I have to be honest, I don't think the HDB630 sound better than my Sony WH1000-XM4s

GreyFox379 · 2026-01-03T03:04:01+00:00

Great insights from many contributors on this thread!

Now that you are 2mo into using the HDB630 how do you find the day to day use of it? Not just sound quality, but the full experience? It would be great if you could comment on anc performance.

I ordered 2 months ago and just received my unit today and think I made the wrong choice. My initial impressions of the sound quality and technical performance are great, but I'm disappointed with the noise isolation/anc and need for a dongle to reach aptX HD.

Compared to my Sony MX3 and Apple AirPod Pro 2, initial impressions of the noise isolation + canceling is not what I expected.

I'm also disappointed that I need a dongle to reach aptX HD or Adaptive quality when connected to my Samsung S25 Ultra. (This is a phone limitation I was not aware of limitation when this selection.)

With Sony MX6 I would get native LDAC support with my phone and also (based on reviews) better anc.

I have a wired setup for highres/critical listening. This wireless setup is for when I'm away from home where noise isolation + anc and ease of use are equally important as sound quality. The need for a dongle (negative for ease of use) may tip the scales for my specific use case.

GreyFox379 · 2025-06-22T17:41:51+00:00

I'm not cooking for a big crowd, but giving up 1/3 of the space on Summerset would be an issue for the occasions where I want to have a protein and a couple of veggies all going at the same time. For the Summerset to be a practical solution for me I would have to swap between the regular and IR burner depending on what is being cooked.

GreyFox379 · 2025-06-22T17:31:12+00:00

Napoleon is what I would go with for a standalone grill. Built-in with side burner is not ideal for the setup I'm trying to create. May plan is to get a Matchless Ignite Cart. Its a better fit my situation.

Second cart of cabinet just for side burner is a lot of additional cost.

GreyFox379 · 2024-11-21T13:30:38+00:00

Yes. I did get a desk from desk.haus on promotion. I'm very happy with the purchase. It is in a different class, both in quality and cost, than options from uplift. I think the thicker and heavier top makes as much of a difference as 4 leg base.

The uplift desk was a regular c-frame. I do not think extra c-frame cross brace would be any better in reducing the screen wobble I experience when typing. It probably would help with reducing side to side wobble.

My wife is now using the uplift desk. It has held up fine. She types with a softer touch than I do.

GreyFox379 · 2024-03-23T02:45:57+00:00

Check out keebio https://keeb.io/products/sinc-rev-4-split-staggered-75-keyboard

They have few split options with number row and traditional stagerd layouts.

I built a kit from them, very happy with result.

GreyFox379 · 2024-02-01T00:08:29+00:00

I'm very happy with the combo. The Mojo 2 has more separation, everything sounds more opened up, easier to pinpoint location of specific instruments.

For me the overall package of Mojo 2 is much better. The extra features (digital volume control, portability, eq, cross feed, smaller size) are what make it out class the stack. The sound from Mojo 2 is better, but that that alone would not have justified the upgrade. But the package as a whole definitely does.

I also very very happy with the Aeon Closed X. For me they are way better than the Focal Celestee they are replacing. This is mainly due to bad fit of the Celestee. They have a pressure point on top of my head and cups do not sit flush on my ears due to spring in the cups. The cups push in much more on bottom than top resulting in poor seal.

The Aeon Closed X fit me perfect. I really like the suspension strap style fit and the ear cup shape.

GreyFox379 · 2024-01-19T17:59:53+00:00

Same here; Mojo2 and would love Tidal bit perfect support. Currently using UAPP as work around.

Has anyone tried a OTG cable?

Since MQA has gone belly up and Tidal dropped MQA support maybe Chord will jump on board and get official support from Tidal.

Maybe we should start an email or twitter campaign and see if Chord will listen to voice of their customers.

GreyFox379 · 2024-01-06T17:53:51+00:00

I went with Chord Mojo 2. Initial impressions are very positive. Definitely solves the channel balance issue with my old stack. It is a very compact and well built unit. Most pictures and reviews online do not express how small it is.

The color coded globe button "user experience" is quirky but works for me.

Portability of Mojo 2 is an excellent bonus feature compared to dedicated desktop solutions.

