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Jan 21, 2019 at 8:00 AM Post #41,356 of 100,650
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Jan 21, 2019 at 8:10 AM Post #41,357 of 100,650
Yeah, You are right, it does look pretty great when compared to RAW Harman Target curve. Reminds actually Kanas Pro a lot.
 
Jan 21, 2019 at 8:19 AM Post #41,358 of 100,650
So far (and I have only heard the Kanas pro twice for maybe an hour total) I'd say it is split the difference between Kanas and Kanas Pro. I am really enjoying it.
 
Jan 21, 2019 at 9:39 AM Post #41,359 of 100,650
So far (and I have only heard the Kanas pro twice for maybe an hour total) I'd say it is split the difference between Kanas and Kanas Pro. I am really enjoying it.
You can`t compare head-to-head? Can You do FR overlay graph with both (KP and F300) with Your gear?
If driver tuning is "same" then it`s all about driver implementation and technical specifications.
 
Jan 21, 2019 at 9:59 AM Post #41,360 of 100,650
You can`t compare head-to-head? Can You do FR overlay graph with both (KP and F300) with Your gear?
If driver tuning is "same" then it`s all about driver implementation and technical specifications.

I'll have to see if I can borrow the KP from a buddy to do it. Let me see if/when I can get his.
 
Jan 21, 2019 at 10:03 AM Post #41,361 of 100,650
Wanna see this so much. KP at it's hype rendered overpriced by a new $35 model :smiling_imp: But such is the cycle of life in the headphone jungle.

Any how, in other matters, I did order a new budget model myself.
https://www2.elecom.co.jp.e.gj.hp.transer.com/products/LBT-RH1000RD.html
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The latest BT wired model from Elecom takes their RH1000 model and converts it to BT. Thought it would be a nice match to go with my JVC XP50BT headphones so i got the red model.

It has BT5.0, SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX LL codecs, a Knowles MEMS mic, on board(no app needed) bass boost, selfie control and music sharing(2 devices at the same time and 8 devices in memory). Also a BT class1 device instead of class2 for possible better range and stability. Of course with Class1 and the 10mm titanium driver with lower sensitivity they are lower battery life but I'd rather have the better range and driver/SQ since it is enough for my needs. Won't even complain about it since it is a $49 model. Also like that the design is neckband cord with longer cable to the pods so they lay on you instead of hanging and bobbing around.
 
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Jan 21, 2019 at 10:15 AM Post #41,364 of 100,650
Wanna see this so much. KP at it's hype rendered overpriced by a new $35 model :smiling_imp: But such is the cycle of life in the headphone jungle.
Like I said it`s all about technology impementation not only tuning. KP uses DLC coating while F300 uses titanium composite - which is more expensive and harder to do?
Driver speed, distortion etc. all comes into play.
very similar, the KP has more upper treble and the bass is rising more also, take that comparison with a grain of salt tought
I see it as KP having less mid-bass and deeper more quantity sub-bass. Hgher mids up to low treble seem more "even" and more extended in both ways with KP. Also mids should be littlebit more prominent with KP.
 
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Jan 21, 2019 at 11:41 AM Post #41,366 of 100,650
both go under 20hz with a boost and no roll off, KP has more of it, that is not better extention, that is more quantity
Yeah, thanks for correcting my words, that`s what I actually meant.
 
Jan 21, 2019 at 12:29 PM Post #41,367 of 100,650
Question, anyone try the Secret Garden 3 with adjustable impedance switches? A little pricey by TFZ standards, currently on sale at $336. It has 3 armatures, the Knowles 30095 and the other two Knowles 22955.

TFZ/ Secret Garden III, Lou's unit Professional HIFI Earphones,Monitor In Ear Balanced Armature Earphone,Adjusting impedance

Anyway, curious to see what people's impressions of these are.




 
Jan 21, 2019 at 1:07 PM Post #41,369 of 100,650
In a bit of surprising news. Light Harmonic. Yes the folks responible for ripping off numerous headfiers of their hard earned cash in the promise they will deliver a player that is unparalleled, in the wave. That was almost 5 years ago. Is now in the earphone biz. A new $6,000 iem called the Oscar 21. That is 21 BA earphone
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This pisses me off.
 
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Jan 21, 2019 at 1:09 PM Post #41,370 of 100,650
Seems a bit pricy for a 3 BA iem. My curiosity is with that new hybrid TFZ series 7. 4BAs + Dynamic for a bit more money.
Does look like a better deal, doesn't it. But then again all depends on the BA drivers and the hybrid implementation. TFZ knows their dynamic drivers.
 

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