The Korean Thread!

[kimvictor]

  wait, I thought Calyx and Audinst are are two separate entities? Calyx did catch my attention earlier, found some reviews here that summed it up to be ho-hum for money (way over the $300 mark anyway IIRC). Which particular model from Audinst would fit my bill?

Yup. They are separate. I just mentioned those two, as they are most known. Audinist HUD MXII is solid. It's not outstanding, but it is nothing short of solid and very practical.

 

[kimvictor]

 

 

 
Great work by Hidition. Those in Korea should visit Hidition. Tell them I told them about you(just say a student reviewer ). They are really welcoming to visitors(they apparently have a English speaker at their HQ as well).

 

[elliott44k]

I looked at they're website, do they have any midrange 2-3 driver models? I didn't see any, the high-end stuff is out of my price range.

 

[kimvictor]

  I looked at they're website, do they have any midrange 2-3 driver models? I didn't see any, the high-end stuff is out of my price range.

NT-RM(recording masters) is a 3 driver mid-high range(~$700) model. But they don't have anything else but single driver models(though they are still pretty nice).

 

[jonyoo]

I've always wanted to try Hidition or visit them. Damn work.

 

[kimvictor]

  I've always wanted to try Hidition or visit them. Damn work.

You should try to find some time It's a fairly quick trip(near Seoul University). Though the hq is really hidden. I had some trouble finding it at first.

 

[MikoLayer]

I live far enough from Seoul, but get to visit SNU once in a couple of month or so. Hopefully they have some parking spots nearby...
 
Guided by your suggestion, I looked up some reviews on the MX-1/MX-2. MX-2 doesn't sound like much of an upgrade if not a sidegrade. Found a classified for a MX-1 (KRW99000 shipped) and jumped on it - I've seen it go for less but whatever, still like half the price of a new unit. Should be interesting cuz I also ordered a HIFImeDIY dac (the async version) just a few hours prior. I have enough computers/tablets and whatnot to keep a spare dac or two at that price 

 

 

[kimvictor]

  I live far enough from Seoul, but get to visit SNU once in a couple of month or so. Hopefully they have some parking spots nearby...
 
Guided by your suggestion, I looked up some reviews on the MX-1/MX-2. MX-2 doesn't sound like much of an upgrade if not a sidegrade. Found a classified for a MX-1 (KRW99000 shipped) and jumped on it - I've seen it go for less but whatever, still like half the price of a new unit. Should be interesting cuz I also ordered a HIFImeDIY dac (the async version) just a few hours prior. I have enough computers/tablets and whatnot to keep a spare dac or two at that price 

 

Lol. Tell me what you think about them.

 

[kimvictor]

For those in Korea: http://item2.gmarket.co.kr/Item/DetailView/Item.aspx?goodscode=591151798
Q701 is selling for 51,000won. Something is wrong, but what is there to lose? If it's fake or defect, you can send it back. If it's real, you get a Q701 for 1/5 of price.

 

[SunTanScanMan]

Hi guys!

 How is everyone? Korean living in London here. Lived in Europe since childhood, I but I still speak the language very well. I always have a good time when I go back and visit friends and relatives.
 
Audio-wise, I'm pretty much settled on what I have now. My portable set up is pretty much the ipod shuffle and the apple earphones. I prefer to enjoy my music at home. 
I haven't listened to much K-pop at all, mainly because I don't know where to start. - a few songs by Youme, Busker busker ... and maybe a few more others...
 
These days I mostly listen to classical and 60's rock, motown, soul, jazz. 

 

[jonyoo]

  You should try to find some time It's a fairly quick trip(near Seoul University). Though the hq is really hidden. I had some trouble finding it at first.

Cool! I actually live at that subway station. Should visit sometime soon.

 

[kimvictor]

  Hi guys!

 How is everyone? Korean living in London here. Lived in Europe since childhood, I but I still speak the language very well. I always have a good time when I go back and visit friends and relatives.
 
Audio-wise, I'm pretty much settled on what I have now. My portable set up is pretty much the ipod shuffle and the apple earphones. I prefer to enjoy my music at home. 
I haven't listened to much K-pop at all, mainly because I don't know where to start. - a few songs by Youme, Busker busker ... and maybe a few more others...
 
These days I mostly listen to classical and 60's rock, motown, soul, jazz. 

Welcome! You should visit Korea sometime. It's fun!

 

[Boffy]

Hello! I am a Korean high school student living in Korea, that grew up in the United States for the past 10 years. I am pretty new to this hobby, but never knew there was a Korean community here at Head-Fi. Pleased to be here, and hope we get along! By the way, I got my InEar LivePro 2 reshelled at Hidition last week. It should arrive in few days, and their customer service is great! Will post some pictures when I get them :3

 

[kimvictor]

  Hello! I am a Korean high school student living in Korea, that grew up in the United States for the past 10 years. I am pretty new to this hobby, but never knew there was a Korean community here at Head-Fi. Pleased to be here, and hope we get along! By the way, I got my InEar LivePro 2 reshelled at Hidition last week. It should arrive in few days, and their customer service is great! Will post some pictures when I get them :3

They do have great customer service. It was nice talking to them. It's also nice to see another high school student! Happy listening.

 

[Spareribs]

This is an interesting thread. I think because of this thread, I will make a trip to Korea to hang out a little bit in September.