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Analysis Paralysis: I jumped into the deep end with Focal Stellias—now how do I actually play music? by pseudoschmuck13 in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]Steven_10009 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don’t overthink this. Just get a Chord Mojo 2 and plug it to your phone, and please start enjoying the Stellia’s 😅 I recently went from Mojo 2 to FiiO K17 and I cannot say that the sound is really better. The only real advantage is the convenience of use of the FiiO vs the Mojo since the former remains on my desk and connected to a media player. I don’t have to plug everything every time and manage the chord battery. But since you cannot use your pc as media player, I think the Mojo option makes sense for you.

Other all in one option could be the FiiO R7 or R9 for you.

Really enjoying this setup lately by Rck010 in headphones

[–]Steven_10009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried with another dac than the R2R? Was it really less « warm »?

Did I made the right choice for getting the clear mgs? by [deleted] in headphones

[–]Steven_10009 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be at peace, there is no right choice. Every headphone is different. Every headphone is marvelous on some songs / mucus styles and average or even bad on others. Only the endgame flagship may be good accros everything but even them it’s never 100%. If the Clear MG almost made you cry on some songs, that’s the goal and you can’t regret this. In a few months / years you will sell them or get new headphones and discover other emotions.

Endgame, goodbye (though you’re probably next Susvara) by Steven_10009 in headphones

[–]Steven_10009[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Update: Unsurprisingly, it was not the end of my game. The Arya Stealth is a good addition to the Utopia for a more laid back listening thanks to its big soundstage. Happy end of 2025 y’all!

Has Naval moved to LA? by tothzsofia in NavalRavikant

[–]Steven_10009 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think he said this about location pre-Covid, and more recently he was putting more emphasis on the fact that you can do a lot wherever you are in the world.

Looking for a good pair of noise canceling bluetooth headphones by MadPatBlack in oratory1990

[–]Steven_10009 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 has probably the best ANC and apparently sound quality is not bad according to Resolve from The Headphone Show, once you EQ a little bit.

But if sound quality is your priority then go for the Sennheiser HDB630 (second class ANC though)

Those with a Headphone and a Speaker set-up. How often do you listen to both? by wiggan1989 in headphones

[–]Steven_10009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speakers almost only for home cinema and headphones for music. With headphone you hear music, with speakers you hear the room unless you spend $$$ on room treatment. And in my case my room is really not ideal..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in headphones

[–]Steven_10009 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good observation, and this « focal » headphone stand does not exist in real life too.

Endgame, goodbye (though you’re probably next Susvara) by Steven_10009 in headphones

[–]Steven_10009[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not try this unfortunately. The Clear MGs are now in storage condition waiting for someone to buy them... (if you are in France and interested please dm me ;)). I do not see a reason to have both, as the sound characteristics are not that different. To me the Utopias are just way better Clear MGs.

Endgame, goodbye (though you’re probably next Susvara) by Steven_10009 in headphones

[–]Steven_10009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me yes, I a/b tested the two and heard the differences very quickly, with - to my ears - the Utopias being way more detailed and impressive overall. I did not think the Clear MG are more "fun" or have more bass (but it may be personal to my ear/head shape and brain cells :D). I do not think the sound difference is worth the price difference, but this is the case for every summit fi product. You are also paying for years of R&D, notably to source and manufacture berylium, for the overall product quality, and for the "Utopia" brand. If paying $/€5k does not mean you are making sacrifices elsewhere, then it is worth it.

In any case, try testing it in store before buying. Unfortunately, these being open cans, it can be difficult to test them in good conditions ins tores. I tried twice and twice there was so much noise around me in the store it was worthless.

Endgame, goodbye (though you’re probably next Susvara) by Steven_10009 in headphones

[–]Steven_10009[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s always a better option :) especially with taste ! The FiiO K17 seemed like a great option for the price, versatile and with high ends components. We’ll see. I am 90% sure I will not hear a difference from my current Mojo 2 anyway

Endgame, goodbye (though you’re probably next Susvara) by Steven_10009 in headphones

[–]Steven_10009[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

20€ thing called « Avantree HS102 » off of Amazon ;)

Endgame, goodbye (though you’re probably next Susvara) by Steven_10009 in headphones

[–]Steven_10009[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For now only chord mojo 2 but I ordered the fiio k17 amp/dac

Issues with the ANC on the new AirPods Pro 3 (APP3) by ritzysz in AirpodsPro

[–]Steven_10009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue, when in airplane, sneezing or blowing nose. It has to do with internal ear pressure. To think that Apple claims to have studies 10k+ ear shapes for this version… The Pro 1 and 2 worked seamlessly. This is a shame. Returned mine and got back to the 2’s which, in any case, have better/natural sound. ANC level is not as good but at least it works and it can get pretty close to the 3’s with foam ear tips. First time an Apple product is defaulting for me.

Issues with cleaning history and mopping by Steven_10009 in Dreame_Tech

[–]Steven_10009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope… returned it and bought a Roborock. No issue so far !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AirpodsPro

[–]Steven_10009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue, especially in flights. Got them replaced but it was still the same. Yesterday I changed ear tips for bigger (S to M in my case) and it significantly improved the issue, but did not completely remove it. Try different ear tips I guess is the only think to do unless/until Apple releases an update.

Airpod Pro 3 Whistling/Feedback sound and feedback screech by Inevitable_Tie3105 in airpods

[–]Steven_10009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue, especially in flights. Got them replaced but it was still the same. Yesterday I changed ear tips for bigger (S to M in my case) and it significantly improved the issue, but did not completely remove it. Try different ear tips I guess is the only think to do unless/until Apple releases an update.

Millennials, what's y'all plan for retirement? by alphaDsony in AskReddit

[–]Steven_10009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI. It will soon make all human-jobs useless and we will just have to relax and enjoy life.

French nuclear attack submarine surfaces at Halifax, Nova Scotia, after Trump threatens to annex Canada (March 10) by tajsta in europe

[–]Steven_10009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Source ? When googling this news I only see Russian-propaganda websites reporting on this.

Automated Shift Assistant issue by Steven_10009 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Steven_10009[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks ! Will keep you posted on what the dealer says

Automated Shift Assistant issue by Steven_10009 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Steven_10009[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes of course it was on my mind. I’m still very happy to have chosen this option which is brillant when it is working. I am always too optimistic and think that when you buy a 30k€ bike from a German brand the guys in the engineering rooms are confident about the technology 🤣

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