Re: MD: Boosting treble to examine lossy compression?
Sennheisers have strong upper-treble response. Michael, the frequency response graphs for both the 580s and the 600s are *ruler* flat. They are the headphones with the flattest frequency response HeadRoom has ever measured (from 30-38,000 Hz). Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD inferior to MP3: it's not computer-literate
First of all, there are LPs without a cutoff of 15kHz. Second, even if all LPs were limited to 15kHz, the fact of the matter is that most humans over the age of 15 can't really hear above 15kHz anyway. So that whole argument is pretty much irrelevant. So... you have pretty much made SACD and DVD-A irrelevant. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD inferior to MP3: it's not computer-literate
You're missing the point completely. Who honestly cares about your concept of digital intelligence? It's all about the digital format making high fidelity a true reality. AMEN!!! The common user cares about convergence and ease of use. The same people who drive a Chevy Lumina and use a 21 tv set. I highly doubt MD users fall in this category. My own personal music system is pretty simple: a DVD/CD player, an MD, a multichannel amp, a DLP projector and a tube amp for my headphones. And I want to keep it this way. No computers, no integration, no MP3, no visualizations, track markings, or the like. I even connect my projector directly to my DVD to avoid the on-screen menus of my amp. At the end of the day, what really matters is the quality of the music... not how many bells or whistles you can cram into a player. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sharp MD-MS702 AC adapter
I usually power my devices with Radio Shack filtered power supplies, and never had any problems. Then again, I haven't tried plugging in my MZ-R90 to one of those =) Francisco. - Original Message - From: Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MD-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 10:44 AM Subject: Re: MD: Sharp MD-MS702 AC adapter * Shawn Lin [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 13 Jul 2001 | Yeah, but they're $50 at Best Buy! Which is about 1/4 the price of replacing your MD recorder when the el-cheapo power supply fries it. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Happy Fun Ball contains a liquid core, Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ which, if exposed due to rupture, should PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ not be touched, inhaled, or looked at. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Earphones
That's the weirdest thing about Etymotics. The sound is so incredibly accurate, yet your body has no feeling whatsoever of it. Whenever I am concentrated in listening to them, I can actually feel my inner ear move, something that I cannot do voluntarily, and that I had never felt. I guess my brain is *very* confused when I listen to Etys. I can only assume my full size Sennheisers can transmit quite a bit of vibration, because I've never felt anything like that with them. As to which I prefer... well, the HD-580s + X-Can V2 are quite a combination. But the Etys are simply sublime. I am so happy I don't have to prefer either one of them =) Francisco. - Original Message - From: las [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 15, 2001 3:45 PM Subject: Re: MD: Earphones Len Moskowitz wrote: Perhaps you've never heard a well-recorded binaural recording played back over decent quality headphones -- if you had you wouldn't have said that. It's about as realistic a recording as you can make, and the sound comes from all around you. Len, how are you doing? I'm the dentist for PA that has e mailed you in the past. Depending upon the venue and the type of music, there may be a certain amount of the sound that is felt with your entire body as well as - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Rebadged MD gear (was: Dolby and Minidisc Patents)
And they would disable it because... Shawn Why, because Aiwa *is* rebadged Sony gear, of course! ;) Francisco I am beggining to enjoy this Huerta. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: headphones amps
Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for a great pair of headphones that are between $70-$150, and a good headphone amp. Eventually I'd like to upgrade to something like this because it sounds like with what I am using I am not getting the best sound quality I can get. (using the headphone amp and my cheap sony headphones). Rick, for $150 USD you can get an extremely good set of headphones that won't need a headphone amp: the Grado SR-125. They are very efficient, open aire headphones, that will sound very, very good out of a component output. In fact, I'd rather listen to them through my Yamaha receiver than through my X-CansV2 headphone amp! If you would like a truly thrilling experience, though, try to get a set of HD-580s for $199 with a surround processor (Audio Advisor might stock them). e-Bay the surround processor for, say, $40 USD. Try to get your hands on an X-CanV2 (the Creek OBH-11 is an excellent amp, but from people who own both, the HD-580 likes a lot more power... like the 1 watt RMS the X-Can is capable of producing) for $229 (again, try AudioAdvisor or www.headphone.com). In case you can't get an X-Can, an Antique Audio MG-Head might do the trick (it's the same price at www.headphone.com). For close to $400 USD, you will be in sonic heaven. Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Rebadged MD gear (was: Dolby and Minidisc Patents)
Aiwa having the same circuits as Sony sounds to me as Bentley using the same pieces as a VW just because VW owns it... OTOH, they both use steel, so yes, I guess they are sharing technology. Francisco. - Original Message - From: las [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 5:41 PM Subject: Re: MD: Rebadged MD gear (was: Dolby and Minidisc Patents) Tony Antoniou wrote: It never ceases to amaze me how people automatically think one brand is the same as the other simply because they have almost 54% share in that company. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Dolby and Minidisc Patents (was: Minidiscs)
... specially since Sony had their SDDS sound system, which competed directly against Dolby Digital. It would be very weird for Sony to share technology with their primary competitors. - Original Message - From: Eric Woudenberg, Minidisc.org Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 4:16 PM Subject: MD: Dolby and Minidisc Patents (was: Minidiscs) Then sometime after ATRAC v4.5 they collaborated with Dolby Laboratories to make improvements for mutual benefit. The results are that Dolby Digital has some of ATRAC in it and current versions of Sony ATRAC have some AC3 in them. This sounds very interesting and I'd love to know of a reference for it! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Headphones
They are more stylish (YMMV), silver, they don't exert as much pressure as the KSC-35, and, according to a lot of reports I've seen in Headwize, due to less pressure on the ears they don't sound the same as the 35s. Less bass. Also, they seem to fall easily. People who have the 35s and the 50s actually prefer the 35s. Francisco. - Original Message - From: Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MD-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 6:57 PM Subject: Re: MD: Headphones * Dan Frakes [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 11 Jun 2001 | The Q33's are simply *awful* headphones, unfortunately. If you want to try | earclips, the best ones by far (in fact, the *only* earclips I will even put - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: RE:Re: Dolby and Minidisc Patents (was: Minidiscs)
Exactly the same link I read myself. - Original Message - From: chaulsr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 9:14 PM Subject: MD:RE:Re: MD: Dolby and Minidisc Patents (was: Minidiscs) === = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Interesting! But what I heard is a different story. When Sony first developed ATRAC, they accidentally included some technology which was patented by Dolby Lab. So every MD unit bared the Dolby Lab trademark on it. And for SDDS, which is based on ATRAC, might inherited the same technology and thus included the dolby lab patent on it. I remembered I read those on the Sony web site long ago, but forgot the exact link. If you are looking into the details, please do a search on the sony web. ... specially since Sony had their SDDS sound system, which competed directly against Dolby Digital. It would be very weird for Sony to share technology with their primary competitors. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: NI-MH has no memory effect?
