faust3d Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 new sony?! Yeah, I also would like to know about the new Sony.
Dusty Chalk Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 I think that was a reference to this sentence -- the (as yet) fictitious new Sony:And I just know the month after I break down and buy some 800s, Sony will announce a new entry in the top tier headphone market.
nnotis Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 Indeed, the new Sonys are hypothetical. Sorry to get your hopes up people.
Edwood Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 Indeed, the new Sonys are hypothetical. Sorry about posting bullshit, people. Fixed. Anyone posting about supposed flagship headphone release rumors should have to take a ban bet. No proof in a few months = ban.
grawk Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 I didn't read that as posting a rumor, just a murphy's law kind of deal. Take a deep breath, relax, stop taking things so seriously.
Dusty Chalk Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 Thought it was pretty clear he was just extrapolating Murphy's Law. The rest of you ==> -10 pts. reading comprehension. EDIT: Grawk beat me by seconds, and also attributed to Murphy's Law -- awesome.
swt61 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 it's part of the new Failia line. Yes, and I hear the pads are upholstered with baby Sea Lion scrotum. Take that Alcantara!
The Monkey Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 Yes, and I hear the pads are upholstered with baby Sea Lion scrotum. Take that Alcantara! I'll admit that this made me laugh.
deepak Posted June 24, 2009 Report Posted June 24, 2009 Moved the cable talk to its own thread: http://www.head-case.org/forums/audio-accessories/6589-cables-dbt-other-fun-stuff.html
Dusty Chalk Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks Deepak, I was feeling guilty for polluting the HD800 thread.
Currawong Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Indeed, the new Sonys are hypothetical. Sorry to get your hopes up people. Don't you know if you talk about something enough, it becomes true?
John Willett Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 And in response to the comment about instruments sounding right, perhaps audiophiles should start considering microphone, mic pre, and A to D converter synergy with their systems too. I already do Clean uncoloured microphones, The mic. pres in the Nagra VI are about the best around and the same goes for the ADC in the Nagra VI.
pabbi1 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Still no reply from Senn on my registry... either of them, one with the extra zero, and the other without. Not that I much care.
The Monkey Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 No response here either. What is the Senn USA rep's user id on HF?
VPI Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 I got an e-mail response about 5 minutes after registering but I have not seen the mailed documentation yet.
Dusty Chalk Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 Was reading the HD800 review in Hi>Fi+, here are a few excerpts:...a last minute change in the ear surround material (the previous ultra-rare Japanese material was more prone to tearing than initially anticipated) and this meant a brief hiatus. This sent headphone fans on internet forums into complete apoplexy and started the conspiracy theories rolling. The boring truth is that no one died. No companies collapsed. No alien biowar interrupted the manufacturer. And no, the headbands do not cause giant pandas to suffer a loss of libido. The HD800 is a serious piece of headphone gear. It demands use with ... a very good headphone amplifier...simply 'good' is not 'good enough' for this design. And no, that does not mean it's headphone amp fussy, just that when you hear how good the HD800 is, you get fussy instead.Don't agree with the second one, which is why I quoted it. The Stereophile review also claims it's easy to drive, and they only measure the impedance (not even the frequency response). I'm tempted to write John Atkinson, since he probably has the ability to measure it correctly.
atothex Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 I still have no idea how to read Stereophile. The last issue I saw claimed that the Benchmark DAC1 is the best computer solution ever, and the Sooloos server was a product of the year?!? They obviously know some things about equipment, but they seem utterly hopeless with computer and headphone stuff. Which reviews/reviewers can I actually trust?
n_maher Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 Was reading the HD800 review in Hi>Fi+, here are a few excerpts: Don't agree with the second one, which is why I quoted it. The Stereophile review also claims it's easy to drive, and they only measure the impedance (not even the frequency response). I'm tempted to write John Atkinson, since he probably has the ability to measure it correctly. I'm curious what "easy to drive" means? I keep looking at Headroom's Impedance vs. Frequency graph and seeing that 600+ ohm peak at ~100Hz.
aRc Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 I'm curious what "easy to drive" means? I keep looking at Headroom's Impedance vs. Frequency graph and seeing that 600+ ohm peak at ~100Hz. Looks like that peak is heading for 650...amp peak current isn't as important as steady-state stability....
pabbi1 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 No response here either. What is the Senn USA rep's user id on HF? TheDeliveryMan - not real responsive in my missives to him in the past.
Hopstretch Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 TheDeliveryMan - not real responsive in my missives to him in the past. Their confirmation email following my (eventual) successful registration said it would take 2 to 3 weeks to "ship" the frequency response graph.
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