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    Saw them at Coachella in 2012. When they started playing there were maybe 20 people in the tent,...

    Saw them at Coachella in 2012. When they started playing there were maybe 20 people in the tent, by the time they finished it was jam packed and...
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 24, 2025
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    USB DAC/amp (dongles)

    DM me your address, I need to ship out some other audio gear tomorrow anyway so I'll send that out too!
    Post by: Merrick, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    USB DAC/amp (dongles)

    Do you have a preference between the 03 or the 04 Pro? I'll send you one gratis
    Post by: Merrick, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Anyone try the arctic cables replacement grills?...

    Anyone try the arctic cables replacement grills? https://www.arcticcables.com/ac-store/AC-Hifiman-Grill-Mod-Air-Flow-Edition-p543045625
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 19, 2025
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    @Jinxy245 Those ZMF ones do look good!

    @Jinxy245 Those ZMF ones do look good!
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 19, 2025
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    @FlySweep the UPS label return address was for a Hifiman location in New Jersey (the listing...

    @FlySweep the UPS label return address was for a Hifiman location in New Jersey (the listing said ships from USA when I bought it) so it might not...
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    @internethandle I ignore most of them but this was fun money pricing, so I went for it

    @internethandle I ignore most of them but this was fun money pricing, so I went for it
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    For context, the first release of the HE6SE was $1800 and a deal was $700 or so. These have...

    For context, the first release of the HE6SE was $1800 and a deal was $700 or so. These have monster resolution and with a powerful enough amp the...
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    @internethandle They’re not perfect but shit for $245 I can overlook the flaws

    @internethandle They’re not perfect but shit for $245 I can overlook the flaws
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    Yes, that’s the deal, totally nuts price. Mine was sealed. @FlySweep treble resolution is...

    Yes, that’s the deal, totally nuts price. Mine was sealed. @FlySweep treble resolution is strong. Treble is lively and can be peaky at times,...
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    Removed the grills, opened up the soundstage and removed congestion in complex passages. Note...

    Removed the grills, opened up the soundstage and removed congestion in complex passages. Note weight is excellent
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    Not as heavy on the head as I remember the LCD2C being

    Not as heavy on the head as I remember the LCD2C being
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    First impressions: Great resolution, fantastic bass, seems fairly balanced. Planar wall of sound...

    First impressions: Great resolution, fantastic bass, seems fairly balanced. Planar wall of sound is evident, can get a little congested with...
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    Been 9 years since I heard a hifiman, but a great deal on a new HE6SE means I have it on my ears...

    Been 9 years since I heard a hifiman, but a great deal on a new HE6SE means I have it on my ears right now
    Status Update by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025
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    The DAC is generating the line level output, and the outboard amp is generating the output for...

    The DAC is generating the line level output, and the outboard amp is generating the output for transducers, each will impact the sound, one...
    Profile Post Comment by Merrick, Jun 18, 2025