Audioholics: pimp out all your audio shit

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  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
    TinAnt said:

    KV4053 said:

    my2hands said:

    Horse2345 said:

    my2hands said:

    Serious question here folks... is all of this audiophile craze overhyped? Do I really need a pro studio setup in my living room? Is the sound difference worth all of the $? Can the human ear tell the difference on most of this stuff? Why does it need to be so complicated? I feel like I need a degree just to understand and hook up a "legit" sound system

    I love music so is all of this worth it?

    http://www.cnet.com/news/sound-bite-despite-ponos-promise-experts-pan-hd-audio/
    Great read... interesting stuff... thanks!

    I think i have seen enough to not buy into the hype

    Viva la cd! lol
    I, too, read enough to not buy into the hype.

    Then I listened.

    I said it before, but it may be worth mentioning again.... You can read all about sex, but you ain't gonna know how it feels until you do it.
    Placebo, your brain is trying to convince you of something that isn't there.
    Wish you were right so I could keep the money in the bank. However, A/B tests say otherwise.
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • TinAnt
    TinAnt Posts: 343
    KV4053 said:

    TinAnt said:

    KV4053 said:

    my2hands said:

    Horse2345 said:

    my2hands said:

    Serious question here folks... is all of this audiophile craze overhyped? Do I really need a pro studio setup in my living room? Is the sound difference worth all of the $? Can the human ear tell the difference on most of this stuff? Why does it need to be so complicated? I feel like I need a degree just to understand and hook up a "legit" sound system

    I love music so is all of this worth it?

    http://www.cnet.com/news/sound-bite-despite-ponos-promise-experts-pan-hd-audio/
    Great read... interesting stuff... thanks!

    I think i have seen enough to not buy into the hype

    Viva la cd! lol
    I, too, read enough to not buy into the hype.

    Then I listened.

    I said it before, but it may be worth mentioning again.... You can read all about sex, but you ain't gonna know how it feels until you do it.
    Placebo, your brain is trying to convince you of something that isn't there.
    Wish you were right so I could keep the money in the bank. However, A/B tests say otherwise.
    I am right, the placebo effect must be quite strong with you.

  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
    TinAnt said:

    KV4053 said:

    TinAnt said:

    KV4053 said:

    my2hands said:

    Horse2345 said:

    my2hands said:

    Serious question here folks... is all of this audiophile craze overhyped? Do I really need a pro studio setup in my living room? Is the sound difference worth all of the $? Can the human ear tell the difference on most of this stuff? Why does it need to be so complicated? I feel like I need a degree just to understand and hook up a "legit" sound system

    I love music so is all of this worth it?

    http://www.cnet.com/news/sound-bite-despite-ponos-promise-experts-pan-hd-audio/
    Great read... interesting stuff... thanks!

    I think i have seen enough to not buy into the hype

    Viva la cd! lol
    I, too, read enough to not buy into the hype.

    Then I listened.

    I said it before, but it may be worth mentioning again.... You can read all about sex, but you ain't gonna know how it feels until you do it.
    Placebo, your brain is trying to convince you of something that isn't there.
    Wish you were right so I could keep the money in the bank. However, A/B tests say otherwise.
    I am right, the placebo effect must be quite strong with you.

    Ok
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • Went with the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro new for $88. Can't wait 'til I get them!
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  • pjradio
    pjradio Posts: 6,704
    good choice

    Went with the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro new for $88. Can't wait 'til I get them!

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  • pjradio
    pjradio Posts: 6,704
    edited November 2014
    These look interesting. Built in Audiophile Amp, adjustable Tension & Height. Great Reviews as well:
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    http://mofiheadphones.com/
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  • TJ25487
    TJ25487 Posts: 1,501
    Holy crap Hank! You could build a recording studio for the price of those cans! Hahaha!
  • TJ25487
    TJ25487 Posts: 1,501
    I also learned from this video review that I was saying "Denon" wrong.
  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    edited December 2014
    I have a bunch of audio shit in spread out in different rooms.
    I store all of my computer audio files (524gb (and counting) worth of mp3s, wmas, and flacs) on a network attached storage unit in the basement.
    At the main computer work station I use the Sennheiser HD 280 pros straight plugged into the headphone jack. It probably could use some dedicated amplification...

