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Head bobbin' with my ETA Ada's... hopped over to their website and everything is 'Sold Out'. What's next for ETA? Dec 3, 2024

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1. Soups
  Danny at Raal is a great guy. Another reason I'm happy to be an SR1a owner.
  
  Apr 21, 2022
  2. Soups
    Just called with a sales question but turned into a fun hobby chat. So easy to root for Raal's success with people like Danny behind it.
    
    Apr 21, 2022
    
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  3. nishan99
    I second this, I had a chat with him years ago when I had some questions about the SR1A. Great guy indeed.
    
    Apr 21, 2022
    
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2. Soups
  A few hours into my new Tyrs. Both elated and pissed.
  
  Apr 17, 2022
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  3. Thad E Ginathom
    oh... a better-late-than-never sort of pissed! That's a good sort. :)
    
    Apr 18, 2022
    
    Soups and Cryptowolf like this.
  4. DigMe
    Peelated
    
    Apr 18, 2022
    
    Thad E Ginathom, Soups and Cryptowolf like this.
  5. roshambo123
    Wish I didn't live in a apartment that doesn't appreciate loud noises!
    
    Apr 18, 2022
    
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3. Soups
  Piggy bank broken, Tyrs ordered. Piggy might be broken for a long time, but also hoping to be done upgrading for awhile.
  
  Apr 13, 2022
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  3. Soups
    Wife wishes I could just sit content, but I'm really curious about eeking out whatever potential remains in the Moabs, which I don't plan on moving on from anytime soon. Will definitely post comparison impressions.
    
    Apr 13, 2022
    
    Inoculator likes this.
  4. Inoculator
    Very excited to hear what you think, especially if you feel they are more dynamic and have better low end. Those were the two aspects lacking with Aegir with my nearfield LS3/5a setup, despite them having the most seductive vocals of anything I have tried. Would be wild for me to pump dual Tyr power into these little monitors, but I have to admit I would be curious to try it.
    
    Apr 13, 2022
    
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  5. AdvanTech
    Yeah, it's not hard to beat Aegir's dynamics and low-end grip.
    
    Apr 19, 2022
4. Soups
  Any trusted ears here get a preview of the IE600?
  
  Mar 2, 2022
  2. jafnvaegi
    I guess the embargo lifted as there are some reviews/impressions starting to show up now on YT...and it looks promising. I can't wait to see what SBAF members think :)
    
    Mar 2, 2022
  3. YMO
    After trying out their other Senn IEM...I dunno if I can't take further abuse. Please not make it sound like a disco hall.
    
    Mar 2, 2022
    
    Soups, imackler, Cryptowolf and 6 others like this.
  4. Soups
    I've never heard Senn IEMs, but more data points wanted. Still hoping they've learned from their mistakes, and that there's *some* truth trailing from the early Hype Train™.
    
    Mar 3, 2022
    
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5. Soups
  *Nervosa Alert* - Picked up an iFi iPower Elite 24V to try out w/ Pi2AES. Crap... early impressions below.
  
  Jan 12, 2022
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  3. Soups
    I paid normal asking price, which is a bit much considering the cost of the Pi2AES. Anyhow, it's been in for a day or so, and all impressions are early - but warm-up didn't seem to be much of a factor. Initial A/B testing between the SR1A and Clears with familiar tracks pissed me off - because I noticed the improvement without much effort, especially in the treble. Don't want to stoke nervo$$a, but I'm happy so far.
    
    Jan 12, 2022
    
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  4. zonto
    Now you just need to compare to an Sbooster! :)
    
    Jan 12, 2022
    
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  5. rhythmdevils
    I notice an improvement in clarity using a NoiseNuke with my Pi2AES so I can vouch for you not being crazy.
    
    Jan 12, 2022
    
    atomicbob, jexby, Michael Kelly and 1 other person like this.
6. Soups
  I like Crinacle and his reviews. But I will now refer to his rabid fanbase of IEM hoarders as "Crincels".
  
  Jan 6, 2022
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  2. YMO
    Or ruined ears.
    
    Jan 6, 2022
    
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  3. nishan99
    Or Z graduates.
    
    Jan 6, 2022
7. Soups
  Been listening to and really enjoying the 7Hz Timeless for a few days. I'm happy to report that it has fantastic synergy with stock SW51+.
  
  Dec 31, 2021
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  2. Soups
    Shout-out to @rhythmdevils for the rec. Still can't believe this is around $200.
    
    Dec 31, 2021
    
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8. Soups
  Yes, IEM's compromise air, but headphones compromise hair. Choose the hair, if you can.
  
  Dec 3, 2021
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  3. dubharmonic
    This is why I shave my head!
    
    Dec 3, 2021
    
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  4. zerodeefex
    I bic my head every day. Not a problem.
    
