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Looks good! How much bro?

Can I check where you guys get the millennium cd-mat? Is it available locally? If someone could PM me the price, that would be great. Thanks!

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There is a HFI 550 ?

Or do you mean pro 550 ?

didn't see any hfi 550 on their website..

 

Mind giving me your first impression on the pro900 if possible to recall ?

 

A week ago.. they should be burn in already then.

The other time when i first try it, it was a few days after it came in, with low burn in time.

The bass sounded bloomy, and sounded like it was covering up the other spectrum of the music.

And i was listening to it on their system.

Going to give it another try after my exams. Hopefully more or less burn in already.

 

But the price was sure steep.. didn't expect it to be so high..

HFI 550 is an old Ultrasone model. And yes, it is the HFI series, not PRO. I managed to find one from Amazon for quite a decent price. The PRO900 has a really weird sound signature which I did not like at all. Can't really put my finger on it, but it's probably the recessed midrange as mentioned by some of the bros here. My 550's sound signature is closer to the 780 which I really liked, if not for the clamping force which can get uncomfortable after a while. Great for rock and pop, which are the 2 main genres of music that I listen to. The PRO900 is really comfortable, and I was hoping it'll sound as good as the HFI series. Too bad...

As far as I know, only Audio Basics have them. I managed to have a listen to them a week ago. Not the sound I expected. I have a HFI 550 and I liked it a lot, but the PRO 750 and 900 sounds different.

Heed is a brand from Hungary, not a US brand. In the 2nd hand market, prices are like US$300, not exactly cheap. And the stuff here is mostly 110V. I'd rather get a unit that uses local voltage. Not quite sure how much a local unit will cost, though...

Well I will be back in SGP in December. Currently using the EF1 to drive the AKG. It sounds decent, but I am sure there's plenty of room for improvement with a beefier amp. Will drop by Jaben to listen to the Canamp when I'm back.

Hey guys, I got my D2000 from the head-fi forum. It's a used pair, but the condition is really really good. I'm in the US now, so it's easier to set up a deal over here. Paid less than US$200, with shipping included.

Yes, I am using my EF1 to drive the Denon. Definitely more punchy than the AKG, but the AKG's resolution is better.

I just got my Denon D2000 today. Wow...these cans are really excellent for rock. Nice bass, good detail and decent soundstage - very musical. With my EF1, it sounds just right. I'll spend more time listening to it tonight - but first impression is that these are excellent for rock. And it's feels very comfortable, too.

I'll still keep my 702s for female vocals and lighter stuff...

Buy the Sony CD900ST! Only available in Japan.

The RX 700 can be bought in the US for US$35 - with free shipping.

The choice of having 2 cans for different genres of music is an excellent one. I think the 702 is the perfect choice for the genre of music that you just mentioned. The bass will surface out with the correct amplification. The soundstage and separation on the 702 is excellent.

For rock and metal, some of the recommendations that I have gotten include Ultrasone Pro 900 and Grado 325. I guess you'll have to audition and decide. I quite enjoy the Sennheiser 25-I for rock and metal, it has punchy bass and decent details. I am also getting a Denon D2000 coming my way. The bass is supposed to be nice on them. Unfortunately the Ultrasone is a little over my budget...well, maybe next time.

i talked to davjones tech in sim lim tower, and they said that they will bring in pailicc 3.5mm plugs if i had demand of 50 pieces or above, i'll post the price they get back to me.

 

meanwhile, DIYers, if you want them, please just put ur name down.

 

http://i9.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/dd/fc/78b2_1.JPG (this is how it looks like)

Any rough prices?

Thanks for the help from everyone!

 

I busted my budget in the end and got myself a DT880 instead... and happy with it! Value for money imo... Bought it from jaben... uncle wilson was really nice, entertained a newbie like me even though the shop was quite crowded at that time...

 

My addiction is not satisfied yet though, so I'll probably go back there again soon, maybe for a pair of closed cans next... Haha

Congrats! So did you get the DT880 +Crossroads Edge bundle? That's really quite a good buy

Amazon is selling DT880 for US$173.40 now. Amazing value! Just got myself a pair. They won't send directly to Singapore, so use Borderlinx or VPost.

http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-DT-880-...19856703&sr=8-1

Definitely can audition. Most welcome.

 

Please sms me at 96693257 to arrange. I stay at Dakota Cresent, which is near to Old Airport Road hawker center, National Stadium.

 

Happy then pick it up. You can try the others that I have in stock as well.

Your location is really excellent as I stay at just across the road at Cassia Crescent! I'll sms you to arrange for an audition. Thank you.

Hi I am actually thinking of getting a MkII, but I have no idea how it sounds like. My music preferences is mainly rock. I used to have a Dared MP5 used on my stereo set up, and it didn't really suit my music.

Anyway, is it possible to audition the MkII amp to hear how it sounds like before I make a decision whether to go for it?

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f7/oppo-970-...-cd5001-291593/

 

Also, I doubt the effect of the upscaling on your TV will have any marked difference. Supposed to work better with HUGE TVs

I am using the Oppo 981HD with a projector

I would opt for the Oppo if I were you. It's always bonus to have a good upscaling DVD player at home, and the SQ of the Oppo has garnered many good reviews.

Hi,

I have been using the P2 for a while now. A great amp! I read that it can do op-amp rolling. How do I do that, and where can I get different op-amp to try? What would the cost be like?

Thanks

Give the Senn HD25-1 II a try. I just got mine last week, and I personally feel that I have found the perfect headphone for rock! It will be about $400+. This is probably the best closed back headphone that I have auditioned. Very well defined bass, and great highs.

Nah, I think I'll probably stop as is for now till I do something to my source (which is an iPod Classic).

 

Of course, the portable amp option is a tempting proposition, but I'm just too lazy to carry additional stuff out when listening on the road.

I am using an iPod classic too. Thought I can live with the sound - until I tried it with the iBasso P2 at Stereo. There's no turning back man. The sound is just...different.

Yeah I agree Stereo's customer service is top notch. Keep up the great service!

What earphones are you using now? If you have about $200 to spend, then changing the earphones would give you the biggest bang for your money. Then if you want to add amp, can consider later. For sub $200 range, try Denon Ah-C700. I'm using one now, with iBasso P2 and iPod Classic 80G. Sounds sweet to me.

actually, i don mind getting a can cause i've never had one before.

 

but, there are hardly any reviews on ATH-SQ5.

 

i'll go check up on the SCL 2 and westone um2

 

thanks guys

It'll be above your budget...but definitely no harm checking it up.

Thanks for the suggestions. I bought a Denon AH-C700 about a month ago. For less than $200, it's a great buy!

I auditioned both P2 and T2 at Stereo about a month back. P2 sounds much more refined, and it's only slightly more than your stated budget. If you could stretch your money a little, I would recommend P2

it's an awesome performer for less than $400

If that's true than it's really value for money...I'm enjoying every econd of it.