The discovery thread!

[waynes world]

Theta one thing that has me considering going for an iPhone after being an android guy ask these years. My daughter needed a new phone the same time as I did. She has an iPhone5. I had an HTC M8. She got $200 trade in. I got nada. Made me think...

I'll have to read back to see what could possibly be prompting you to go to the dark side lol. I'm very happy with my S5. Samsung went backwards with the S6 though (not waterproof, no sd card slot, no replaceable battery). Hopefully they came to their senses again with the S7 (haven't checked).

 

[Lurk650]

I'll have to read back to see what could possibly be prompting you to go to the dark side lol. I'm very happy with my S5. Samsung went backwards with the S6 though (not waterproof, no sd card slot, no replaceable battery). Hopefully they came to their senses again with the S7 (haven't checked).

They did

 

[Hisoundfi]

This is a labor of love:

http://www.head-fi.org/products/venture-electronics-ve-monk-monk-plus/reviews/16808

 

[jant71]

Denon is back at it...
 

Powerful bass, brilliant highs dynamic standard model of
Major features
High-grade OFC cable aluminum / ABS hybrid vibration-proof structure radial cascade fit to Dan visor ear to reduce the acoustic optimizer cable noise to adjust the sound pressure balance of the front and rear housing driver with excellent 11.5㎜ dynamic driver durability Comply ™ made earpiece TX-400 with excellent fit and ergonomic design sound insulation to
Four sizes of silicon earpieces (XS / S / M / L)
New development carrying case that can be easily accommodated
 

11.5㎜ equipped with a high resolution corresponding dynamic driver of 11.5mm, which was equipped with a dynamic type driver neodymium magnet.
From heavy bass to good treble crisp, it has achieved a high-resolution sound over the entire band.

 

Hybrid structure adopted using the aluminum / ABS hybrid vibration-proof structure high aluminum die-cast of the texture in housing housing and ABS resin.
Suppress unwanted vibration, providing a high sense of transparency sound.

 

By adjusting the sound pressure balance of the front and rear of the acoustic optimizer driver, equipped with an acoustic optimizer to optimize the piston motion of the diaphragm.

 

By supporting the radial cascade Dan visor cable with an elastic material, adopting the radial cascade damper to reduce the transmitted unpleasant cable touch noise.

 

Ear to naturally fit in just fit to ergonomic design ear, comfortable attaching feeling for a long time listening.
Adopt a less ergonomic design that out on the move.
It comes with four sizes of silicon ear piece which can be chosen in accordance with the size of the ear hole.

 

Comply ™ made ​​earpiece TX-400 with excellent fit and sound insulation
The earpiece of Comply that have a reputation for wearing comfort and excellent sound insulation as standard.

 
◎ specs

1. Type: Sealed dynamic Driver: 11.5mm
   Magnet: neodymium magnet Impedance: 16Ω
   Sensitivity: 110 dB / mW
   Maximum input: 250 mW
   Frequency characteristic: 5Hz-40,000Hz
   Cable: 1.3mOFC line (with adjuster)
   Input Plug: 3.5mm gold-plated stereo mini plug (straight-through)
   
   Accessories □ manual □ silicon earpiece (XS / S / M / L)
   □ Comply ™ made earpiece TX-400
   □ carrying case □ cable clip  

 

[jant71]

...and this one the AH-C820:
 
 
https://usa.denon.com/us/product/portableaudio/inear/ahc820
 

 

 
 
In-ear headphones superlative model that has been developed with the aim of ultimate bass reproduction
· 11.5 mm double-air compression driver
Achieve diaphragm area twice by opposed the dynamic drivers of the 2 groups. Combines the overwhelming massive and clearness of up to super-low-pass, the new system driver of patented to overturn the common sense of the bass reproduction.

Dual direct cable
In each of the two drivers to connect a dedicated cable to the direct, dual-direct cable to achieve a high purity sound. The the wire OFC, employs a mesh coated with a flexibility and superior durability in the sheath.

And adopted a hybrid structure with a high aluminum die-casting and ABS resin of texture in aluminum / ABS hybrid vibration-proof structure housing housing. Suppress unwanted vibration, providing a high sense of transparency sound.

Dual-by adjusting the sound pressure balance of the front and rear of the acoustic optimizer driver, equipped with an acoustic optimizer to optimize the piston motion of the diaphragm. The front of the housing, and optimize the operation of the two drivers by providing one port for each rear.

