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Post by Chris on Aug 22, 2021 7:29:55 GMT -5
Wow!
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Post by sailor on Aug 22, 2021 9:06:44 GMT -5
Yes I am sure the sound good at $4k I just got a pair of AMT 422 headphones that I think are an amazing value and are on sale now for $99 Hybrid Driver Unit: 40mm moving coil driver, 20*30mm multi-fold AMT Air Motion Technology Impedance 32 Ω +/- 15% at 1KHz, 179Mv Sensitivity: 110 +/- 3dB at 1KHZ w/Vrms input= 179Mv Power Capacity: 50mW, Max~100mW Frequency Response: 20~20kHz at 1mW essspeakers.store/products/ess-422h |
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Post by larrys on Aug 22, 2021 9:34:45 GMT -5
Those look interesting. If I recall correctly, you had (reviewed?) the Aurorus Borealis headphones a while back. How do the AMTs compare with those?
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Post by sailor on Aug 22, 2021 9:53:07 GMT -5
That was a while ago Larry and you know how good audio memory is, but I did find the Borealis a bit bass-heavy which is seductive at first.
the only other headphone I have here is the Sony MDR-7506 which I use for my video editing work. They are very good too and much more neutral than the Borealis were.
The ESS headphones are a big jump up over the Sony's
At $100 its a no brainer.
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Post by larrys on Aug 22, 2021 11:06:23 GMT -5
That was a while ago Larry and you know how good audio memory is, but I did find the Borealis a bit bass-heavy which is seductive at first. the only other headphone I have here is the Sony MDR-7506 which I use for my video editing work. They are very good too and much more neutral than the Borealis were. The ESS headphones are a big jump up over the Sony's At $100 its a no brainer. The headphone I'm using most right now is the Hifiman Sundara. Decent sound and very comfortable for long-term use. |
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Post by Chris on Aug 23, 2021 8:48:21 GMT -5
That was a while ago Larry and you know how good audio memory is, but I did find the Borealis a bit bass-heavy which is seductive at first. the only other headphone I have here is the Sony MDR-7506 which I use for my video editing work. They are very good too and much more neutral than the Borealis were. The ESS headphones are a big jump up over the Sony's At $100 its a no brainer. The headphone I'm using most right now is the Hifiman Sundara. Decent sound and very comfortable for long-term use. I like the Sundara as well. It is a good value. |
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Post by Chris on Aug 23, 2021 8:49:43 GMT -5
Great interview. There's a lot going on with this headphone.
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Post by sailor on Aug 23, 2021 11:21:52 GMT -5
I apologize Chris for crimping your post but the price of some of this stuff gets me down.
I do freely admit I am not a headphone guy and only use HP for testing and evaluating, I do not use them for general listening.
Cant stand having my head squeezed like a pimple and the music in the center of my brain.
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Post by Chris on Aug 23, 2021 15:43:27 GMT -5
I apologize Chris for crimping your post but the price of some of this stuff gets me down. I do freely admit I am not a headphone guy and only use HP for testing and evaluating, I do not use them for general listening. Cant stand having my head squeezed like a pimple and the music in the center of my brain. New technology is often expensive when first introduced but has a way of trickling down to less expensive products. Mercedes first introduced ABS brakes on their most expensive S-Class car. Over time ABS proliferated and is now on every car. |
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Post by larrys on Aug 24, 2021 12:55:33 GMT -5
Went to the link Sailor had posted but, unfortunately, the ESS 422H is sold out.
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Post by Chris on Aug 26, 2021 17:26:23 GMT -5
Went to the link Sailor had posted but, unfortunately, the ESS 422H is sold out. If you act fast you might be able to buy them at Half Price here.  |
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Post by larrys on Aug 26, 2021 17:42:58 GMT -5
Chris - Thanks very much! I ordered a pair.
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Post by larrys on Aug 26, 2021 18:50:37 GMT -5
Maybe the ESS phones should be called the Alacrity. They've already been shipped.
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