dalethorn 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2011 I know what you mean. I listen mainly to acoustic jazz, chamber and vocals, so reproducing the mid range realistically is most important for me; hence my choice of Harbeth speakers. Anyway, as you pointed out, the cost of reproducing full range accurately will be insane for most. Harbeth are really, really good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonq 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 Harbeth are really, really good. Main thing is that they sound good even with good budget amps. Back to phones, I may experiment with USB cables on my USB Dac and phone cables for fun if I have time during the holiday season...sometimes, the fun is in tinkering around... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maniacal71 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 listened to the Harbeth at the recent ISSE, well they were the best sounding at the show imho. Listen more, I'm not even letting one day pass by without music, be it through my 9x2 full range drivers with incorporated subs for precision sub bass or from my headphone collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalethorn 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 listened to the Harbeth at the recent ISSE, well they were the best sounding at the show imho. Listen more, I'm not even letting one day pass by without music, be it through my 9x2 full range drivers with incorporated subs for precision sub bass or from my headphone collection. If there were one loudspeaker I could listen to today it would be the Audience 2+2 that has no crossovers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maniacal71 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 If there were one loudspeaker I could listen to today it would be the Audience 2+2 that has no crossovers. And for me, my 901, lol no crossovers too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalethorn 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 No time for boredom here - new items on the way for me are Philips L1, Shure 1840, V-Moda M100, and a review sample of a German Maestro headphone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maniacal71 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 No time for boredom here - new items on the way for me are Philips L1, Shure 1840, V-Moda M100, and a review sample of a German Maestro headphone. Wow, great line up there, so did you manage the Nagra that was on sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalethorn 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 Wow, great line up there, so did you manage the Nagra that was on sale? No, and I really would have, but then I added up the costs and gave up. New earpads and headband would be a must, then, I would be looking at a recable. In fact, I still need to recable my DT-48A since the current cable is very cheap electrical wire, and very microphonic too. Since these new 'phones haven't arrived yet I'm still enjoying the PS-500 and DT-48A about equally. That reminds me - tonight I have to do the mass headphone video for Youtube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maniacal71 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) No, and I really would have, but then I added up the costs and gave up. New earpads and headband would be a must, then, I would be looking at a recable. In fact, I still need to recable my DT-48A since the current cable is very cheap electrical wire, and very microphonic too. Since these new 'phones haven't arrived yet I'm still enjoying the PS-500 and DT-48A about equally. That reminds me - tonight I have to do the mass headphone video for Youtube. Post the link here once you're done, too bad about the Nagras, my Nagras sound well extremely good Edited January 21, 2012 by Maniacal71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalethorn 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2012 Post the link here once you're done, too bad about the Nagras, my Nagras sound well extremely good I added it in the reviews section. Hope you like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torquelover 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Trying to conotrol the urge to try new phones. May end up wanting to buy new ones. So spending more time and resources on getting and listening new CD instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalethorn 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Trying to conotrol the urge to try new phones. May end up wanting to buy new ones. So spending more time and resources on getting and listening new CD instead. That's a really good idea. The music always comes first, so having a good collection, you appreciate new headphones much more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekatrall 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 hehehe its killing my pocket been investing lots of money and time on diy stuff and expanding my gears Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalethorn 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 hehehe its killing my pocket been investing lots of money and time on diy stuff and expanding my gears I sure understand. I was on Facebook tonight and someone mentioned a Objective2 fully assembled headphone amp for $144 USD, so I bought it. Then I was looking for a quality LOD cable and I had a choice for maybe $60 to $100 USD, or the FIIO right-angle LOD for $15. I ordered the FIIO cable. I hope it works. It's crazy when the cable costs as much as the amp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekatrall 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 haha i learnt tt if u make cables yourself its more worth it esp u know what cables go in and that most companies dont even manufacture their own Share this post Link to post Share on other sites