[FastAndClean]

 

[nordkapp]

Well, towards the end things kind of got weird to me. The wall of fame changing so often. And then I felt he totally missed the call on the Z1R. Anyway, he had a good run. Good luck to him.

 

[Jones Bob]

Wonder if this has anything to do with the new ownership of Stereophile. They have been letting go a few of the old guard there. With InnerFidelity being under that umbrella, might Tyll (he’s old and white) have been persuaded to leave too?

 

[FrostyP]

Wonder if this has anything to do with the new ownership of Stereophile. They have been letting go a few of the old guard there. With InnerFidelity being under that umbrella, might Tyll (he’s old and white) have been persuaded to leave too?

What? He explains why in his video, no need to go full conspiracy theory.

Anyway Tyll has more than earned his retirement and I wish him the best.

 

[nordkapp]

Um, I'm willing to bet it has everything to do with the new takeover. The timing is not coincidental.

 

[mikey1964]

Regardless, Tyll's reviews are what I'd always refer to when I'm looking a purchasing a pair of can that he'd reviewed. Anyway, he's more than earned his retirement, I'd like to wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

 

[SilverEars]

Regardless, Tyll's reviews are what I'd always refer to when I'm looking a purchasing a pair of can that he'd reviewed. Anyway, he's more than earned his retirement, I'd like to wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

I don't find his opinions all agreeable after trying out headphones he has reviewed, so people shouldn't put so much weight on a single reviewer including Tyll, but look into many more trust worthy sources(that provides honest opinions) that meets a consensus. I find all his articles on technicalities/science of the sound very informative, but his taste in sound will not always align with all audiences. I respect his approach to reviews, sometimes brute honesty(which I respect in people that take this approach). No matter I agree with him or not, he provides his opinion. Or people that tries hard to be impartial.

 

[jetpacksam]

Not everything is a conspiracy.
He laid it all out and it makes sense. Could events have accelerated his move? Sure. However as he stated, he was doing it anyway and things were finished faster than he expected. He seemed sad on the video, but it wasn't regretful.
You don't do something you love for 25 years and not feel a pang when it ends. He said his hearing is going out and he doesn't feel he can do justice to the work. This, combined with his wanting to do other things makes this completely logical.
Not everything is a conspiracy.

Bye Tyll, thank you.

The John Facenda of the headphone industry has left the building.

 

[audionewbi]

Bye Tyll, thanks for everything, you have placed the foundation that all manufacturers are standing on and we will miss you.

 

[rutter]

It's kind of sad he can't at least listen to most headphones. I figured the community could donate what he'd like but if he's really that screwed on power inside his truck then I'm not sure there is a solution. I wonder what he'll plug the Aeons into. I heard the Clear are not hard to drive either and he might prefer or enjoy a pair, but hey.

 

[audionewbi]

If we could really do anything we can chip in and buy him an ultimate portable setup. Just a way to thank him,

 

[rutter]

Portable has to be charged though. I do think he should be given a pair of Focal Clears though regardless. If he's using Aeons, he can use a Clear.

 

[jetpacksam]

It's kind of sad he can't at least listen to most headphones. I figured the community could donate what he'd like but if he's really that screwed on power inside his truck then I'm not sure there is a solution. I wonder what he'll plug the Aeons into. I heard the Clear are not hard to drive either and he might prefer or enjoy a pair, but hey.

It isn't about being screwed, it's about choices. He's choosing to be free of a house and more and more people are doing that.

 

[rutter]

I'm saying he's deprived of listening to most headphones, according to his explanation. Just because a choice is made doesn't mean there aren't downsides.

 

[jetpacksam]

Hmmm.I think he could get what ever cans he wanted, probably at a pretty decent discount considering his contacts.
The video, the impression I got, was that he was moving away from this focus and branching out.
Regarding power, he is putting solar on the roof of his motor home so that will help. There are power banks that can be had cheaply as well.