I read that Ni-Mh has less of a memory effect than the Ni-Cd variations, but the only battery that doesn't suffer from memory effect is the Li-ion version. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "BurninSidy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 4:56 PM Subject: MD: NI-MH has no memory effect? Hi! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Minidiscs
Not exactly... - Original Message - From: Mike Lastucka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 11:57 PM Subject: Re: MD: Minidiscs Well. All this because a new guy to the list dared to post a message from Hotmail. :) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Minidiscs
Didn't Sony invent ATRAC, violating some Dolby compression patents? Then, Sony handled the ATRAC license to Dolby, or something like that, in order to avoid litigation. My players all say in a small sticker that the technology is licensed from Dolby Labs, and have a patent number in them. Francisco. Patents last for 17 years unless the holder is granted an extension. Sony invented ATRAC and has made the improvements. I have never heard anything about Dolby having anything to do with ATRAC. But there are 2 ATRACS. Sony's and Sharp's. It's possible that Sharp's ATRAC was developed by Dolby. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Minidiscs
I got that one wrong. It only says that there are patents by Dolby Corporation. Sorry about that. Still, I am sure I saw this one on the web... Whats the patent number? My MD-MS722 doesnt say. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Minidiscs
What? Do you mean there is an Internet outside the US ((Just kidding!!!)) - Original Message - From: PrinceGaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 7:11 AM Subject: Re: MD: Minidiscs (I'm assuming that Mike is from the US because he used Hot mail). From: Neil [EMAIL PROTECTED] ??? I'm just curious why you said that? I've got a hotmail account (2 actually), and am in the UK. Can't say as I've come across any of the major web-based email providers that aren't international. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: DCC?
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === So, how about explaining why he is wrong? I mean, it's very easy to say no, nah, ni, but it is a bit more complex to say why. I know the reasons, but I would definitely leave the explaining to an expert. Francisco. - Original Message - From: Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MD-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 4:30 PM Subject: Re: MD: DCC? * Jacob Alifrangis [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 01 Jun 2001 | Analog is recorded with sine waves, whereas digital is recorded with | square waves, which take up more room. Where did you get that bit of misinformation? | Also, tapes sound better if the tape is moved past the head faster | (lower density). Not for digital media. The capacity of digital media is a function of the size of the read/write heads. For example, DDS-2 is a 120m DAT tape and stores 4GB of data, while DDS-3 is a 125m tape and stores 12GB of data, a three-fold increase. | So there is less available time that the tape has per foot. So the data | is compressed to make it fit. Just... wrong. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ When not in use, Happy Fun Ball should be Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ returned to its special container and PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ kept under refrigeration. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Fw: Vaio
800 MHz PIII, 64 MB RAM, 10 GB HD, 15 in. monitor: 1,200 USD. 400 MHz Ruby G3, 64 MB RAM, 10 GB HD, built in monitor: 900 USD. Those were the list prices our distributors (HP and Apple) gave us (remember, in Mexico). I know, I know. There are cheaper PCs. But we cannot switch brands or use clones, at least until next year (sigh). Well the wierd thing here is that you must have been buying these G3s when they were rather old because there has never been a G3 with a list price of less than $1000 US from Apple, this price would have had to have been from a retailer with a good mark down sale. Remember, Apple wanted our business... they might have been artificially lowering the price of their equipment in order to get us hooked. Happens all the time. Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Fw: Vaio
Then maybe you should have not posted this? ;) Sorry, but I work with both systems, and I get tired of PC-centric people doing flawed comparisons. The entire evaluation you conducted was flawed, since you evaluated PowerBooks using PC users. Then you missed the whole point of the evaluation.. I wanted to have a hybrid network at my office. I wanted to give Macs to people at the web design department; these people have used PCs all their lives. I really, truly wanted to give Macs a chance; I figured, if Macs are as good as people say they are, everyone will want to switch. Not to mention, Macs were cheaper than the PCs. They were until we factored in the cost of the software necessary to coexist with the PCs at work. Of course they are going to dislike the interface and have the problems you menioned, just as a company full of Mac users is going to dislike the Windows interface and have technical problems with Windows if you use them to evaluate Wintel laptops. Maybe they'd like Windows better =) No, really! I attended a System X seminar with a bunch of Windoze geeks, and the presentation guy almost walked away, because he always said now, System X can do THIS! and we always countered Just like Windows!. Seriously, the techie guy at Apple that was assigned to us accepted that Macs had fallen way behind in their GUI, and that just lately they begun catching up with Windows. Don't blame me, they were the ones who accepted it. The simple truth is that people are comfortable with what they learned, and a change will almost always be met with resistance, especially in the beginning. True. That's one of the reasons we didn't buy the Macs after all; people wanted to work, not to learn a new system. The other major reason was that we have been let down way too many times by Apple in the past. We still have 28 Macs lying around that Apple couldn't and wouldn't fix (Apple Mexico, that is). Just the facts. BTW, the death blow being end users complaining because they couldn't open exe files received through email? ROFL... about the only executable files people receive through email are virii and joke programs. Hmmm... Ahem... ever heard of C++ files? We use those all the times as macros. True, people could