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  1. David Smolinski
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    compressor settings for speech

    What are the best settings? I don't know if speed is relevant. My Chrome extensions allow 0.1x to 16x on videos, and I've found both extremes...
    Thread by: David Smolinski, Mar 21, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    The Worst Sounding Headphones You've Ever Heard And WHY

    Audio-Technica ATH-M50X: The trebble was sometimes extreme. I haven't heard painful sound from other headphones. Free headphones sound better.
    Post by: David Smolinski, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    App idea: Ranking the best headphones for raw frequency response with AutoEq data

    Do you have any formula ideas for the deviation for a headphone? All the CSVs have a "frequency" and "raw" column, the same number of rows, and...
    Post by: David Smolinski, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    App idea: Ranking the best headphones for raw frequency response with AutoEq data

    Jaakko Pasanen ranked headphones. You might be able to rank 3,937 of them with your target. Find/make your favorite target. For each headphone in...
    Thread by: David Smolinski, Sep 5, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    Any ideas for loudness equalization settings? I installed AutoEq to make equalizer settings. I used "pyenv local" to set the folder's Python...
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 31, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  6. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    I have the 280 PRO for that. I'm not replacing it. I'd like to know what's better. Yes. I'm looking for something breathable right now. I used...
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 17, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  7. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    I should have put this in the advice forum.
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 13, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  8. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) DAC amp

    I should have put this in the advice forum.
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 13, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Philips SHP9600/00 vs SHP9500S/27 vs SHP9500/00

    Done. Its not advice.
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 13, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  10. David Smolinski
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    loadexfa wanted this here. It has nothing to do with advice. Philips SHP9600/00 vs SHP9500S/27 vs SHP9500/00 What are the differences? On...
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 13, 2021 in forum: Advice Threads
  11. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    I should have got the SHP9500/00 or SHP9600/00. They have the same sound specifications. The arguments for the Sennheiser 58X didn't make sense....
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 13, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Philips SHP9600/00 vs SHP9500S/27 vs SHP9500/00

    What are the differences? On usa.philips.com, the 9600 and 9500 have the same sound specifications. Here's how they differ from the 9500S....
    Thread by: David Smolinski, Aug 13, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Headphones
  13. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    I have to choose between SHP9500 and HD 58X. I might have to eq to reduce the highs on the 9500 if it sounds like M50X. Everyone says the 58x...
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 12, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  14. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    I saw reviews and raw frequency response graphs of Armaegis's suggestions. Should I get the Sennheiser 58x, 660s, 660, or something that sounds...
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 10, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  15. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    I didn't try fixing the M50X. Maybe I should have. Its too late. I remember a crackle. I've tried at least 9 headphones/IEMs. I've only heard the...
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 8, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  16. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    How I chose my current gear: I bought the M50X because of good reviews and ratings. The excessive treble was irritating, so I switched to my ~$10...
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 8, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  17. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    Yes. Thanks everyone
    Post by: David Smolinski, Aug 7, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  18. David Smolinski
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    best study (tutorial learning) DAC amp

    What's the best for speed watching tutorials? We should get a sense of price and value. If you recommend >1, rank them best to worst and give...
    Thread by: David Smolinski, Aug 4, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    best study (tutorial learning) headphones

    What's the best for speed watching tutorials? We should get a sense of price and value. If you recommend >1, rank them best to worst and give...
    Thread by: David Smolinski, Aug 4, 2021, 25 replies, in forum: Headphones
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