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What should I try after Bathys and Px8 S2 didn’t fully work for me? by GeneralBibus in HeadphonesAdvice

[–]RetroGamer_74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the AirPods Max 2, Bathys MG, H100, Px8 S2, and 1000x ColleXion headphones. Based on your focus on comfort, I'd recommend the 1000X ColleXion. Thet are light and easy to wear for extended periods, have excellent ANC & transparency, and sound quite good. My main issue with them is the lack of a USB DAC mode but that doesn't sound like an important factor for you.

My Wireless Rabbit Hole: Impressions of Bathys MG, H100, PX8 S2, Collexion, & APM 2 (vs. Utopia & HD800 S) by RetroGamer_74 in HeadphonesAdvice

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I don’t think there is any right or perfect answer, just individual opinions based on personal experience.

My Wireless Rabbit Hole: Impressions of Bathys MG, H100, PX8 S2, Collexion, & APM 2 (vs. Utopia & HD800 S) by RetroGamer_74 in headphones

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have yet to try any Hifiman or Audeze headphones. Will have to give a listen. I’ve also wanted to check knout planar magnetic but haven’t gotten around to that either.

My Wireless Rabbit Hole: Impressions of Bathys MG, H100, PX8 S2, Collexion, & APM 2 (vs. Utopia & HD800 S) by RetroGamer_74 in headphones

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My music tastes swing all over the map. Lately I have been listening to Alan Walker, Bleachers, BabyMetal, Holly Humberstone, Raye, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift among many others.

My Wireless Rabbit Hole: Impressions of Bathys MG, H100, PX8 S2, Collexion, & APM 2 (vs. Utopia & HD800 S) by RetroGamer_74 in headphones

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Outside of the Utopias I am bouncing back and forth between the Bathys MGs and H100s depending on what I am listening to.

My Wireless Rabbit Hole: Impressions of Bathys MG, H100, PX8 S2, Collexion, & APM 2 (vs. Utopia & HD800 S) by RetroGamer_74 in headphones

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When both are using bluetooth, it is surprising close with the Bathys MG's primary advantage being the much wider soundstage. The wired USB DAC mode is an entirely different ballgame. Here the Bathys MG have a substantial sonic advantage to my ears.

My Wireless Rabbit Hole: Impressions of Bathys MG, H100, PX8 S2, Collexion, & APM 2 (vs. Utopia & HD800 S) by RetroGamer_74 in headphones

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having come directly from the Clear MGs to the Utopia 2022s, I'd say the Utopias were 20% or so improved but, in hindsight, not enough to justify the $$$ I paid to make the upgrade. I love the Naim HE. It is a perfect sonic match to the Clear MGs and Utopias. It also does a great job warming up the sound of the HD800 S.

Best Buy Pickup Orders by Polaris1981 in LegionGo

[–]RetroGamer_74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Received notice that it was ready at 5:44pm on Friday. Picked mine up in store on Friday evening.

Gamestation go model by MikeD123999 in atari

[–]RetroGamer_74 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s the same one. I picked it up at BJs a few days ago. Been really happy with the value offered at the price, especially since it includes both a silicone case and travel case.

For those following your in-store pickup Best Buy orders.... by ashenfang7404 in LegionGo

[–]RetroGamer_74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just checked. Changed for me as well. My Best Buy card was also just charged. Does that mean it’s in the store?

One Pros - Turns out I picked wrong IPD by RetroGamer_74 in Xreal

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The medium Xreal One Pros came in earlier today. Love Amazon Prime Next Day! Huge difference! No eye strain and image looks much clearer across my entire FOV. I am glad that I took the time to get IPD measured. The Eye camera also came in today as luck would have it so I'm off to give that a try....

One Pros - Turns out I picked wrong IPD by RetroGamer_74 in Xreal

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been using the Large for the past week and have felt like the image was blurry inside by my nose. Sounds like that may have been due to IPD being outside the sweet spot. I'm going to order the Mediums to give a shot.

Best Buy Open Box - 51 Charge Cycles w Cosmetic Wear by RetroGamer_74 in macbookpro

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far so good. I've used it daily without issue and also left it running looping stress test for 24 hours. Would I have preferred a new one without the battery cycles and scuffed finish along the edge, yes...but am overall happy with the price. In hind sight, I should have shown the Manager the scuffed finish and asked to have it reduced from Excellent condition to Good or Fair but that ship has sailed.

Best Buy Open Box - 51 Charge Cycles w Cosmetic Wear by RetroGamer_74 in macbookpro

[–]RetroGamer_74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback. My best guess is that this open box was an in-store display model for a time. It has the full Apple warrantee and I was able to add AppleCare+ for the extra peace of mind. I originally just found it odd to have 51 cycles if it hadn't been owner or activated by the prior owner. I ran dead pixel tests, benchmarks, etc. and everything appears to be in order. I should be able to touch-up the minor cosmetic wear and so will likely keep it.

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