ToneDeafMonk
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Normally I find Silver or SPC cables to do that not a strait Copper cable unless the Zinc does something. Time well tell and try it out?
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ToneDeafMonk
Previously known as TheDeafMonk
YES please now!XDUOO XD05 Pro
Does size matter? Who wants a gargantuan Dac/Amp?
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=625238066283310&set=a.581454577328326
Ah, XD05 series, the "Technically Portable" DAC/AMP.
Fortunately or unfortunately it sounds great and have easily replacable OPAMP if you into that level of customization.
See, Desktop 1MW power on the go, as long you don't mind that its bigger than your phone.
jokes aside, i love that the newer version have battery bypass switch so when you use it mostly as desktop dac it won't ruin the battery as it will directly power the dac/amp via usbc
Wow 1MW portable!!
Imagine though, if you bring this up a plane, tons of security guards will jump on you for thinking the audiophile is brandishing a bomb.
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AmericanSpirit
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Just posted SR5 cable notes including MixPP / RedAg /BlackSoul / DragonScale / Hazy /Limpid Pro 
The best sounding one was DragonScale but from cost to performance I find either of following are good match:
KBear Hazy | if you want to tame bass) RedAg | if you want more transparency and OK with original
bass level
The best sounding one was DragonScale but from cost to performance I find either of following are good match:
KBear Hazy | if you want to tame bass) RedAg | if you want more transparency and OK with original
bass level
SR5 cable impressions:
NiceHCK MixPP: Make note thinner, couple db of 7khz+ boost, nice feeling of sparkle
KBEAR Hazy: Very nice and neutral, open up air for 10khz+ which matches to SR5 very well. It reduces bass in an exchange so if anyone feel bass is excessive to their liking Hazy is your choice.
NiceHCK RedAg: Increase transparency, I see a increase in perceived resolution, it also brings vocal forward, so I feel there are 1-3khz emphasis as well. The tonal balance is not too far from KBEar Hazy, it also boost 10khz+ and bass more than Hazy, so if you don’t like bass Hazy, if you like some bass, RedAg.
KBEAR Limpid Pro: Upper mid focused neutral tuning with slight treble boost. 6khz also gets some boost, if you are sibilance sensitive, try to avoid.
NiceHCK BlackSoul: Make note thicker, mainly mid range boost, and slight mid-bass boost too, the treble remains natural yet inoffensive, sub-bass get tamed.
NiceHCK DragonScale: Natural and neutral across all band, a hint of slight warmth and increase gain levels for all frequencies. Basically upgraded version of KBEAR Hazy.
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I have the Hazy, bang for buck!Just posted SR5 cable notes including MixPP / RedAg /BlackSoul / DragonScale / Hazy /Limpid Pro
The best sounding one was DragonScale but from cost to performance I find either of following are good match:
KBear Hazy | if you want to tame bass) RedAg | if you want more transparency and OK with original
bass level
s2kphile
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Glad you like the Dragonscale. I found it the best for the SR05.Just posted SR5 cable notes including MixPP / RedAg /BlackSoul / DragonScale / Hazy /Limpid Pro
The best sounding one was DragonScale but from cost to performance I find either of following are good match:
KBear Hazy | if you want to tame bass) RedAg | if you want more transparency and OK with original
bass level
FreeWheelinAudioLuv2
Headphoneus Supremus
Aside from the Black Cat, my favorite new cable is the Hazy. Absolutely beautiful cable, that feels good, is pliable and doesn't tangle easily, and sounds fantastic!
AmericanSpirit
Member of the Trade: Night Oblivion
Attention to Tangzu Encounter user using with stock cable:
I found stock cable had imaging focus issue so I was using other cables on Encounter.
Out of curiosity I used Encounte’s stock cable on KZ ZES, of which I was using BlackSoul on it.
At first second when I paried ZES with Encounter stock cable, I noticed the polarity mismatch was taking place, no wonder the R/L indicators are drawn on opposite side on that stock cable which I found it very confusing.
The correct polarity shall be all R/L indicator on 2pin connector to be facing outward (toward faceplate).
Wrong polarity (the ear hook direction is correct but polarity are mismatched): Imaging center will be blurred.
Correct polarity (ear hook of Right ear piece will be flipped, but polarity will be matched) Imaging center shall be in-front of you, imaging projection is properly forward projected. You see R indicator now is facing outward.
Tangzu really messed up with Encounter…
Many of you may noticed See Audio and Tangzu logo is reverse printed as well.
I found stock cable had imaging focus issue so I was using other cables on Encounter.
Out of curiosity I used Encounte’s stock cable on KZ ZES, of which I was using BlackSoul on it.
At first second when I paried ZES with Encounter stock cable, I noticed the polarity mismatch was taking place, no wonder the R/L indicators are drawn on opposite side on that stock cable which I found it very confusing.
The correct polarity shall be all R/L indicator on 2pin connector to be facing outward (toward faceplate).
Wrong polarity (the ear hook direction is correct but polarity are mismatched): Imaging center will be blurred.
Correct polarity (ear hook of Right ear piece will be flipped, but polarity will be matched) Imaging center shall be in-front of you, imaging projection is properly forward projected. You see R indicator now is facing outward.
Tangzu really messed up with Encounter…
Many of you may noticed See Audio and Tangzu logo is reverse printed as well.
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FreeWheelinAudioLuv2
Headphoneus Supremus
That's been my standard thought and belief for years, until the Black Cat....
VE ZEN 3.0 Been liking the earbuds much more than anticipated, I still prefer IEMs and both have their usage.
Decided to also order VE SIE, will be fun to see how the IEMs from Venture Electronics is.
If I understood right it should have a warm analogue sound, description seems for me maybe a baby Penon Serial for my work.
Back to waiting some weeks for the new toy
https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=89
Decided to also order VE SIE, will be fun to see how the IEMs from Venture Electronics is.
If I understood right it should have a warm analogue sound, description seems for me maybe a baby Penon Serial for my work.
Back to waiting some weeks for the new toy
https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=89
o0genesis0o
Headphoneus Supremus
Wow, those are some nice looking cables. They look like they costs a few grands, especially the ultra thick one with the cloth sleeve.Just posted SR5 cable notes including MixPP / RedAg /BlackSoul / DragonScale / Hazy /Limpid Pro
The best sounding one was DragonScale but from cost to performance I find either of following are good match:
KBear Hazy | if you want to tame bass) RedAg | if you want more transparency and OK with original
bass level
FreeWheelinAudioLuv2
Headphoneus Supremus
KBear Limpid Pro cable came in. Last of my big cable order from a few weeks ago. It's thinner than the Hazy, but still feels really premium. Decided for now to use it with the Sjhangri-la, since I'm using the Hazy on the SR5.
KokushiTsumo
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Is the 4.4 2pin out of stock for everyone else?
o0genesis0o
Headphoneus Supremus
Hi folks,
Just started a YouTube channel (since my colleagues told me that no one bothers to read 4000 words reviews nowadays
) The first video is unboxing of the Hidizs MS5. Please have a look and let me know how it goes.
The 7Hz Legato should be on my desk some time next week. I think many of you would be more interested in that one than this Hidizs one.
Just started a YouTube channel (since my colleagues told me that no one bothers to read 4000 words reviews nowadays
) The first video is unboxing of the Hidizs MS5. Please have a look and let me know how it goes.The 7Hz Legato should be on my desk some time next week. I think many of you would be more interested in that one than this Hidizs one.
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