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PandaAttack1 said:
So I don't think this is the same audio quality as the Diamond 12's, but I am currently running a JBL 2.1 Deep Bass Sound Bar (Takealot) under my monitors. I couldn't get speakers situated properly with my monitor configuration, so did an impulse buy in a Stax store.

I've been using it for about 2 years now, and I am quite content with the performance. For movies and shows it is really fun, but sometimes you have to put it a bit louder than talking volume. For music it is is also quite okay, especially for casual listening. For everything else I use my headphones anyway. I mostly use the bar when I am researching or programming at night or over weekends.

I know this is not quite what you asked for, but thought it is worth a mention.
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Thanks for the reply and recommendation! Honestly I haven't even thought about a solution like this, quite interesting!
 
lil_nap said:
Thanks for the reply and recommendation! Honestly I haven't even thought about a solution like this, quite interesting!
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If I could sensibly add 2 bookshelf speakers or monitors, I would've went that route. But the soundbar tech is pretty decent at the moment. I had the opportunity to listen to the JBL bar at Stax in Menlyn. I was honestly blown away by how it sounded, and the form factor suited my needs. So ca-ching. I'm happy with it so far.
 
lil_nap said:
Good afternoon, I know this isn't related to headphones so I apologize for that, but I tend to get really good advice on this thread.
I'm looking to upgrade to a passive speaker system for my desktop, I currently have a pair of Edifier R2000Db.
I've been looking at the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 as an option because the reviews that I've seen seems good for the specific price range.

I see that they also have a combo where you get a AMP + the speakers (Amp speaker bundle) , but I'm not too sure if I will in the future be able to add in a sub with that current setup.

I've also thought about buying the speakers with the following amp FOSI BT30D Pro and using it together with my Fiio K7 as the DAC.

So my question is, will the above be worth it or should I rather look at alternative solutions?

I'm open to any suggestion as well on speakers as well.
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Don't spend a cent on bookshelf speakers until you've contacted these guys:

Shop – Home Cinema King

And arranged a demo of the Bentley FR100. These are locally made speakers that are known to beat the pants off anything in their remote price vicinity.

I haven't heard the Fosi amps but my suspicion is for desktop use, they'd be just fine.
 
PandaAttack1 said:
If I could sensibly add 2 bookshelf speakers or monitors, I would've went that route. But the soundbar tech is pretty decent at the moment. I had the opportunity to listen to the JBL bar at Stax in Menlyn. I was honestly blown away by how it sounded, and the form factor suited my needs. So ca-ching. I'm happy with it so far.
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I mean if it checks all the boxes for you personal audio needs then it's amazing. I currently have a 2x monitor setup for my pc, but due to the size of my speakers they are about 15-20cm away from one another. So I can definitely see the benefit of an amazing sound bar. JBL make damn good speakers!
 
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goldfritter said:
Don't spend a cent on bookshelf speakers until you've contacted these guys:

Shop – Home Cinema King

And arranged a demo of the Bentley FR100. These are locally made speakers that are known to beat the pants off anything in their remote price vicinity.

I haven't heard the Fosi amps but my suspicion is for desktop use, they'd be just fine.
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Awesome, that is great advice! Let me do that first, I'm going to Epiphany tomorrow to also listen to some speakers for reference so I can make a better informed decision.
 
Anybody know where I can maybe get some new replacement pads for my dt990s

I have checked on amazon and there are some options but just checking if any local places might sell them

Cheers
 
Miz3r said:
Anybody know where I can maybe get some new replacement pads for my dt990s

I have checked on amazon and there are some options but just checking if any local places might sell them

Cheers
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Hi not too sure if this site is reputable , I saw it today for the first time but I hope they can sort you out.
Kuro Online
 
Quick little write up.
I've recently gotten my hands on some Sennheiser IE 600's. They sound great but out of the box I already had issues with the MMXC connector (proprietary as usual) letting my left earbud spin like there is zero gravity. Had this issue on both 3.5mm and 4.4mm.

