[Hofy]

I am so glad we dont have Starbucks.

 

[Mr Trev]

Probably Nobody at the ol' starbucks would appreciate me showing up with these Senn HD6XX open headphones?? But seeing how well my rather ancient FiiO E07K Does with my Thinkpad X380 and Senn HD6XX headphones... Pretty well actually, but not really a good choice for using OTG or whatever?

Reminds me of when I went back to school. Nobody had a clue about "open back" and were always "how are you not deaf?" That said, I still prefer IEMs when out in public. For whatever reason, I just can't feel comfortable wearing headphones outdoors

 

[FAlSe1]

How? Why? I've never been so confused and impressed... I kinda want to do that now.

 

[Chastity]

How? Why? I've never been so confused and impressed... I kinda want to do that now.

I just maintain a varied amount of good teas, and a hot water maker to keep me stocked in hot water on demand. Who needs a Starbucks?

 

[Chefguru]

Best purchase I’ve made in a long time.

 

[jonathan c]

No substitute for this:

Nighthawks (Edward Hopper, 1942)

 

[atarione]

I think that's the fastest way to get a black eye. Also a really funny power move.

Well... it would be an improvement to the imbicels that use their tinny AF smartphone speakers in the middle of everyone now? Of course I am also 6'3" and about 240lbs... I am rarely too worried about anyone trying to give me a black eye? But yeah, I would never use open headphones in such a setting as I try to maintain a "don't be an assh*le" stance in general, unless anyone gives me a reason to be one.

OMG ... now more than ever I hate that my NEC 19" Trinitron CRT ate crap some time ago... I would absolutely do this?

Reminds me of when I went back to school. Nobody had a clue about "open back" and were always "how are you not deaf?" That said, I still prefer IEMs when out in public. For whatever reason, I just can't feel comfortable wearing headphones outdoors

I was out a while ago, and some dude had his Beyerdynamic DT990s on in the middle of the coffee shop... no amp either just smartphone to DT990s... I lol'd...

 

[gefski]

No substitute for this: Nighthawks (Edward Topper, 1942)

Thanks, love Hopper. Have seen quite a bit of it through the years, either when we traveled, or when there was some on tour.

 

[hifixman]

 

[gimmeheadroom]

No substitute for this: Nighthawks (Edward Topper Hopper, 1942)

FTFY! Psych

 

[Roasty]

so the Raal in the lounge was a bit short-lived.

WA33 and PhoenixUSB returns.. this is probably the most all rounder combo I have right now. pretty much everything I play sounds great on this setup. with the Rockna Wavelight, Elrog 5u4g/we417a/kr2a3 and the Utopia 22 + Cardas Clear hp cable. I know Cardas isn't the first that comes to mind for hp cables, but this one really is a great pairing with the Utopia 22.

 

[whirlwind]

so the Raal in the lounge was a bit short-lived.

WA33 and PhoenixUSB returns.. this is probably the most all rounder combo I have right now. pretty much everything I play sounds great on this setup. with the Rockna Wavelight, Elrog 5u4g/we417a/kr2a3 and the Utopia 22 + Cardas Clear hp cable. I know Cardas isn't the first that comes to mind for hp cables, but this one really is a great pairing with the Utopia 22.

Very nice!

How do you like the Grado GS3000X ?

Caldera also incoming.... Life is good

 

[Roasty]

Very nice!

How do you like the Grado GS3000X ?

Caldera also incoming.... Life is good

Thanks man!

The Grado GS3KX is probably the first Grado which i truly enjoy. Made a mistake getting the non-fenestrated velour dekoni pads though; they mess up the sound too much. Am getting the fenestrated version to try instead. Surprisingly it has really quite a large soundstage and good front back depth too. Vocals sounds so “real”, almost like my Raal SR1a.

yeah the Caldera… i placed a deposit within a few minutes of listening with it. If all goes well i should have it with me soon!

 

[Chastity]

I know Cardas isn't the first that comes to mind for hp cables, but this one really is a great pairing with the Utopia 22.

I have a Cardas hp cable on my HD-580 Precisions. I blame Tyll for that, tho it does a great job of addressing the imaging in the middle of your head problem with those.

 

[xeizo]

This is an excellent post and outlines the importance of system synergy - the sound that reaches your ears isn't just the headphones or any component but a summation of all the entire signal chain starting from the source. Unless you know you have the exact preference as someone else it takes time to find a chain that matches your preference. Throwing a bunch of high end components together just because they measure/review well don't always work unless you get lucky. The issue with 'tweaks' is most entry level stuff cables, power cords, etc. don't make much of a difference or sound that different, just like entry level DAC/Amps where off the shelf chip based/opamp components all sound pretty similar. You have to invest more than what most want in this area where there is controversy and the $ amount spent can be better put into component/headphones where the impact is more significant.

And then you can just use EQ and be able to change SQ a thousand times more to your liking YMMV