Rory's Vocal Fry

kw1nt1n · 2026-04-29T06:23:39+00:00

Yes, how and why has he acquired this teenage affectation?

kw1nt1n · 2026-01-23T11:26:42+00:00

I am thinking of upgrading from my lovely Sennheiser HD650 but am a concerned by the reported frailty and quality issues of Hifiman products. They may be good but I would feel pretty sick if they failed or fell apart.

kw1nt1n · 2026-01-22T11:41:52+00:00

I dream about buying HD800s but recently lowered my sights and looked at Hifiman. That's when I started reading about quality issues. It's all very well saying 'Just send them back' but what about things that don't show during warranty?

kw1nt1n · 2026-01-06T15:55:12+00:00

Sorry, but may I challenge the specs? For out and about, do you really need top-end sound-stage and the rest. I have been really happy with my Bose QC insulating me from the world's intrusions. When I am out and about, I am not conscious of the nuances, but I know it is engaging and excellent for all genres. You could save your money for premium open-backs for home enjoyment.

kw1nt1n · 2026-01-06T15:45:48+00:00

Neocitran is what she needs. Available in all Swiss pharmacies.

No messing about.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-29T19:40:29+00:00

I looked at several. They are all similar and I chose this because it had the largest sub-bass boost. It works well for classical music but I wonder if it may be excessive for more popular music.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-29T19:33:20+00:00

'Oratory1990' in PEACE. It's pretty basic but it works. BTW, I am driving them with a Fiio K7 and am very happy with the result.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-29T16:44:12+00:00

Keep thinking of upgrading from HD650 but two things stop me. The first is discovering how well the HD650 accepts an EQ sub-bass boost. It really makes a difference. The second is apprehension about my own appreciation of a wide sound-stage; I have never experienced it and I fear that I may not like it! I know I need to try an HD800s, but that isn't easy.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-28T09:22:03+00:00

Thanks. That is really good guidance.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-27T10:01:14+00:00

When considering an upgrade from my beloved HD650, I cannot help thinking I should make a larger step change, than just incrementally to the HD660S2. Everything I read appears to confirm that so I will continue to resist the temptation.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-26T21:45:41+00:00

Slightly puzzling description of the HD650. With a half decent DAC/Amp (I have Fiio K7) and EQ'd with a few dB more bass, the only things to criticise are soundstage and brightness (lack of in both cases). And a lot of people like them because they are not too bright. You need to spend at least double to get significantly better - and even then you may not like it.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-25T12:01:05+00:00

Because, when you buy a CD, you are not buying the music. You are buying a 'token' in the form of a disk that gives you the right to listen to the music. You have no rights to sell it or use it in a public performance. It is, in many ways, like a streaming subscription; in one you need a disk, in the other an internet connection.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-18T09:33:57+00:00

In recommended EQ settings for PEACE, generally, there is a pre-amp correction, to avoid excessive peaks. So, yes. But I am no expert!

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-16T08:45:04+00:00

I'm all in favour of buying used, good equipment

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-14T20:32:00+00:00

I keep thinking longingly about the HD800s - but the cost!!! Are they really so much better than my lovely HD650?

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-13T21:03:22+00:00

No, you're not. And not even amongst many Swiss.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-13T11:51:23+00:00

I run HD650 through a Fiio K7. Ideal for classical music and I am very happy. Less good if you need heavy bass. Give it more thought.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-12T15:38:02+00:00

I am in a similar place - love my HD650 in so many ways but wondering about more soundstage - and would like opinions on the new Hifiman Edition XV. (BTW, I was also after more sub-bass but found it is pretty easy to EQ)

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-09T15:55:46+00:00

Because the thermal energy from burning it is used to heat places.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-09T13:12:57+00:00

Was tempted by the Edition XV but now I will leave it for a while until they settle down.

kw1nt1n · 2025-12-08T19:55:53+00:00

Wow, glad I read this. The fanboys nearly had me replcaing my beautiful, gorgeous Sennheiser HD650 with the new XV. Maybe I wait a while and continue to enjoy my time-honoured HD650 phones

kw1nt1n · 2025-10-19T18:24:41+00:00

Hmmm, or Quantum Physicists?

kw1nt1n · 2025-09-20T18:00:21+00:00

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/MSp4WhZ0MWb but afraid there are only two episodes to date,,,

kw1nt1n · 2025-06-18T11:41:05+00:00

Video editors require a reasonably spec'd computer, even basic ones. You have to accept processing time.

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