· Ear naturally fit to fit design ear, comfortable attaching feeling for a long time listening. Adopt a less ergonomic design that out on the move. It comes with four sizes of silicon ear piece which can be chosen in accordance with the size of the ear hole.

· Comply made earpiece TX-500
The earpiece of Comply that have a reputation for wearing comfort and excellent sound insulation as standard.

■ Specifications Format: dynamic Driver: 11.5 mm x 2 double-air compression driver magnet: neodymium magnet Impedance: 16 Ω
And sensitivity: 115 dB / mW
Maximum input: 250 mW
And frequency characteristics: 4 - 40,000 Hz
Weight: 10.4 g (excluding cable)
Cable: 1.3 m OFC line (with adjuster)
Plug: 3.5 mm gold-plated stereo mini plug (straight-through)
- Accessories: manual, silicon earpiece (XS / S / M / L), carrying case, cable clip
 
 
Sounds like their answer to the AT dual phase push-pull driver. Interesting for $199. I see myself grabbing this one

 

[nick n]

THANKS for posting those. Place up the road might carry them here , any ideas on a release date? ( will check but I'll likely forget to look )

 

[MadMusicJunkie]

So, I'm a big fan of the 850's. Sometimes the bass is a little loose, but always enjoyable.  I'm also a big fan of the Cardas A8, which is a real tight bass.
I've been tempted to pull the trigger on these DZ7's or the Shockwave III's (I'm okay with a little treble).  Can you compare the DZ or III to the FX850 a little bit?  Your post signature has them ranked up there past the W60, FX850, and K3003...
THanks for your input!

 

[willowbrook]

  So, I'm a big fan of the 850's. Sometimes the bass is a little loose, but always enjoyable.  I'm also a big fan of the Cardas A8, which is a real tight bass.
I've been tempted to pull the trigger on these DZ7's or the Shockwave III's (I'm okay with a little treble).  Can you compare the DZ or III to the FX850 a little bit?  Your post signature has them ranked up there past the W60, FX850, and K3003...
THanks for your input!

SW3 is not little treble believe me...

 

[MadMusicJunkie]

LOL!  Said a lot in few words!
 
so, sounds like the DZ7's are the winners, then.
 
But what about these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2016-New-VT-Shell-Custom-Made-6BA-With-1-DD-in-Ear-Earphone-Hybrid-Around-Ear/519064_32703918946.html
 
Just about the same price range, but I couldn't find any reviews of them.  They also have a "Super T7" that looks nice in pictures...

 

[jant71]

  THANKS for posting those. Place up the road might carry them here , any ideas on a release date? ( will check but I'll likely forget to look )

I read "later this month" for US and mid-September for Japan.
 
I remember the C710 and if the 720 is an nice upgrade and the C820 is a nice upgrade to that they will be quite good and have that Denon sound. I like the separate cables after the Y which should be better for tangle prevention. The case seems cool; you put the earphones in the holder and wind the cable in. Glad they went back to dynamic for the flagship as the dual armature they did last time was Denon trying to keep up with the Jones' or follow the crowd and not be themselves. This is more like it even if they are interpreting the Dual Phase with their take one the dual driver and quad cabling set-up. Hopefully they took it and beat the CKR sound as that should be the idea to take the concept and though later to the game beat the competitor.
 
A general sound impression is here...
https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.phileweb.com/review/article/201609/07/2201.html&prev=search

 

[MadMusicJunkie]

...so, anyone ready to move on to the next big thing?  I'm looking to try out these NiceHCK DZ7's, so PM me if anyone would be interested in selling.  I'm in the US.

 

[peter123]

My thoughts on the Resonessence Labs Herus+ for those who might be interested:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/resonessence-labs-herus-plus/reviews/16825
 

 

[waynes world]

  My thoughts on the Resonessence Labs Herus+ for those who might be interested:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/resonessence-labs-herus-plus/reviews/16825
 

 
I really don't know how you are getting all of these reviews done! Not only that, I couldn't imagine trying to compare the sound from all of these dacs. I just couldn't do it!
 
Anyway, that's another great review - thanks. The Hersus seems like another great DAC. And yet another one for you to eventually compare to the $75 Zuperdac lol!
 
p.s. it's cool to see a high quality dac like that built in Kelowna Canada (kind of in my neck of the woods).

 

[Mr Trev]

   
p.s. it's cool to see a high quality dac like that built in Kelowna Canada (kind of in my neck of the woods).

Ain't Canada great

 

 

[waynes world]

  Ain't Canada great

 

 
The elections are boring (in comparison lol), but yeah, it ain't such a bad place