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gikigill
15
Oct 28, 2019
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Would it be worth getting the FD-X1 if I already have the FD01SP. 4 nozzles with the Special Edition so do I really need more?
CEE_TEE
3437
Sep 25, 2019
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Both the original HA-FD01 and our HA-FDX1 are produced in China.
Here is a photo of the HA-FD01 carton (see bottom left hand corner):
garrickk
23
Sep 5, 2019
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Im not an audio pro but i use shures se215 ltd editions. how do these compare to them?
CEE_TEE
3437
Aug 27, 2019
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Third Story Post with 3 more reviews!
https://drop.com/talk/25393/three-new-reviews?utm_source=linkshare&referer=DXBT3L
https://drop.com/talk/25393/three-new-reviews?utm_source=linkshare&referer=DXBT3L
audionewbi
32
Aug 12, 2019
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I’ve gotten the original FD01, how is this particular model changed ?
jaydunndiddit
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Aug 15, 2019
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Just a heads up, the link to SBAF doesn't work. You'll need to remove some of the characters from your query string, otherwise it triggers a redirect. Same thing happens when sharing links from ASR here as well.
CEE_TEE
3437
Aug 15, 2019
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Thank you, I just replaced the link...hopefully this one works properly for everyone!
CactusPete
30
Aug 11, 2019
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I envy all the folks that get an Early Sample for test listening. And look forward to seeing some reviews. Would like to compare them to the Moondrop Kanas Pro's, and the TFZ No.3 Ti's.
keyboardman64
15
Aug 10, 2019
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(What should we do for him?)
Get him a lifetime's supply of balut.
ippodrop
20
Aug 11, 2019
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This stuff is delicious staple food. There is nothing bad about preserved eggs. Just pour some soy sauce, add some scallions, and it’s an easy complement to your rice.
keyboardman64
15
Sep 5, 2019
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Lol, my mom used to eat balut for breakfast in front of me. Good stuff with that hundy year old egg. Maybe one day I'll have one. Maybe.
jafnvaegi
1
Aug 10, 2019
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Great write-up, excited to see such a collaboration is happening. The FD01 is truly a special IEM when modified, so having that out-the-box and at this price point is great news. Looking forward to details on how the filters will be designed/implemented and to get a pair to try out!
CEE_TEE
3437
Aug 10, 2019
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Thanks for the encouragement, jafnvegi. We're very excited too, JVC has been fantastic to work with.
Some people have just gotten some samples. We've been slowly burning them in at a moderate volume with 48 hours of pink noise and letting a couple people come to the office to listen before we send them out. (We're also checking to make sure people are in town, available, addresses haven't changed, etc.) Trying things a bit differently so impressions are out there over this month as well as next!
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mudkipex
Recommended amp/dac?
hey, I just got my sennheiser pc37x headset and I wanted to know if I should get an amp/dac and if yes do you have any good suggestions for starting?
i thought about maybe the soundblaster x3
Aug 5, 2020
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mahon232
Hi, I am looking for headphones costing up to 1000$ cad(750us dollars).
I listen to rock,hard rock and metal. I really want the cymbal crashes and the drums to stand out. I really enjoy high energy songs like "time bomb" by hollywood undead or "bang bang" and "pray" by the same band. I also enjoy power metal by bands like rhapsody,stratovarius, dream theater.
Aug 4, 2020
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kermiter
Do I need a SCHIIT stack if only for PC gaming and movie watching?
Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT770 250 ohms
Sennheiser HD 6XX 300 ohms
HiFiman HE4XX Planar Magnetic 35 ohms
PC gaming
Soundblaster AE-7 DAC/AMP
Headphone Amp (600Ω): Custom-designed discrete headphone bi-amp (Xamp)
Output Impedance: 1 Ω
Headphone Impedance Range: 16 – 600Ω
Output Impedance: 1Ω
Supported Headphone Impedance: 16 - 600Ω
IEM: 16 -31Ω (1.9Vrms, -5.5dB)
Normal: 32 - 149Ω (3Vrms, -1.6dB)
High Gain: 150 - 600Ω (5.3Vrms, +3.3dB)
HTPC movies
Soundblaster X3 DAC/AMP
Output Impedance: 10 ohms
Supported Headphone Impedance: 32 ohm - 600 ohm
Low Gain: 32 - 149 ohm (1.2V RMS @ 32 ohm, 1.5V RMS @ 150 ohm
High Gain: 150 - 600 ohm (2.3V RMS @ 150 ohm, 2.9V RMS @ 600 ohm
SCHIIT HERESY
Maximum Power 16 ohms 2.8W RMS per channel
Maximum Power 32 ohms 2.4W RMS per channel
Maximum Power 50 ohms 1.6W RMS per channel
Maximum Power 300 ohms 410mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power 600 ohms 215mW RMS per channel
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Aug 3, 2020
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Haynsta
Mayflower ARC Mk2 + Sennheiser HD 6XX
I currently have the Mayflower ARC Mk2, would this be able to run the Sennheiser HD 6XX to its full potential and is it a good pair? What mic would also be suitable for this setup?
Aug 3, 2020
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asbstege
Saw someone sharing their on the go setup. This isn't a pro audio setup by any means but it's what I as a newbie in good audio use on the go. (Tin T2, iPhone 11, KZ audio Lightning to MMCX cable)
Aug 2, 2020
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Guerrilla
Bose QuietComfort® 35 II
Hi,
Can anyone please recommend what is "the best" replacement ear pads for the Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II?
Velour is preferred although I know that makes the headphones lose some of the ANC.
Thanks in advance :)
Aug 2, 2020
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JonatanE
Purchasing cables for the SHP9500
EDIT: The headphones allow for detaching the cable, so a 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male is the type of cable I would need
Hi there,
a week ago I received my Philip's SHP9500 headphones and so far I love them, except for the extremely long and quite frankly, sub-par cable. By sub-par I mean that it feels cheap and it tangles easily and I'm just counting the days until it gets stuck in the wheels of my chair.
So I have but one question, Where do you usually buy your cables?
I'm looking for suggestions, preferably not Amazon and if possible, nothing DIY as I don't own any soldering equipment to make my own cables.
Thanks in advance
Aug 2, 2020
"Single driver IEMs don't have phase/timing issues that multi-drivers can have"
"We like <XX dynamic driver IEM>'s effortless bass but the treble is just fatiguing"
"We like the <XX dynamic driver IEM>'s mids & treble but the bass is just overpowering"
"I'm willing to pay up to $500 for a TOTL [top of the line] DD IEM"
"I don't want to be required to buy a specific DAP [digital audio player] to get maximum benefit from these."
And our favorite... "Singaporeans chatting on Discord really like them"
COMMUNITY BELOVED PRODUCT JVC HA-FD01 Class S Solidege Inner Ear Headphones
"Excuse me, LOL, whut?" Stay tuned for more details, decoding, & wordy explanations. DESIRABLE PARTNER JVC Kenwood is able to make proprietary drivers and great-sounding IEMs with the resources of a $4B a year company. Audiophile Did You Know? -In 1927, JVC was established as the Japanese subsidiary of the Victor Talking Machine Company. (Japanese Victor Company!) -In 1930, JVC made the first Japanese phonograph "victorola", the first extended play record, and later the first stereo record player. -JVC made breakthrough developments in the 45/45 stereo record system and in four-channel audio systems. -In the 1980’s, your parents owned a JVC VCR. -In 2014, JVC merged with Kenwood USA. -In 2019, Will Bright keeps a special pair of JVC woody headphones on his desk at Drop. They have a warm, addictive sound like nothing else. JVC makes some of the favorite woody and bassy IEMs that audiophiles used to seek out, like the HP-FX700 in 2009:
JVC FD01: A new contender for best DD IEM? AVAILABILITY As of today, you have to read Japanese and buy from Amazon.jp OR buy from a Japanese re-seller if you live in the US. On September 5th, we're going to open up the Pre-sale. To really get things started, the pre-sale price is $250. After the first shipment lands, the in-stock price will be $280.
(Please press the REQUEST button so you are reminded about Pre-sale day for the intro pricing!)