Just going to do my usual thing and post some pictures of the meet.
First, a big thank you to Pavel (FallenAngel) for hosting the meet. The size of the room was perfect, and you were a wonderful host. It was also nice being able to have a drink without leaving the venue, which usually isn't possible without a lot of added cost at more public venues.
Thank you also to everyone who came out. I've been out of the headphone audio scene for a while, and it looks like I've missed hearing about some exciting new gear. My wallet's telling me no way, but my ears are telling me I'm due for some new 'phones...
I didn't get a chance to listen to too much gear, so I'll leave the impressions to the more knowledgeable folks here.
PrimeNexus listening to my Crack/speedball through his HD800s.
FallenAngel's Buffalo III - Balanced Dynalo setup driving his HD650s?
PrimeNexus' Crack/speedball + HD800 combo. The Fostex HPA-4 was hidden behind his laptop.
Mark's (MickeyVee) amazing McIntosh MXA70s shown here driving my CD-3000s. These were definitely the best I've heard my CD-3000s sound, though the Schiit Vali next to it was no slouch either.
The bar side of the room. Plenty of space to stretch your feet or alternately dance around when tipsy.
Clsmooth391 testing out the McIntosh. We missed you in the group pic!
Fiona (Hunkeh) over at Gozzer's booth watching Bryan unpack his massive suitcase of headphones.
Pavel manning the bar.
Chris (tylerchris) trying out HE-560s? on his portable rig.
The scotch in attendance at the meet. Sure wished I didn't have to drive myself home.
MickeyVee asleep? listing to Jerg's HE1000s.
Aaron (Zida) listening to IEMs. Yep, my IEM knowledge summarized in a sentence.
The other half of the room.
Albert (ambchang) trying out some of charliex's Grados on his Beta 22 rig.
charliex trying out Pavel's rig with Dino (Gozzer) in the foreground.
Vincent's (monoglycer) Millet hybrid. Great meeting you again Vincent; it was good talking to you about photo gear.
ambchang and charliex having a chat.
charliex's Grados.
Danny's (DHMC) SR-001 Mk2s.
If anyone can fill me in on this setup by PM, I can update this post...
Finally a group shot of the meet, minus 2 or so members.
First, a big thank you to Pavel (FallenAngel) for hosting the meet. The size of the room was perfect, and you were a wonderful host. It was also nice being able to have a drink without leaving the venue, which usually isn't possible without a lot of added cost at more public venues.
Thank you also to everyone who came out. I've been out of the headphone audio scene for a while, and it looks like I've missed hearing about some exciting new gear. My wallet's telling me no way, but my ears are telling me I'm due for some new 'phones...
I didn't get a chance to listen to too much gear, so I'll leave the impressions to the more knowledgeable folks here.
PrimeNexus listening to my Crack/speedball through his HD800s.
FallenAngel's Buffalo III - Balanced Dynalo setup driving his HD650s?
PrimeNexus' Crack/speedball + HD800 combo. The Fostex HPA-4 was hidden behind his laptop.
Mark's (MickeyVee) amazing McIntosh MXA70s shown here driving my CD-3000s. These were definitely the best I've heard my CD-3000s sound, though the Schiit Vali next to it was no slouch either.
The bar side of the room. Plenty of space to stretch your feet or alternately dance around when tipsy.
Clsmooth391 testing out the McIntosh. We missed you in the group pic!
Fiona (Hunkeh) over at Gozzer's booth watching Bryan unpack his massive suitcase of headphones.
Pavel manning the bar.
Chris (tylerchris) trying out HE-560s? on his portable rig.
The scotch in attendance at the meet. Sure wished I didn't have to drive myself home.
MickeyVee asleep? listing to Jerg's HE1000s.
Aaron (Zida) listening to IEMs. Yep, my IEM knowledge summarized in a sentence.
The other half of the room.
Albert (ambchang) trying out some of charliex's Grados on his Beta 22 rig.
charliex trying out Pavel's rig with Dino (Gozzer) in the foreground.
Vincent's (monoglycer) Millet hybrid. Great meeting you again Vincent; it was good talking to you about photo gear.
ambchang and charliex having a chat.
charliex's Grados.
Danny's (DHMC) SR-001 Mk2s.
If anyone can fill me in on this setup by PM, I can update this post...
Finally a group shot of the meet, minus 2 or so members.