Nexolek
New Head-Fier
Well, I guess I should say HI at some point. So HI Winnipeg people!
I've been reading and referring to Head-Fi for some years now, but I haven't used my words yet. Here goes.
I've always had a thing for audio. I guess it's due to growing up taking piano lessons and then taking band in junior high (Mr. Kula, you changed my life). I did the garage band thing for a few years and even played a live show at the Belgian Club on Provoncher 15 years ago or something like that. Music is in every part of me.
I'm just about always listening to music, no matter what I'm doing. A few years ago it occurred to my that it could probably sound a hell of a lot better. I've been living in a condo for just about 8 years now and speakers are NOT the way to go (because I like my neighbours), and so I found Head-Fi.
I tried out Sennheiser HD 558s first, but something wasn't right. Next were Beyer DT 990 Premiums and while it felt like I was wearing clouds on my head (seriously, these are so ridiculously comfortable) these didn't do it either. I spoke my piece and NCIX took them back, which apparently was a pretty impressive feat. So thankful for that.
Before I sent those back I auditioned them at Creative Audio next to Denon's D600s and that was that. The D600s came home and the 990s went back. I was a happy man, but I still didn't have anything truly portable for business trips and such. Thus, another round of Head-Fi searching began.
This one was a long and lucky one. In the end I bought a pair of Sony XBA-H3s at about half price and I absolutely love em. Still use them almost every day.
I was happy with the D600s and H3s for a good while and then I had that itch. You all know it. So, I can bring the following to the meet:
JDS Labs The Element
Peachtree Shift
Denon AH-D600
Sony XBA-H3 (bring your own tips I guess? I have some extra Comply something somethings...I'll have to find them)
KEF M500
Fostex Purplehearts
Yeah, them Purplehearts. I can't take them off. Mmmmmm purple...
I've been reading and referring to Head-Fi for some years now, but I haven't used my words yet. Here goes.
I've always had a thing for audio. I guess it's due to growing up taking piano lessons and then taking band in junior high (Mr. Kula, you changed my life). I did the garage band thing for a few years and even played a live show at the Belgian Club on Provoncher 15 years ago or something like that. Music is in every part of me.
I'm just about always listening to music, no matter what I'm doing. A few years ago it occurred to my that it could probably sound a hell of a lot better. I've been living in a condo for just about 8 years now and speakers are NOT the way to go (because I like my neighbours), and so I found Head-Fi.
I tried out Sennheiser HD 558s first, but something wasn't right. Next were Beyer DT 990 Premiums and while it felt like I was wearing clouds on my head (seriously, these are so ridiculously comfortable) these didn't do it either. I spoke my piece and NCIX took them back, which apparently was a pretty impressive feat. So thankful for that.
Before I sent those back I auditioned them at Creative Audio next to Denon's D600s and that was that. The D600s came home and the 990s went back. I was a happy man, but I still didn't have anything truly portable for business trips and such. Thus, another round of Head-Fi searching began.
This one was a long and lucky one. In the end I bought a pair of Sony XBA-H3s at about half price and I absolutely love em. Still use them almost every day.
I was happy with the D600s and H3s for a good while and then I had that itch. You all know it. So, I can bring the following to the meet:
JDS Labs The Element
Peachtree Shift
Denon AH-D600
Sony XBA-H3 (bring your own tips I guess? I have some extra Comply something somethings...I'll have to find them)
KEF M500
Fostex Purplehearts
Yeah, them Purplehearts. I can't take them off. Mmmmmm purple...