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[nem 2,019]

 

 

 

 

Seth,

Try checking out a band called 'Shaman's Harvest' on the cans. Specifically 'End of Me' I can see sounding amazing.

This is one of the only times since 2010 where one CD has stayed in my HU over 2 months and has been constantly played

J

Yeah, I kinda dig that tune. I'll spend more time listening to them. Is the specific disc Smokin hearts and broken guns?

*edit* country as fuck ain't doin it for me though... I like classic country, but am not huge on today's pop/country style. I'll still listen to their catalog though.

What do you know about that hank williams sr?

That's more like it. Old Johnny Cash (Cocaine Blues) too. For more modern county I like Lucero, which is more like a heavier, less refined Uncle Tulepo.

*edit* As soon as I hit enter Tupelo's Sandusky started to play in my Senns... It is one of my favorite jams.

Thats what im talking about not many people my age (21) still listening to the oldies like that

 

https://youtu.be/1zgja26eNeY

[nem 2,019]

I knew a guy who was diagnosed with cancer, he came to work every day and we modified his schedule so he could. He only missed work when he had to fly to Chicago for his chemo, he was a true fighter. Sadly he called off work on Thursday and passed away shortly after. He fought one hell of a fight and never let on about the pain he was going through. I had the pleasure of hiring this guy as one of my mechanics back in 2004-2005.

 

The sad part is we still have shit bags who don't have legitimate issues using fmla and short term on a daily bases frivolously and want pity from others. 

[///M5 2,833]

Shit happens to the wrong people

[nem 2,019]

Sean how many miles you have on those tires?

[dem beats 1,223]

I also bought mine as a reference while running a sound board.

Makes sense. These are painfully acurate. They supposedly have a little low end boost from regular 702s but I feel like they are in fact flatter compared to the normal cans from A KG.

Edited June 20, 2015 by dem beats

[dem beats 1,223]

I knew a guy who was diagnosed with cancer, he came to work every day and we modified his schedule so he could. He only missed work when he had to fly to Chicago for his chemo, he was a true fighter. Sadly he called off work on Thursday and passed away shortly after. He fought one hell of a fight and never let on about the pain he was going through. I had the pleasure of hiring this guy as one of my mechanics back in 2004-2005.

The sad part is we still have shit bags who don't have legitimate issues using fmla and short term on a daily bases frivolously and want pity from others.

I used FMLA. Some might say I abused it. Its a grey area and I was in a dark dark place and migraines all the time.

We had roughly 30% of our office on FMLA at one time.

Some people did abuse it for sure but in our office that was a reaction to horrible management and some equipment that was knocking people out with carpal tunnel like crazy.

[sandt38 448]

 

 

Have you heard any jazz you like?  I can probably help.  Have over 2000 jazz cd's....

My buddy suggested:

 

Charlie Parker, Grover Washington Jr, dizzy, miles Davis, Lionel Hampton, dextor Gordon, thelonius monk, John Coltrane

 

 

 

Miles Davis in a way goes without saying. But I am not big on trumpet, so I tire of him quickly. I have listened to Parker, Washington, Dizzy, Davis, Hampton, and Gordon so far from that list. SO far I really only like a spattering of Dexter Gordon and Miles Davis. Dexter Gordon plays very well, and he is not so corny sounding, but he is overly precise a lot of the time. It sounds choppy how he enters and cuts off his notes so abruptly. I like a more smooth, relaxed sound. I like Jeff Coffin's style of sax better (from Bella Fleck and The Flecktones, and Dave Matthews Band) for example. DMBs #41 and #36 and Dreaming Tree are good examples of his style that I dig.

 

I have not listened to Thelonius Monk or Coltraine yet... now I know some Coltraine, but I have yet to spend any serious time with his music yet. Those I have listed are the ones suggested by a buddy of mine who is big into Jazz (although he is not an Acid Jazz fan), and ones I have tried to seriously spend time listening to... not just a 30 second spot and calling it good or bad. I'll spend a few hours looking for bright spots. I have liked some smooth jazz I have heard, but don't even know where to start to listen to that genre. Any input would be amazing. I pay for Spotify, so I have a large catalog available to sample whatever you suggest.

