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Deadneddz

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  1. That Alps RK50 is an absolute beast (Drool)
  2. GPH, I agree with what you say, this is a rule i live by and its definately not wrong to think a certain way about something in audio. I have no problem with someone whos opinion is that bose triports actually sound better to them than the orpheus.(gross example) Thats their opinion, and its the truth to them. When i said "false", i was trying to imply that he didn't really prefer the markl d5000s to his r10s, and was using his experience like you said, to sway people unaware or new to headphones. But like i said, only he will know for certain what he really liked and disliked.
  3. Well, only he knows whether or not he really did prefer his markl modded denons over his R-10. Ever since a while back, i got the feeling that his statements were more of a push in the advertisment direction. His impressions on his denons compared to his R-10s seemed a little rushed, to be of any real consideration at the time. It seems that time has told the truth, and those who have compared have usually said that the R-10s are in a different league, higher that is. I know i've listened to the Markl D5000s and the R10s right next to each other. It was only a short 15 min audition at most, but from that, it was pretty clear that the denons were not up to the performance of the R10s, its false imo for him to claim that these perform at or at a better level than the R10s. But like i said, 15 mins isnt going to give any real impression, but i dont really have any interest in the Markl D5000s to investigate.
  4. Spritzer, When you described the jades initially before mods, you stated that they displayed a very 2d image, lacking depth. Now, i've never heard a really highend speaker setup. But everytime i listen to speakers, i notice their uncanny ability to portray depth because of their actual ability to produce sound over a large area of actual space(compared to headphones) Speakers---------------------------------------->Ears Headphones---->Ears (arrows being actual space between the transducer and ears) This space that speakers have, allow instruments and voices to sort of "sail" across, which give music incredible energy and realism to me. But high end headphones have given me this amazing feeling of depth "extension" within its housings, to the same degree as speakers but far more focused than any speakers i've listened to. Which is why i love the O2s so damn much. Just wanted to know if you know why the jades, lacked this ability initially, and if this is more of a design issue of the headphone, or an issue that can be remedied with a better source perhaps.
  5. okay, but you should still come, theres too many orpheus lovers around here in the states. lol jk Plus whos gonna show me how to change the pads on my O2s properly?
  6. R-10 killer? haha...wow I know business is business, but wtf?
  7. Why dont you take a trip over to the states in May and show everyone how the SR-007 was meant to sound like with that KGBH SE you're about to get;) lol
  8. Justin, you weren't kidding about the teaser pics shortly. Looks like a fine amp, can't wait to see the complete amp with laser engraving. And i can't wait for mine;D
  9. I would not invest in a pico to drive the D1001s. Straight from an ipod, the UE-11s/10s will have less distortion and cleaner sound than the denons could ever have. But obviously the price difference is there. I've owned the UE-11s for about six months now, and they excell at sounding very natural, spacious, and having extremely low distortion. If you can afford them, go for it. But if you think you'll have an itch for a full size pair that can compare to it, you're in big trouble.
  10. Hey Slwiser, you going to attend canjam 09? I own the O2 MKIs and ive never heard the O2 MKIIs, so if you come maybe we can swap and listen.
  11. lol, no problem with that. I just wanted to understand your opinion on the "darkness" of the O2s. So basically its a problem of treble energy then? You must like a more upfront sound, thats what im getting at.
  12. Well I dont get his point, but he doesnt seem to want to answer my question anyways, so nm
  13. Elephas, i agree that everyone might have a certain viewpoint, but it seems that the "darker" tonality of the O2s seems to bother you for some reason. When you say "darker" in tonality, do you feel that the O2s do not have that "Wow", "High-Fi-ish" sound that is in so many audio products today? Does the "darker" tonality of the O2s make your music seem muffled, less detailed, or less involving to you compared to other phones, such as the HE-90 and the Jade you've been listening to recently? I dont understand how the O2s seem dark, as they imo, do not have any lack of detail compared to the other phones you metioned. Imo, darkness seems to be caused by the lack of detail in a headphone, which often results in a smoother(as opposed to etch), more "laid back"(less in your face) sound. Isn't this the reason why people often associate "analytical", "treble" oriented gear with one that has more detail? As opposed to gear that is "warmer", "darker" as gear that has less emphasis on treble energy? The O2s in my opinion, may be "darker" compared to other phones you listed, but seems to have just as much detail. This incredible feat allows the listener to enjoy incredible detail without the usual bad side effects such as etch, excessive sibilance, and an unfocused "head-stage", just to name a few. Warmth or darkness to me, is the key to providing a foundation for a perfect setting or "soundstage" for which music can flow and create images. When you have warmth, smoothness, "a more relaxed tone", then the soundstage becomes more focused. Why? Because there is now more space within the soundstage for music to flow. No matter what many say, obviously the sound that you hear will always "literally" be coming from the drivers that are positioned very close to you ear, as far as headphones are concerned. But what many people dont realize is that within the small space of the drivers and your ear, the headphones need to create a certain space, and infuse that space with details that creates the overall sonic image. Im just using the HE-90 as an example, but people may say "well the O2s soundstage is not nearly as expansive as the HE-90." Thats true, but only to an extent. The HE-90s have too much treble energy or some would say "bright" imo, and while this may cause the sound to project literally and actually farther compared to the O2s, it causes the soundstage or "overall sonic picture" to become less focused, because the space which music can flow is now less. Hence the terms "Upfront"(which we associate with detail, aggressive, ect.) vs "laid back(which we associate with less detail, smooth, ect.)" Note the two words i bolded. Upfront(closer, less space) Laid back(farther, more space) Dont most of us agree that headphones are just an illusion? These transducers that we put on our heads convey the performances and recordings that are not actually there in front of us when we listen to them. Creating the sonic image is a definately something that has many element. But in the small space between our ears and the drivers, we need to create a picture that has focus, depth, width, details, ect., ect., within that space. This is why actually projecting the sound farther(excessive treble energy) is absolutely useless as this causes the sound to literally be more expansive but less focused because there is now less space to infuse with all of the frequencies of the music. Width within the soundstage, not actual width Depth within the soundstage, not actual depth. Ect., Ect. Now dont get me wrong, average transducers can be bright and lack soundstage, or be dark and lack details. But the He-90 may be brighter(not lacking detail, but is still controlled enough to create an only slightly diffused soundstage) While the O2s may be darker(but still able to provide exceptional detail within an smaller but extremely focused non-diffused soundstage.) Now Elephas, with these exceptional phones(He-90s, O2s, Jades, R10s, ect.), i see that one can perhaps choose based on preference, because these extremely high end phones are able to go against normal sound trends and provide the best of all worlds, without sacraficing any important part of the sonic image Ex. (Dark and smooth, but with detail) or (Bright, but smooth and controlled) But i just did not quite understand what your thoughts exactly were when you describe the O2s as being "dark" I would love to hear your explanation as to why you describe them that way. Whatever the reason, i hope you enjoy whichever phone you like the best. Thats what really matters in everything anyways. Vincent
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