| DougW
's Headphone Reference System
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| Last Update: August 06, 2002 at 12:04:15
| IP Address: 208.204.254.100
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| Amplifier: | Headroom Max
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None
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| Speakers: | Audio-Technica W2002 headphones
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| Sources:
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| CD Player/DAC: | Pioneer DV-343 -> modded MSB Link DAC II (by Dan Wright) |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | None
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| Other Source(s): | None
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| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
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| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Belden 89259 single DIY; Belden digital cable
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| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | BPT BP-Jr
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| Tweaks: | None
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| Room Size (LxWxH): | 12 x 12 x 12
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| Room Comments/Treatments: | N/A
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| Music Preferences and Comments:
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| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Alternative, j-pop, anime soundtracks, rock, fusion, acid jazz, classical
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| System Goals/Comments: | Full, textured sound; lots of detail and resolution; instrument and vocal palpability and separation; pitch black background; tight, impactful bass; precise imaging; reasonably clear highs
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| System Strengths: | Pretty good instrument and vocal separation; involving warmth (from the MSB, the rest of the system is close to neutral, leaning towards analytical); bass impact; soundstage width/depth; reasonably transparent/detailed
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| System Weaknesses: | Imaging isn't focused enough; bass could be a little tighter; vocals are too warm; instruments and vocals could be more solid and textured; background could be blacker; needs more transparency/detail
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| Video/HT System:
Integrated
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| TV/Projector: | Sony Wega 32''
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| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Outlaw 1050 receiver
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| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Norh 4.0 + Adire Rava sub
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| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Toshiba 2200
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| Other HT Gear: | DH Labs Q-10 speaker cable
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| Comments on HT System: | Sounds good and involving, though not reference level
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