Finally completed my input upgrade for my primary desktop. Ordered the new Ducky One 3 Full back in early November. ordered it with Cherry MX Silvers, but they’re hot swappable so I’ll probably play around with mixing some different models. Also replaced the stock keycaps with a mixed set of Glorious Aura V2 caps in black and white, added o-rings to the caps as well. Mouse was also upgraded from my Logitech G900 to a Glorious Model D wired.
Here’s a shot of the board before the cap replacement
Look at that frequency response. Very nice bass extension and level, treble needs work. Applied some quick eq with the sonarworks app. Sounding very decent.
Finally I’ll test out how far I can push the BASS BOOST in my “neutral with bass boost” general preferences. Without having a compromised treble response. Found a gent willing to sell his Hekili (on HeadFi, but I expect they’re on here too most likely!)
So long as it doesn’t come with trade-offs in mids, or lack of texture, I’ve always been up for as much tactility and warmth in the low end as I can get. This seems to push the natural limits of that.
The mids look like they’re given plenty of room on the graphs too. As someone who loved the Lokahi, I’m very excited right now.
That’s it, upper left. It’s a very small but cool device. Now I can watch TV/movies and with a press of the switchers’ remote, I am now listening to CDs! It’s fantastic. And I forgot to mention, The CD player is acting like a true transport now and has never sounded so good. I think I am actually done here now. Phenomenal improvement in this rag-tag system over the last few days.
Not really a recent buy, but I wanted to share a little life hack I discovered:
I bought a ZMF strap for T50RP’s because I was considering to buy the Dekoni Blues. Instead, I bought the Beyerdynamic Tygr 300 R, and ZMF doesn’t allow returns for their products.
As a result, I had the strap lying around collecting dust. However my brain’s synapses had a spark, and my neurons activated:
I decided to layer the strap on my head, or hang my Tygers. This keeps the foam stiff when I wear my cans, and it also prevents long-term damage (if any)to the foam as they hang on my stand. Also, I find the Tygrs to be more comfortable, because I don’t feel fatigued from wearing my cans for too long.
I just gotta be careful about removing my Tygrs now, or else the strap will flop onto the floor really loudly.
Got my new Focal Elegia last night still breaking them in
I’d love to get more comfortable pads but god damn 100$ for a set of pads is a tough pill to swallow
I’ve just ordered the Sennheiser HD 6XX. Sonarworks recommend the 650 very highly, so I’m getting this one as a cheaper version. Intend to use it for both ordinary enjoyment and mixing as a hobbyist. Any thoughts on the 6XX?
Now in for a two month wait, before they Drop!
Know the feeling, had to import mine to South America. But if you like the sound and wouldn’t mind a little more bass (used EQ to confirm that with mine), you’ll be set in sound and comfort. Totally worth it IMO.
Thanks for the suggestion, @CantAffordThisHobby
I’m new into recording and mixing, so I’m wondering how a tube amp affects the frequency curve? Would a tube make the sound less flat, as preferred for a mixing headphone?
However, I am still considering a tube amp just for enjoying the music too
