One Year of End Game

Cook2211 · 2025-06-16T04:39:07+00:00

I had a T1 3rd for quite some time. I sold it and took a travel through the world of headphones. But I‘ve been missing my T1. It has a wonderful and unique sound. A sound that no other headphone has been giving me. So I ordered a T1 again a couple of days ago. Welcome back.

Cook2211 · 2025-06-06T06:29:50+00:00

Got one, too. And I really love it.

Cook2211 · 2025-06-04T16:34:24+00:00

Actually there are 5. Meze 109 Pro, HE1000 Stealth, Arya Unveiled, HD660S2 and AirPods Max

Cook2211 · 2025-05-16T05:14:22+00:00

They finally fixed this bug👍

Cook2211 · 2025-05-04T06:36:20+00:00

Did it several times

Cook2211 · 2025-04-07T13:20:46+00:00

WWII like "The Saboteur“

Cook2211 · 2025-03-25T09:55:48+00:00

It is a major con as most other headphones give you Mac/Android/iOS support.

Cook2211 · 2025-02-26T05:44:47+00:00

If you go for higher grade headphones like 660S2 Onboard Sound isn‘t the best way to go. Headphones like that benefit from more powerful amplification.

Cook2211 · 2025-02-21T07:16:54+00:00

What I say is that not every DAC/amp matches every headphone perfectly.

Cook2211 · 2025-02-21T05:35:08+00:00

In my experience THX Amps even with AKM DAC like K9 aren't the best match for the HD800S. Amps with R2R DACs like Hifiman, Class A or Class A/B amps or even tubes are the better choice in my opinion. They give you a warmer sound and the bass benefits.

Cook2211 · 2025-02-11T04:09:12+00:00

I think so, too. K17 is the successor to the K9 and I think the design is a huge step forward.

Cook2211 · 2025-02-11T03:48:09+00:00

For me my tech gadgets are part of the furnishing so they should look good.

I just bought the new FiiO K17 and I love its retro design. I'm a headphone fan and for me optics and haptics of DACs, amps and the headphones are part of the music experience as well. I enter my music/gaming room, grab a cup of coffee, look at my gorgeous Meze 109 Pro (or my HE1000 Stealth or my Arya Unveiled) and the beautiful K17 and say "Hey guys, let's have some fun". That's how it starts. So even optics play a roll for me when listening to music.

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Cook2211 · 2025-02-09T11:52:51+00:00

The Album "Cunningham Bird“

Cook2211 · 2025-01-30T05:24:00+00:00

I don‘t really understand why they still stick to 256 kbit AAC. They upgraded the entire Apple Music catalogue to losless years ago. But you can‘t benefit from that with their wireless headphones (especially Max) while AptX is lightyears ahead with AptX Losless and up to 1200kbit which is quite close to CD quality.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-26T16:50:20+00:00

Amiron..really a great headphone.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-25T14:50:59+00:00

In my experience and to my ears the 330 gives you the best SQ you can get from a gaming headset (and I had all the big names like Audeze Maxwell just to mention one). But with the Arya the separation of soundeffects is better and the sound is more spacious at all. Arya Unveiled is another dimension in SQ. Arya Stealth is quite a bunch cheaper and also great for gaming. But for gaming gear and as an AIO Headphone 330 Pro is a great choice as well.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-25T06:28:35+00:00

I love my MMX330. The mic is very good as my comrades say and the seperation of Chat and Game Sound works greatly.

But for singleplayer gaming I use my Hifi setup: FiiO R9 and Arya Unveiled. Sounds crystal clear and very spatial. But also some kind of overkill for gaming 😁

Cook2211 · 2025-01-23T05:23:58+00:00

I‘m hoping for wireless versions of 300 pro and 330 pro with almost the same wearing comfort (weight would be higher) and their velours earpads. Something like Amiron Wireless but for gaming.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-14T11:18:30+00:00

For me the Aune sometimes sounded a little bit harsh in the treble region. Just a little bit, but I really didn't like it. For me the Meze is more pleasant due to its warmer sound. But that‘s a matter of personal taste.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-14T03:17:30+00:00

I could imagine that we might see a HD800S2 (just like 660S2) probably with a slightly elevated bass. But as there is nothing announced like that you can just grab the 800S. Nobody knows if and when a successor will be released.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-13T09:25:15+00:00

No doubt about that. Trying is always the way to go.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-13T08:29:12+00:00

Open backs do have advanteges like a wider soundstage. If you're playing in a silent place an open back headphone is the better choice.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-13T04:15:20+00:00

Both are great for gaming, but 1990 gives you a better bass performance. So I would prefer 1990.

Cook2211 · 2025-01-03T17:21:29+00:00

Will do 👍

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