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    Still use my white pack-of-gum Shuffle while I mow the yard. Honestly can’t believe the battery...

    Still use my white pack-of-gum Shuffle while I mow the yard. Honestly can’t believe the battery still holds a charge.
    Profile Post Comment by ckhirnigs, May 7, 2025
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    FS: Gungnir 2 and Kara F

    Great deal on these! Also, WAR EAGLE!
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Apr 16, 2025 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Can’t believe it’s been 20 years since Illinois was released!

    Can’t believe it’s been 20 years since Illinois was released!
    Profile Post Comment by ckhirnigs, Mar 31, 2025
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    Meze Empyrean

    I’ve never heard the Empyrean, but the Elite is my favorite pair of headphones. I’ve seen a few used sets of Elites going for around $2K, and at...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Mar 9, 2025 in forum: Headphones
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    Meze Empyrean

    Are you using the Angled Alcantara pads or the original, non-angled version? From what I’ve read, the Angled Alcantara pads really improve the OG...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Mar 8, 2025 in forum: Headphones
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    Loaner: ZMF Caldera Closed

    On the way to @Aklegal today.
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Mar 5, 2025 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    ZMF Caldera Closed Review

    I had a great week with the Caldera Closed loaner. I’m incredibly appreciative to have gotten the chance to try these out at home. Thanks...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Mar 4, 2025 in forum: Headphones
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    Loaner: ZMF Caldera Closed

    Received from @AlPastor. Headphones are in good shape. @ChaChaRealSmooth
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Feb 28, 2025 in forum: Closed Loaners