[Stu Paddasso]

I have read a forum post some long time ago, where someone swapped cables in a very high end stereo system and let some audiophiles blind test which they liked better. At some point he used an old coat hanger to transmit the signal. Nobody noticed.

Did anyone ever see actual pictures of said coat hanger cable if not stop bringing up this urban legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[maegnificant]

Did anyone ever see actual pictures of said coat hanger cable if not stop bringing up this urban legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just provided links, there are numerous articles (with pictures) from different sources reproducing the test.

http://www.circuitous.ca/Guide.html

Here, you can make your own (and sell it for 2k)

 

[Stu Paddasso]

Just provided links, there are numerous articles (with pictures) from different sources reproducing the test.

http://www.circuitous.ca/Guide.html

Here, you can make your own (and sell it for 2k)

I don't see anyone pugging that into their stereo.

 

[maegnificant]

I don't see anyone pugging that into their stereo.

With good cable management, you wouldn't be able to see it and the sound would be the same

 

[zikarus]

I have read a forum post some long time ago, where someone swapped cables in a very high end stereo system and let some audiophiles blind test which they liked better. At some point he used an old coat hanger to transmit the signal. Nobody noticed.

*edit* here are some links:

www.engadget.com/amp/2008-03-03-audiophiles-cant-tell-the-difference-between-monster-cable-and.html

https://www.soundguys.com/cable-myths-reviving-the-coathanger-test-23553/

https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-offi...just-as-good-as-a-high-quality-speaker-cable/

https://consumerist.com/2008/03/03/do-coat-hangers-sound-as-good-monster-cables/

There is more but this should suffice. It was tested multiple times.

*edit the second* I misunderstood your question, but the answer is still that it wouldn't make a difference

Always fun to read and - let us be honest - containing a grain of truth. Just can't imagine to wear coat hangers overears...

 

[maegnificant]

Always fun to read and - let us be honest - containing a grain of truth. Just can't imagine to wear a coathanger overears...

There are plenty of reasons for swapping cables for headphones and IEMs especially

not for the price you need to pay for most of them today though

 

[Deezel177]

Took me a little while to figure this out, but once I did, I've been trying to look for as much variety in my gear as I can handle.

To that end, and this probably is the end for now, I've placed an order:



I know RN6 is all the rage atm, but on account of my "measure twice cut once, to be sure, to be sure" kind of approach with anything at this sort of price, well here I am. finally.

Awesome! I tried the Xe6 right after the more traditionally-tuned Rn6, and I found it to have so much character and funk to it. As someone who gravitates towards more unique sigs now that I have most of my bases covered, the Xe6 was one lovely unicorn.

‘CanJam SG report is still on the way, by the way! As it always is with me, it’s turning out a bit longer than expected. Stay tuned!

 

[Neweymatt]

Awesome! I tried the Xe6 right after the more traditionally-tuned Rn6, and I found it to have so much character and funk to it. As someone who gravitates towards more unique sigs now that I have most of my bases covered, the Xe6 was one lovely unicorn.

Yeah, it is this and other reports I've read about Rn6 that finally convinced me to pull the trigger on Xe6. For me, Rn6 would not be Xe6-enough, kind of a half measure compromise.

If there is one thing I learned from Breaking Bad, it's that there are no more half measures..

 

[phiemon]

Yeah, it is this and other reports I've read about Rn6 that finally convinced me to pull the trigger on Xe6. For me, Rn6 would not be Xe6-enough, kind of a half measure compromise.

If there is one thing I learned from Breaking Bad, it's that there are no more half measures..

That has been exactly my thinking: either all or nothing! In view of what I have read, the Rn6 seems to be somehow a stripped Xe6.

Today I will be able to test the Xe6. After that I will see if I want to buy it. I am very excited.

 

[klyzon]

Keeping away the lovely cooler tag that Jim had kindly given… With excitement of CanJam over, the lingering euphoria of meeting Coolers and reminiscing over the great and wondrous bond we’ve come to forge (@Kiats, @HiFiHawaii808, @yaps66, @Sifo, @klyzon, @SteveK27, @AxLvR, @Deezel177), I almost teared up when the time came to say final goodbyes. I’m sure plenty will give their insights on gear, but that wasn’t the highlight of CanJam for me. @Eric Chong, who graced us with his time despite his crazy busy schedule to have lunch with us… till we meet again

have not been posting much recently since i'm having trouble with my furkids, but am really glad to have met everyone who made their way down to Singapore. A good meetup for me to destress and also getting to know all of you people is really the highlight.

Personally I didn't get to try much @ canjam since I had limited time, and also i probably needed coffee to go along with listening sessions. Thanks to everyone for your kind words and concerns for my furkids! Will definitely want to meet everyone all over again once I'm in the right state.

Cheers to watercoolers!

 

[yaps66]

have not been posting much recently since i'm having trouble with my furkids, but am really glad to have met everyone who made their way down to Singapore. A good meetup for me to destress and also getting to know all of you people is really the highlight.

