The old skeptic in me would have dodged Linum’s Fujiya Avic booth. But thanks in large part to Linum’s booth, that old crotchet sort of bit it(1).
Read moreEpisode 024 - A new cable Believer
Head-Fi admin, Steven Segall disciple, and deadpan YouTube audiophile gear reviewer, Amos Barnett, returns to co-host OHM AIR post-hoc Fujiya Avic's latest headphone show. We talk Linum cables, the demise of lightning/thunderbolt, sucky interfaces, a modern iron maiden, garrotting with Aurisonics's cables, and a custom earphone I reckon is destined to become the gold standard for trance fans.
Relevant links:
1. Satolex DH291-D1 hi-res USB headphones
2. Linum cables
3. iron maiden
4. the modern iron maiden, aka Onkyo's HA300
7. iFi Retro
8. FitEar Aya
9. RHA T20
10. A new cable believer feat. Linum cables
Be sure to check out Amos Barnett's YouTube channel.
And subscribe to OHM AIR via Sound Cloud and via iTunes.
On the Oppo PM-3: "Never discount the effects of physiology"
Headfier, Armaegis, has just published the newest review of Oppo's fantastic PM-3 headphone, with a heavy proviso:
“There’s something in the sound that bugs me. The sound is smooth and clean, but lacks clarity? no that’s the wrong word. Everything sounds... a bit wet. String and metallic percussive sounds lack shimmer and air (probably that treble dip). I guess I could say it sounds polite, but this changes when I use it on the go.
I really like it as a portable; seal and comfort improves a lot with slight movement and the PM-3 settles in without that puckering feeling. In this state the sound is really good. The midrange is still nice and clean, but bass has more energy, and that top end no longer has the wet feeling. Never discount the effects of physiology guys, especially with sealed headphones.”
Armaegis's PM-3 review is well-worth the read, especially as the PM-3's pads aren't easily user-replaceable, and may, or may not, fit your physiological needs.
Episode 023 - Life after Head-Fi
Dale Thorn is back to discuss life after Head-Fi, armature VS dynamic drivers, Star Trek, the amazing and effortless ability of Sennheiser to capture the market for ten year stints, and much, much more.
NOTE: we had multiple connection issues, and I had a cough. Apologies all around.
Relevant Links:
1. Shure SH940 VS Sennheiser HD800:
headfonics.com/2011/08/shure-srh…-hd800-is-he-mad/
And:
dalethorn.com/Headphone_Shure_Srh940_Review.txt
2. Campfire Audio Lyra:
ohm-image.net/opinion/audiophile…ampfire-audio-lyra
3. Final Audio Pandora HOPE VI:
final-audio-design.com/en/archives/1981
4. USB-C and the new MacBook:
store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/macbook
5. Puro Headphones:
purosound.com/bt2200/
Be sure to check out www.dalethorn.com
and...
subscribe to OHM AIR here or on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ohm-a…id963009170?mt=2
A Rare Luxury: In Ear Space reviews the Heir Audio 10.A
This crotchety prick believes that no review is worth reading that isn't first worth looking at. And while Sonny Trigg's use of bad words curls my nose hairs, his latest pictures are worth the price of admission. And that is a rare luxury in the me-too-crowded review world.
“A Rare Luxury:
Looking at these shiny blue earphones, they look like some rich fancy, jewellery. They don’t come cheap but for some people, a pretty enough product warrants that. But this is one of the rare few that nails every category, from comfort, to build, all the way to the sweet, sweet sound its reproduces and for that reason, it is a great buy and whole hearted recommendation from myself. And before I go, yes I did fall completely head over heels with these and yes I have an emotional connection with this that I don’t have with any other monitor, perhaps.”
The Campfire Audio Lyra
Knocking back 200mm of chilled Glenfiddich didn't exactly help me catch the heavily-stylised C in the Campfire Audio logo. Still, to a pleasant inebriate, Ampfire Audio, even in its boorish, techy way, worked. But I've been straightened out. There's a C there. Which makes a lot more sense for a brand out of the flannel-wearing Oregonians.
Read moreOcharaku Donguri-Keyaki - Good Wood
At long last, my review of the Ocharaku Donguri-Keyaki is up at Headfonia. It is a good wood.
Episode 022 - Responsibility of the Privileged
Popular audiophile/photophile Disqus guru (and robot-in-hiding), Dale Thorn, joins OHM AIR to kick off OHM AIR's first 'Bad Words' segment, Mike Mercer's expanding consciousness, how many times a person can cram four-letter words in an essay, and since we're on the topic, pussy-footing reviewers.
Relevant links:
1. Dale Thorn's awesomely-organised website:
http://dalethorn.com
2. Dale Thorn's excellent Leica Monochrom review:
http://dalethorn.com/Camera_Leica_Monochrom_Review.txt
3. Dale Thorn's review of Audio Engine's D3:
http://dalethorn.com/Headphone_Dac_Amp_Audioengine_D3_Review.txt
4. My review Audio Engine's D3:
http://www.headfonia.com/audioengine-d3-lil-something-something-headphones/
And this episode's main time sucker, Mike Mercer's ridiculous:
5. Responsibility of the Privileged:
http://thehighfidelityreport.com/responsibility-of-the-privileged/
6. Mike Mercer's new tumblr site:
http://sonicsatori.tumblr.com
Be sure to check out www.dalethorn.com, and keep an ear out for his next appearance on OHM AIR. If you're a Leica fan, Dale spells out, sans bullshit (and sadly, illustrative photos), the modus operandi of the MM.
Master & Dynamic headphones coming to Japan!
Finally.
Aiuto will be distributing them. Prices/release dates expected soon. More at Aiuto.
Of course, if you're looking for my thoughts:
ohm image: Master & Dynamic MH40
headfonia: Master & Dynamic MH40: Boxing Your HD600s
headfonia: Master & Dynamic MH30 – Goldilocks
And by all means, check out the interview I did with the Master & Dynamic team last year: An interview with Master & Dynamic – The Price Of 8 Bothans
6 people are higher than hell
Best quote from the Head-fi poll: Are these worth the MSRP of $159? in the now-legendary LH Labs Verb IEM Impressions Thread goes to doublea71.