always learn whatever scripting language Apple offers, or re-compile their apps in System X. Not worth it. Sorry, but that is just incorrect. If you mean incompatible with a few PC-only applications, yes. With a few PC apps? Sorry, but I could only find Macromedia and some Office stuff. Our database won't run on Apple (Progress). Our ASP won't run on a Mac (Citrix). Nor the clients for those apps. Sun and Windows NT will. This is enterprise stuff, not the apps you would run on your home-home office. You want to use PCs, or Macs, that's great. But let's drop these flawed well, I did an evaluation arguments -- Because if we continue with them, people will notice the computer is not the goal... it's the tool to get there. Had I started a network from scratch, probably Apple would have prevailed (I'd still need some Sun servers, but then again, who doesn't? =) Sadly, someone mentioned wanting to replace a PC laptop with a PowerBook... i just explained how I tried to do the same, and the reasons why I failed. Nothing else, nothing more. Take care! Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Fw: Vaio
Not to mention, Macs were cheaper than the PCs. They were until we factored in the cost of the software necessary to coexist with the PCs at work. What? Macs cheaper than PCs? What *are* you talking about? Macs have never been cheaper than PCs, and they sure aren't now. I wish they were or a wouldn't be using a home built AMD machine at home. 800 MHz PIII, 64 MB RAM, 10 GB HD, 15 in. monitor: 1,200 USD. 400 MHz Ruby G3, 64 MB RAM, 10 GB HD, built in monitor: 900 USD. Those were the list prices our distributors (HP and Apple) gave us (remember, in Mexico). I know, I know. There are cheaper PCs. But we cannot switch brands or use clones, at least until next year (sigh). Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: RE:Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
How about actually paying for it? Has anyone got this album? I was recently told by my dad the brilliance of this album, and he said try out, but much to my dismay, he had it on casette only, and of course I aint gonna try one of them analog things out :) I also heard Pink Floyd - On The Run as well, and loved it, so if anyones got it, divert yourself to http://minidisc.sphosting.com and check out my music list and hopefully we can make a trade asap - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Fw: Vaio
For a better product all around, go here: http://www.apple.com/powerbook/ There uses to be a direct comparison to a Vaio here, but I don't know if it's still there. This is not an argument to start a fight. Nevertheless, I'd like to tell you about my personal experience with a Mac. I (and a bunch of other computer geeks and normal users) evaluated them on behalf of my company (30,000 users total) against PC laptops (I won't tell what brand, but it wouldn't matter anyway). The result was surprising to everyone. Nobody (not even the end users) liked either the PowerBook, the iMac, or the G4s. At first it was love at first sight. Then everyone noticed how they could do everything a PC did. Then everyone had problems with memory management. Then we noticed that, in order to make a Mac interact in a PC world, we had to buy hundreds of in extra software. And that users hated the interface. They did like the fancy colors, though. The death blow came when we received lots of complaints from users that couldn't open the *.exe files they used to receive via e-mail, and they hated it when we told them to fire up the Windows 98 emulator to run the software. And also, to run all their database programs. A Mac is a good, albeit uncompatible, out of standard (and in many cases out of touch) computer. I would never, ever buy one for myself. And I gave it the benefit of the doubt (I went into the test completely unbiased; in fact, I wanted to have one at my desk because I needed some graphics design done on it... and because of the fancy colors). - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R70, Best Earbuds
There seems to be a unanimous opinion that the Etymotic ear plugs are the finest you can get and many people believe that they are even better than any of the full sized headphones. But at $269.00 (USD), there must be a set Nope. They are **that** good. The closest thing to great sound you might get for 100 USD are the Grado 60s ($70), the Grado 80s ($95), or the Sennhesier 495s ($95). The closest thing you can get for less than the Etys price are the Sennhesier 580s ($199). But don't expect anything near what the Etymotics can offer. Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: . good prices on blanks?
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === It CAN be done, I do it usually without any problem. The "secret" is to access your DVD setup menu, and send ALL signals (Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG) as a PCM signal. The output will be at 48 KHz, and virtually any MD recorder will be able to resample it. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "." [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 7:14 PM Subject: MD: . good prices on blanks? You can't do it, and it has nothing to do with SCMS, or any other copyright system. The digital signal is totally incompatible with any MD player, not just because of word leanth, and sampling rate, but because most DVDs have 6 channels of sound, where as MD has two. The only bitstream from a DVD that you might be able to copy digitally to MD would be sub-par DVDs that have MPEG sound intead of DD, or DTS. In other words, just make an analogue copy. It's true it's true. It just can't be done. I've tried everything, but one thing is still strange. I could copy remixes from the beastie boys dvd digitally to minidisc. If someone wants to make a DVD that allows its soundtrack to be copied digitally, it can be done. Most people don't want it to happen and that's how it is. By the way, anyone out there know of good deals on blanks? A place that sells TDK in bulk would be excellent. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: more headphones
This is strictly from what I've read on www.headwize.com. No, they do not sound the same. Apparently, they are terrible! Stick with the 35s... or the Sportas. Very good headphones for the price! (I own the Sportas myself, and couldn't be happier). Francisco. I am interested in the Koss KSC-19 and KSC-20, which are in-ear buds that wrap around your ear sort of like the KSC-35's. Does anyone know if these sound any good? Comparable to the 35's? Dan - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: More headphones.