Personally I didn't get to try much @ canjam since I had limited time, and also i probably needed coffee to go along with listening sessions. Thanks to everyone for your kind words and concerns for my furkids! Will definitely want to meet everyone all over again once I'm in the right state.

Cheers to watercoolers!

I'm sad I did not get a chance to try your SolP! Thanks for taking the trouble to bring it though!

 

[drftr]

That photo must have happened on Saturday. I didn’t get the memo at all!

It was. I looked around for a bit, knowing for sure you would stand out but I missed you - my bad

For future photo shoots I would suggest picking one single moment, say 12:00, and either everyone is there, or not.

The only common denominator of the photos yes, but IIRC @Eric Chong EA might have been at all three, even though he isn't pictured at all.

We took pics with Eric during a lunch that err... ate away half of CJ time. To my surprise only 1 picture out of at least a dozen taken over both days has shown up here.

That has been exactly my thinking: either all or nothing! In view of what I have read, the Rn6 seems to be somehow a stripped Xe6.

Better news still: They have nothing in common and that's the reason Rn6 has taken a (shared) no 1 position for me.

have not been posting much recently since i'm having trouble with my furkids, but am really glad to have met everyone who made their way down to Singapore. A good meetup for me to destress and also getting to know all of you people is really the highlight.

Personally I didn't get to try much @ canjam since I had limited time, and also i probably needed coffee to go along with listening sessions. Thanks to everyone for your kind words and concerns for my furkids! Will definitely want to meet everyone all over again once I'm in the right state.

Cheers to watercoolers!

I was very happy we were able to meet up again as I was really getting worried about the dogs. Ben probably added me to the spam list after all my messages about them, knowing that you would be too busy to respond.

drftr

 

[yaps66]

Ok. This was my first CanJam event and what a high bar it has set for any future CanJam I attend!

I thought I would take the lazy way of sharing my experience in pictures instead of words so here goes! What this consists of are pre-show photos, show photos and post-show photos. Enjoy!

Pre-show photos

Vietnam eagle has landed! Met up at Pan Pacific for some Dim Sum lunch but @klyzon and I arrived early and so we got the chance to hear some things!

Lunch! Thanks @metaljem77 for hosting! An amazing start to the week's festivities!

Visiting Effect Audio. Thanks for the great hospitality @JordonEA and Heley!

No visit to Singapore is complete without chicken rice! Then in the evening we hung out at Tonic to have our minds and necks blown away by Brise Audio stuff!

Midnight satay anyone?

Hearing more Brise Audio stuff and @Sifo getting the ear treatment by Uncle Wilson for some fitears!

Pre-show dinner. Bak Kut Teh! Apparently has a more kinky name in Dutch!

Show photos

Lunch on the first day hosted by Eletech Eric followed by @HiFiHawaii808 singing the praises of the upcoming Dio.

DCA Corina, bunch of us finding a quiet spot at a food court in Orchard Road to hear more stuff (it was closed already!) and hearing the HE-1 with the Singapore financial district skyline backdrop.

Catching last minute auditions before having to return to Singapore. U4s, SP3000cu, MASS-Kobo model 465 (it really made the Susvara sing).

Post-show Photos

@HiFiHawaii808 visiting Vietnam for the first time. He is pictured here taking a night scooter food tour!

Edit:

I thought I would insert what audio stuff I heard in case anyone thought all I had was fun! Haha!

IEMS

Subtonic Storm
Campfire Audio Trifecta
Noble Audio Ronin and Ragnar
AuR Neon Pro
FiR Audio Rn6
Elysian Diva & Annihilator 2023
FatFreq Grand Maestro
Vision Ears Phonix LE and EXT
Empire Ears Odin
Sennheiser IE600
64Audio U4s
FitEar DC Ti and MH334SR


Pre-release/Prototype IEMS

Subtonic/Nightjar (?) Singularity and PamAn
Elysian Dio
Vision Ears Blue and Pink
Eletech A, B & C
Empire Ears Raven
Soranik xMEMS (x2) + BA hybrid

Cables

Verus Truffle 8
Various Brise Audio Cables including the much heralded 8wire Ultimate, the monstrous Murakumo 2 and the BSEP for Z1R
Various Effect Audio Cables
Various Eletech Cables

Headphones

Sennheiser HE-1 and HD660s2
ZMF Atrium
Audeze CRBN
Dan Clark Audio Corina
Hifiman Susvara
Abyss AB1266 Phi TC
Stax SR009-S
Warwrick Acoustics Aperio Headphone System (Aperio Limited Edition Black + Sonoma Model One)

Overear

Grado Hemp

DAP/Amplifier

Brise Audio Tsuranagi
A&K SP3000cu
iFi Diablo X

Desktop

MASS-Kobo model 465
Chord Hugo TT2/Mscaler

 

[drftr]

Oh my goodness! Uncle Wilson filled up Simmy's whole skull??? Comes out on the other side! Gotta know when to stop man!

drftr

 

[hoofman]

Stay away, these guys just might be crazy!!

Sounds great! How do I sign up LOL?