Post Pictures Of Your Headphone Setup

[snake eyes]

Hi snake eyes,

I have Ultrasone Edition 9s also. May I ask what headphone amp you ended up ordering? I have a Yamamoto HA-02 and the combination is very nice indeed.

Cheers,

Aaron

Well I ended up ordering the Rudistor RP1000. I was meant to send the money for it today but because I forgot I will do that tomorrow. If you like I will tell you when the RP1000 arrives here.

Chris

[minivan]

goodness, how much does it cost u? this is a balanced headamp?

[Young Skywalker]

Well I ended up ordering the Rudistor RP1000. I was meant to send the money for it today but because I forgot I will do that tomorrow. If you like I will tell you when the RP1000 arrives here.

Hi Chris,

I will look forward to your comments regarding the build and sound quality of the Rudistor RP1000. Did you go for the black or silver faceplate?

Cheers,

Aaron

[curly joe]

Hi Chris,

I will look forward to your comments regarding the build and sound quality of the Rudistor RP1000. Did you go for the black or silver faceplate?

Cheers,

Aaron

G'day YS, how's progress going on the Sonic Purity's? It's been a while since there was any news.

Sorry for the OT post guys.

Cheers

CJ

[slwiser]

Hi snake eyes,

I have Ultrasone Edition 9s also. May I ask what headphone amp you ended up ordering? I have a Yamamoto HA-02 and the combination is very nice indeed.

Cheers,

Aaron

I also use the Yamamoto HA-02 to power my Ultrasone Edition 9.

I just recently acquired an ATH-ESW10JPN and love its sound.

Sorry it took so long to get back to this thread.

At work I am now using my ESW10JPN with my new Dell Mini as my music server with an external 320 GB Passport drive with all my FLAC files on it. The DAC-Amp I am using is the iBasso Boa. Software is jRiver Media Center.

Edited November 7, 2008 by slwiser

[Young Skywalker]

G'day YS, how's progress going on the Sonic Purity's? It's been a while since there was any news.

Sorry for the OT post guys.

Hi curly joe,

I do not want to take this thread off topic however I am also very reluctant to start another thread to discuss the trials and tribulations involved when well intentioned souls attempt to bring an expensive niche product like the RS-5a to the global marketplace in a difficult economic climate so this will be my only post on the matter.

There was an announcement regarding the Sonic Purity RS-5a on the Pure Music Group website some time ago.....

http://puremusicgroup.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1190720569;start=all

In light of this news I will be getting a pair of SGR MT3As very soon since I was already a fan of both the examplary SGR finish and bottom octave capabilities based on my experience with the Sonic Purity RS-5a variant. The accuracy/transparency of the complete MT3A package was also something that appealed to me given the very high quality of my analogue source. In other words I wanted an open window on whatever was recorded in the grooves. This is a double edged sword and poor recordings and/or upstream components have nowhere to hide. By the same token the best recordings are finally revealed in all their glory provided the rest of the system (including the room) is transparent enough to do as little harm as possible.

I couldn't imagine living with any loudspeaker that did not employ a line level (active) crossover/filter and dedicated amplification for each transducer (or no crossover at all in a theoretically perfect world, i.e, headphones). Passive crossovers seem to damage the delicate musical message, at least to my ears.

Unfortunately, "line level crossover" speakers tend to be rare beasts within the audiophile world (de rigeur in the pro world however) with Adam Audio being one example, besides the SGR products, that I have recent first hand experience with. The idea of active multi-way horns also appeals to me but the size and aesthetics of such a thing would be a struggle in most domestic environments.

Now, back to our regular head-fi programming for this thread.

Aaron

[Young Skywalker]

I also use the Yamamoto HA-02 to power my Ultrasone Edition 9.

I just recently acquired an ATH-ESW10JPN and love its sound.

Sorry it took so long to get back to this thread.

At work I am now using my ESW10JPN with my new Dell Mini as my music server with an external 320 GB Passport drive with all my FLAC files on it. The DAC-Amp I am using is the iBasso Boa. Software is jRiver Media Center.

Hi slwiser,

You always have all the cool head-fi toys.

Ever considered going balanced on your Ultrasone Edition 9s (recabled) with something like the TTVJ amp?

http://www.ttvj.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1193

Aaron

[4heckssake]

gotta say my HD650/yammny HA-02 combo is cranking some tunes...Jesse Younan at present. these cans really do come alive with some quality amplification!

