October 24, 200718 yr but he says the presentation reminds him of nearfield speakers. What say you? Yeah That may be something to mark on as near field is amazing in imaging.
October 24, 200718 yr PFR-V1 summary of impressions, driven by AT-HA5000, source = DP-500 (not using battery pack): 1. Decent clarity and details. Leans toward a bright and thin type of sound (for my type of ears). There's some treble emphasis. Lacks refinement compared to most quality full-size headphones. 2. Bass quantity and impact are OK, but lacking compared to HD650, RS-1, SA5000, AD2000. Lacking in bass details and textures. 3. Unique soundstage presentation with a sense of 3D imaging. Not necessarily better than regular headphones, just different. And definitely not better than the K1000's soundstage or imaging. 4. Bass tube hooks that sit on the outside of ear canals can become irritating after wearing for some time. The unit is lightweight, but the hooks are hard plastic and not exactly shaped for comfort. 5. Ear size and shape is probably a significant determinant of sound quality. Pulling my ears outward, simulating Mickey Mouse-type ears, the sound becomes fuller-bodied, bassier and louder. 6. I paid about US$390, the Japan street price. Not a great value at this price, but it does offer a different listening experience. 7. Might be good for movies and gaming. 8. Requires a quiet environment, leaks sound.
October 24, 200718 yr 003 doesn't seem quite happy with his, and definitely doesn't like the cable, but he says the presentation reminds him of nearfield speakers. What say you? I've heard some small nearfield speakers, Dynaudio and some others, K-something? I forget the brands. I dont think the PFR-V1's soundstage is as good as those nearfield speakers. The speakers had much more depth and width.
October 24, 200718 yr 4. Bass tube hooks that sit on the outside of ear canals can become irritating after wearing for some time. The unit is lightweight, but the hooks are hard plastic and not exactly shaped for comfort. I knew it. Bass tubes are Ear Rape Tubes. 7. Might be good for movies and gaming. 8. Requires a quiet environment, leaks sound. K1000 already has this covered. I use my K1000's for gaming all the time. I can even fit an over the ear headset under the earspeaker for XBox Live gaming. -Ed
October 31, 200718 yr ...and 003 already sold his pair. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=268706
October 31, 200718 yr Uh, oh, I'm going to be stuck with an unsellable PFR-V1. Had enough of them yet? Biggie.
October 31, 200718 yr 003 posted on OCN about them all bragging and claiming they were going to be a k1000 killer. I said I'd believe it when I saw (heard) it. But anywho, I think it's hilarious that when he got them he posted on Head-Fi, but didn't even bother to update his thread on OCN bc he knew we'd rip him a new one when he said they weren't that great
November 13, 200718 yr So you mean they aren't a K1000 killer? Andrew lied to me?! I wonder if it's too late for me to back out on that K1000 <=> PFR-V1 trade...
November 13, 200718 yr I got a pair about a week ago for recable. I am say I am not impressed with these at all. I guess they just aren't for me. -Alex-
November 13, 200718 yr Hey how come I don't get a spiffy little MOT tag too. This isn't gonna be like Head-Fi where it takes 3 1/2 years, if you're lucky, is it?
November 13, 200718 yr Non-factory repairs on (mostly discontinued) headphones (esp. driver repairs), aftermarket audio equipment modification and upgrades, headphone recables/refurbishment, and occasionally some custom interconnect cables (which I'm trying to move away from due to the low margins). \
November 13, 200718 yr p.s. it's Seamrog Soundworks for the spiffy MOT tag. (hopefully I don't become Monkey Butt Inc. or anything...) (blasted forum screws up the accent mark )
November 13, 200718 yr I thought 003 just said that the PFR-V1 was a potential K1K killer in order to attract attention. I forgot if he ever said they were anywhere close to the K1k.
November 17, 200718 yr Yeah, he was saying that just to get unwarranted attention to his threads about it, which he made several of.
November 17, 200718 yr I haven't listened to the PFR-V1 since I last posted about it here. When was that, two weeks ago?
November 17, 200718 yr C'mon Alex, they're not that bad. You can compare them against the R10 I'm sending you. They might have more bass! OK, they're not that great either. I wonder why I haven't been listening to them. Fitz, I would give them to you free, but you're Team Vintage AKG, so I can't.
November 17, 200718 yr C'mon Alex, they're not that bad. You can compare them against the R10 I'm sending you. They might have more bass! OK, they're not that great either. I wonder why I haven't been listening to them. Fitz, I would give them to you free, but you're Team Vintage AKG, so I can't. I'll take them on behalf of Team AT
November 17, 200718 yr Yes, of course, you may have... Eeek! I just noticed you're a Moderator. Er, I'm scared of Moderators. Mamma, protect me!
November 17, 200718 yr Er, I'm scared of Moderators. Mamma, protect me! There's nothing to be done, son. They're sprouting up all over this forum. Dusty and Nate, too.
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