[rrahman]

You run w/ a ipod=>hp-p1=>Merlin?!
 
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Basically, to bridge the gap. There's some music that I listen to on the train on the way to work. Or when I'm out on a walk/run. That I'm not really doing any 'critical' listening, and I just want that real bass slam to give me the energy to keep running or brighten my day a little. But I don't want that all the time. In fact I will probably only want it in those 2 situations. And given the choice of waiting for something like the JH3A which has adjustable bass (which I am still considering), or having a iPod Classic > HP-P1 with both the Miracle and Merlin. I've got everything I could ask for really. So to me the decision was a no brainer. If what I've heard and read is to be believed. These will be great for that application. All the highs and mids of the Miracle with a little more kick, even if it does lose a little control. I think the 'fun' of it will be my main focus.
 
Also, and this is more of a stupid thing, but I had an awesome idea for artwork on them, and just couldn't resist putting it on something. 

 

 

[182751]

Not yet, the HP-P1 is on order. So I will be shortly.

 

[Jojomite]

Looking forward to some impressions

 

[paultel 2009]

@Bajaiman
 
Thanks for sharing your thoughts - they were most helpful.
 
Happy Listening 

  

 

[Varley]

Had my impressions done today, will be sending them out next week!

 

[phntmsmshr]

Can anyone who has had the Merlin for a substantial length of time say whether the bass becomes more reverberating over time? It might just be my ears adjusting to the new sound sig, but I swear the decay on some basslines has increased comparative to when I first got them.

 

[project86]

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Can anyone who has had the Merlin for a substantial length of time say whether the bass becomes more reverberating over time? It might just be my ears adjusting to the new sound sig, but I swear the decay on some basslines has increased comparative to when I first got them.

Can you give an example of this? Maybe I'm just slow this morning, but I'm having a hard time picturing exactly what it is I should be checking for. 

 

[phntmsmshr]

"Bassline" was probably a misleading word to use, when I was talking more in terms of reduced punch and more sustain on things such as bass drums or sub-bass notes. Example is this track:
 

 
When the beat leads in at about 1:02 at first it was a flatter, more punchy sound - now I find it has a real decay to it, almost a tonal quality. Just wondering if this is how the sound is meant to be or if I've somehow managed to fry the drivers (I doubt it, but just want to make sure I'm not insane).
 
Edit: I am using this Youtube as an example of the track, I listen to a FLAC of this when I hear the difference.

 

[i2ehan]

Nice track! Slightly better rendition (720p) for those interested:
 

 

[project86]

I'll try to listen later to see what you mean. Are you saying it sounds better now, or worse, or just different?

 

[phntmsmshr]

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I'll try to listen later to see what you mean. Are you saying it sounds better now, or worse, or just different?

I guess "different" is the most accurate, definitely not "worse".

 

[182751]

My Fostex HP-P1 has just arrived... I'm charging it tonight and will test it in the morning.
 
Now just need the Merlin's to arrive so I can get down to business!
 
Please come in tomorrow, please, please, please!

 

[182751]

Just got the word from Matt, my Merlin's are in
Will pick them up today!
Hoping to have a review of the Miracle vs. Merlin both with and without TWag and HP-P1 by the start of next week as I've had a few requests for those reviews.

Also will do a review of the Zo v2 when it comes out, I'm also very curious to know if the Zo would have bridged the gap between the Miracle and Merlin for 'those' times.

 

[i2ehan]

Just got the word from Matt, my Merlin's are in
Will pick them up today!
Hoping to have a review of the Miracle vs. Merlin both with and without TWag and HP-P1 by the start of next week as I've had a few requests for those reviews.

Also will do a review of the Zo v2 when it comes out, I'm also very curious to know if the Zo would have bridged the gap between the Miracle and Merlin for 'those' times.

Trust me my friend, I can think of a few others (points to self) just as eager to hear your impression(s)!

 

[project86]

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Trust me my friend, I can think of a few others (points to self) just as eager to hear your impression(s)!

 
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