[slwiser]

Hi slwiser,

You always have all the cool head-fi toys.

Ever considered going balanced on your Ultrasone Edition 9s (recabled) with something like the TTVJ amp?

http://www.ttvj.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1193

Aaron

When I had two Yamamoto's I considered going balanced but decided to sell one Yamamoto when I went after the KGSS and SR-007MkII.

Balanced for the headphones that I like I feel don't improve that much. I have heard drastic improvements in the HD650 but I have never enjoyed those that much so I never started out with them. If I had them I would definitely go balance somehow. They would sound about right then.

[The Expanding Man]

Headphones are my problem addiction. I have:

HD580 with Cardas Cable

HD590 with Stefan Arts Cable

AKG701

Etymotice ER6i

Amp wise:

RSA Raptor

DIY M^3

When I find time, the AKG701's are getting a cardas cable upgrade. This will be a trick operation, if you know the design of these things

[braddo]

Headphones are my problem addiction. I have:

HD580 with Cardas Cable

HD590 with Stefan Arts Cable

AKG701

Etymotice ER6i

Amp wise:

RSA Raptor

DIY M^3

When I find time, the AKG701's are getting a cardas cable upgrade. This will be a trick operation, if you know the design of these things

Do you the results of recabeling is worth the extra money? I've never actually asked anyone this before.

[The Expanding Man]

Do you the results of recabeling is worth the extra money? I've never actually asked anyone this before.

It depends. You will get about a 10% improvement, but that's all.

I haven't regretted the cable upgrades.

[djb]

i can see i am way out of my league here ! good thing really u learn more that way:)

i have only 1 pair worthy of mention phillips SBC HP 1000

this is driven by a small chinese valve headphone amp running 2 x 6n8 and 2 x 6p13p valves

sbc hp 1000 r i think or were their top of range or close

box says mylar diaphragmneodymium magnet [n40 grade]

sensitivity106 db impedence 32 frequenct range 5-40 000 hz

sound much better than anything else ive erer used but have nothing to compare them with r they any good any one ever seen a review?

david

[Andythiing]

:DGrabbed a pair of these today from Cashies for $75. Got em to match my other B&O collection - love the design - now I did read up ion them and they are not the greatest for sound on reveiws (lack in bass) but are meant to be quite good in mids to high. I have tried them briefly and think they are not bad at all. Dont think I could buy anything new at that price point that would beat them.

More of a collectable purchase but they will get used (not sure if they will be for the office or home yet)

This picture if off the web. the ones i purchased have the leather missing (another common issue with deteroration) but apparently stax covers can be used I think.

Came in the orginal box which is nice - a work of art on its own. will post a picture of the real thing.

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Here is some more detail on them

http://www.beoworld.org/prod_details.asp?pid=917

U70 Headphones

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Manfactured: 1978 - 1984

Designer: Jacob Jensen

Colours:

Bang & Olufsen U70 stereo headphones offered quality, convenience and comfort. Whether you were seeking perfection - music straight from the system without colouration from room acoustics - or privacy, you needed accurate contact between your ears and the ear cups.

Bang & Olufsen's U70 headphones were probably the most useful accessory you could buy at the time of their introduction, for your hi-fi system. Unless you lived alone and had only yourself to consider, or were lucky enough to have a separate room devoted exclusively to music, headphones were, and still are, virtually a must. They not only provide a private world for the person who wants to listen without distraction, they also allow others in the household the freedom to talk - or watch TV - uninhibited by the music.

U70 headphones were lightweight (only 300 grams) and were very comfortable to wear, even for long periods. The ear cups could be individually adjusted both vertically and laterally and locked into position. You could also adjust their height using the inner headband. The softly-padded ear cups were of the semi-open type: they excluded most extraneous noise but were not so completely sealed that you could not hear the phone ring.

Technically the U70s had a power handling capacity of 2 watts RMS and used the ortho-dynamic principle to reproduce sound with all the accuracy and fidelity of a good loudspeaker. They were supplied with 3 metres of cable fitted to a jack plug. Connecting the plug to the headphone socket of your Bang & Olufsen receiver automatically switched off the main speakers.

Connection: 3-metre cable with 6,5mm jackplug

Finish: black and natural aluminium

In 1979 three more of Jacob Jensen's designs for B&O were included in the Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York including the U70 Headphones.

