wualta Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 [looking at collection] Oo! Lutoslawski! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Okay, screw bringing any amplification. You're our SACD/hi-rez man. Nice collection, dude. Including the Goldfrapp. I didn't even know Hilary Hahn recorded the first Shostakovich concerto. It doesn't seem to get particularly good reviews, though, and I think there are better violinists overall.Dude, Hilary Hahn is my favorite living violinist, don't be dissin'. And synthpop sounds friggin' awesome on SACD. I just wish there was more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) Which ones should I bring? HINT: "All of them" is not realistic. I'm thinking the three best: the Denon (my daily player), the Oppo blu-ray player, and the better of the two Pioneers. Also, if you thought I meant actual SACD's, "all of them" is not realistic there either. If you have any particular ones that you want brought, tell me which ones. I'll bring Goldfrapp just because; some Depeche Mode; both the Talk Talk ones (just because they are a personal reference); probably as many of the RCA Living Stereo SACD's as I can fit, and a couple other favorites. Oh, and yes, some Hilary Hahn. And no, Colin, I don't have Consign to Oblivion yet. I paid more than US$40 for the two Talk Talk ones, it's going to take me some time to build up the nerve to pay more than US$100 for one SACD. I will, I just haven't yet. Also need to track down Dare (Human League). Edited October 19, 2009 by Dusty Chalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Or should I only bring one (player)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Probably just one, if any. I think you may be overestimating how much room is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Yeah, that's why I backpedalled a bit. Also time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 If I end up liking hi-rez much better than redbook, I'm blaming you, Dusty. And I generally don't like the way the famous women violinists play (don't think it's a function of their gender, it just happens that I don't like them), but Akiko Suwanai is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 ...but Akiko Suwanai is amazing. As good as Charlie Daniels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hm, that's a tough one. She's certainly more of a looker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I don't think anyone would find there to be a lack of bass with these. I don't. Colin, you're officially more of a basshead than a basshead. Can't wait for Sunday (it's still on, right?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabeer Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Colin, you're officially more of a basshead than a basshead. Can't wait for Sunday (it's still on, right?). Dammit, this is confusing news for bassheads like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sachu Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Dammit, this is confusing news for bassheads like me! Heh,its got enough bass Kabs...just need the right amplifier to power it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Again, they are decently balanced..but not th ebest balanced ortho I have heard. But at the pricepoint and considering the fit and finish, they do have a winner..especially at their introductory price. I am curious to say the least as to where the LCD-2s will stand against these. So is there a difference between the most balanced you've heard and the best you've heard? And I guess, what are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sachu Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 The LCD-1s that I originally had was really well balanced out of the box..but still not as nice as my wharfedale ID-1. THe HE-5 is more top heavy than any of the other orthos. They are actually brighter than the ESP950. The mids are also voiced more forward than usual. This is not the case with the ID1 or the LCD1 which have a flat freq response for the most part. The ID1 does suffer from some resonance in the mid bass..around the 100-250 Hz region but to my ears at least it is not seen as a detriment. However, let me do make it clear that the HE-5 is the best ortho I have heard thus far. It isn't a natural presentation, i would call it colored for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Just received NoNoNoNoNoNo's pair in the mail today. Out of the box, sounds great. From memory, I like them better than the HD650's and the A900Ti. More comfortable that both also. Even with my skinny head, the 650's can be tight at times and the closed nature of the A900Ti's make my ears warm after a while. Only minor annoyance is the cable rubbing against itself creates microphonics. Hopefully I'm using the term properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Interesting. I havnt heard the A900Ti, but I like them way better than the HD650 or any A-T I have heard. I do find the HD650 more comfortable though, and ironically dont find the HE-5 cable microphonic at all really, even though I do rather despise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 So... I'm a little frustrated, but let me know if this is unreasonable. I noticed that there was a different number of washers on the left vs right side of my HE-5's and emailed Head Direct to see if they could tell me what they were so I could get some replacements. Here's what I'm talking about: On one side, there are two sandwiching the pieces, and there's only one washer on the other side. And this is Fang's reply: Please understand that HE-5 earphones are handmade product so that there might be different amount rubber washers in different side. If you don't feel uncomfortable, it should be fine.Yes I know it's being picky, but would it be so hard to tell me what they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 You should email him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 And this is Fang's reply: Yes I know it's being picky, but would it be so hard to tell me what they are? hm, tiny little rubber rings........................ maybe his wife knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 You should email him again. Here's my following email: Can you at least tell me what size/spec they are so that I can make them even? And his reply: Please leave it as it is if you do not feel uncomfortable. I'm very tempted to reply with "Yes, it does make me feel uncomfortable knowing it's not there." But I'm pretty sure that will get me nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'm very tempted to reply with "Yes, it does make me feel uncomfortable knowing it's not there." But I'm pretty sure that will get me nowhere. I'd go for it personally, the two replies he sent you are not acceptable. Might be just a detail, but I know I'd be annoyed too if I had noticed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 hm, tiny little rubber rings........................ maybe his wife knows? Makes me wonder where the rest of the headphone has been. I'm with everyone else, you should get this resolved and his responses have been lame. It looks like it's there to keep the two metal pieces from scraping against each other so it's not just aesthetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiug31 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 just ask him to post you another washer or two so you can experiment, oh and do say "it does make me feel uncomfortable knowing it's not there." p.s. how are the pieces connected (is it a screw, nut and bolt, rivet etc.) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 "As the fact that I've emailed you twice about it already, it does indeed make me uncomfortable." on him And yes, I understand all that about handmade -- it's not like you want to return them, you just want to fix it, and you're even implying that you'd be willing to do the work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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