It seems to be that everyone's favorite earbuds are the Sony 888s and the Sennheiser MX500. I have heard the Sony's; they are a bit warm, laid back, and generally good sounding. I haven't heard the MX500. Beware of the BOs A8 (the only earbuds I actually own). They have a very good design, but that's it. They actually sound like stock earbuds! If you want a bit more quality, there are canalphones (like the EX-70s that have been mentioned before). Stay away from Shure's products; they are copycats (very badly made, I shall say) of the Etymotics, one of the best headphones/earphones/canalphones in the world. $279 USD for the privilege, but the sound is beautiful. They are my favorite headphones (yes, even over the legendary Sennheiser HD-580!). Cord length is 6 feet. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "Chris Smart" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 5:32 PM Subject: re: MD: More headphones. Ok, a related question, what are the *BEST* earbuds, - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: April 1st approaching
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Separate line out / headphone out... Don't forget to add with track mark and song title transfer. snip... - Decent PC-MD link for portables (including USB 4x transfer...) just a few thoughts :) -=d9=- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: A (theoretical) good thing about End Search
It seems a confusion betwen AGC and AVLS... - Original Message - From: "Taky Cheung" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 5:50 PM Subject: Re: MD: A (theoretical) good thing about End Search === = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === hmm. AVLS is to limit the max audio output so you won't hurt your ear. I don't think there's anything do with recording level. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: . dvd to md
You are probably getting a Dolby Digital or DTS signal instead of PCM In your Pioneer, get into the Setup configuration. Now, configure DTS and Dolby Digital to be output in PCM instead of raw bitstream. This will send a digital PCM signal to your output, and you will be able to record everything. 96/24 audio only discs sound *superb* when recorded on MD, too! Francisco. - Original Message - From: "." [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 1:53 PM Subject: MD: . dvd to md hello- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Recording from SACD
If you want to listen to a DSD-44.1KHz PCM conversion, you can buy one of the last Ultradisc IIs by MoFi, the ones that featured GAIN2. They did record DSD from the original master tape, and then converted it to 44.1KHz. I own Tom Petty's "Full Moon Fever". It sounds at least as good as earlier UltraDiscs. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "Bob Willcox" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 7:16 PM Subject: Re: MD: Recording from SACD Probably makes more sense than to convert it to analog only to convert it back to PCM. From what Sony claims, the conversion from DSD to PCM is easy. It's just that they don't provide that feature in their SACD players. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: chopping off headphone jack
The Airhead doesn't sound half bad when connected to the headphone terminal on the remote control. But it sounds a lot better when you switch to "Line Out". But... Whenever you insert your remote control, the unit switches to Headphone Out automatically. And there is no way to switch to Line Out. So, don't chop the connector. It will be useless anyway. Solution? Not to use the remote control. I had to get used to it =( Francisco. - Original Message - From: "Dan Scellen" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 9:16 AM Subject: Re: MD: chopping off headphone jack From what I understand, the problem isn't that it doesn't function, it's - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: chopping off headphone jack
Can the remote work without the 3.5mm plug part, and (as I suggested in a earlier post) would it be strong enough to survive mobile use without the 3.5mm plug. PrinceGaz. It can. But the unit will stay in Headphone mode, and this won't sound nearly as good with an AirHead. Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: earbuds
Hmm. That's exactly the comparison I've been making for two weeks. I've owned my 580's for a couple of years now, and my Etys arrived 3 weeks ago. First of all, they are two very different units, and therefore they have different traits. The 580s, due to being circumaural, will seem to be heavier on the bass than the Etys at first listen. The 580s transmit a bit of vibration to your head, so you can actually feel some of the bass besides listening to it. The Etys are so small you won't feel any vibration, so at first listen you might wonder why they are so bass shy. They aren't. The Etys bass is beautiful, very well defined, precise and taut, with zero boominess in it, and their response is ruler flat to 40 Hz, and down by 3 dB at 20 Hz (incredible!). So yes, they beat the Senns in this area. Both have very nice midrange. Just wait until you hear a vocal ensemble on either unit; they are both great! In the highs department, there is a marked difference. The Senns are very detailed for any headphone, but the Etys blow them away. There must be something about having the driver firing milimiters away from your timpani, because you will be hearing sounds you didn't notice before. The Etys are like microscopes; no detail goes by without you noticing it. Again, the Senns are not bad in this aspect, but the size of the driver and the distance from the timpani make the Etymotics the indisputed champ in this respect. Also, the impulse response of the Etys is the best I've ever seen in any headphone, due to their low mass and small size, so they are also very "quick" sounding. As for sound quality, the Senns have a well earned reputation for laid-back sound. Think being in a concert hall in the middle to back rows and you get the idea of what this means. It is very detailed, but relaxed at the same time. Some people find this sound boring. I bought an X-Can V2 amplifier (recently discontinued) by Musical Fidelity, which is a very aggressive hybrid amp, to cure this condition. The sound I get from this setup is simply amazing, although it is still a bit laid-back. The Etys are another story. They are as neutral as any headphone I've ever heard. Even Staxes, which I am using as a basis for comparison. In fact, if you have ever heard a Stax, you can imagine how Etymotics sound. Dare I say... perfect? Both are comfortable units, but you must get used first to an ear canal unit. Depending on your ear, it might be very comfortable or you might not tolerate it. Etys are shipped with plastic tips or foams; you can use whichever you feel better with, or you can have a custom earmold made. And getting a good seal between the driver and your inner ear is a must for good sound (it takes a lot of practice). The Sennheisers are among the most comfortable phones I've worn, and they don't need strange, yoga-like positions to insert them. Any Etymotics user knows what I am talking about :) Whichever you like more is a matter your own preferences. I think Etys are way more precise, neutral and transparent than the Senn 580 (or the 600, for that matter) and so they are the best dynamic headphone I've ever heard in those terms. But... the 580s add a sense of coloration and rich warmth that I like a lot. If I had to keep just one set, I would keep the Etys, though; they are simply wonderful, portable, and precise to a sickening degree. Hope this helps! Francisco. - Original Message - From: "John Small" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 8:39 PM Subject: Re: MD: earbuds On Mon, 19 Feb 2001 20:31:57 -0600, "Francisco J. Huerta" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am tempted to say they are the best dynamic headphones on the planet. And they are the size of standard earbuds. Highly recommended, if you have the money. Francisco, how does the S compare with the Sennheiser 580's, more or less? I've been thinking about the Etymotics but have remained on the sidelines. There are many many times I would perfer the noise attentuation they offer over the open type. Thanks. -jts Arlington, TX - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: earbuds
The Etymotic Research plugs are absolutely awesome of course...but too
pricey.