Turning your head or forming the ear-hook, that's a disconnect! Apparently a pretty common issues on all of them (200 / 600 / 900) , some people still experienced this after their 3rd replacement.

Anyway, read around online and found a company called Null Audio. Bought the Ethos Series MKV with the specific connectors that I needed and I'm really pleased with the quality of the cable and how it wears.
It fits the IE 600's really snugly and it's way more comfortable over the ear than the previous 2 cables.

Point of this post is if you need a specific cable with proprietary connections, you can custom make them using their service and it was easy to get it here.

https://imgur.com/a/BEKcCaz
 
Miz3r said:
Anybody know where I can maybe get some new replacement pads for my dt990s

I have checked on amazon and there are some options but just checking if any local places might sell them

Cheers
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Better late than never but Beyerdynamic | Alpha Technologies are the official ditributors for Beyerdynamic in SA. They will be able to tell you who your closest reseller is and can supply whatever you need re Beyerdynamic.
 
For those running IEM's Daily, what is your Dac solution of choice for using daily at home or work?
 
Mikeypie said:
For those running IEM's Daily, what is your Dac solution of choice for using daily at home or work?
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Super honest answer? Apple dongle. It's portable, does what it needs to, is better than most people think or expect. As a portable dac it is great, linear and good SINAD.
 
So my wife got me a ROG Clavis and EPOS H6Pro, for my birthday and man oh man does this shizz slap!!

Thank you @Oj0 for the super quick service!
 
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Crouchinglee said:
So my wife got me a ROG Clavis and EPOS H6Pro, for my birthday and man oh man does this shizz slap!!

Thank you @Oj0 for the super quick service!
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My dude... Your wife spends more money with me than she spends on you in general (unless her entire purchase history was for you). Thanks!
 
Oj0 said:
My dude... Your wife spends more money with me than she spends on you in general (unless her entire purchase history was for you). Thanks!
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Hahahahaha I wish - Im still stuck with a 3060ti and I know she loves the PC spares
 
Crouchinglee said:
Hahahahaha I wish - Im still stuck with a 3060ti and I know she loves the PC spares
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This isn't her, is it? :p

So just found out the wife is knee...err.. head deep in debt...

Background info... Married with two children. Two teenage boys. My wife has her own bank account and pay her own bills etc. She is a manager and get some profit share once a year or so. Now I always thought she did well and although I didn't know her salary always thought everything was hunky...
mybroadband.co.za mybroadband.co.za
 
Oj0 said:
This isn't her, is it? :p

So just found out the wife is knee...err.. head deep in debt...

Background info... Married with two children. Two teenage boys. My wife has her own bank account and pay her own bills etc. She is a manager and get some profit share once a year or so. Now I always thought she did well and although I didn't know her salary always thought everything was hunky...
mybroadband.co.za mybroadband.co.za
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Oh no we dont have kids and she is decent with money, but eish when CUD strikes her she goes all out (last year it was like "the corsair software clashes with my razer " well let me spend a fuck ton on all new Steelseries everything....)
 
Hello

Any recommendations for replacing Bose QC35II earpads?

I have looked at the Brainwavz and WC Amazon stores and I do like the velour ones as I have on my DT770, but R700+ seems steep?
 
Billionairebum said:
Hello

Any recommendations for replacing Bose QC35II earpads?

I have looked at the Brainwavz and WC Amazon stores and I do like the velour ones as I have on my DT770, but R700+ seems steep?
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That is the going rate for proper pads bud.

On a slightly different note:

I bought Brainwavz for all my old headphones a couple of years ago. The fake protein leather is starting to come off just from sitting in the cupboard. Sadge. :(
 
goldfritter said:
Same on my Brainwavz, although I've been using them most days of the week.

A little over 3 years for the pleather to start peeling.
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Well, I guess if you use them or not it only lasts a few years.

