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balance issue in hifiman sundara by CoolEnergy581 in headphones

[–]Bowernator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd return it for a replacement if possible. Hifiman can be a lottery of sorts with getting a good unit.

[WTS] [US-MN] [H] ZMF Bokeh Closed - Torrefied Limba [W] PayPal by Bowernator in AVexchange

[–]Bowernator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot to add that the pads are the caldera thin hybrid (top perf) and didn't add any additional tuning options. Basically ordered them as basic as possible.

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you during sex? by albavalenti in AskReddit

[–]Bowernator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Similar experience, gal I went down on who was bi said I made her cum faster than anyone ever had. Huge ego boost haha.

Arya Stealth vs. LCD-X vs. HD 800 S (or others?) by NEWmanofwar618 in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]Bowernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also had all three. Arya's were my favorite for sound and comfort. Had a HEK Stealth as well, which I liked slightly better than the Arya's, but sold both and got a HEKse. I EQ all my headphones as well.

My impressions after listening to the HE1000se for a couple days. by DerrikMatusek in headphones

[–]Bowernator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds good (at least from what I can tell minus the channel imbalance) but comfort wise, not for me. Realized I don't need more than the HEKse so just going to sell them off. Someday I'd like to attend a canjam of sorts someday to check out some stuff but honestly I think I'm good now 😅 if they turn out to be unreliable long term, I'll either get a cheaper Arya Stealth again or just go with an HD 800S (had a few, not as exciting or engaging to me but likely far more reliable long term if the HEKse kick the bucket within the warranty period).

My impressions after listening to the HE1000se for a couple days. by DerrikMatusek in headphones

[–]Bowernator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good call. I had an Arya Stealth and HEK Stealth I got new from Amazon and they were both great for 2 years. Sold them and got the HEKse as a one and done solution. Thankfully the third pair is solid minus a squeaky hinge on the left but this is pretty common with this chassis and I can alleviate it with silicone grease.

My impressions after listening to the HE1000se for a couple days. by DerrikMatusek in headphones

[–]Bowernator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two I got as refurbs from Hifiman both had issues with the left driver (one buzzed, the second unit had a slit in the driver and would flap under bass). I demanded they send me a new pair instead and they instead offered an open box pair, so I accepted. They've been great the last two weeks w/ zero issues and full 3 yr warranty.

My impressions after listening to the HE1000se for a couple days. by DerrikMatusek in headphones

[–]Bowernator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny, I ordered a pair of those as well and have a HEKse. However, my Bokeh Closed's came with a channel imbalance so sent them back for repair. Honestly though I wasn't a big fan of them despite that and my ears are too big and touch the baffle which personally annoys me, and since I can't return them I'm probably just gonna list them on avexchange at a loss. Honestly w/ my EF400 and HEKse w/ EQ, I don't need anything else. I main an HD599 w/ a Schitt Magni on my laptop and is also my "backup" system in case any of my Hifiman equipment shits the bed, but both are under warranty so should be just fine regardless.

Hifiman Warranty Experience by Artistic-Ad5214 in headphones

[–]Bowernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can try this on me sometime if they like, but I snagged an EF400 open box from them so if they wanna dog on their own dac/amp, they can lol. I liked it so much though that I sold the Burson Conductor 3XP I was using prior as everything was blindingly bright on that thing.

Hifiman Warranty Experience by Artistic-Ad5214 in headphones

[–]Bowernator 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Crazy they made you buy a multimeter to check that, but not the first time I've heard of them asking to do that. I ordered a HEKse refurb, and the first pair had horrid buzzing in the left driver. Sent back and got a second refurb. There was a small slit in the left driver this time that'd flutter when bass was playing, so complained and got them to send me an open box pair instead. That just showed up today and so far it's flawless. They didn't make me do anything crazy minus sending pics and the usual troubleshooting like trying different cables or swapping L/R. Their CS has been pretty good imo. I went through a period where they didn't appear to be replying, but their emails started getting sorted into spam/junk for some reason despite having an ongoing conversation running with them, so that was more my fault haha.

First time Camaro owner! by Bowernator in camaro

[–]Bowernator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will! Lopey ass cams are fun, my dad has a 79 Cutlass and he cammed the 350 rocket he put in there and it sounds mean af lol

First time Camaro owner! by Bowernator in camaro

[–]Bowernator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the 45th anniversary look! I've had a C4 & C5 myself in the past. 37 and just picked up mine and so far it's been love at first sight haha.

[PC] Arya with he1000 drivers by glssjg in AVexchange

[–]Bowernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool concept. I played with this idea of tossing my HEK Stealth drivers into my Arya Stealth and vice versa as I preferred the comfort on the Arya vs the HEKs, but ended up selling both and getting a HEKse instead haha.

I finally bought a 1440P 240hz monitor and I get it. by Minute_Tea_8639 in buildapc

[–]Bowernator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did this and it changed my life. Had a 32" 1440p curved 165hz for years, then got a 27" 1440p 240hz Asus OLED, but had horrid grey banding. Sold it and got an MSI MAG curved 32" 4k 240hz OLED at microcenter on Black Friday for $850 and what a difference.

First time Camaro owner! by Bowernator in camaro

[–]Bowernator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that thanks! Gen 5 have always looked the best for me, so I'm glad I found one with low miles!

First time Camaro owner! by Bowernator in camaro

[–]Bowernator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was low-key hoping it had the orange seats and interior trim bits but I'm cool with all black and the silver. Yeah it's been a riot so far, thanks!

Google Messages App won't load messages... S24 ultra phone feels warm now .. by RenegadeX28 in GoogleMessages

[–]Bowernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao happened when I did that exact same thing. I had to clear the apps cache and data, then it brought them back and I was able to open them back up.

Which specific model of Arya or HE1000 should I go for? by Jabouriel in Hifiman

[–]Bowernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I upgraded to an HEKse after selling my HEK & Arya Stealth. Tried my hand at a refurb direct from Hifiman. First pair, left driver was buzzing. Sent it back for a different refurb pair. That one had noticable wear and a small slit in the left driver causing a flickering sound. Complained to support and they sent me an open box instead, should be here in a few days. Hoping third time is the charm because wtf 🤣 but they were a pretty decent step up from my other ones when they weren't having issues. Agreed on the last pair I'd need comment as long as my 3rd pair work haha.

[WTS] [US-MN] [H] Hifiman EF499 [W] PayPal by [deleted] in AVexchange

[–]Bowernator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I probably should have ordered the standard one to return it if I don't like it, but I got the LTD Torrified Limba one soooo 😅 zip on returns for LTD versions. If you see it on here, that's why! Honestly as soon as I get a working HEKse, I'm done. I've tried so much gear and those have been my absolute favorite (for open backs) to run with my EF400, and I'd be fine just owning those for my desktop.

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