New O2 + KGSS Rig

[fierce_freak]

I'm considering it, though I'll need to sell everything I'm currently trying to sell plus some other things.

[VPI]

I am listening to me Omega IIs & Rockhopper KGSS as I type. Cowboy Junkies on 45 rpm Vinyl through this set up is some of the best headphone listening I have ever experienced.

[GPH]

Seriously, I never thought I would say that, but I think the OII is a pretty good deal for the price.

I see a lot of people on H-F rolling dynamic cans in the 300-500$ range and never being satisfied. They lose money in the process and end up buying different cans for different purposes. If they want to buy the really high-end dynamic cans (K1000, HP-2, L3000, R10, HE90...), they have to pay the same price or more than a used pair of OII. Sure, the electrostatic amps cost a lot of money, but the good dynamic amps also cost a lot.

It may not be the same for everyone, but with the OII, I don't feel the need anymore to buy another pair of headphones. It covers all the genres of music that I listen very well, it sounds realistic (for headphones), it's incredibly detailed, it's comfortable and it scales well with good equipment. I have not heard the R10, HE90, and L3000, but at the prohibitive prices they sell, I'm not interested.

Anyway, all that to say that the OII rocks.

[luvdunhill]

listening to my hopped up KGSS and SR-007 right now.

[aardvark baguette]

Only reason I haven't jumped onboard the Stat train is it would necessitate an entirely new rig. Its taken too long to get decent dynamic amps as it is. I really dont know if I feel like buying a new amp again.

[tyrion]

Nice rig tkam. Enjoy!

[Voltron]

Originally Posted by VPI

I am listening to me Omega IIs & Rockhopper KGSS as I type. Cowboy Junkies on 45 rpm Vinyl through this set up is some of the best headphone listening I have ever experienced.

Nice tkam! And good stuff to you too, Jeff! That sounds like a very good combo.

[deepak]

Originally Posted by GPH

The OII/member ratio is growing pretty fast on Head-case.

From memory, there's me, tkam, postjack, Duggeh, spritzer, deepak, justin, boomana, kevin gilmore, Elpheas. Anyone else?

spritzer doesn't have an O2. He doesn't even like them, he's an HE90 fanboy

[luvdunhill]

Originally Posted by deepak

spritzer doesn't have an O2. He doesn't even like them, he's an HE90 fanboy

nah, he has a SR-007 like me.

[CD44hi]

congrats! welcome back to the world of cans.... : - )

[catscratch]

I've had mine for a few weeks now. Using an SRD-7 Pro out of a Dared VP-20, and it works quite well actually. Not excessively bassy or sleepy at all, quite vivid sounding if anything.

[Smeggy]

I still can't afford an O2, one day though, one day

I can't complain, my current 'stat collection is plenty awesome for my needs and is still the best I've heard to date. I now have what I consider four of the best phones on the planet. I haven't heard the O2 yest so I'm lucky to not miss them.

Having listened to some of the best regarded dynamics I can safely say I think my 'stats are way better than any of them.

[Iron_Dreamer]

I love that O2/KGSS setup. 33-50% the cost of an HE90, and so much more listenable. Enjoy!

[Fungi]

Originally Posted by Smeggy

I still can't afford an O2, one day though, one day

I can't complain, my current 'stat collection is plenty awesome for my needs and is still the best I've heard to date. I now have what I consider four of the best phones on the planet. I haven't heard the O2 yest so I'm lucky to not miss them.

Having listened to some of the best regarded dynamics I can safely say I think my 'stats are way better than any of them.

Smegma, ECR, Sigma, Lambda?

[Smeggy]

Originally Posted by Fungi

Smegma, ECR, Sigma, Lambda?

Smegma Pro
Semggy ECR-500
Slambda (sigma/lambda hybrid)
K1000 < not a 'stat but the best dynamic I've heard.

All four are the very top of the pile for me.

[riceboy]

Congrats Todd. One day I have to listen to the OII, but I'm happy right now.

Have fun with your new toys

[Elephas]

The O2 + KGSS was what made me fall into the electrostatic money-pit last summer. I didn't realize O2 prices were falling in anticipation of the Mk2 launch in Dec. 2007, and bid too much for a used pair. Then, I needed an amp and was lucky enough to find a used KGSS listed for sale.

I don't have the KGSS anymore, but I would say the O2 + KGSS combination is probably the best deal at a "not-so-insane" price point. I think it is equal to or better than an equivalent dynamic setup, such as HD650 + Zana Deux or W5000 + Zana Deux. Hmm, actually the W5000+ZD versus the O2+KGSS would be a tough choice.

I also think the O2 itself is actually priced very reasonably, especially compared to many discontinued dynamics or the HE90.

[Elephas]

Originally Posted by GPH

The OII/member ratio is growing pretty fast on Head-case.

From memory, there's me, tkam, postjack, Duggeh, spritzer, deepak, justin, boomana, kevin gilmore, Elpheas. Anyone else?

Is that what I'm known as around here? Sounds like a constipated elf's name.

Everyone else is spelled accurately. How would you like it if I mangled your name, GPN? Or GPM, GPS, GPX, GPZ? :P

[spritzer]

It's nice to the see the old warhorse get the respect that it deserves. I'm using the SR-? mostly now as I'm too scared to plug in the SR-007A... If that midrange "honk" wasn't due to the new tube in the APL then I might have to try and pull a MarkL on the new SR-007's...

Originally Posted by deepak

spritzer doesn't have an O2. He doesn't even like them, he's an HE90 fanboy

[GPH]

Originally Posted by Elephas

Is that what I'm known as around here? Sounds like a constipated elf's name.

Everyone else is spelled accurately. How would you like it if I mangled your name, GPN? Or GPM, GPS, GPX, GPZ? :P

My excuses sir Legolas...err, I mean Elephas.

Originally Posted by spritzer

I'm using the SR-? mostly now as I'm too scared to plug in the SR-007A

You don't have your SR-007 MK1 anymore?