Thu, 22 September 2011
In Episode 012 of Head-Fi TV, we take a look at the Thunderpants TP1, a highly-customized headphone, hand-crafted by Head-Fi member Smeggy. The Thunderpants TP1 has fast become one of my favorite full-sized closed over-ear headphones. You can learn more about Smeggy's Thunderpants headphones and kits by visiting http://www.tinyurl.com/thunderpantsheadphones
This episode is brought to you by CanJam @ Rocky Mountain Audiofest and Rocky Mountain Audiofest. Find out more about the best high-end headphone show in the world by visiting http://www.canjam.org
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Wed, 21 September 2011
In Episode 010 of Head-Fi TV, we take a look at the Fostex HP-P1, a portable DAC (based on the AKM4480 32-bit DAC chip) for iDevices (iPhone / iPod / iPad), that has its own built-in headphone amp. You may recall in Head-Fi TV Episode 003 we looked at another portable iDevice DAC--the Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo--and we do discuss the Fostex HP-P1 relative to the Algorhythm Solo in this episode.
This episode is brought to you by CanJam @ Rocky Mountain Audiofest and Rocky Mountain Audiofest. Find out more about the best high-end headphone show in the world by visiting http://www.canjam.org
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Wed, 21 September 2011
In Episode 010 of Head-Fi TV, we take a look at a couple of enigmatic products from an enigmatic Japanese designer and company. The BPP is a portable supertweeter for headphone listening. The H2+ is a headphone with Heil-type polymer piezoelectric drivers and supertweeters. (We also look at the H2+'s companion TR2 transformer box.) This episode is brought to you by CanJam @ Rocky Mountain Audiofest and Rocky Mountain Audiofest. Find out more about the best high-end headphone show in the world by visiting http://www.canjam.org
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Wed, 21 September 2011
Episode 009 of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded. This episode is a video review of the SPL (Sound Performance Lab) Phonitor. The SPL Phonitor is what SPL calls a headphone monitoring amplifier, and comes with a plethora of imaging/crossfeed adjustments, intended to allow the user to simulate the coherence of imaging from loudspeaker studio monitors. This episode of Head-Fi TV was brought to you by Headphones.com, who invites Head-Fi members to visit them at the Gathering of the Vibes music fest in Bridgeport, CT, July 21-24, 2011. Headphones.com will have several listening booths where you'll have a chance to try headphones by top manufacturers; and Head-Fiers who attend will receive a free gift card! If you plan to go, send a PM with your HeadFi username to HeadphonesCom or email it to brian@headphones.com. If you can't make it, click here to take 15% off your next Headphones.com purchase. (Offer good until July 31, 2011.)
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Wed, 21 September 2011
Episode 008 of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded. This episode is a video review of the new flagship headphone from Stax, the SR-009 electrostatic earspeakers, powered by the Woo Audio WES electrostatic headphone amplifier. Thanks to Jack Wu of Woo Audio for letting us borrow his personal Stax SR-009 (that he went to Japan to pick up earlier in the spring). Jack also let us borrow one of Woo Audio's flagship WES electrostatic headphone amps.
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Wed, 21 September 2011
TIP: Make sure to watch this video with headphones, or through speakers with
Episode 007 of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded. In this episode are two products that are ideally suited for those Head-Fi'ers who travel a lot, and particularly those who spend a lot of time on airplanes and in hotels. Products mentioned in this video:
Make sure you're wearing good headphones--or listening through speakers with good bass response--as that will be important for a short audio demo in this video.
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Wed, 21 September 2011
TIP: Make sure to watch this video with headphones on. You'll understand why a few minutes in.
Episode 006 of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded. This episode is about one of the most--if not the most--impressive album I've heard for headphone listening, especially in terms of imaging. It was made for the Head-Fi community by David Chesky and Chesky Records. (You also get a bit of a sneak listen in the video, as we used one of the tracks in the background.) Check it out at the following link (there are sample clips to listen to there): https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=artistdetail&id=9541 If you like what you hear, use the limited-time code headfiPercussion to get 20% off this album. Sales from this album will help make possible future binaural recordings from Chesky Records, so please support the effort, if you like what you hear!
You can read more about the album here.
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Wed, 21 September 2011
Episode 005 of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded. This episode is a Q&A (question and answer) video, answering questions that have been asked about the four Head-Fi TV episodes that preceded this one.
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Wed, 21 September 2011
Episode 003 of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded. This episode is a short video overview of the Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo, which, as far as portable source components go, is a game changer, in my opinion (based on what's currently available).
Products mentioned in the video:
The music in the video was by Twis7 (pronounced "twist"), and the track is called "Ghetto Bass," and can be found on the Bass Rinse EP. Thank you to the Play Me Records record label for giving us permission to use it. (Audeze's Alexander Rosson is one of the principals of the Play Me Records label, by the way.)
One thing I didn't mention in the video that I really wanted to (but left out, in the interest of not running too long like I did in Episode 002) was the use of Apple Airplay to stream to an iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad-->Algorhythm Solo-->portable amp rig, when I'm at home. This allows me to feed the Solo music that is being streamed from my multi-terabyte primary iTunes library to the portable iDevice. So, when I'm out of the house, the rig in the video is what I've been using. But when I'm at home, I usually lash an iPhone to this rig (in place of the iPod Classic), for use with Airplay.
I also wanted to mention that the Solo can be used while plugged into its wall power adapter.
Thanks to joe for working with me on these videos--I couldn't do it without him.
Also, we may occasionally include a Q&A segment in future episodes of Head-Fi TV. If you want to submit any questions (or comments), you can do so via email to tv@head-fi.org |
Wed, 21 September 2011
Episode 004 of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded. This episode is a video overview and comparison of the Sennheiser HD25-1 II and the beyerdynamic DT1350.
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Thanks to joe for working with me on these videos--I couldn't do it without him. Music by Twis7, courtesy of Play Me Records. Opening animation by Exodo Digital Workshop (http://www.exododw.com). Head-Fi'er paconavarro is Executive Producer at Exodo Digital Workshop.
Also, we may occasionally include a Q&A segment in future episodes of Head-Fi TV. If you want to submit any questions (or comments), you can do so via email to tv@head-fi.org |
Wed, 21 September 2011
The second episode of Head-Fi TV was just uploaded. This episode is a feature overview and early first impressions of the Practical Devices XM6. Unbelievably, I neglected to mention the XM6's price in the video. The XM6 is priced at $395.00. The Wolfson WM8741 DAC upgrade option is $42.00. The AD8397 DoubleCat opamp/buffer option is $22.00. Products mentioned in the video:
The video ran a few minutes longer than the 10-minute maximum we're going to try to stick to (per episode)--I'll work on being more concise. The focus is a bit off on the closeups--sorry about that (we'll work on that, too). Again, we hope (and fully intend) to get better at this over time. Thanks to joe for working with me on these videos--couldn't do it without him. Also, we may occasionally include a Q&A segment in future episodes of Head-Fi TV. If you want to submit any questions (or comments), you can do so via email to tv@head-fi.org |
Wed, 21 September 2011
It has been about three years since the last Head-Fi Podcast, and I've received requests since then to resume it. I've decided instead to start a Head-Fi videocast that we're going to call Head-Fi TV. With new product announcements and Head-Fi-specific news coming so frequently nowadays, it seemed like the right time. This very brief first episode is simply intended to introduce the new Head-Fi videocast, and to let you all know how to keep updated about new episodes as they're uploaded. Products mentioned in the video:
Links mentioned in the video (where we'll be posting announcements of new Head-Fi TV episodes):
Things that I intended to mention in the video, but forgot to:
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