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Erikdayo

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Surprisingly quite content with the QC35ii. My priorities have changed a lot this year, and I think that's a good thing. Sep 30, 2019

Erikdayo was last seen:: Jan 17, 2020

1. Erikdayo
  Surprisingly quite content with the QC35ii. My priorities have changed a lot this year, and I think that's a good thing.
  
  Sep 30, 2019
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2. Erikdayo
  Received my one audio purchase for the year today. IER-Z1R. Ears are pleased. Surprisingly comfortable for how bulky it is. Back to lurking.
  
  Mar 25, 2019
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  2. Kunlun
    Review please!
    
    Mar 25, 2019
    
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3. Erikdayo
  The Umbrella Academy is a damn good show. Exceeded my expectations.
  
  Feb 22, 2019
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  3. Lyander
    Booo hater :)))
    
    Feb 23, 2019
  4. Syzygy
    @Erikdayo I think you mean a cover of Simon and Garfunkel.
    
    Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnZdlhUDEJo
    
    Feb 23, 2019
    
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  5. Erikdayo
    Good to know. This sounds great. I love all of these versions.
    
    I think the cover is based on The Bangles version due to the similar intro.
    
    Feb 23, 2019
4. Erikdayo
  Now that I've made my self imposed one audio purchase for 2019 how do I stick to that for 11 1/2 months?
  
  Jan 16, 2019
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  3. JK47
    Buy parts and build it yourself.
    
    Jan 16, 2019
    
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  4. E_Schaaf
    Denial->Anger->Bargaining->Depression->Acceptance->2020.
    
    Jan 16, 2019
    
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  5. drgumbybrain
    prozac 1 pill in the morning, trust me.
    
    Jan 16, 2019
5. Erikdayo
  Feels silly using an iEMatch w/ the nano iDSD BL that has the iEMatch 'high' setting built into one out, but 'ultra' makes a big diff for me
  
  Dec 10, 2018
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  3. Erikdayo
    I wasn't actually thinking about toggling the switch on the cable much, but I could. Would probably only have to if I went for the most meme worthy setup and plugged the iEMatch cable into the iEMatch headphone out which I did experiment with last night. Gets my IEMs into the 11 - 1 o'clock range on the volume pot. I think that gets the volume reduction to -36dB or so.
    
    Dec 11, 2018
    
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  4. Lyander
    So you'd basically have to flip on Turbo mode to get any decent volume out of it then, yeah? :P
    
    Kidding aside, I actually forgot that the new Nano BL had a dedicated IEMatch out, so that's egg on my face, haha. I do wonder whether there are any sonic differences between the direct out > external IEMatch and the built-in one, but that'd be Machina Dynamica Pebbles-level nervosa perhaps
    
    Dec 11, 2018
    
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  5. Erikdayo
    I think it could matter on some IEMs as I believe the iEMatch on the nano is <4ohm and -12dB. The iEMatch cable is listed is <2.5ohm and -12dB on 'high' and <1ohm and -24dB on 'ultra'. Very low ohm IEMs like the Andro and Solaris may have some fairly significant changes in sound.
    
    Dec 11, 2018
6. Erikdayo
  Sometimes I wish I was born 20-30 years earlier so I could have seen a lot of my favorite bands/musicians live in their prime.
  
  Nov 30, 2018
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  3. Erikdayo
    Primarily looking at art/prog rock, new wave, and synth pop I suppose. I don't necessarily think I'd enjoy life in that time more. Hard to say. I am so dependent on the internet and online interactions.
    
    Nov 30, 2018
  4. rlow
    Yeah, back then you probably had to “talk to people” - either IRL or over the phone. It was brutal!! ;-)
    
    Actually that is one “quality of life” aspect that I think is sorely missed nowadays.
    
    Nov 30, 2018
  5. Erikdayo
    I actually miss that to some extent. When I was a kid I'd had to call my friend's home phone or walk over and ring the doorbell and potentially talk to their parents or siblings a bit depending on who answered. By the end the end of elementary school I think I was probably using AOL Instant Messenger and ICQ. Easy to get that direct line of communication.
    
    Nov 30, 2018
    
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7. Erikdayo
  ADX5000 back home at last. Feels good. Spent the last 5-6 weeks with only IEMs.
  
  Oct 15, 2018
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8. Erikdayo
  New ZMF headphone apparently. '300ohm 50mm Beryllium driver and a super light magnesium chassis' https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/10178148.jpg
  
  Oct 2, 2018
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  3. Ash1412
    Oh no i meant the part where Be dust is toxic...
    
    Oct 3, 2018
    
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  4. Mystic
    Oh, well that is a scary thought.
    
    Oct 3, 2018
  5. Mystic
    Looking into it a bit (there was extensive talk about this when the Utopia released) it looks like fears are misplaced and the amount of beryllium required to cause harm is more than the tiny amount you would find on a headphone driver. That is IF the driver would suddenly turn to dust and you'd inhale it or you fancied a snack and decided to eat the driver in the first place.
    