U70 Headphones Product Specifications

Application: stereo

Principle: orthodynamic

Sensitivity 94dB: 8mW

Continuous load: 2 W

Frequency range: 16 - 20000 Hz

Impedance: 140 ohms

Distortion: <1%

Length of cord & plug type: 300cm, jack

Weight: 300g

[Andythiing]

double post by accident

Edited November 14, 2008 by andythiing

[slwiser]

i can see i am way out of my league here ! good thing really u learn more that way:)

david

This is not a competition I think! Enjoy your music and you have it...

[scuzzii]

I don't like headphones. Well, that's not entirely true... I love the look of 'em, can appreciate their sonic capabilities but find them claustrophobic (yes, even open style ones like Sennheisers) and uncomfortable to wear for more than a few minutes. Doesn't stop me lusting after a nice pair of Stax, though. Always have an eye for a nice pair...

I purchased some Etyomic ER-6i's for use with iPod and portable radio, but prefer some Sony MDR EX81SL's. which I can wear for an hour or so without any discomfort.

cheers

2sheds

Shedsie, you'll have to rest your ears between err your Avatar's ear cushions when the discomfort to too great..

I use AKG701s with a Ming Da HP Amp (unmodded). I'm going to connect the HP Amp to my home PC via M-Audio 24/192 soundcard this weekend. FLAC files via FooBar.

I've found the match (AKG's with Ming Da) to be OK - but a bit grainy/raw. It was a 2 month wait when I approached Patrick Turner so I didn't bother modding the Amp.

Maybe after Xmas. Or I might throw my CORE Tube buffer into the mix as well to soften the sound a bit more (hopefully without too much roll off).

[Andythiing]

Just been doing some research on the new u70 B&O headphones I picked up at cashies. I am really enjoying them and reckon they compare pretty well to the Senn HD 555 I have (more testing needed).

Found out they where 38 pounds in 1982 which based on GDP per caita conversion is about $400 in todays terms (ie relative value) - straight CPI is about $200.

Also found this review from British Hifi reviews as covered in Boston Audio Society newsletter!

Headphones were tested for frequency response on a Neumann KU80 dummy head with a Bruel

and Kjaer 4153 artificial ear. They were tried by a panel of six for sound quality and comfort.

Of forty headphones from nineteen manufacturers, seven received the top sound-quality rating of

"very good." The list:

B&O U70

Beyer ET 1000

Leak 3000

Sony ECR400

Stax SR40

Stax SRE

Yamaha HP-1

"Slight veiling"

"Bass power restricted, bright, average comfort"

"Slightly bright, below average comfort"

"Slight midrange weakness, below average comfort"

"Lighter bass, moderately brash and overbright"

"Mild fizz in high treble, slight midrange weakness"

"Some midrange hardness"

[Andythiing]

Oh yes in the orginal box under the "housing" for the headset was the orginal warranty cards - purchased in Singapore in 1983! - By a lady - hence the rather strong "ladies powder" smell that goes with them!

[Andythiing]

Other reviews from current experts not quite so glowing - they get marked down heavily on the bass - still Im enjoying them!

[2Brix]

Moi ? Just portables used for commuting (bus) and occasional use at home:

Sennheiser PX100

BOSE OE Triport

[2sheds]

Shedsie, you'll have to rest your ears between err your Avatar's ear cushions when the discomfort to too great..

Scuzzii,

Sounds like the best argument for wearing headphones I can think of....:mad:

cheers

2sheds

[snake eyes]

I forgot to say that I got the RP-1000 with the silver face plate.

Chris

[Bronal]

Just before Christmas I snagged a Stax SR-6/SRD-6/Sonic Arts Legend SE valve amp combo on eBay. The Legend drives the SRD-6 energiser. The Staxes must be at least 25 years old, but are in mint condition with no frays on the cords or deterioration of the earpads and the inside of the energiser is as clean as a whistle.

I've been evaluating them for the last few days on various types of music.

I can't believe how good this combo sounds! OK, the bass is not as prominent as on dynamic headphones, but it's there and it's detailed. The SR-6s throw a wide soundstage, which is something I'm not used to with my K701s or AT-W 5000s. The soundstage seems to go out of my head instead of remaining within it. Imaging is pinpoint and resolution of detail is also in a different league. Tonally, I find the the SR-6s very appealing. Highs have a bell-like quality and of course there's that famous mid-range.

A bit like wearing a pair of Quad ESL 57s!

[Andythiing]

Pictures Bronal we need pictures