Don C.
I agree, Don. For about $269, you get performance almost on the same level
as Stax (Electrostatic headphones) in a portable package. Also, you can
choose the "P" model ("P"ower, for underpowered portables) or the "S" model
(for headphone amplifiers, the one I use). The "S" model is heaven on earth;
it provides a 20-40 dB attenuation of outside sounds, and its frequency
response mimics the human ear's. Most people think the "S" is a far better
earphone than the "P", but Don Wilson, one of the designers of the
earphones, is toying around with the idea of making a "universal" model, one
which will have the frequency response of the "S" with the higher efficiency
of the "P" (yes, I am on the waiting list for that one).
I am tempted to say they are the best dynamic headphones on the planet. And
they are the size of standard earbuds. Highly recommended, if you have the
money.
Francisco.
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Re: MD: External battery packs and portable electronics
Every article that I've ever read from Ken Pohlmann always states that the product "is one of the best he has ever tested" and that it is "a great value", and that "you should buy it immediately". Every single one. Even for Bose speakers (which he praises even more than other brands, such as Klipsch or Mirage). That, and the fact he hates MD, makes me think he is not an objective reviewer... close to an a**hole. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "las" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 8:52 PM Subject: Re: MD: External battery packs and portable electronics Don Capps wrote: From: "las" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aside from being an objectivist (bound to offend the golden eared) what is it exactly that makes Ken Pohlman an asshole and "clueless" about audio? Don C. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: what is an SACD?
Weird. I sent this message more than two weeks ago... But you are right about the sampling frequency. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "Bob Willcox" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 8:49 AM Subject: Re: MD: what is an SACD? I believe the sampling frequency of DSD is 2.88224 MHz (64 * 44.1KHz). Bob - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Best buy, phasing out MD equip ??
I definitely don't concour with your affirmation. I own a Cassiopeia, which can double as an MP3 player, and I *never* use it. Never. Why? CompactFlash is too expensive. MP3 doesn't sound quite right (IMHO). The only advantage is that I can send the files from my computer to my player. That's it. I am left with about an hour of the same music, over and over again, unless I re-connect and download. With an MD, I simply pop out the disc, pop in a new one. Cheap, inexpensive, easy. Personally, I think MP3 players are a big hit with... ahem... how to put this politely... people who don't like paying for their music (aka Napster users). And that's it. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "Gerard Naude" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 1:37 AM Subject: RE: MD: Best buy, phasing out MD equip ?? How long is this mp3 vs. md war going to last Face it. MD is best for portable recording. MP3 is best for portable playing. MP3 players/MP3 cd players CAN'T record! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Best buy, phasing out MD equip ??
Are you trying to say that MD users never make copies of CDs which they don't actually own? Are you going to tell me that you've never made an MD copy of a friends CD or a borrowed CD? No. I was implying that it is WAY more difficult to go through the whole ordeal of buying and connecting an MD to a CD player, making the copy, and then realizing that your copy will only play in the (less available) MDs. Even then, someone near to you would have bought the original media in order for you to copy. Napster, OTOH, only needs you to get the software, connect to the Internet, and download at will. It doesn't matter who actually bought the CD, since most probably your MP3 copy will be an "n" generation copy. Thus, you can get practically every song in existence with no effort. Do you seriously think that the only people who use MP3 players are people who download their music exclusively from Napster? I don't like percentages. But I would say that the majority of portable MP3 users got their music ilegally. Why? Because it is way easier and cheaper to do so. MD doesn't have that kind of flexibility, and it isn't as simple to create a CD out of an MD (without the proper equipment), so it doesn't advocate piracy as much as MP3s. Do you really think that people use MP3s because of their "ease of use", their "cross compatibility" or stuff like that? Nah. They use it because they are free. Francisco...ahem...how to put this politely...bullshit. Don C. Don, you really have to understand that most of the people have their own opinions. The fact that you don't agree with me doesn't mean I'm full of it. Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: The future of minidisc. (was Best buy, phasing out MD equipm
Now, if Sony (for once) did the right thing, and marketed their 600 MB MiniDiscs for their portables, along with their new long-play capabilities, I bet MP3 would have more than a worthy contender. Francisco. Alas, I guess with the proliferation of Jaz and Zip drives, it is hard to sell the media as a mega-floppy. The record industry wouldn't be happy about it either I suppose, but it is a long time since I've heard of them being happy about anything they didn't think of. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: international shipping (No MD related content)
(and how do you get around 'em.) Cheers --Matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Matt, that one is easy. Ask the store selling you the goods to declare a lower value than the real one. Make sure the new value is *less* than the maximum allowable by customs in your country. That's it! And believe me, it works. Not that I know about it from experience ;) Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Effects of different ATRAC versions
Hello, | Also, I had a strange problem on my MZ-1. I recorded audio off a DVD with | 96/24 resolution (truncated to 48khz), and although it plays perfectly on | the R90, it skips on the MZ-1. All the other discs work fine on both | machines. That was funny. Weird, because as far as I know you should not have been able to make that recording in the first place. AC3 tracks are usually marked SCMS final. The recording was not an AC3 bitstream; it was a 96/24 PCM recording (Alan Parsons Project "I Robot", by Classic Records). I have a Pioneer DV-525, and I configured it to output a 48Khz signal. This way, I could record everything on the R90. Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Effects of different ATRAC versions
Since Mexico (.mx) is in Region 1 I think it is reasonable to assume Region 1 discs, which mean AC3 or dts. Not really. We are R4. But my DVD is R1. Reason was that when DVD took off, there were no pieces of hardware R4-compatible. So everyone bought R1 stuff. | Also, while you can't copy a DVD using a stand alone unit. On a computer | you can copy DVD's if you have the right software. Yeah, but he did not say anything about ripping the audio out of a DVD-Video, so I did not assume he did. No, I ripped the disc from a DVD-V. Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Best buy, phasing out MD equip ??
