sant430
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I had contemplated a Lisa 3 too.... I'm thinking of just taking the plunge on one anyway. I'm hearing music for the first time again
What amp "matches" the UE11's? (UE 11 pro headphone amplifier selection)
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spraggih
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It is illegal. The spraggih head-fi police patrol will be coming to your home with a audio warrant to confiscate Predator and all related accessories.
| Originally Posted by sant430 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... It's really hard for me to really comprehend how unbelievable this sounds. To me, a sound signature this good should be illegal...... wow |
It is illegal. The spraggih head-fi police patrol will be coming to your home with a audio warrant to confiscate Predator and all related accessories.
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hmm, if ue11 needs an amp to drive it...
makes me wonder why i spend so much on an iem after all.
makes me wonder why i spend so much on an iem after all.
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let me think about that statement for a moment-- especially here on head-fi.org....
if the ue11s need an amp then maybe they are not worth it...
Got it!
They do not *need* an amp-- they benefit from an amp (per head-fiers here)-- YMMV of course.
Like every other device, instrument discussed here-- they benefit from higher end amplification, and higher end digital-to-analog conversion.
How much do they benefit from amplification is the question you may be asking-- and if the benefit is really high then you cannot be truly portable and enjoy the music and as such they (the UE11s) lose value to you.
I would agree with that thinking... but the statement alone needs more probing, discussion.
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if the ue11s need an amp then maybe they are not worth it...
Got it!
They do not *need* an amp-- they benefit from an amp (per head-fiers here)-- YMMV of course.
Like every other device, instrument discussed here-- they benefit from higher end amplification, and higher end digital-to-analog conversion.
How much do they benefit from amplification is the question you may be asking-- and if the benefit is really high then you cannot be truly portable and enjoy the music and as such they (the UE11s) lose value to you.
I would agree with that thinking... but the statement alone needs more probing, discussion.
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Hmm, that's kinda like saying you bought a Lamborghini and then found just because it needed premium oil and high octane gas to perform its best, so it ain't worth driving?
Anyway, there's a discussion going on in the Jaben Forums about a new amp that seemed interesting: The "Mystery Amp" - some pictures and impressions
The OP seemed to like it with his UE-11's.
| Originally Posted by Float /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmm, if ue11 needs an amp to drive it... makes me wonder why i spend so much on an iem after all. |
Hmm, that's kinda like saying you bought a Lamborghini and then found just because it needed premium oil and high octane gas to perform its best, so it ain't worth driving?
Anyway, there's a discussion going on in the Jaben Forums about a new amp that seemed interesting: The "Mystery Amp" - some pictures and impressions
The OP seemed to like it with his UE-11's.
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I've been listening to the UE-11's with the Pico both straight from the Ipod and as a Dac from my Macbook. Gotta tell you they sound truly amazing. However after reading the posts about the Predator I'm going to pull the trigger and try'em. I can always sell one or the other (or keep them both). I'll let you know what I think after I burn them in for 2/3 years (only kidding).
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Yeah report back when you can compare them both, although what i would rather see is the iqube vs predator, or iqube vs predator vs the new sr71a!
| Originally Posted by Luckyleo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've been listening to the UE-11's with the Pico both straight from the Ipod and as a Dac from my Macbook. Gotta tell you they sound truly amazing. However after reading the posts about the Predator I'm going to pull the trigger and try'em. I can always sell one or the other (or keep them both). I'll let you know what I think after I burn them in for 2/3 years (only kidding). |
Yeah report back when you can compare them both, although what i would rather see is the iqube vs predator, or iqube vs predator vs the new sr71a!
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Just be sure to give the Predator over 600-700 hours (4 weeks running) of burn-in before you decide it isn't right for you, and 1000 hours is better.
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Will do Mr. Addict!
| Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just be sure to give the Predator over 600-700 hours (4 weeks running) of burn-in before you decide it isn't right for you, and 1000 hours is better. |
Will do Mr. Addict!
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sorry for the thread necromancy here but what do people think of the Voyager with the UE-11. Would it improve SQ much?
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Pico + UE11!
You might want to check out wakeride74's impressions!
You might want to check out wakeride74's impressions!
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No. Its an awful combination.
The only IEMs I found to synergise with the Voyager were the ER-4S/P
| Originally Posted by qib /img/forum/go_quote.gif sorry for the thread necromancy here but what do people think of the Voyager with the UE-11. Would it improve SQ much? |
No. Its an awful combination.
The only IEMs I found to synergise with the Voyager were the ER-4S/P
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Thanks for answering the question nuwidol. Could you possibly tell me the reason its an awful combination? SQ wise did it overemphasize anything?
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I found it to be very boring. Without the contour switch on everything seems very close together, almost closed in & very, very dull. With the switch on it seemed to open everything up but the bass is too much & the treble gets grainy & slightly sharp.
There is also a prominent hiss from the amp constantly. Even when the volume pot is turned down to its fullest extent. Very noticeable & very annoying.
There is also a prominent hiss from the amp constantly. Even when the volume pot is turned down to its fullest extent. Very noticeable & very annoying.
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Does the trick for me
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They work great without an amp as well
| Originally Posted by verjuno /img/forum/go_quote.gif ue11+ pico is good maching? |
Does the trick for me
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| Originally Posted by Float /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmm, if ue11 needs an amp to drive it... makes me wonder why i spend so much on an iem after all. |
They work great without an amp as well
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