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looking for headphone recommendations too. Probably open cans.

setup is my laptop, spotify/my own music, sony cas-1 speakers/dac
Was mainly using iems, um3x, heir 8a, jh16s, currently using um30.

headphones wise was using ath m50, currently using a sony mdr1abt

was actually looking at HD800 but can't seem to find a decent condition 2nd hand one
 

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looking for headphone recommendations too. Probably open cans.

setup is my laptop, spotify/my own music, sony cas-1 speakers/dac
Was mainly using iems, um3x, heir 8a, jh16s, currently using um30.

headphones wise was using ath m50, currently using a sony mdr1abt

was actually looking at HD800 but can't seem to find a decent condition 2nd hand one
 

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hd600/650? very good reference open cans also, and hd800 not many ppl sell--hd800s now is out but some still prefer the earlier version
 

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hd600/650? very good reference open cans also, and hd800 not many ppl sell--hd800s now is out but some still prefer the earlier version

someone quoted me 1000 for a pair of hd800, is that a good price? long time no keep up with the market, not sure how much a new set cost
 

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from the last time i knew its 2099sgd should have drop in price for new set after hd800s release
 

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just a piece of advice. don't jump into flagship cans just because they are cheap now to suit your budget. most of these cans require good dacs and amps to really sing. these are not cheap.
 

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Rig: IPhone 6s with Spotify premium

Usage: Strictly music

File formats used: Largely .mp3 and Spotify premium

Genre of music: Pop, acoustics, live concerts, club music

Headphones/ earphones: iems only

Other requirements: Wide soundstage with good bass and treble

Budget: $600

I enjoyed the sound from AAW a3h but the current waiting time (at least 8 weeks) is killing me.
 

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RHA T20 is only a dual driver. More like downgrade from UM 30 Pro.

You will be surprised what the RHA T20 can pump out.
One of my favourite IEMs now. :D

Being dynamic drivers, it gets better with burn-in.
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just a piece of advice. don't jump into flagship cans just because they are cheap now to suit your budget. most of these cans require good dacs and amps to really sing. these are not cheap.

will be driving primarily from the cas1, so no issues there
 

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Hi,

On a budget and read that Xiaomi's earphones are worth considering.

So, would need advice on these 2:

Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro

And the other model from Xiao Mi: Link

Lastly, anyone knows when the Xiaomi Piston will be re-stocked? Sold out in Xiaomi Sg site...
39hVSnn.jpg


Thanks in advance! :)
 
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will be driving primarily from the cas1, so no issues there

the gut of the cas1 is basically a pha2. getting loud enough volume is 1 thing, getting enough current for your totl cans to sing is another
 

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someone quoted me 1000 for a pair of hd800, is that a good price? long time no keep up with the market, not sure how much a new set cost

not bad but how old the set? just checked on stereo site, new set is now sgd1790.
 

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Hi,

On a budget and read that Xiaomi's earphones are worth considering.

So, would need advice on these 2:

Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro

And the other model from Xiao Mi: Link

Lastly, anyone knows when the Xiaomi Piston will be re-stocked? Sold out in Xiaomi Sg site...
39hVSnn.jpg


Thanks in advance! :)
its hard to monitor their stocks de leh, but sound decent if these are the first version. last time i bought a few of this to keep in bag so always have spare earphones available. heard the newer versions got quite significant improvement.
 

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the gut of the cas1 is basically a pha2. getting loud enough volume is 1 thing, getting enough current for your totl cans to sing is another

yea it lacks a little bit when i connect to the cas-1

not bad but how old the set? just checked on stereo site, new set is now sgd1790.

its 3rd hand haha, in the end i got a lcd2 after trying
 

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at least the guy honest tell u he sell is 3rd hand, some ppl keep mum on that one but nth wrong also la
 

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Rig: fiio x3, LG V10
Usage: Strictly music

File formats used: flac

Genre of music: KPop, ballad

Headphones/ earphones: in ear

Other requirements: good clarity and noise isolation

previously used shure se215 ltd, dunu dn 2000

Budget: $600
 

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Rig: fiio x3, LG V10
Usage: Strictly music

File formats used: flac

Genre of music: KPop, ballad

Headphones/ earphones: in ear

Other requirements: good clarity and noise isolation

previously used shure se215 ltd, dunu dn 2000

Budget: $600

Why do you not like about the DN2000 bro?
It's really hard to beat the DN2000/J performance-wise within your budget.
 
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