CD44hi
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The sonic differences are real. I've heard an older model R10 and a newer, one of the last ones made, side by side out of an EMP. The newer was a better headphone, no doubt...
Originally Posted by markl Owning a circa 1991 vintage pair of R10s, and having briefly owned a circa 1999 pair (had to give it back, don't ask, a LOOOONG story), IMO, there is no difference between them. IMO, the differences Canman experienced were due to the differences in the equipment they were attached to, or the difference between his impressions in a different environment under different conditions at different times, his impressions were separated by a while in time, so he's working off memory as a person whose experience with them is down to a few brief encounters. If not, Canman, please correct me. The R10s are great, and the same no matter what vintage they are (IMHO). |
Originally Posted by CD44hi The sonic differences are real. I've heard an older model R10 and a newer, one of the last ones made, side by side out of an EMP. The newer was a better headphone, no doubt... |
Originally Posted by immtbiker At the May NYC meet...let's compare mine (2003), Stevieo's, Hirsch's (early circa), and Tom's. We can use the same source and a variety of music, and report back on theses findings. Work should be so much fun, eh? |
Originally Posted by rhodyavphile The fact that people are still wonting for the headphones 10 years after initial production and a year after its discontinuation is proof enough of cult status. Add to that the performance still places it within most peoples top 5, they have to do something right.... I got mine in summer/fall '04 with serial #1172. Koji said one of his last 2 pair, so I'm guessing less than 2000 were made Rhodyavphile |
And what about the HEK V2 in comparison??