    Dec 3, 2021
    
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  5. Soups
    @YMO Bic your body hair every day. #bsmoov
    
    Dec 3, 2021
    
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9. Soups
  Began listening to the new Sting. Track 1, meh. Track 2 - Sting starts whistling. Hit stop, never to listen again.
  
  Nov 19, 2021
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  2. Tchoupitoulas
    There was an interview with Stung back in the 90s in which he prattled on about how difficult it was for buskers to make ends meet. He'd been busking in disguise in the tube and had earned next to nothing all day. Some wag said "it's because you're shit, mate."
    
    Nov 19, 2021
    
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  3. jaker782
    I absolutely LOVE the Police so have always followed his solo releases. They seem to get worse and worse. One listen through this new one and it is mediocre at best. He is too happy these days. Unfortunately, Sting needs to get divorced or get depressed/angry again to get the creative juices flowing. Happy Sting = boring elevator music Sting.
    
    Nov 23, 2021
    
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10. Soups
  Audeze FILTER, inspired by your space heater.
  
  Nov 16, 2021
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11. Soups
  Any of you own both an SR1A and HD800(S)? If so, could you share your rationale for owning/enjoying both?
  
  Aug 15, 2021
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  2. ChaChaRealSmooth
    Only own SR1a, but I have extensively auditioned various modded HD800s. If you want that headstage HD800 is still the way to go. SR1a doesn't stage very well even though some of it exists outside your head. HD800 cannot touch SR1a transients.
    
    Aug 15, 2021
    
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12. Soups
  ...rediscovering forgotten favorite albums on the "hi-fi" rig is one of the best things about this hobby.
  
  Jun 12, 2021
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  2. Soups
    SR1A makes that first re-listen in years an absolute joy...
    
    Jun 12, 2021
    
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13. Soups
  Difficult to tell the color of the Focal Clear Mg from all the official marketing photos. Hopefully just iridescent...
  
  Mar 16, 2021
  2. netforce
    What color is the headphone?
    
    Focal Clear Mg: Yes
    
    Mar 16, 2021
    
    Imraan, ChaChaRealSmooth, fraggler and 4 others like this.
14. Soups
  The new McDonald's chicken sandwich is just OK. What you'd expect a copy of a copy to taste like.
  
  Mar 3, 2021
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15. Soups
  Go Kansas Bay Buccachiefs!!!
  
  Feb 7, 2021
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  3. Soups
    Big parade happening tomorrow, downtown Boston.
    
    Feb 7, 2021
  4. jexby
    ROTFL
    
    Feb 7, 2021
    
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  5. HotRatSalad
    It's funny when I lived 30 minutes north of tampa from 2003-2009 they f'ing hated Brady and the Patriots more than anything !
    
    Feb 7, 2021
16. Soups
  Koss will now be known as Ko$$...
  
  Feb 4, 2021
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  2. Soups
    https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/04/koss-family-executives-cash-in-44-million-in-stock-during-short-squeeze-rally.html
    
    Feb 4, 2021
    
    MuppetFace, Cryptowolf, Priidik and 3 others like this.
17. Soups
  Received Jot 2. Expected to spend a lot of time with HE6SE. But. I. cannot. pull myself away from the HD650.
  
  Jan 18, 2021
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  3. HotRatSalad
    Is it me or does Jot 2 make it seem like Liquid Platinum isn't as good now ? HD650 and Aeolus Bifrost 2 here.
    
    Jan 19, 2021
    
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  4. jnak00
    @HotRatSalad I have the same combo and think the same thing
    
    Jan 19, 2021
  5. Soups
    All from distant memory, but maybe the only area where I'd give Liquid Platinum an edge is wider stage.. which almost feels irrelevant with the HD6X0 line.
    
    Jan 19, 2021
18. Soups
  Great to hear from @baldr today - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToIjKCUvrow
  
  Jan 13, 2021
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  2. jexby
    like Mike's semi-plaid shirt!
    
    Jan 13, 2021
    
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  3. Soups
    Sage reminder: it's about having FUN, and enjoying the music while you can. Everything else is... what ass sounds like.
    
    Jan 13, 2021
    
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19. Soups
  HE6SE arriving today. Woohoo!
  
  Jan 11, 2021
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  2. Soups
    Been waiting for Jot 2 to ship for over two weeks. Boohoo. :)
    
    Jan 11, 2021
20. Soups
  Thieaudio Monarch + iBasso DX160. Closing out 2020 with a high-synergy portable setup that punches way above its pricepoint.
  
  Dec 31, 2020
  2. Soups
    Felt like I was rolling the dice on both. But the Monarch is an incredible value as a neutralish + technical IEM with a fine sub-bass tilt that will make heads bob and booties shake. I strongly prefer it to the only other pricey IEM's I've heard: UM Mest, CFA Atlas and Solaris (OG).
    
    Dec 31, 2020
    
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  3. Soups
    DX160 sucks at everything (interface, wifi, battery) but sound. Don't pay full price but balanced out on this makes the Monarchs sing.
    
    Dec 31, 2020
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