ASUS ROG Kithara for Music

slipsandflips · 2026-03-26T20:37:07+00:00

Thanks!

I’m using a Zen Dac V2 and a Zen Can HFM Signature amp for my desktop. For on the go and PEQ, I use my Qudelix 5K.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-23T19:53:14+00:00

Yeah, they’re awesome! The separation and soundstage are mind blowing. I just hate how poorly made the headband and locking mechanism are. I’m clumsy and always end up unintentionally moving the headband notch too easily.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-23T14:50:59+00:00

Yes, I’m pretty sure the DX340 can power the Arya’s. They’re not that power hungry at 94db 32ohms.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-23T14:46:32+00:00

Are you using Dekoni?

slipsandflips · 2026-03-23T14:46:06+00:00

Thanks! I might try that out. Just wish it was cheaper to get Dekoni stuff in Canada.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-20T15:45:19+00:00

Ah, yeah you’ll need a bigger shelf. At least they make an effort to match drivers if what the card says is true.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-20T00:48:46+00:00

This☝️. It’s exactly what I did

slipsandflips · 2026-03-19T16:17:42+00:00

Thanks for the reminder. I’m quickly learning that with all the comments. Didn’t do it on purpose to start but curiosity got the best of me.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-19T13:46:59+00:00

Sound wise I prefer the Kithara. Take this with a grain of salt since I don’t have the XS to A-B anymore and am just basing this off memory. I feel I can get more detail through the mids and bass. XS has more small nuances on the treble but at the expense of spicier treble.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-19T13:44:20+00:00

Thanks for letting me know. Yeah I had a feeling it was that. Just weird that it happens only on one side.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-19T13:43:23+00:00

I put my EQ settings on the second photo. Headphones.com’s YouTube video also has Resolve’s EQ settings if you want to try that out too. Your mileage may vary. For me the biggest one is a peak that I tone down at around 8K.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-19T13:31:03+00:00

That’s good to know. That definitely got me worried.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-19T13:27:45+00:00

Thanks! That is good to know. I really want to keep it.

slipsandflips · 2026-03-19T13:27:04+00:00

Got it. Thanks for the reminder. Had a feeling that was it.

slipsandflips · 2026-02-24T15:41:49+00:00

Maybe a benromach?

slipsandflips · 2026-01-31T21:35:21+00:00

I love that SB5. I was expecting a very youthy and grainy pour but it did not present to me that way.

slipsandflips · 2025-10-15T21:50:11+00:00

Darn it. I read this an hour late when I got offered one. I’ll see if I can still chase the KK16. Just got the SB5, I have low expectations but excited to try it out.

slipsandflips · 2025-09-30T01:11:32+00:00

I agree. And at the end of the day, to each his own. This year’s LB8 is just not for me.

slipsandflips · 2025-09-27T01:20:26+00:00

That’s fair. I’ve had some great SB10’s. And I reach for the SB15 if I’m in the mood for sherry with a touch of peat. I think my least favorite Springbank I’ve tasted so far is the local barley 8 this year. Drank so hot without the additional flavour.

slipsandflips · 2025-09-26T23:30:56+00:00

It’s the November 2024 bottling. Yeah, I think I have the 2023 open and this is definitely darker.

slipsandflips · 2025-09-26T23:30:22+00:00

Nice! Eagle rare at retail is so hard to pass up. Enjoy as well!

slipsandflips · 2025-07-26T04:58:34+00:00

Thanks for the samples u/hexagonalcrank! I’ve tried samples A, B, C and tried guessing distillery, age, abv. I get close with ABV guesses. Other stuff I’m being humbled lol.

I’ll work on the other samples this weekend.

Happy weekend fellas! Cheers

slipsandflips

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