do not notice the hiss, unlike with the Shuffle. Sound wise, it is quite pleasant.

 

[Wildcard30]

OmohMujeah nice set up I had a similar one then I moved up to the Hornet.

 

[PeterDLai]

One thing I never understood was how people can stand silicone cases. In my experience, they are super dust magnets and it really bothered me.

I suppose you can wash them once in a while, but I guess I'm too lazy. Is there such thing as non-dust-attracting silicone?

 

[ak40ozKevin]

meh a little dust doesn't hurt.

Man I respect all the setups in this thread and was tempted to post my little ghetto rig but I've since decided to sell my stuff. I got this iBasso to experiment with an amped ipod and stuff but ultimately i've decided I'm just going to get that Kenwood hd30gb9 since I don't like dealing with charging an amp, carrying around ICs, and that sort of thing.

 

[gz76]

Not a big fan of silicone cases either, but I must say that's one of the nicer looking ones I've seen.