wroughtsteel Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 8 hours ago, ColdsnapBry said: Anyone thinking of selling a Focal Elegia? I am looking for something office friendly.. Sorry, I'm keeping mine, but there are quite a few on Gumtree and Ebay atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetiman Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Here's a pair, https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/victoria-park/headphones-earphones/focal-elegia-high-end-headphones/1271478926 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 14/05/2021 at 7:11 PM, Bengineer said: Open back headphone. Under $800. Fairly well balanced but good deep bass. Primarily used for PS5 gaming and TB/movies. Thoughts? Beyer T1 Gen 2 Shure 1840 DT1990 HD660S Beyer Amiron ? I will send you my Audeze Penrose for you to try it. with your experience, you may shine some light to it (or turn off the few ones on) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 56 minutes ago, GiullianSN said: I will send you my Audeze Penrose for you to try it. with your experience, you may shine some light to it (or turn off the few ones on) Nah it's ok bud. I'm going to go big open lightweight comfy something something. Senny, Beyer or Shure I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, Bengineer said: Nah it's ok bud. I'm going to go big open lightweight comfy something something. Senny, Beyer or Shure I guess. HD600 series then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Maybe a 660. Maybe the Shure 1840 or whatever it is. Maybe Beyer T1 Gen 3. It'll have soft velour pads, fully open. Light on the head. Just need to sell off all these pleb IEMs first that didn't make the cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bengineer said: Maybe a 660. Maybe the Shure 1840 or whatever it is. Maybe Beyer T1 Gen 3. It'll have soft velour pads, fully open. Light on the head. Just need to sell off all these pleb IEMs first that didn't make the cut hahaha Your cut off line is too high. Beyers are not that light. I heard that HD800S is perfect for gaming. (FPS gamings) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 It's only good for it because it has a artificially wide soundstage and precise imaging. Makes pinpointing footsteps good. Lacks the lower end to really be a good media headphone. Light though, has points there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I used to play with DT1990, not that comfortable and not really "exciting". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Nah, too zinnngy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 45 minutes ago, Bengineer said: Nah, too zinnngy. totally agree... Penrose is much better...but for sure, far from the best. What about Razer Nari? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 28 minutes ago, GiullianSN said: totally agree... Penrose is much better...but for sure, far from the best. What about Razer Nari? Been eying off the Turtle Beach line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bengineer said: Been eying off the Turtle Beach line Just like a good Queenslander! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightygrey Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 The new Grado SR80X is a genuine gaming sleeper. Really enjoying it. The SR325X is undoubtedly a better headphone for listening, but those new flat pads are murder on my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Beyerdynamic T5 (G3) Beyerdynamic T1 (G3) DCA Aeon Noire Other Headphone for casual gaming and TV, comfort paramount. Needs to have bass unlike HD800S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdsnapBry Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Anyone have the stock ZMF cable (the sleeved braided one) and wants to trade for upgraded OFC one? The OFC one is super nice, but more Hifi setup friendly than desk friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, ColdsnapBry said: Anyone have the stock ZMF cable (the sleeved braided one) and wants to trade for upgraded OFC one? The OFC one is super nice, but more Hifi setup friendly than desk friendly. I have a nice hand made one by @Bengineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdsnapBry Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 14 hours ago, GiullianSN said: I have a nice hand made one by @Bengineer. Yes! We spoke, I'm waiting on my darn Bifrost II to arrive to my address in the states, then will ship the box over with the ZMF cable parts I have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 2 hours ago, ColdsnapBry said: Yes! We spoke, I'm waiting on my darn Bifrost II to arrive to my address in the states, then will ship the box over with the ZMF cable parts I have. I 100% forgot you bought the DIY kit haha. Sounds good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdsnapBry Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 17 hours ago, Bengineer said: I 100% forgot you bought the DIY kit haha. Sounds good Dude, me too. At this rate it will be months before my Bifrost II ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevy Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Ahhh ….. cables. Naim Atom Headphone Edition. HD800S with DanaCable Lazuli. Now there’s a synergy. Warmth, lushness with an increased bass emphasis. Everything the HD800S needs. Transformed the headphone and much more enjoyable. Utopia with DanaCable Lazuli Reference Plus. Brings out a richness and musical warmth at the slight cost of some air and transparency. Moved onto the Chord Hugo TT2 to bring back some of that soundstage and air. Only thing is I don’t have a 4 pin XLR to Single end Danacable adapter. So adapter rolling between a Nordost Heimdall v Moon Silver Dragon v3. If you asked me before whether a simple pigtail can affect the sound I’d have scoffed. Now I’m a believer. Edited June 22, 2021 by Dr_Kevy 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyj11 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Are there any members on the Sunshine Coast with a decent headphone setup? I'm looking to invest in a pair of Audeze LCD 2/3, Focal Clear or Quad ERA-1 (or similar price/quality). There is nowhere up here to demo!! I'd love to listen to a few sets before investing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Perkins Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Anyone have any recommendations for aftermarket headphone cables for the Shure 1540? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiullianSN Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 23 hours ago, Scottyj11 said: Are there any members on the Sunshine Coast with a decent headphone setup? I'm looking to invest in a pair of Audeze LCD 2/3, Focal Clear or Quad ERA-1 (or similar price/quality). There is nowhere up here to demo!! I'd love to listen to a few sets before investing! Hey mate, have a look on the small hi-fi dealers, they usually have headphones as well. I know Indie Hi-Fi has ZMF and Meze. No Audeze, though, I wouldn’t get them anyway. 18 hours ago, Carl Perkins said: Anyone have any recommendations for aftermarket headphone cables for the Shure 1540? @Bengineer can make you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengineer Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) SparkoS Labs Aries @BlueOceanBoy Have had this for a day now, on demo. Running it off, and A/B against, the Questyle CMA Twelve. DAC inside is a dual 4490 chip. Decent, but no $3000 standalone DAC. I mostly agree with @PassionForSoundreview of it. It's very nuetral in presentation, without the dryness that comes from the THX based amps, and dime a dozen opamp sub $1000 amps everyone on ASR praises. Build is good, with an exceptionally good volume and balance control system. Touchscreen is actually very responsive. Basic controls and settings, but responsive. For those with a gimp ear, easy balance control is awesome. Channel matching is perfect throughout. I ran the Final D8000 easily on Low Gain (Medium and High available) at about 35%. So it should have enough power for most cans. Rated at 2(ish) Watts at 32 ohm. It handles large dynamic swings with ease and very busy passages better than the CMA. Thanks for the demo @peppy Off to @barbz127 soon. Edited July 9, 2021 by Bengineer 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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