Headphones & Speakers...

**Looper** · 12-04-2014, 09:52 PM

^look very nice.

I think the reason the big W40s have lasted is that I have always lived in apartments where they are just idling even at maximum allowable volume.

They have been in a 50sqm lounge-room with 4.5m ceiling for 3 years now so they are really working hard. I daresay they will fall apart sometime - hopefully not too soon

**Bettyboo** · 12-04-2014, 10:51 PM

^maybe they are enjoying breathing...

**Exit Strategy** · 13-04-2014, 11:39 PM

The height of my audio experience was Bang & Olufsen ortho-acoustic speakers but sadly the life had us parted. Now if this was about headphones, I guess many here travel quite a lot, I like to block sounds when flying. I used to swear by electronic noise cancelling (have many Philips) and perhaps I still do, but noise cancelling earplug style JVC in-ear headphones are great. And cost less than 1000b in Powerbuy, but when I went to buy spare one there werent any more left. It's Orange, and no charging required

**Bettyboo** · 14-04-2014, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Exit Strategy

It's Orange

That's excellent. Pictures?

**sabang** · 14-04-2014, 12:23 PM

I am an audiophile. You cannot communicate to me, and I cannot communicate to you.

**Exit Strategy** · 14-04-2014, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Originally Posted by Exit Strategy

It's Orange

That's excellent. Pictures?

Sorry no but the low end is great as far as headphones go.
Let me check if ebay has it...

**Bettyboo** · 14-04-2014, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Exit Strategy

the low end is great as far as headphones go

The low end, the LOW END???

That's not what this thread is about, we're about:

or, in Dilinger's case:

**Exit Strategy** · 14-04-2014, 06:22 PM

Sorry did not find it on ebay. I guess it is gone, but hopefully new model is coming. Operates like real earplugs ie you squeeze them and put them into your ear. Helped me sleep on many flights.

**Bettyboo** · 14-04-2014, 06:24 PM

Yes, they are very good to block out noise,

but rather limited for playing your mp3...

**Exit Strategy** · 14-04-2014, 06:27 PM

Low end, eh I have big Sennheiser headphones with great low end too... great to impress friends coming over, you hold them close to your ear like in the movies

**Bettyboo** · 14-04-2014, 06:35 PM

pictures please, this is a picture thread...

**Exit Strategy** · 14-04-2014, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by sabang

I am an audiophile. You cannot communicate to me, and I cannot communicate to you.

Sorry, can't hear you.

**Exit Strategy** · 14-04-2014, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

pictures please, this is a picture thread...

Yes please. Oh...

What I am speaking about could be something similar to this from JVC UK website:
HA-FXZ200-E | Real Sound System | Headphones | Product Centre | JVC United Kingdom
"Inner ear headphones with "REAL SOUND SYSTEM" reproducing real deep sound and high resolution mid-high frequencies".

I take my sound seriously, really.

**Albert Shagnastier** · 14-04-2014, 07:03 PM

Muff Beatz by Dre look good

Argos Christmas specials sounding good too

**Jesus Jones** · 14-04-2014, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

I hate to break the bad news, but they ain't gonna last another 30 years! But, don't worry because here's your replacements, Looper:

There aren’t many audio companies that have been around long enough to celebrate 80 years in the business. But Wharfedale has – and it’s marked that impressive milestone with the Denton standmounters.

These speakers are deliberately retro in feel thanks to a vintage-look mahogany veneer, recessed front baffle and tungsten-coloured grille. But take a look at the engineering and there’s a more cutting-edge flavour.
Wharfedale Denton review from the experts at whathifi.com

I was involved with what hifi in the 90s. Believe me, they were not experts.

A lot of the stuff given 5 stars was utter crap, just like the Castle speakers but it didn't stop fools from buying. Epos however, along with Spendor who used similar drive units and were often used at BBC studios were very good.

I had a shit hot system, but i got sick of it and went the way of multiroom audio back early 2000. I was in the trade at the time so got stuff very cheap.

**Bettyboo** · 14-04-2014, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

Believe me, they were not experts.

I do.

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

Epos however, along with Spendor who used similar drive units and were often used at BBC studios were very good.

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

I had a shit hot system

& what shit hot speakers did your shit hot system have?

**Albert Shagnastier** · 14-04-2014, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

I used to work at what hifi. Believe me, they were not experts.

Prolly cos they're publishaz

**klong toey** · 14-04-2014, 07:17 PM

Had my eye on a set off B&W Nautilus speakers for a while on sale at Gaysorn in Bangkok.They look interesting

i hope they sound good,would like to have a listen but the price is putting me off.
Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus | B&W Nautilus | Ultimate Flagship Hi-Fi Speakers - Custom Controls
Gadgets & Lifestyle

**Bettyboo** · 14-04-2014, 07:20 PM

^can you lend us a fiver, KT, you clearly have a lot of cash lying around...

Is your amp up to the job?

**klong toey** · 14-04-2014, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

^can you lend us a fiver, KT, you clearly have a lot of cash lying around...

Is your amp up to the job?

I would Bi amp Betty that will help the output levels.
The £5 depends on what service you offer back in kind.

Got to stop walking past that shop it will end up with a big check bin.

**Exit Strategy** · 14-04-2014, 07:40 PM

With bluetooth headphones your choice is much more limited. Most are very basic. I have two Sony Ericsson thingies that have good range and bass, but I dont have them for flights because they run out of battery. 4-5 hours max.

**Jesus Jones** · 14-04-2014, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

I used to work at what hifi. Believe me, they were not experts.

Prolly cos they're publishaz

What hifi used to rate anything that paid for regular full page adds. Mission, Cyrus, Audiolab and a few other. All of which were tested in their poxy demo room that consisted of one wall made of glass doors.

My first top system (1996?) consisted of QLN reference speakers which had an external crossover. Micromega transport with Monarcy DAC using Nordost cables.

Couple of years later i had Wilson Benesch Act1 with a full Chord pre/power and DAC on the trager system. Michell Gyrodec using wilson Benesch arm and MC cartridge.

Price for the speakers alone at the time cost 6570 pounds. I paid 1700. Kept them for two years and sold for 3 k, as i did with the rest.

**Bettyboo** · 14-04-2014, 07:56 PM

Nice, JJ - I remember a lot of that stuff, always a bracket or 2 out of me priceband, plus I had a CD player and cassette only(a nice Nakamichi).

**Bettyboo** · 14-04-2014, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by klong toey

The £5 depends on what service you offer back in kind.

You can borrow me second goat for 15 minutes.

Originally Posted by Exit Strategy

With bluetooth headphones your choice is much more limited. Most are very basic. I have two Sony Ericsson thingies that have good range and bass, but I dont have them for flights because

...out of bluetooth range?

**klong toey** · 14-04-2014, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

You can borrow me second goat for 15 minutes.

Make it 20 minutes and you got a deal.

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