I'm looking at doing a bit of a DIY velour with the sewing machine... Just not sure how to make the extended 'seam' strong enough to keep the pads on. The foam on them is still 100%. I have 3 sets that needs some attention.
 
Billionairebum said:
Hello

Any recommendations for replacing Bose QC35II earpads?

I have looked at the Brainwavz and WC Amazon stores and I do like the velour ones as I have on my DT770, but R700+ seems steep?
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I got these on Amazon.
Very worth, for me. The fabric can be a bit scratchy on facial hair, but I don't mind it.

The Brainwavz, as others said, tends to peel after a while. I'd rather go with micro-suede if you're going that route. My Brainwavz on my PC38X are still lovely, and have survived multiple washes now. :)
 
Cavie said:
I got these on Amazon.
Very worth, for me. The fabric can be a bit scratchy on facial hair, but I don't mind it.

The Brainwavz, as others said, tends to peel after a while. I'd rather go with micro-suede if you're going that route. My Brainwavz on my PC38X are still lovely, and have survived multiple washes now. :)
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Ah Brilliant thank you! Ok, I'll cough up the dough for the decent-ish pads. Thanks all.
 
Oj0 said:
This isn't her, is it? :p

So just found out the wife is knee...err.. head deep in debt...

Background info... Married with two children. Two teenage boys. My wife has her own bank account and pay her own bills etc. She is a manager and get some profit share once a year or so. Now I always thought she did well and although I didn't know her salary always thought everything was hunky...
mybroadband.co.za mybroadband.co.za
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It's really funny to me reading how those people (including the husband) shift the blame to the lenders, as if.. accountability is nowhere to be found these days - it's always someone else's fault
 
Hi team, any recommendations on great bang-for-buck < R1500 headphones?

It's going to be for music listening, all genres, in an office, with occasional calls.

I don't mind if it's a gaming headset or not (laptop has a mic for calls), but it must be over-ear and it must be closed-back. Also strongly prefer wired. I'd prefer new, but would consider a used pair in excellent condition.

Price is pretty firm. I now have to split my time between two offices, I already have decent cans in the main office, so I want to avoid spending a lot on a pair that is probably going to be used temporarily.

Front-runner is the ATH-M20X, but happy for any recommendations.
 
goldfritter said:
Hi team, any recommendations on great bang-for-buck < R1500 headphones?

It's going to be for music listening, all genres, in an office, with occasional calls.

I don't mind if it's a gaming headset or not (laptop has a mic for calls), but it must be over-ear and it must be closed-back. Also strongly prefer wired. I'd prefer new, but would consider a used pair in excellent condition.

Price is pretty firm. I now have to split my time between two offices, I already have decent cans in the main office, so I want to avoid spending a lot on a pair that is probably going to be used temporarily.

Front-runner is the ATH-M20X, but happy for any recommendations.
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That's a good choice really!

According to rtings, the best in your category would be the Superlux HD 681:
www.rtings.com

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x vs Superlux HD 681 Side-by-Side Headphones Comparison

The Superlux HD 681 are better headphones for neutral sound than the Audio-Technica ATH-M20x. The Superlux are semi-open headphones, helping them create an immersive and natural soundstage. They also have a more balanced sound profile, which some users will prefer. However, the build quality is...
www.rtings.com www.rtings.com

Also, it's on special here:
www.marshallmusic.co.za

Superlux HD681 Professional Semi-Open Studio Headphones - Marshall Music

Dynamic, 50mm Neodymium Drivers Circumaural, Semi-Open Design Self-Adjusting Headband Lightweight and Comfortable Fit Single-Sided, Straight Cable Includes Pouch and Screw-On 1/4" Adapter
www.marshallmusic.co.za www.marshallmusic.co.za

If you had to go gaming (or with mic), then I'd suggest the Logitech G433:
www.rtings.com

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x vs Logitech G433 Side-by-Side Headphones Comparison

Compare the Audio-Technica ATH-M20x and Logitech G433 headphones
www.rtings.com www.rtings.com
 
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