I've always felt we've been the Betamax of the audio world... not a bad thing, unless everyone stops marketing blanks. (Remember Betamax? It was the format that was superior to VHS... and disappeared.) Are we in danger of become another Betamax? -jts Arlington, TX - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
Hi Larry, Do you think the DTS mix (of Not Fragile) is the same as the Quad mix? I think it sounds terrific! Francisco. Going back to my Quadraphonic days, one thing that I can tell you, the difference between matrixed and discrete is a difference of night and day. The best quadraphonic album I have had was a 4 channel reel to reel copy of BTO's "Not Fragile". But the hiss really bothers me. That's about the only thing that makes me tolerate digital over analog. I hate hiss even more than what digital processing does to the sound. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
I think I got it either on kencranes.com or on the DTS web site. I would definitely suggest Kencranes.com, since they are charging $7.50 LESS ($17.50 USD) for the copy. And yes, it definitely is worth it...! - Original Message - From: "las" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 5:33 PM Subject: Re: MD: THX Certified? Hi. "Francisco J. Huerta" wrote: Do you think the DTS mix (of Not Fragile) is the same as the Quad mix? I think it sounds terrific! You have a dts mix of "Not Fragile"? Where did you get it. All I have is the plain old CD. That is one great album. Part of BTO became The Guess You I think. That's when when Burton Cummings went out on his own he did that slow version of "you ain't seem nothing yet". I think that he was kind of mocking the song though. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX / Dolby stuff...
The EX in DD was not developed exclusively by Dolby. THX was the principal technology provider. They developed this new sound format for The Fandom (sorry, Phantom) Menace. THX is part of George Lucas' empire, so they had enough clout to get the format accepted. They even went as far as to tell every theater operator that in order to get TPM, they would need to install THX-EX. So a receiver must have a THX certification in order to be DD-EX. If not, then the receiver is using a propietary decoding technique (such as what Yamaha has been doing) and the results won't necessarily be similar to DD-EX. DTS-ES is something different. There are three flavors: matrixed 3.2:1 (3 discrete channels, two matrixed surrounds that produce 1 center channel) or discrete 6.1, and Neo 6.1, which is a propietary surround processor for music. Being the copycats DTS usually are, they are simply lagging behind Dolby Technologies. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "las" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 10:20 AM Subject: Re: MD: THX / Dolby stuff... Neil wrote: That really should read DD-EX, as EX is a development of Dolby Digital sound. But that's not what they are listing it as on the receiver. It says THX-EX. In the case of dts, I have DVD in front of me and they call it dtsES. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX / Dolby stuff...
Hi, Isn't there a 7.1 implementation for DTS now, or is that DD? Not sure. I know that DTS-ES are either 6.1 or 3.2:1. Perhaps it is considered as a 7.1 system because it uses two surrounds and two center surrounds, plus 3 frontal and a subwoofer channel? Still, it would be a 6.1, since both center surrounds would carry the same signal. And in some ways, DTS, sound-wise, isn't particularly lagging behind DD - probably one of the main reasons why many DTS DVDs are perceived to have better soundtracks, being less compression over the DD equivalents. Maybe so (I am not so sure there is a huge difference between DD or DTS). But DD's lower bandwidth requirements and multichannel capabilities make it a logical format for DVD and HDTV. Where high fidelity, multichannel applications need to be met, there is DVD-A, with Meridian Lossless Packing and 192/24 resolution. This leaves DTS in a very uncomfortable position: it's not sufficiently hi-fi to met audiophiles' requirements, and it's not compact enough to be viable for HDTV of DVDs with lots of extras. That's the reason DTS had to lower their bandwidth requirements to **half of the original spec** in many DVDs, killing their hi-fi inclinations in the process. And yes, the discussion can be brought full circle to MD again. How? Well, there is this theatre sound system, which uses *8* channels of digital, discrete sound, invented before DTS-ES and DD-EX were born. It is used worldwide. It was produced by Sony. The name? SDDS. Their compression scheme? ATRAC. =) Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THX Certified?
