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    Do you hear a difference with DAC filters?

    In theory, given that absolute phase is inaudible according to psychoacoustics and time-invariant systems, minimum phase would be ideal for reducing pre-ringing, which is substantially more audible than post-ringing, that's the downside of linear-phase filters. Slow roll-off filters further...
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    Best IEM's under $50 for all around music and gaming

    If you can stretch $10 and wait sales, Truthear Hexa. Sean Olive personally is impressed by it. Mark Ryan Sallee calls it the most neutral IEM ever made.
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    Truthear IEMs

    The bigger nozzle size has been a selling point for me too. Secure fit like I haven't experienced with other IEMs.
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    FiiO has released the USBDAC JA11, with an initial price of only $9 (69RMB) and support for PEQ DSD128 PCM384

    Believe it or not, the audibility of absolute phase orientation has been debated for years, and I have personally tested it using a more robust protocol than the one you're suggesting: ABX testing with clips from a variety of genres. Since your premise challenges a settled issue, comparable to...
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    FiiO has released the USBDAC JA11, with an initial price of only $9 (69RMB) and support for PEQ DSD128 PCM384

    And why did you expect this comment? Could it be because it contradicts established principles in psychoacoustics and properties of linear time-invariant systems? Or that you are drive-by posting unverified audio claims in an objectivist-oriented forum?
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    FiiO has released the USBDAC JA11, with an initial price of only $9 (69RMB) and support for PEQ DSD128 PCM384

    Absolute phase orientation has no effect on frequency response. While it may be noteworthy deviation from normal operation it won't have an audible effect.
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    Organist headphone question

    Which one? 7Hz Zero 1, 7Hz Zero 2, Truthear Zero, or Truthear Zero Blue 2?
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    Simgot Supermix 4 + Dunu S&S Tips – Unexpected Synergy

    I have the opposite issue, stock tips sound great to me, substituting with third party tips kind of ruins the sound. I don't own SM4 though.
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    Organist headphone question

    AKG 371 would suit you well unless you are in a warmer area, they are prone to sweating as any closed back, but for sure they have a light clamping force that you are looking for. I'd additionally recommend Truthear Gate IEMs that I personally use for monitoring bass guitar. I'm positive the...
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    Truthear IEMs

    I expected Pure to me more of a gradual tweak to Hexa's tuning, but the difference seems quite large. Some people complain about Hexa's lean bass, but it me its lean bass is a big perk. I can listen for longer on Hexa without ear fatigue creeping in like it does on bassier sets...
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    On the Distortion of Cirrus Logic CS431xx-Based Devices: A Comparative Review

    I need a 2V dongle for Aux purposes, 1V dongles serve me well for IEMs and have a more usable volume range, but too low output for Aux. Glad that I'm reading this report first. At the end of the day CS43131 dongles are very cost-effective, choosing one of the good ones makes me feel good about it.
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    Sonos ace - Measurements, EQ and Impressions

    FR readings are unreliable on ANC headphones in the first place, it's a physical limitation of the technology. Evaluations that are preconditioned on viewing graph data in this case may in fact be placebo. I will give credit to Sonos for continuing to support their product though.
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    Adam Audio H200 (Gras 45CA Measurements + Earpad Dimensions)

    @jb90 AKG K371 remains the default recommendation for tuning quality at that price range.
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    Open-backed Headphones ≥ Shure 846s

    Theres some pushback from people like oratory1990 on whether a silent updated HD560S was ever a thing.
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    Open-backed Headphones ≥ Shure 846s

    I dont think most open backs sound like IEMs, closed backs may be closer but are not on the table as you indicated a hot climate. On-ears tend to push some stereotypical IEM frequencies more than around-ears, and the Koss on-ears remain the highest regarded overall in that category despite...
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