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Custardpi · 13-11-2014 3:16pm

People focus a bit too much on bit rates, sample rates etc as a path to better sound quality. Neil Young's Pono project being a great example of this. In reality other factors like dyanamic range are far more important when listening on quality equipment. If a track is "brickwalled" to within an inch of its life (as so much music is nowadays) then on any reasonably good hi fi system it's going to sound sh1t, regardless of the bit rate.

K.O.Kiki · 13-11-2014 4:16pm

Got this PDF via reddit:
Harman - The Influence of Listeners’ Experience, Age and Culture on Headphone Sound Quality Preferences

Morf · 22-11-2014 2:05am

What is the usual time between paying for the Xiaoimi Pistons and receiving them?

Is it standard not to have any contact at all from them?

colossus-x · 24-11-2014 3:18am

Morf wrote: »

What is the usual time between paying for the Xiaoimi Pistons and receiving them?

Is it standard not to have any contact at all from them?

I waited a looooooooooong time for them , over a month. I'd actually given up on them being lost in the post or whatever but they did arrive eventually so they should turn up.

discombobulate · 24-11-2014 11:41am

ANybody any thoughts on these for using on a tv? £39 for the next hour. If anyone could give me a quick response to sway me either way on them that would be a appreciated as i'm a little clueless on them.

emo72 · 25-11-2014 12:53am

Morf wrote: »

What is the usual time between paying for the Xiaoimi Pistons and receiving them?

Is it standard not to have any contact at all from them?

ordered from penon about 2 weeks ago, they just left hong kong. lets see who wins.

Morf · 25-11-2014 3:35am

emo72 wrote: »

ordered from penon about 2 weeks ago, they just left hong kong. lets see who wins.

Ordered 12th from ibuygou.

emo72 · 25-11-2014 2:09pm

emo72 wrote: »

ordered from penon about 2 weeks ago, they just left hong kong. lets see who wins.

Mine came this morning. So about 2 weeks.

Edit. Ordered 9th of November.

Scubadevils · 25-11-2014 11:06pm

Got a set of the new RHA T10i today - very impressive so far, not yet tried the various tuning filters - just got stuck into the reference filters which were fitted as standard and now commencing sampling different music genres to see how they perform. The metal casing is quite striking and I did think they might feel heavy but so far so good - the real test will be while out walking etc. I do find they need more volume to drive them via my FiiO x3 then either the MA750i's or my Sennheiser IE8's.

Nice recent review and pictures at the following link...

http://techcrunch.com/2014/11/24/rha-t10i-review-earbuds-that-go-above-and-beyond-to-suit-all-tastes/

emo72 · 25-11-2014 11:13pm

they look great. theres a lad selling a pair on adverts. i have ie8s myself so cant justify it.

Morf · 26-11-2014 3:09am

emo72 wrote: »

Mine came this morning. So about 2 weeks.

Edit. Ordered 9th of November.

That was quick to lose . . .:P

Scubadevils · 26-11-2014 9:46am

emo72 wrote: »

they look great. theres a lad selling a pair on adverts. i have ie8s myself so cant justify it.

Definitely too soon to say how they rate versus the IE8's - they've been my favourites for a few years now and I struggle to see how I'd find something to beat them!

Finding it really difficult to get the right earphone to stay in, really annoying - I always use the memory foam tips but with these it just won't stay in, even when it does it's just barely and as such not making a full seal. I'll have to try some of the silicone tips to see if that works... strange when I could get a perfect fit on the MA750s, I'm assuming its the extra weight in these.

Tops marks though to RHA as usual in terms of their packaging, accessories and overall build quality of the product - they really do feel and look like something that should cost at least twice their price.

Gheadphone · 26-11-2014 12:16pm

How are the IE8s? I have Etymotic EPT4s and i love them but i wonder if the IE8 is a big step up?

emo72 · 26-11-2014 6:51pm

Gheadphone wrote: »

How are the IE8s? I have Etymotic EPT4s and i love them but i wonder if the IE8 is a big step up?

great. i've went through many types of headphones but these are the only ones i ever kept, then bought a second pair when they came my way cheap. just to be sure.

i use memory foam tips on them ,comply, there pricey, but whats the point of having them if you cant wear them comfortably and get a good seal.

scubadevil is having a problem getting the T10s to fit him, no point in having great sound if you cant get them into your ears and being comfortable. granted im equally sure the IE8s cause fitting trouble for some people too.

pleasant Co. · 26-11-2014 11:41pm

emo72 wrote: »

great. i've went through many types of headphones but these are the only ones i ever kept

That's how i am with my UM3X's

for me they're just ideal.

marko93 · 28-11-2014 4:14pm

Lads, does anyone have any suggestions for a closed/portable €200 headphone?

ebjarrell · 28-11-2014 9:48pm

marko93 wrote: »

Lads, does anyone have any suggestions for a closed/portable €200 headphone?