AFAIK, THX Ultra and Select are certification processes. BUT they do add to the decoding scheme. In Pro Logic, for example, THX applies decorrelation to the surround channels, diffusing the mono channel and preventing sound localization. It also does a re-eq on the original sound tracks to tame highs. There are a couple of other things it does which I don't remember all too well. And I haven't found out what THX does to 5.1 systems besides setting quality standards. THX Ultra is the standard for home theater of the highest caliber; THX select is the cheaper variation. Some of the things the standard dictates are bipolar speakers, a subwoofer that can put out x dB at y frequency (don't quite remember that), THD levels below a certain threshold, and enough amplification for the works to function correctly. One problem: Buy a non-THX certified component (for example, the speaker system), and the results won't be what you would expect from THX. The only reason I might go for THX is because of the "EX" feature, actually. Francisco. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 5:49 PM Subject: MD: THX Certified? Please clarifyDon C. suggested that THX certified equipment has nothing to do with processing, but the certification is a set of guidelines required to achieve an " optimal" theatre sound. Then what exactly makes an audio receiver THX certified? And why suggest to the McIntosh amp owner to listen to the THX module before purchasing one and listen to the differences? Is a THX certified receiver merely a marketing ploy, or is there actually an EQ applied, or some other DSP application VS any other 5.1 receiver? Seems to me there must be a difference in the processing somewhere? Mark Dottle - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: OT: Component Video Cables
Personally, I think buying anything that's more expensive than Radio Shack Gold Interconnects is a waste of money... but that's just me. Many people will tell you that buying $500 USD interconnects will make your system "shine, with added detail, sparkle, soundstage, fidelity, bass, treble, whatever". I say they should check inside their equipment, and see the kind of cable inside. Whatever benefits expensive cable might bring will be zapped by everything else. Just my opinion - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: lossless compression
I beg to differ. The format is called MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing) and it is distributed by Dolby Labs. It can compress any PCM file, and yes, it is supposed to be used in DVD-A. - Original Message - From: "David W. Tamkin" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "MDList" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 10:29 PM Subject: Re: MD: lossless compression 5:1 lossless compression doesn't exist, at least not yet. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD
I think cassettes were considered very, very high-end circa 1980, when the fabulous Nakamichi Dragon appeared. 20-20k hz flat frequency response, low wow and flutter, Dolby, no auto-reverse... I would kill to have a deck like that now. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "Anthony Lalande" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 10:02 PM Subject: Re: MD: MD I don't think cassettes were *ever* considered "high-end." When they were introduced, the quality of reel-to-reel tape was vastly superior... just hard to take with you on a jog ;) Cassettes were introduced as a portable, but lower-quality, music source. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #853
With all due respect, don't you think this paragraph has discredited your entire post? Wouldn't it be easier to bring back Bach from the dead? Of course there aren't. I was referring to an imaginary technology that could enable one to trace back in time whatever resonances were created by Bach, and then reconstruct the performance. Pure sci-fi, but not impossible, I think. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #853
With all due respect, don't you think this paragraph has discredited your entire post? Wouldn't it be easier to bring back Bach from the dead? Of course there aren't. I was referring to an imaginary technology that could enable one to trace back in time whatever resonances were created by Bach, and then reconstruct the performance. Pure sci-fi, but not impossible, I think. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-digest V2 #853
With all due respect, don't you think this paragraph has discredited your entire post? Wouldn't it be easier to bring back Bach from the dead? Of course there aren't. I was referring to an imaginary technology that could enable one to trace back in time whatever resonances were created by Bach, and then reconstruct the performance. Pure sci-fi, but not impossible, I think. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Headphones Question
I'd pick Senn580s over almost any dynamic headphone in the planet (with the exception of Grado HP-1s or Sennheiser's own HD-600). But they would not be adequate for DJ'ing. Reason being, they are open-back headphones. You won't get no isolation from the outside whatsoever. Try www.audioadvisor.com; they have sealed back Sennheisers (HD-210, I think?), which are also very good. Or you could also try Beyerdinamic. Check those out on www.headphone.com. If sound quality is what matters, though, get the 580s. If sound quality REALLY matters, get any Stax =). Francisco. - Original Message - From: Magic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 10:27 AM Subject: RE: MD: Headphones Question Hi all Anybody that uses the HD-580s for djaying? If - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: 48 KHz
PCM Audio for DVD discs is 48Khz. Or 96/24, depending on the disc. Francisco. - Original Message - From: Rodney Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 5:32 PM Subject: MD: 48 KHz I've never seen this before, but I'm digitally recording a DVD (All Time Party Classics Volume One-Various Artists DJ Music Videos-not copy protected and about three hours long so will need three MD's) and the display is showing 48 KHz, normally for CD it says - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Sony E500 vs. E700 vs. E900
But the MZ-R90 doesn't suppport LP... - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 6:16 PM Subject: Re: MD: Sony E500 vs. E700 vs. E900 does LP sound good? thats what i want to know. Cuz i just go tthe sony MZ-R90. . -WiLL - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Headphones Question
HeadRoom does ship Int'l with a minimum of fuss. And yes, for 250 USD I would go for the HD-580s and the DSP Pro virtualizer. The DSP Pro is nothing more than a nice gimmick, but the HD-580s are really ot of this world. For $199, you can't go wrong. Note: Todd just made a post at Headwize.com stating that Sennheiser will put the 580s back in production. Which means it will go up in price in the following months (the 580 is very cheap right now because it was supposed to be discontinued). Francisco. http://www.headphone.com/ProductsHeadphones/SennheiserHD250.asp http://www.headphone.com/ProductsHeadphones/SennheiserHD580.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Headphones
Hello,
As a general rule, StreetStyles are considered some of the worst headphones
out there (they place fashion way too high above function).
There are a couple of headphones at your price range you might want to try.
First of all are the Grado SR-40s. These headphones have the same
transducers as the highly regarded (by Stereophile and other publications)
Grado SR-60. Unfortunately, they have a different air chamber and they are
not 'round the head'. But for the price, they are considered some of the
best out there; they have a light quality to the sound (they were compared
to a small, 6 in. bookshelf english made speaker), and are very detailed.
