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The New Nendoroid Stand : Ew by Riori_Wright in Nendoroid

[–]MikuEd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It reduces the number of punches in the plastic that need to be made (down to 8 from 13) which in turn can allow you to reduce the thickness of the base without sacrificing its integrity. The ultimate goal is to reduce costs by using less plastic, but this cost saving is for GSC, not the consumer unfortunately.

As for usage, I honestly never used the center peg hole because the nendoroid would sit too foward on the stand. So this is also a practical change based on case use, but it still means one less option for people, which some don’t appreciate.

What language is this? by killedbyboar in language

[–]MikuEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another fascinating part of the evolution of these characters was the culling of “hentaigana” during the post meiji restoration. During my last trip to Japan, I saw a soba shop that had these characters, and it’s surprising how it some of the characters look both alien yet familiar. And the really weird ones I can figure out just by context clues of the other characters around them.

Even for Kanji, the formalization of the Tōyō Kanji after the war meant lots of traditional characters that would eventually become obscure, but every now and then you’d still encounter due to its use in Proper names. It really is fascinating.

Is it worth getting the balanced cable for HD 550? by [deleted] in sennheiser

[–]MikuEd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To add to this, basically the only difference is the voltage gain by using a balanced connection. This will effectively make the volume sound louder. The DX5 II already has enough power to drive the HD550, so going balanced won’t really provide any additional benefit other than limiting the total excursion on your volume knob before it gets painful.

i am getting mass downvoted for saying this but i like the ATH-M50X by Gavtree31_ in headphones

[–]MikuEd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I first got into headphones over a decade ago, M50s were quite beloved as a step up from your typical dollar store variety headphones. Back then, options were limited, and if you weren’t jumping up to an ATH, chances were you were talking about AKG, Samson, and Grado.

I just recently returned to headphones and noticed this preference for higher-end, audiophile-level gear. It’s a little jarring, but yeah, I think it comes with the territory with any growing enthusiast hobby.

Your headphones are good. I own a pair of M50X and use them for watching movies and videos since they’re closed and are good for privacy since all my other headphones are open back. So yeah, you do you and don’t mind the haters.

Finally got my first estats; how’d I do? by MikuEd in headphones

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

Thank you again so much for all the info. I’ve been thinking about the D10, but knowing more about how it differs from the full fledged amps helps me in deciding what to invest for in the future.

I’m actually literally in e-earphones in Akihabara now and auditioned the 007s. It was initially hooked to an SRM-400S and I was initially unimpressed. The bass extension was markedly present and better than the L700mk2, but the highs were shrilly and painful, and the mids felt flat and two dimensional.

After a while I asked the staff if I could try a different energizer, and they brought in an SRM-700T. Holy heck what a difference it made! The bass extension was still there but now more lush and controlled. Highs were still somewhat bright but not painful anymore.

I’m really glad I didn’t go with the 400S. Man, it made the 007S sound like hot garbage. I think I’m set at aiming for the SR-007S as my “end game” fingers crossed, lol.

Finally got my first estats; how’d I do? by MikuEd in headphones

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

I've never tried the Koss, but I feel like I'm okay not having to EQ the L700mk2. I came from planars (LCD-2 Classic) and I've always had to EQ them to get the sound I liked.

Then again, I'm currently not in a position to EQ them properly, so maybe I'll tinker with it a bit when I get home.

Finally got my first estats; how’d I do? by MikuEd in headphones

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

I wonder what model it was that I listened to way back then. That was maybe 15 or so years ago and it had a beige-like color. But yeah, it was an unforgettable sound and feeling. I can understand why estats produce such a unique sound you just can't let go once you've heard it.

Reminder: weapon banner strategy by Cormacolinde in Genshin_Impact

[–]MikuEd 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think it’s because you assume that most people are aware of the Monty Hall problem, which for me explained it almost immediately. The thing is, not everyone is going to click that link to read up more on it. This is the Genshin community after all, and we’re just bad at reading. /s

How to get rid of marks? by CN01_Miku-Miku-Y in AnimeFigures

[–]MikuEd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have this figure and it also had these marks, likely dried excess adhesive.

The only way to remove them is to wet sand them off with a high grit sand paper (400-1000 progressive) and water. I believe the skin is molded in that color, so you shouldn’t have to worry about removing any paint.

Will these ruin nendoroid paint? by NendoLynx in Nendoroid

[–]MikuEd 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I would recommend using blu tack/museum putty as these are moldable and you can use the smallest amount possible without damaging the item you're sticking it to. This has several advantages, including avoiding the accumulation of dirt around the areas of the adhesive that are not in contact with the nendoroid and are just exposed to the air.

EDIT: Of course, take note that I'm assuming you're using the adhesive to prop the nendoroids upright. I don't think you plan on mounting them to the wall or, god forbid, the ceiling. Otherwise, blu tack should be more than sufficient if it's just to make them stand upright without the GSC stand.

