dalethorn

I'm getting very fond of the E17. I use it a lot now when a computer isn't handy, with the iphone and L3 LOD cable, which gives really great sound and lots of volume. It sounds so detailed on 320k CBR MP3's I ripped from some "K2HD" Japanese CD's - I keep checking to see if I'm still running the E17. I've used it about 4 hours today at loud volume and the battery indicates about 1/4 used and 3/4 available. It probably won't last 16 hours, but it might get close to that.

its is very beautiful. at the start the sound needs abit of getting used to and the fit affects the bass with the oval pads but its comfortable. my major worry after listening to them just a while i can see alot of sweat/moisture built up inside of the ear cups

You really should take them off before the sweat builds up too much and use a cloth to absorb the sweat inside the earcups, so it doesn't get into the drivers.

BTW, look up the DT-48E review at the B&H photo/audio website - the review by 'Audiophath'.

The original oval pads are efficient just like the round pads.

I know the drivers are the same, I just need thinner earpads - the old earpads. You can test it yourself by observing the huge drop in efficiency by switching from round to oval earpads.

For me, getting closer requires getting closer to the driver, not further away.

I meant getting closer to the original sound.

I'm still convinced that the DT48 has the best driver in the business. All I need is to get Beyer to make a new earpad.

Here's the FiiO E17 video review:

http://youtu.be/wW-W2vDN03Y

very detailed but not a single photo?

I am way behind on stuff.

My detailed review of the E17 and a comparison to the Audioengine D1.

http://www.stereophile.com/content/fiio-e1...amp-review-dale

I added a text to the Bose OE2i review at Stereophile to compare the OE2i to the B&W P3, since they are very similar in most ways.

http://www.stereophile.com/content/bose-oe...one-review-dale

What is Kramer mod?

And here's the video:

http://youtu.be/wiVq2lW7-Es

ic ic. seems there is a need to have a gd amping thru out the freq to balance things out

It's true the amp helps a lot, but even the best amp will not bring the treble up - only EQ does that.

interesting headphones. i think u should test with a higher end player tho cos apple devices eq not so gd in my opinion

I did set up the desktop computer with the Headstreamer DAC, and Foobar2000. Then I used the same EQ curve on Foobar, and the treble was pretty good, and the mids and bass got even better. So this P3 is one headphone that is much better with a good amp.

Here's my detailed view of the new B&W P3. I like it. Comfort is good, style is great, portability is awesome, and sound can be fixed somewhat.

http://www.stereophile.com/content/bw-p3-s...one-review-dale

I have a K701 and a ATH AD700 in the closet that someone traded to me. They both need earpads but otherwise they look as good as new. I hope in the next month or two I can get around to reviewing them.

I just got the B&W P3, and I love it. It looks good and sounds good.

Come to think of it, I used to get that underwater sound with a very old ripper and 128k MP3's. Makes me wonder.

I read the 3 pages at HWZ - it looks to me like some of them didn't get the synergy right with their amps. Impressions that differ a little on the bass and treble make sense, but some of those experiences don't match up with the known 550 issues.

What the foams do is reduce just the most irritating of the highs but leave the rest of the highs intact as well as the rest of the sound. Changing distance will have an effect on everything - not good unless that's your intent.

No sibilants detected, the midrange was seemingly uncolored and to some may be dull, but i would say it was just right and natural. The bass was detailed and not emphasized as well, no bass humps just good bass, highs were well extended not shrilly but bright. Overall it beats the HD6xx and most headphones in that range.

That sounds near perfect. I wish I could get a bunch of those Shure foams without the earpads so anytime I get a bright one I can try the foam mod on it.

bad idea to use them here in sg i guess its always 27-30deg c here in sg

Did I say 80c? Whoa, I would be dead at 80c. More like 32c. They would be OK in sg.

hehe interesting listened to the new akg k550 today at stereo

other than the biggest closed can that i know of sounded really nice and neutral

just the highs were abit piercing at times

Uh-oh those were highly rated. Did you check them for sibilants?

STAX SR009 are possibly the best in the world, however it is exceptionally subjective.

Very true. It would be nice in a way if manufacturers could get together with customers and work toward some kind of standard of measurement that gets close to that "neutral" or "flat" thing. But on the other hand, it might not be a good idea. Sometimes competition is better than manufacturers working together.

I took a walk yesterday in hot weather (80c) and high humidity and they did not seem to get unusually warm. But they do feel warm sometimes - the same effect as most headphones that have this kind of earpad.

And here is the video review with more details.

http://youtu.be/aU13xqPbpEs