I have been listening with headphones for over 35 years. I currently have the Sennheiser Momentum over the ears and they are superb. However, they are also around €300. Right now, Harvey Norman has the ON ear version for €159.00. If you check out the forum Head-Fi dot org, they have a very good for sale section.

emo72 · 30-11-2014 1:10am

marko93 wrote: »

Lads, does anyone have any suggestions for a closed/portable €200 headphone?

has to be the over the momentum. especially if you are going to use it in the wild. the leather is specially made for outdoors, it sounds great too.

K.O.Kiki · 30-11-2014 2:41pm

Try the Monster DNA on-ear in PCWorld.

Also, heard great things about the NAD VISO HP50.

Zapp Brannigan · 30-11-2014 9:42pm

Can I join this club?

Proud owner of a set of B&W P7's and a Tidal subscription. I'm listening to music I've known for years but hearing new things!

nedd · 01-12-2014 3:28pm

I am thinking of getting the B&W P5's.

I have a loan of a pair at the moment and love them. I have a couple of options though:

P5 (New)- €260
P5 (Recertified) - €200
P5 Series 2 - €300

I was talking to the guy in Cloney and he said the Recertified are basically new, they come with 2 year warranty.

My real question is has anyone heard the Series 2? Are they €100 better than the original?

marko93 · 05-12-2014 12:33am

Would anyone here be interested in buying V-Moda M80s?

Just seeing if there's any interest before I make an ad

Brian · 07-12-2014 2:27pm

This is hilarious http://www.snopes.com/music/media/marker.htm

Via http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/lounge/167292-most-idiotic-statement-audio-history.html

Custardpi · 07-12-2014 3:20pm

Meh, I've heard crazier than that regarding CDs, such as freezing them or (my absolute favourite) polishing them with toothpaste.

Brian · 12-12-2014 5:02pm

24-bit vs 16-bit testing by audiophiles http://archimago.blogspot.ca/2014/06/24-bit-vs-16-bit-audio-test-part-ii.html

Morf · 16-12-2014 1:16am

Morf wrote: »

That was quick to lose . . .:P

They arrived last Tuesday 10th in the end. Shipped the 18th of November.

Very pleased with them altogether.

Bluefoam · 26-12-2014 12:04am

Hey guys, I'm thinking of picking up a pair of Sennheiser Momentum On Ear in the sales. What is the general consensus?

I'll be using them mostly for walking around town, taking flights... I listen to all sorts of rock music and like a bit of bass.

I'm avoiding the over ear, because they create a weird seal/vacuum over my ear and does something odd to my eardrum... My other option would be B&W P5's, but the price difference is massive and they don't seem to beat the Sennheiser by much in the reviews I've found.

http://en-ie.sennheiser.com/momentum-on-ear

colossus-x · 26-12-2014 1:37am

Bluefoam wrote: »

Hey guys, I'm thinking of picking up a pair of Sennheiser Momentum On Ear in the sales. What is the general consensus?

I'll be using them mostly for walking around town, taking flights... I listen to all sorts of rock music and like a bit of bass.

I'm avoiding the over ear, because they create a weird seal/vacuum over my ear and does something odd to my eardrum... My other option would be B&W P5's, but the price difference is massive and they don't seem to beat the Sennheiser by much in the reviews I've found.

http://en-ie.sennheiser.com/momentum-on-ear

I would prefer these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIeCPQyxjcs , if going on-ear.

marko93 · 26-12-2014 1:44am

colossus-x wrote: »

I would prefer these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIeCPQyxjcs , if going on-ear.

Are you going purely by what Tyll said or do you have them yourself? They look pretty cool!

colossus-x · 26-12-2014 2:13am

marko93 wrote: »

Are you going purely by what Tyll said or do you have them yourself? They look pretty cool!

Good point - well I find the momentum's on ear very uncomfortable. I tried the on and over ear in harvey normans recently. You can see there is virtually no cushioning where the headband meets the top of the head. So a definite no for me on those regardless of sound quality. But your right I haven't tried the Koss myself. I would just trust Tyll on that one.

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