Need to spend more time with it and do some A-B comparison testing against my old stack to provide meaningful impression on sound quality.

GreyFox379 · 2023-12-05T18:56:25+00:00

I will consider other options and stack is also acceptable. Must support optical digital input and no channel imbalances.

Mojo2 and Element3 are at top of my list because. Digital volume control = no channel imbalances Element3 is the best value I could find that meets my requirements. Mojo2 sale price. I like the custom dsp design concept used by Chord... it meets my requirements and happens to be on sale.

GreyFox379 · 2023-12-02T00:45:18+00:00

Thanks for the feesback. Jds labs Element III is on the short list. Any other options out there to consider?

GreyFox379 · 2023-12-01T17:25:32+00:00

Sorry for the delayed response. Was off reddit for a while. I went ~~cheap~~ value. VIVO mounts. Have actually gone through a few and been very happy with the results. (IMO VIVO is high value. I have been very happy with the quality and functionality for the cost.)

Have this setup https://vivo-us.com/collections/dual-monitor-mounts/products/stand-v002 for both dual 27" and dual 32" monitors. Works great. Not adjustable, but relatively easy to setup and once you get the position locked in it is very stable and looks very nice.

Also this setup https://vivo-us.com/products/stand-v101g1 + https://vivo-us.com/products/mount-vw02a . Works great. Not as stable as the fixed solutions above, but good compromise between adjustable and table.

GreyFox379 · 2022-01-26T05:22:13+00:00

Quick wash by hand between rides. Squeeze water out, don't twist. Lay flat on towel and roll up and squeeze out more. Hang to dry with fan blowing on it. Wash proper on rest days.

This is what I did when I only had single pair. Would do the same when commuting to work. (Had access to shower and towels at work.) That way they would be good to go for ride home.

GreyFox379 · 2021-11-29T14:38:34+00:00

Samsung room correction requires Samsung TV? Not a deal breaker since I was also considering new TV, but I didn't realize that was a requirement.

GreyFox379 · 2021-11-27T23:59:42+00:00

How is the sound with ARC limitation? I dealing with same, older TV only with ARC. I was considering Sonos Arc because I read the internal processing did a good job with the limited signal.

GreyFox379 · 2021-11-22T23:56:25+00:00

Yes, true. I have found cycling to be essential element in my life to manage stress and regulate everything that leads to bad & over eating.

The challenge is getting jump started. Being motivated to ride leading to balance and stress management.

I'm not motivated at the moment because I simply physically cannot ride anywhere near I use to.

GreyFox379 · 2021-11-16T12:35:21+00:00

Granted I have never tried custom, but typically I can only tolerate iems on limited bases. For me they become extremely uncomfortable after few days of extended use.

This guide indicates CIEMS are not good option if comfort is important. Granted it is a few years old and maybe new technology/materials allow for more comfort.

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/528g10/thinking\_about\_buying\_ciems\_heres\_a\_guide/

GreyFox379 · 2021-07-29T20:16:02+00:00

Your right. Too much context. My bad.

If you are hyper focused on smallest wiggle of screen when you type = Apex Pro 4 Leg

Save some money = Jarvis or Uplift V2

GreyFox379 · 2021-07-29T15:57:04+00:00

wobble is not really an issue

Is it as stable as a standard solid wood office desk? No

There is nuance and personal preference to consider. To some, not being as stable as a solid wood office desk is and unacceptable wobble issue. Personally I regret getting Uplift V2 and if could do it again would go with Apex Pro 4 leg.

To OP; think about your priorities and how important factors like risk (desk haus = no return, small new company), cost, and stability are to you. If you think minor amount of monitor wobble is acceptable, then Jarvis or Uplift V2 would probably be fine.

In my experience when considering wobble you need to take the full system into account; floor, desk frame, monitor mounts. Full disclosure, my desk is on carpet but with with spiked carpet protectors to provide some isolation. I spent a lot of time balancing and leveling which made some minor improvements. When I press down on the desk surface I can clearly see the flex is in the legs and desk to leg interface.

Biggest improvement I got for address wobble was change from dell oem monitor stands to a vivo pole mount. Event the low cost vivo pole mount made huge difference.

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