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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Not for headphones but by headphones. by Romy the Cat on 2010-06-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A new 'chic' foolishness about mono systems in Audio For Dummies ™  48 Replies 
[quote user="zanon"]Does anyone know of CD mixed especially for headphone?Maybe two mics, 6 inches apart, is the correct way to record for such a playback system.[/quote]   All of them. Zanon, most of the CD are mastered by electricians in headphones...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Placette and headphones by Romy the Cat on 2008-03-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The ultimate buffer – light in the end of a tunnel in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
I asked Guy Hummel to put a headphones jack into my new unit. Guy put the jack, the switch that redirect signal to headphone or to the main output. It is so cool to have a headphone option – I have no idea why I did not ask him to do it before. In ad...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Placette and headphones by Romy the Cat on 2008-03-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The ultimate buffer – light in the end of a tunnel in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
I asked Guy Hummel to put a headphones jack into my new unit. Guy put the jack, the switch that redirect signal to headphone or to the main output. It is so cool to have a headphone option – I have no idea why I did not ask him to do it before. In ad...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: Would the Active Placette drive headphones? by Antonio J. on 2008-04-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The ultimate buffer – light in the end of a tunnel in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
Once I've assumed my speakers system into this house won't ever be able to deliver what I wish to accomplish, I have kind of downgraded my exigences and I'm more and more listening to headphones. For the last few months I've been trying different hea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Headphones and in-head sound by el`Ol on 2010-06-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A new 'chic' foolishness about mono systems in Audio For Dummies ™  48 Replies 
[quote user="zanon"]Does anyone know of CD mixed especially for headphone?Maybe two mics, 6 inches apart, is the correct way to record for such a playback system.[/quote]The problem is that even with artificial head recordings you don't get a proper ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Headphones and subwoofer by rowuk on 2014-03-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Small spaces in Audio Discussions  13 Replies 
I have never experienced anything close to "excellent" sound in a car - even without the engine running.The reflections and resonances do not kill the music, but the presentation is really DEAD. The problem is how our hearing works. Reflections that ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #264: Headphones sound from playback by Romy the Cat on 2017-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A listening room for a domesticated Cat? in Audio Discussions  283 Replies 
I have a local audio guy coming to my room recently and he hive me an interesting feedback. He said that my playback sounds like a headphone. I had years back, when I lived in Boston apartment somebody told the same things. There is a point to com...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: Study room 3 way or headphones by scooter on 2014-03-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Small spaces in Audio Discussions  13 Replies 
I used a set of 2-way near-field monitors and a decent sealed commercial subwoofer in a study room that was quite enjoyable. Mostly listened to FM. That room was not much more than 3m x 3m with lots of alcoves, slanted ceilings and a thick nylon rug....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Those little headphones… by Romy the Cat on 2015-07-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Those little headphones… in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
As the life nowadays runs in a very different schedule then it was years back I recently discovered a new invention of mankind – those little headphones that can be connected to phone. God, they turn out make the commune in work in public transpor...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Loudspeakers and headphones by Ronnie on 2005-06-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Loudspeakers and headphones in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
Hello Roman and friends,Here's a first post from me, to say hi and let you know why I've joined and perhaps ask a few questions...I'm building a pair of loudspeakers, with close to zero experience with loudspeaker building, hoping that the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Giant headphones construction pics by Ronnie on 2005-12-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Loudspeakers and headphones in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
http://www.webbtjanst.se/lenco/loudspeakers.asp shows some photos of unfinished horns. Comments on mouse-over.The 250Hz horns are probably not super optimal since I'm crossing over at, I think, around 1600Hz right now. Yes, the little horns...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: The headphones amplifiers: Sugden HeadMaster. by Romy the Cat on 2005-12-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Headphone amplifiers. Baby Melquiades? in Melquiades Amplifier  27 Replies 
Talking about the headphones amplifiers: Sugden HeadMaster. I do not subscribe audio publication and buy them only if I’m mood to bitch about something. Occasionally I buy the British Hi-Fi+, which is kind of mandatory to buy living in the New Engla...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Headphones by drdna on 2008-12-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Stravinsky and Headphones. in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
I am inclined to think it has more to do with the dynamic impact of sound through space and pressing against your body, instead of just your ears. I have always felt Stravinsky to be a very physical experience. And I do like the mono recordings...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #44: Headphones... by Paul S on 2010-11-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
I don't know the 6336, but EL34 used correctly will sound like its driver tube, not to mention the comparative ease of PP scheming.  Sure, you need the voltage; but this to me only underscores the low ESR angle.  And who needs an inductor/transformer...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #23: Antisocial looking headphones…. by Romy the Cat on 2011-04-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What to do in office? in Off Air Audio  33 Replies 
Ok, now see why the French cars, all of those Peugeots, Citroens and Renaults, are as bad as they are: because Jessie instead of working is listening his headphones. The media to play at work: would it be hard drive of CD player is irrelevant. I do p...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #68: With Headphones? by Paul S on 2023-08-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