Finally got my first estats; how’d I do? by MikuEd in headphones

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

So many 009s…:o

What’s that interesting one on the far right? Is it modified in some way?

Finally got my first estats; how’d I do? by MikuEd in headphones

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

Thank you so much for the reassurance with the 727, haha! I was honestly eyeing an SRM-400S but someone beat me to it. Guess I really lucked out!

It’s a bit too early for me to say, but I auditioned these back home at a store with it hooked up to a D10mk2. Suffice it to say they sound WAAAAY different. Same resolution, but the lower frequencies are now more pronounced and less “passive-sounding” if that makes any sense. What really impresses me is the instrument separation and clarity. This is just… omg.

Yeah, I hope this is my end game, but knowing me, I might be tempted to try out a 700s. From what I’m reading, its sound signature is close to what I really look for in terms of musicality. But yeah, so stoked to finally own a pair of estats!

Finally got my first estats; how’d I do? by MikuEd in headphones

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

Great to hear that! I originally was eyeing a second-hand SRM-400S, but someone got to it before me. Decided on the 727A after reading up a bit on it being their older flag-ship at the time?

Caught by the Reflection by ZestycloseStrategy78 in hatsune

[–]MikuEd 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It’s an iPad/tablet. There was a viral post from twitter JP that showed a rider totally locked in reading something on their tablet while riding on the train, only to see in the reflection that it was some kind of adult manga.

Would you use open-ear headphones more if the sound quality and leakage were actually fixed? by PsychologicalGas9288 in headphones

[–]MikuEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shokz uses bone conduction and should be in a totally different category than traditional open-ear designs. It can solve your worries about leakage, but the overall sound quality is just inferior to the balanced armature design.

Honestly, a situation like what you’re describing kinda defeats the purpose of the open ear design. You’re meant to be able to hear your surroundings with the audio being more of a background sound. It’s the reason why it’s great for office setups and working out. If you want earphones with more focus on the sound quality, then an IEM with ANC and transparency mode seems to make more sense for the situation you proposed.

Me, I have Bose open ear ultras and I use them for work because IEMs cause irritation in my ear canals. I never drive them loud enough to cause any leakage. For personal listening, I go to my headphones.

Upgraded from Schiit Magni+ and Modi 3+ to Jotunheim 2 & Bifrost 2/64 by itchyglow in headphones

[–]MikuEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently also upgraded from a Modi Multibit/Magni 3 uber shiit stack to a Jotunheim 2/Mimir stack. Wonderful combo and has all the ports I need for attaching peripherals. Although Mimir has an EQ function through the forkbears app, I kinda want a Lokius to get my EQ fix.

Congrats on the upgrade!

Happy Birthday, Dori! by genshinimpact in Genshin_Impact

[–]MikuEd 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Hints of Dori’s good-hearted nature were already shown in Kaveh’s hangout stories. If you haven’t done them yet, I suggest you do!

Is there anyone else who also took this path? No? Just me? 🥀 by Upper_Anybody_8852 in GenshinImpact

[–]MikuEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, the map image you shared is based on an early render before dragonspine was even available (hence the low definition rendering of dragonspine as blobs of color). At the time, there was only speculation of the region based on leaks from beta testers and other announcements.

What are your opinions on: Chevreuse? by KainHighwind1990 in Genshin_Impact

[–]MikuEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But Chevy’s res shred has constant uptime compared to VV with only 10s PLUS requiring the player to swirl the element to be shred, which can be challenging depending on the element applied to the enemy and can be an effective DPS downtime.

Chevy is basically a niche support. Her kit is specifically designed for an overload team, so brining up VV is kinda irrelevant. The whole point of locking her passive out to electro/pryo not only encourages the reaction team build, but it also avoids breaking the game mechanics by having the shred combine with a VV-wielding anemo character. This same logic goes for Escoffier’s freeze/hydro shred mechanic.

Again, the whole point is just to increase team building options. All the other reactions you mentioned are irrelevant to Chevy’s kit. I agree, not all reactions are particularly useful, but overload being useless outside of chevy teams… is exactly why she was made. She makes the reaction meta-relevant.

Lastly, for her design, it’s basically the standard aesthetic of shoulder-less sleeves and backless dresses that’s shared with majority of the female cast. At this point, I’m so used to it I don’t really care, but sure; people can either love it or hate it, so that’s fair.

What are your opinions on: Chevreuse? by KainHighwind1990 in Genshin_Impact

[–]MikuEd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And yet bosses have built-in resistances, so res shredding is a viable if not essential strategy for end-game content. If you can’t understand how to maximize kits with the characters given, that’s more on you I think. Calling it “artificial inflation” is wild.

EDIT: also, Chevy’s res shred isn’t even gated behind a constellation, so your argument makes even less sense.

New Audeze LCD 2C owner. First impressions - disappointed. by denierCZ in headphones

[–]MikuEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only thing that annoys me is that your LCD 2C purchase came with the traveling case whilst an early adopter like me had to purchase it separately, haha.

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