Bad Guy Good Audio Rankings and stuff (under construction) (Part 2)

My plan exactly. I was comparing the MMKII’s FR to the Prestige last night and I couldn’t help but to think that the Prestige seems to ‘fix’ all of the issues found in the MMKII, according the graph of course.

What I didn’t realize is how close the Meteors were … I didn’t even think of checking tbh.

I wonder how close they are to one another and how much extra performance do you get for more than double the price? It’d be amazing to see a comparison between the two.

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Obviously, it’s double the performance!

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Wow bro, Covid Chris is a trip lol, you lose your sense of smell and taste? Definitely snagging this set, never had a dual dd like this

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I only noticed because I always load my top three sets to compare newer stuff too. Especially taking a look at the upper midrange and treble. Really interested in what the bass response difference will be between the BA and DD if they are similar in sound.

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I do something similar - The Monarch’s are usually my baseline for treble and upper mids. This is seriously good insight, as now I’m curious if I can save my wallet $700 and have a similarly performing set in the Meteor.

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You had Meteor and Top at the same time too, didn’t you? Or am I thinking of someone else?

I did a switch from Cadenza to Mele, and thought exactly the same thing. They are very different sounding.

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You can assume Maka was going to change/refine the Mele sound signature. Otherwise you don’t need a replacement. Cadenza must have hit close enough to what HBB was aiming for that Maka was redundant

I thought it was “doubt and pain.” I have been singin’ this one wrong for decades now. This isn’t the first time and I’m sure it won’t be the last lol! :joy:

I’m actually keeping an eye out for a good deal on the Meteors and I have my pair of Prestige on the way. I am finishing up the single DD shootout today and once I get the two that don’t make it packed back up, that would free me up to snag a pair of them if a good used price pops up. If that ends up happening, I can let you know how the two compare.

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No I haven’t owned the Top. @nymz and a few others have steered me towards it being a bit to spicy for me. Mainly because of the 4.5k rise. Much as of love the UP and Tea at this point I’ve scratched it off my list of interest even on the used market.

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Maka was to be a slight refinement

Cadenza hit it better and I said it public cuz that’s what i do.

The Thieaudio Monarch tuner tuned Cadenza

(Public forum screeny)

Sometimes a conspiracy might seem more…interesting?
Than the simple truth.

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That was me who asked the question. I think John nailed it. Too bad for Maka…

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It is what it is.
I got a DM asking if i got paid off by Kiwi ears :joy:
A hahaha :heavy_dollar_sign:
This hobby doesn’t quite work like that.
Rumors can be crazy. But some are straight up bonkers :face_with_hand_over_mouth:

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Sorry to see that that Bro HeadFi can be toxic sometimes.

Don’t let the haters get to you bro lots of positive stuff to look forward to.
Especially now with little Kia.

Keep your friends and family close and your circle of influence stays strong.

Haters will always hate. Lovers will always prevail!

A little saying from Buddha’s teachings goes like this:

Staying mad at someone is not a healthy lifestyle; as it would be like holding a hot piece of coal with the intent of throwing it at someone. But in the end it’s only you who gets burned.

Haters should learn this the world would be a better place.

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Thanks man. I had a good day squashing meaningless net befs with several folks today.
Trying to go into 2023 sucka free including me.
Nobody wants a Dad who is a dummy so I am growing up fast.

Thanksfor kind words and have an awesome New Years

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Look at all the hair OMG so nice grow it long get him a Greatfull Dead ponytail!

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Mate when that Pompous ass Americanspirit replied to you with "youtube reviewer has different ignorant followers than all solid hardcore audiophiles on headfi.” I almost spat my coffee out :joy::rofl::joy:

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Well said I am ready to quit that forum but I like posting real reviews on gear others give a shilling to. Either my ears are bad or well everything is amazing. And I am missing out LOL.

I have the Obsidian OH10 in my ears ATM and remember why I can’t sell this set.

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Oh wow, my Covid has me dizzy…i thought this was FB based. It is actually…I see
(I checked)
Don’t anyone tell him the same hands that built and designed the Zero (same drivers to) did the same with Khan.
That might shatter some hopes and dreams. Let him believe they are not brothers and see how far he goes with implying otherwise. :v:

Popcorn stuff

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