Recent purchases - Part II

brad-t · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by BB1

I've never been overly impressed with most Japanese audio equipment, most high end American gear is far better.

What bizarro universe have I stepped into?

linkinwayne · Apr 22, 2011

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The boots, not the cat

the shah · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by BB1

I've never been overly impressed with most Japanese audio equipment, most high end American gear is far better.

where's Fran when you need him

transient · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by linkinwayne

The boots, not the cat
These are pretty tight. Like a sneaker and a boot had a badass love child.

g transistor · Apr 22, 2011

I hope that's your cat, cause if it isn't you should go buy a cat.

Best Friends Day tixxx in VA. Converge and pg. 99 on the same day? Magician you should come

BB1 · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

What bizarro universe have I stepped into?
Sorry, I am speaking of mostly high end stereo equipment from boutique brands that are not mass produced-- e.g. loudspeakers that cost $20,000+ from companies like Wilson Audio, not brands like Denon which can be purchased at Best Buy. I will admit to ignorance about the category of headphones though.

linkinwayne · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by g transistor

I hope that's your cat, cause if it isn't you should go buy a cat. Best Friends Day tixxx in VA. Converge and pg. 99 on the same day? Magician you should come
course it is

thanks, transient, I haven't worn them yet though

g transistor · Apr 22, 2011

I don't like the zipper shoes, I like the cat

the shah · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by BB1

Sorry, I am speaking of mostly high end stereo equipment from boutique brands that are not mass produced-- e.g. loudspeakers that cost $20,000+ from companies like Wilson Audio, not brands like Denon which can be purchased at Best Buy. I will admit to ignorance about the category of headphones though.
AF has $35k wires. he uses styrofoam cups to prop them up

linkinwayne · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by g transistor

I don't like the zipper shoes, I like the cat

filcol · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by blynch

+1 on these cans, and they do work quite well un-amped but still do benefit from an amp. Grados are also nice and really easy to drive, but they are love/hate- have an in your face sound and not very comfortable, imo.

I have those too, they are fine

But I prefer my HD650.

skitlets · Apr 22, 2011

Grado HF-2 all the way.

PaulYAY · Apr 22, 2011

I have the AHD2000s as well. It's weird because I bought them on Amazon a few months ago for around $225 and now they're selling for $350. Sound quality is a little disappointing, but I don't have them amped.

jet · Apr 22, 2011

So now I got 3 headphone recs on this page.

BB1 · Apr 22, 2011

It's interesting to note that the general interest magazines like Consumer Reports recommend almost nothing but Japanese brands for home audio. But the specialty magazines that are more passionate about audio such as Stereophile or TAS recommend mostly US/Canadian/European brands. The situation is analogous to how CR never met a Japanese car they didn't love.

Also I have a difficult time believing that the very good $300 Denon AHD2000 is the "world's best" as one owner here has suggested.

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