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Discussion in 'Headphones' started by purr1n, Sep 28, 2015.

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Each one of you gets three picks. What headphones should we use SBAF funds to buy and measure?

  1. Philips SHL5305TL

    1 vote(s)
    0.8%

  2. Technics EAH-T700

    11 vote(s)
    9.2%

  3. Enigmatics Dharma

    43 vote(s)
    35.8%

  4. Kennerton Magister

    9 vote(s)
    7.5%

  5. HiFiMan HEX

    58 vote(s)
    48.3%

  6. Ether-C

    42 vote(s)
    35.0%

  7. CitiScape Fixie

    1 vote(s)
    0.8%

  8. Pioneer SE-MASTER1

    15 vote(s)
    12.5%

  9. Final Sonorous VI

    20 vote(s)
    16.7%

  10. Audio-Technica ATH-R70x

    22 vote(s)
    18.3%

  11. Noontec Zoro II HD

    8 vote(s)
    6.7%

  12. Audio Technica ATH MSR7

    12 vote(s)
    10.0%

  13. Alpha Design Labs H128

    2 vote(s)
    1.7%

  14. Audeze EL-8 Open

    10 vote(s)
    8.3%

  15. STAX 2070 / 3070 System

    31 vote(s)
    25.8%

  16. Sennheiser HD-250I

    5 vote(s)
    4.2%

  17. NAD Viso HP30

    11 vote(s)
    9.2%

  18. Harman Kardboard CL

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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    I defer to Gear Master West
     
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    I'm working on it. Hope to have more information soon.
     
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    @purrin there is double ATH-R70x on the poll.
     
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    I've talked to Wei a couple times about getting a review sample. At the San Diego meet, he told me that once the backorders are shipped, then he will try to get me a review sample. No idea when that's going to be though. I'll let everyone know as soon as I hear from him.
     
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    R70x going to marv Thursday.
     
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    The German Maestro's are rebranded MB Quart QP's after MB Quart went bankrupt or something. From what I have read, a lot of the MB Quart engineers are now working for German Maestro as well.
     
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    Meze 99 Classics perhaps? They seem to be generating some hype.
     
    Darko, Nov 19, 2015
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    Please add Sonus Faber Pryma.

    [​IMG]

    Just don't blame me if we get it and it sucks.
     
    Claritas, Nov 25, 2015
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    You suggested it who else would we blame :)
     
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    I don't understand why I still see your posts after I blocked you.
     
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    Well, even if they don't sound awesome, at least they look pretty and comfortable! :p
     
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    Personally I think they look like shit. Some Apple watch fusion with a vibrator..
     
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    Lol!!!
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    Here's a nice review of HP30 by an HF acquaintance. (The star ratings look a little off to me in relation to the description, but that's sometimes set by the site instead of the reviewer.)
     
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    I really think we need to get some of @Luckbad 's basshead setups measured, to see exactly what those cans are pushing out. However, it looks like some of them might clip the mics. :p
     
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    I just stumbled upon this. Fancy beryllium technology yet still an affordable price. Might be worth looking into?
    http://rbhsound.com/hp2.php
     
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    I haven't checked this thread in a while. Noticed the MSR7 are in the poll and getting votes. I have a pair that I'm happy to send in, will be easy and cheap to ship too.

    @purrin or whoever else measures, let me know

    Heck, we could even do a loaner if there is enough interest. I have a lot of redundancy right now in my closed/portable collection
     
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    In time. Holiday season and I still need to wire up the Magnum V5s.
     
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