 

Just the artist isn't enough.  There is a huge difference between early and late Miles Davis.  Almost big band to free jazz.  I like the stuff in the middle.  Considering he has over 500 albums out choosing becomes tough.

 

No one has referenced any guitar, so I will:  Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Grant Green are where I'd start.  If you want the jazz version of Michael Angelo Batio then John McLaughlin would be the right start.  He has some amazingly awesome albums and some dreadful fusion...of course you may like the fusion that I don't.

 

 

I hear you. I didn't even consider the stylistic changes of Davis over his 50 year career. He more or less led almost every shift in jazz style over his career.

 

I think more of my issue is the fact that I just don't like the trumpet... or at least, I grow fatigued listening to it for any period of time.

 

I have noted the musicians mentioned. I never even thought of guitar led jazz... that might really be the ticket for me.

[sandt38 448]

I knew a guy who was diagnosed with cancer, he came to work every day and we modified his schedule so he could. He only missed work when he had to fly to Chicago for his chemo, he was a true fighter. Sadly he called off work on Thursday and passed away shortly after. He fought one hell of a fight and never let on about the pain he was going through. I had the pleasure of hiring this guy as one of my mechanics back in 2004-2005.

 

The sad part is we still have shit bags who don't have legitimate issues using fmla and short term on a daily bases frivolously and want pity from others. 

 

Bummer.

 

While I was bed ridden and out of work for 8 months, I still went back to work while on my final round of chemo, puking in the toilet every 30 minutes. I never took any aid, no food stamps, disability, etc. It makes me sick when I see people taking advantage of the system.

 

 

*edit* Everyone except Matt, that is.

[///M5 2,833]

Sean how many miles you have on those tires?

20

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

OK headphoners...

 

I looked at the Grado RS-2s and while I think I would be in sonic nirvana, I see too many shortcomings for these to suit my needs. The biggest is comfort. In all my readings the size of the ear cups and the rigid foam seem to be long term listening hindrances. I'm certain I don't want to suffer comfort issues if I am spending $500-850 on a set of cans (the RS2e and RS2i respectively). Obviously they produce better than my other finalists with regards to midrange clarity and high end detail, really only lacking in depth compared to the Senns. I love their sensitivity and the super low impedance (32ohm) make them desirable as well. My headphone amp is perfectly capable of 32 ohm loads, and it handles my Senn Momentums easily.

 

Now on to the Senns, which is really where I think I am going to end up...

 

The question is, what do I gain by spending the extra $110 going from the HD600s to the HD650s? From what I can discern, the 650 is just more nicely appointed, using real metal cups and hardware, while the 600 uses plastic on the cups and as a cover for the band. While the 650s are listed at 10 Hz - 39.5 KHz and the 600s are listed at 12-39K, it seems they use the same drivers and architecture. They are both 300 ohm units (which is a bummer, but they are really efficient, and they will be driven with my tube amp), both are reviewed as beyond exceptionally comfortable, and they are really the only competitors to the RS-2 I feel I want to use.

 

Finally, and I know I have beaten around the bush about this before, but I am going to ask a few questions directly... If I go full size on the Momentums I am moving into closed cups. Benefits: Bass responce and noise cancellation. How loud are the 600s and 650s externally? Obviously they will be audible, and I tend to listen to cans by myself, so it isn't a huge deal, but I don't want to be ridiculous at the same time. Also, is it really beneficial to have the cans so open and airy? I understand the benefits of a dipole, but I also understand the drawbacks... With a good dipole speaker you need a strong bottom end boost, so exactly how much does the dipole can suffer from bottom end losses? Or do I really need to shut the fuck up about the momentums and go with the open 600/650?