Jarek, congrats on getting a project to where you can listen to it! Are you planning to use this with headpones, or have you used it with headphones? I saw it is "limited" to 5V in, but perhaps enough overall gain with buffer for 'phones"? I realize ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #88: Headphones shall not take to different direction by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quest for a better monitor. in Audio Discussions  97 Replies 
Headphones shall not take to different direction. In fact it shall not be a lot of changes in sound when your take your headphones off and begin to listen your speakers. Speakers shall be MUCH more advised in imaging and spaceial department but good ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: We and our headphones. by Romy the Cat on 2005-07-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Loudspeakers and headphones in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
I can’t say that I like the headphones that people call “good.” I have heard a number of high-class phones, including the one that I was told cost over 5 thousands dollars and I was not impressed what I heard. Some people suggest the while I used tho...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The headphones are fine. by Romy the Cat on 2005-07-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Loudspeakers and headphones in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
I like them and use the quite extensively. As the comparing result between the headphones and the loudspeakers…. they are different. The best speakers sound-wide would do a similar result to what the headphones can do but the loudspeakers but will ha...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Stravinsky and Headphones. by Romy the Cat on 2008-12-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Stravinsky and Headphones. in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
Is it only me or there is something more in it? I generally like headphones but can’t stand some music in them. For instance Stravinsky is absolutely boring in headphones and his music much opens islet up while paying it without headphones. Is it has...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Loudspeakers and headphones by Ronnie on 2005-06-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Loudspeakers and headphones in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
Hello Roman and friends,Here's a first post from me, to say hi and let you know why I've joined and perhaps ask a few questions...I'm building a pair of loudspeakers, with close to zero experience with loudspeaker building, hoping that the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Headphone amp? Purpose? by Romy the Cat on 2012-09-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Staxquiades project in Melquiades Amplifier  19 Replies 
It is unquestionably an ambiguous project. The topmost question that I would ask myself after this project would be the following: can Milq-biased 6E5P to be as good (sound-wise) DC driver as some vintage direct heated tubes. I did ask thin question ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: My Cat hates tuna but she loves beef in gravy… by Romy the Cat on 2007-04-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Interested in reading more of your headphone experiences in Audio Discussions  11 Replies 
Hi, SearcherOfBetterSound, welcome… I like headphones a lot and being a software developer I been using them for years. I do not pursuit for “better” headphones then I have. In my past I did - was baying “better” headphones, was baying and building ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Nah, you didn't really offend me by SearcherOfBetterSound on 2007-04-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Interested in reading more of your headphone experiences in Audio Discussions  11 Replies 
Or at least after visiting this site for a bit, and "knowing" about you more, not too much, because I realize you are like "graveyard serious" about audio, heh heh.Anyways, yeah, the point from me was to try to get you or others to think more positiv...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Negative selections by N-set on 2012-09-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Staxquiades project in Melquiades Amplifier  19 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]It is unquestionably an ambiguous project. The topmost question that I would ask myself after this project would be the following: can Milq-biased 6E5P to be as good (sound-wise) DC driver as some vintage direct heated tube...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: (Hopefully short) headphone journey by scooter on 2013-06-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: (Hopefully short) headphone journey in Audio Discussions  11 Replies 
These days I am traveling frequently and relegated to listening to music via headphones and "portable" sources. I will briefly post my brief journey as a personal log. It might provide a starting point for those who might find themselves in the same ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Yes, good sound is possible with DRs by manisandher on 2010-09-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: “Why horns”, years later. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  4 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]In fact you can model the great sound for very, very small rooms (headphones) with existing direct radiators, have great result and no need for horns.[/quote]Yes, this is exactly what I've attempted to do. The rooms in the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Demoralizing Baby Melquiades Experience so far. by Romy the Cat on 2006-01-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Headphone amplifiers. Baby Melquiades? in Melquiades Amplifier  27 Replies 
As I promised, I am informing about the fate of the Baby Melquiades project. The Baby Melquiades was armed for few days with new 60H transformer.  The result was not positive. It sounded OK but it was not even close to the Melquiades sound. I wa...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: With such nice response by Antonio J. on 2006-04-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Headphone amplifiers. Baby Melquiades? in Melquiades Amplifier  27 Replies 
it's possible that the headphones can't handle the lower bass response and you're suffering some low bass distortion, maybe below 30Hz, coming from the own headphones.Rgrds...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: Would the Active Placette drive headphones? by Antonio J. on 2008-04-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The ultimate buffer – light in the end of a tunnel in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
Once I've assumed my speakers system into this house won't ever be able to deliver what I wish to accomplish, I have kind of downgraded my exigences and I'm more and more listening to headphones. For the last few months I've been trying different hea...
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