    Oct 3, 2018
9. Erikdayo
  Special announcement. The Nier orchestral albums are out! Don't forget to have a listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isgz4UB6zTY
  
  Sep 12, 2018
10. Erikdayo
  Had a bender during rehab to complete my shift toward IEMs. Traded out a full sized for an IEM. Had to spend a few hundred. I apologize.
  
  Sep 10, 2018
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  2. Erikdayo
    Also, Acoustune IEMs have a very smooth and pleasant sound. Easily among my favorite IEMs along with the Andromeda. Definitely worth an audition if you ever get the chance!
    
    Sep 10, 2018
11. Erikdayo
  Got to try out the Vega, Andromeda, and Xelento via loaners. Ended up deciding I didn't need any of them. Andro easily the best that bunch.
  
  Sep 7, 2018
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12. Erikdayo
  Looking forward to trying Andro and Vega next week. Supposed to be done with audio purchases but cant resist the chance to try them via loan
  
  Aug 30, 2018
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13. Erikdayo
  Time to start saving for a big move in a few years. Don't think I'll be making any more audio related purchases until after that.
  
  Aug 22, 2018
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  2. jowls
    There’s always time for one last bender before rehab...
    
    Aug 22, 2018
    
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  3. Erikdayo
    I actually did that earlier today. Replaced my main IEM after 6 1/2 years. Ready for rehab.
    
    Aug 22, 2018
    
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14. Erikdayo
  It’s been about 6 years, but I am making my return to the AD2000. Looking forward to revisiting an old favorite.
  
  Aug 14, 2018
  2. Erikdayo
    Went this route due to my (surprising) HD800 comfort issues. Gap is much smaller than I make it out to be since I had the AD2000X from late 2012 - mid 2017. Purchased when it was released as an upgrade to the AD2000 though it wasn't really an improvement. Either way large portion of that time AD2000X was the golden years where I stopped thinking about trying new gear so often. I've just about reached that point again
    
    Aug 14, 2018
    
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  3. ductrung3993
    Been enjoying your Ad5000x in the mean time?
    
    Aug 14, 2018
    
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  4. Erikdayo
    Very much so! But it definitely took some time to adjust to the treble on the ADX5k.
    
    Aug 14, 2018
15. Erikdayo
  Thank you for making me a friend! :)
  
  Aug 13, 2018
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  2. Merrick
    Your heart is true; you’re a pal and a confidant.
    
    Aug 13, 2018
    
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  3. Gaspasser
    @Merrick FTW-Nice GG reference bro
    @Erikdayo congrats
    
    Aug 13, 2018
    
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16. Erikdayo
  The top of my head is made of jello. Even finding the HD800 too uncomfortable to wear these days. Oh well. Saves me money.
  
  Aug 10, 2018
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  3. westermac
    Ha yup, me too. Just sold a HD800 for the same reason. If the clamp were just a bit firmer it would help alleviate all the weight going to the thin headband pad, or maybe it's just me. No problem wearing heavy Audeze cans with a suspension strap for hours.
    
    Aug 10, 2018
    
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  4. Erikdayo
    Ah. that's another interesting point that could be a factor. The HD800 has basically zero clamp for me. From now on I do plan on sticking with only full suspension along with A-T wing system and ADX5000 style.
    
    I found the MrSpeakers AFC very very comfortable though not the most enjoyable sound. They are a bit heavier, but I am definitely interested in Audeze and HiFiMAN offerings.
    
    Aug 10, 2018
  5. westermac
    Now that I have the Elex where I want it I may be letting go of my LCD-2 rev2 pre-fazor. Shoot me a message if you're interested. I like it a good deal better than either the LCD-X or LCD-2 fazor
    
    Aug 10, 2018
17. Erikdayo
  Two orchestral Nier albums in September. One for each game. Yes please.
  
  Jul 25, 2018
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  2. Lyander
    WHAT. HELL YES!
    
    Jul 25, 2018
    
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  3. Erikdayo
    https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07DKSSD42/
    
    Jul 25, 2018
    
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  4. FallingObjects
    Please stop, I can only get so erect
    
    Jul 25, 2018
    
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18. Erikdayo
  13 Assassins was rather enjoyable. Glad I gave it a watch.
  
  Jul 23, 2018
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  2. DigMe
    I scrolled past it on Netflix the other day. Maybe I’ll check it out.
    
    Jul 23, 2018
    
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19. Erikdayo
  First eye appointment in 3-4 years, and things went better than expected. Very happy about that. Was a bit worried about one of my eyes.
  
  Jul 20, 2018
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  2. westermac
    It's going on 6 years for me, I'm definitely nervous about what I'll find out. At least my ears still seem to work (or at least my brain is convinced so)
    
    Jul 21, 2018
20. Erikdayo
  Miku Expo in NYC last Saturday was awesome! 3rd time going. Thinking of going to Japan next year for Magical Mirai.
  
  Jul 18, 2018
  2. Erikdayo
    Waving around LED light sticks for 2 hours is also very exhausting.
    
    Jul 18, 2018
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