    In the living room, I have a home theater setup.
    Sony STR-DG1000 This ES quality unit is great for HDMI 5.1 processing but also has dedicated "2 channel" and "analog direct" settings that bypass all of the effects and processing. It's also super loud.
    Bose Acoustimass 10 "Bose hate" if you want to, I hear and have no problem with the satellite/subwoofer setup.
    Windows 7 tower with a M-Audio Audiophile 2496 soundcard. This allows a 24/96 coaxial connection or Analog RCA connection directly into and out of the receiver. I used to use the blu-ray player alot, but not so much anymore.
    I do record analog tapes and LPs into the machine, using Sound Forge 10 Pro by Sony and
    Technics SL-L92 direct drive turntable, (caution...this video is sleep inducing, and most def not me....) Grado M1+ cart
    Nakamichi DR-8 cassette
    the aforementioned Pioneer Elite DV-37 for CD

    In another room I have second system as well...more about that later.
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  • First album I listened to on these was No Code. It was well worth the $88.

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    Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum July 7, 1998
    New York City, NY MSG May 20, 2010
    Eddie Vedder Solo Albuquerque, NM November 9, 2012
    Wrigley Field July 19, 2013
    LA Nov. 23: 24, 2013
    Denver 10-22-14
  • joberschlake
    joberschlake Columbus, OH Posts: 1,179
    I just got a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x. These sound GREAT! Huge improvement over my Bose ear buds. It's like I'm listening to albums for the first time. There's so much detail and clarity!
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  • davidos
    davidos Posts: 481
    Returned my Sennheiser Momentums and bought the NAD VISO HP50s.... WOW! Incredible headphones.... Not as harsh as my ATH-M50s and not as muffled as the Momentums... Highly Recommend!
  • Big Bank Hank
    Big Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    this is a badass thread, I appreciate everyone's contributions, I cannot wait to upgrade my shit
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,888

    I just got a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x. These sound GREAT! Huge improvement over my Bose ear buds. It's like I'm listening to albums for the first time. There's so much detail and clarity!

    Cardale, bitches. Needs to make it happen. He said he didn't go there for school, well now show us.
    Sorry, thread derailer.
  • MT132914
    MT132914 Posts: 188
    headphones are for planes and trains :)
  • joberschlake
    joberschlake Columbus, OH Posts: 1,179

    I just got a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x. These sound GREAT! Huge improvement over my Bose ear buds. It's like I'm listening to albums for the first time. There's so much detail and clarity!

    My m50x's blew a driver today after 2 weeks. Petty disappointing. Exchanged them for a poo Air of beyer dynamics 770's. So far they sound better than the m50's.
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    2006: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Gorge Night 1
    2008: Washington D.C.
    2009: Chicago Night 1, Seattle Night 1, Philadelphia Night 3, Philadelphia Night 4
    2010: Columbus, Indianapolis, Cleveland
    2011: Detroit EV, Chicago 1 EV
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Chicago, Pittsburgh
    2014: Cincinnati
  • joberschlake
    joberschlake Columbus, OH Posts: 1,179
    mrussel1 said:

    I just got a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x. These sound GREAT! Huge improvement over my Bose ear buds. It's like I'm listening to albums for the first time. There's so much detail and clarity!

    Cardale, bitches. Needs to make it happen. He said he didn't go there for school, well now show us.
    Sorry, thread derailer.
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    2004: Toledo
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    2009: Chicago Night 1, Seattle Night 1, Philadelphia Night 3, Philadelphia Night 4
    2010: Columbus, Indianapolis, Cleveland
    2011: Detroit EV, Chicago 1 EV
    2012: Atlanta
    2013: Chicago, Pittsburgh
    2014: Cincinnati
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    I don't know nothing about nothing - but I saw this in an email from Amazon and it's on sale for half price ish so I am sharing the link just in case it is not a bad deal. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4MQ06E/ref=gbsl_tit_l-1_7582_bd69293f?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_s=left-new-1&pf_rd_r=17HWTS5E5P9KK8E3NA5K&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_p=1958457582
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