[ButtUglyJeff]

  Has anyone received their preordered hifim8 without getting a shipping confirmation?
 
I'm worried they've forgotten about me

 
An email wouldn't be a bad idea...
 
Kenny emailed me, a couple of weeks ago with tracking.  I'm guessing he took over duties for Stacie.  So, I suppose you could have been lost in translation.  If you need his email, PM me.  Michael asked we don't post them in public.

 

[dc-k]

Mine arrived today, delayed by courier mix up, it's pugged in and charging now.

Simple question:

How do I know when the unit is fully charged

 

[barbes]

Mine arrived today, delayed by courier mix up, it's pugged in and charging now.

Simple question:

How do I know when the unit is fully charged

If the M8 is off (source selection switch in center position), the single "charging" light will go off when charging is complete.

 

[dc-k]

thanks, it just has as I read this! I'm ready to go

 

[musiclvr]

I was just notified, via email, that my Hifi M8 was shipped! I ordered back in early September...

 

[AmberOzL]

So with the correct cable, we can link Sony ZX1 with M8?

 

[barbes]

thanks, it just has as I read this! I'm ready to go

Excellent. Let us know what you think. It does need some burn-in time - the first day or so is the most important.

 

[Jupiterknight]

Excellent. Let us know what you think. It does need some burn-in time - the first day or so is the most important.

 
I have burned in my M-8 for almost two months and I still enjoy it just as much as the first day I received it.
 
I'm still trying to figure out why the M8 sound so good because there must be something out there that is better, offers the same versatility etc. at a much cheaper price?  Or should I say.. where  can I spend double the price or maybe just a few extra (hundred) dollar bills to find a small/huge improvement, can anyone truly tell me?
 
So overall I'm looking for a slight increase in SQ compared to what the M8 can offer?  I don't accept or trust personal opinions unless they want to support my household and all included..

 

[dc-k]

Excellent. Let us know what you think. It does need some burn-in time - the first day or so is the most important.

Will do.

Initial impression is very good straight out of the box. I installed the driver on my laptop a couple of days ago and when I plugged the M8 in it automatically became the output device which was easier than I expected. It drives the signature pros very nicely on its lowest power setting and the LCD2 comfortably on the medium setting.

Not much to add just yet.

 

[Mediahound]

How do I tell what setting the impedance switch should be at ?

 

[JeremyLaurenson]

How do I tell what setting the impedance switch should be at ?

 
Select the setting that sounds best to you

 

[AmberOzL]

   
Select the setting that sounds best to you

+1. The universal rule is, what makes you the happiest is the best for you.

 

[ltgem612]

Is there any general rule as to if your headphones impedance is used to determine which setting is used?  Anyone have recommendations for different headphones, i.e. Vmoda M100, Ultrasone Signature DJ??

 

[thegrobe]

How do I tell what setting the impedance switch should be at ?

Hi Tristan,
The impedance switch is..left to right: 11, 2, 1 ohm. Generally you want to ensure you have minimum 8:1 ratio for your headphones to source impedance for proper damping. I.e., 2 ohm setting or lower for 16 ohm headphones. I believe multi BA CIEM's the frequency response can be skewed significantly if the source output impedance is below that ratio. My 30 (?) Ohm CIEM's lost a little bass control and focus at the 11 ohm setting.

 

[Mediahound]

Hi Tristan,
The impedance switch is..left to right: 11, 2, 1 ohm. Generally you want to ensure you have minimum 8:1 ratio for your headphones to source impedance for proper damping. I.e., 2 ohm setting or lower for 16 ohm headphones. I believe multi BA CIEM's the frequency response can be skewed significantly if the source output impedance is below that ratio. My 30 (?) Ohm CIEM's lost a little bass control and focus at the 11 ohm setting.

Hi Tristan,
The impedance switch is..left to right: 11, 2, 1 ohm. Generally you want to ensure you have minimum 8:1 ratio for your headphones to source impedance for proper damping. I.e., 2 ohm setting or lower for 16 ohm headphones. I believe multi BA CIEM's the frequency response can be skewed significantly if the source output impedance is below that ratio. My 30 (?) Ohm CIEM's lost a little bass control and focus at the 11 ohm setting.

I though it was 1 Ohm at the left position?

I'm still sorta confused as to the optimal setting with my LCD3s. Right now I have it in the middle position, but can't tell much difference with any of the positions actually.