 

Amp:

 

I was bummed with the Mullard 6V6GT tubes. They really were nice and warm and had great depth, and they broke up really nicely, but the midrange was really muddy. Vocals were very distant. I have a set of Tung-Sol 6V6GTs in it right now. They are still breaking in, but everything is much more vibrant. So far I think I am a fan of the Tung-Sol (Russian made tubes). I am going to be trying a few other sets in the near future and will post about them if they are worthy.

 

 

Love that picture.  I'm itching to order the 598's.

[mikel7829 90]

I gots a damn headache from hell 

[///M5 2,833]

40 now. 1-2 shifts flare or pull torque management is nutso strong

[dem beats 1,223]

I knew a guy who was diagnosed with cancer, he came to work every day and we modified his schedule so he could. He only missed work when he had to fly to Chicago for his chemo, he was a true fighter. Sadly he called off work on Thursday and passed away shortly after. He fought one hell of a fight and never let on about the pain he was going through. I had the pleasure of hiring this guy as one of my mechanics back in 2004-2005.

The sad part is we still have shit bags who don't have legitimate issues using fmla and short term on a daily bases frivolously and want pity from others.

Bummer.

While I was bed ridden and out of work for 8 months, I still went back to work while on my final round of chemo, puking in the toilet every 30 minutes. I never took any aid, no food stamps, disability, etc. It makes me sick when I see people taking advantage of the system.

*edit* Everyone except Matt, that is.

Thanks bro. I'm a big floppy pussy, in general and the hospital was a horrible place to work.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I knew a guy who was diagnosed with cancer, he came to work every day and we modified his schedule so he could. He only missed work when he had to fly to Chicago for his chemo, he was a true fighter. Sadly he called off work on Thursday and passed away shortly after. He fought one hell of a fight and never let on about the pain he was going through. I had the pleasure of hiring this guy as one of my mechanics back in 2004-2005.

The sad part is we still have shit bags who don't have legitimate issues using fmla and short term on a daily bases frivolously and want pity from others.

Sorry Neal! That sucks!

[MKader17 332]

actually i played around with some software and eq'd out the peak. sound better but i reach for the senns 90% of the time.

I need a good product key for windows 7 ultimate..

Check Microsoft.com

[Tirefryr 1,742]

So,  I made a deal to buy a new car today.  Spoke with the dealer last night, made a down payment, told them I'd be there around 2PM today.  I get halfway there and they call and tell me they sold the car.  I was an hour into the drive, and how the fuck do you sell a car with a down payment on it?  I'm thoroughly pissed.

[dem beats 1,223]

So, I made a deal to buy a new car today. Spoke with the dealer last night, made a down payment, told them I'd be there around 2PM today. I get halfway there and they call and tell me they sold the car. I was an hour into the drive, and how the fuck do you sell a car with a down payment on it? I'm thoroughly pissed.

Go there and loose your fucking mind in front of everyone.

Normally that is uncalled for. In this case it's necissary.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I am pissed, and already home.  Not about to make a 2 hour trek for nothing.

[dem beats 1,223]

Oh, I would get something.

They literally stole from you.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

I knew a guy who was diagnosed with cancer, he came to work every day and we modified his schedule so he could. He only missed work when he had to fly to Chicago for his chemo, he was a true fighter. Sadly he called off work on Thursday and passed away shortly after. He fought one hell of a fight and never let on about the pain he was going through. I had the pleasure of hiring this guy as one of my mechanics back in 2004-2005.

 

The sad part is we still have shit bags who don't have legitimate issues using fmla and short term on a daily bases frivolously and want pity from others. 

Sorry for your loss Neal.  Shame to hear.

[dem beats 1,223]

I'm sorry for the loss too Neal. I didn't mean to be insensitive.

The guy sounds like the kind of person I am trying to become. Integrity is a good thing.

[///M5 2,833]

My transmission shifts again! Yay modern tcm

[///M5 2,833]

The 1-2 clutch is shot, rest is fine

[///M5 2,833]

NASTY downshift now

[nem 2,019]

40 now. 1-2 shifts flare or pull torque management is nutso strong

Get some miles on them to scuff the finish layer, then see how they bite.