You can also look for two Koss offerings: the SportaPro, which, IMHO, is the
perfect companion for a MiniDisc, or the KSC-35. The SportaPro is the most
versatile small headphone I've seen. It folds into a neat little ball for
travelling, it can be worn as a normal headphone, or it can be folded into a
'round the head' headphone. The KSC-35 is a "clip-on" headphone, which you
clip into your ear. No headbands! And they are pretty comfy, too. Both use
the same transducers, so sound quality is the same: pretty bassy (this
things have more bass than a full size headphone!), clean, bright and
dynamic. Some 'phones to really stay away from are the lower price
Audio-Technicas (the ones that look like iMacs are some of the worst
offenders), the Sony StreetStyles, the lower end Sennheisers (yes, they do
sound terrible; quality starts going up from Sennheiser HD-470), and all the
generics out there (Aiwa, Maxwell, etc.).
I think I have a list somewhere with the lowest prices on Koss and Grados.
If you are interested, please e.mail me!
Francisco.
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Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 11:32 AM
Subject: MD: Headphones
Hi all
To continue the current headphones thread, I am looking for some mid-range
ones to go with my newly acquired Sharp MDMT831. I was looking at the Sony
MDR-G72LP 'street style' model, and wondered if anyone's tried these and
what the general verdict is on these? I would rather not spend more than
£25
on the headphones, and I am looking for similar street style ('round the
head') type of designs, as I hate earphones!
Unfortunately most stores won't let you try and demo headphones so I guess
this may be the place to ask before I go out and buy a crap pair!
Any comments ?
ZM
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Re: MD: Headphones
That's because, AFAIK, Koss headphones are made by a different company than the one that manufactures electronics. BTW, if you cannot find Koss headphones where you live, you can always go to Radio Shack. The Pro-45s are the SportaPros, the Pro-35 are the titanium-coated model... actually, most of the Radio Shack headphones are made by Koss. You can check this by looking at the 1/8 plug in them; it will read "Koss". Francisco. - Original Message - From: "David W. Tamkin" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "MD-L" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 8:47 PM Subject: Re: MD: Headphones The rat wrote, | Buy Koss over Sony every day of the week. The subject of the thread is "headphones," and the word "headphones" appeared in the text that Rat quoted from Zaheerm, but the word still bore repeating: - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Christmas Present Gloat: BO earphones
Hello, I am the guy from Headwize.com that reviewed the BO A8 earphones. To give you an idea to what I am comparing them to, I also own a set of Alessandro MS-1s (Grado SR-125), Sennheiser HD-490, Koss SportaPros and Sennheiser HD-580's (admittedly, reference quality headphones). They range in price from $20 USD (for the Sportas) to $350 USD (what I paid 3 years ago for the 580s). I power them all through a Musical Fidelity X-Can V2.0 tube / transistor headphone amplifier, with a 96/24 DVD player. The BO are the worst headphones I've ever heard. Period. They have no low end, "hooty" mids and non-existant highs. They are admittedly stylish, but that's it. Their build quality is spotty, at best (they use a cheap cable and non-gold plated connectors). Besides, posts at the BO website indicate that they are prone to rusting (on the hinges and connectors), and even there, people complain about their sound quality. I payed $200 USD to have them sent to Mexico (taxes and delivery are really high), and my first set was defective. I had to return them and get another one. I'd say the SportaPros, at 20 USD, sound a lot better and are a lot cheaper. Ditto for the Sennheiser 490's, which at $49 USD can give you a taste of what high-end headphones sound like. If you want a quality earbud, go for the Sony MD-888LP's (around $65 USD), or the Sennheiser MX-500 (around $20 USD). Both are widely recognized as the best earphones available, and the MX-500 has the distinction of best bang for the buck. Personally, those are the ones I will be getting for my new MZ-R90, since full size headphones (such as the 490s) are overkill for a mini-MD player. If I can't get earbuds, the SportaPros will do just fine. By all means, stay away from BOs if you care about sound. If looks are what count, they are the right choice. But at their current price and performance, I would not recommend them to anyone. Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: ATRAC version used on MZ-R90?
Hello, I've been looking up and down for the ATRAC version used on the RZ90, but haven't been able to find it. Does someone know if it is 4.0 or 4.5? Thanks! Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony MDR-7506
I think you can get those headphones in Sony's web site on the "Olympic Sale" page for $110 USD. They are selling all the equipment they used for the Olympic Games, so prices are really good. Francisco. - Original Message - From: "Mike Ward" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2000 4:43 PM Subject: MD: Sony MDR-7506 Hey gang, I'm looking for the best price on a set of Sony MDR-7506 headphones, and figured I'd ask here because I'd guess a lot of you have them... The reason I'm asking? I've seen the 7506 quoted as high as $170 price-wise, and as low as under $90, but I'm not sure the listings I saw were current. Thanks! Mike - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Recommended portable players?
Hello, I am relatively new to the forum, although not to MD (I own and love my MZ-1 to pieces!). I would like to replace my aging player for something really portable, though. I've kept a close eye on the RZ-90, but I have lots of questions about it which Sony's page doesn't address 1) Does it use ATRAC Type-R? If not, which version does it use? Does it sound good? 2) Is there any new model by Sony coming out soon? 3) Is there a better portable (in your opinion) from other brands? 4) If I use my MZ-1 as a player in my home system, and wire everything using fiber optics, will an MD recorded on the RZ-90 sound better on the MZ-1 than a record made on the MZ-1 played on it? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I love MD, and would like to purchase the best player-recorder out there. Thanks again! Francisco. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
