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Power draw might be a significant factor if it can be connected to iPhone/Android devices. Might be quite a short listening session.
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I have been thinking the last day since hearing/reading of the launch of the Explorer and now I have a bee in my bonnet about upgrading my headphones...
I work in a design studio and often work really long days at the drawing board and listen to music all day long on Spotify. I currently use some not that great wireless Sennheiser headphones connected directly to my MacBookPro. They have been ok I guess but have been more convenient than anything else what with being wireless.
I thinking, if I was invest in the Explorer what headphones could be a good choice? I like the over ear kind. I'm not too knowledgeable about headphones really. It would be great to hear what others on here would recommend. Also I would need a pair that would not need an additional amplifier. Would this rule out the AKG? I've heard good things about the AKG701s and curious how they would compare to the Sennheiser HD600 etc.
Any wise words or recommendations? I really must congratulate M on creating excitement again! and with their most affordable product is pretty nice!
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Have a look at the Sennheiser IE800, getting very good reviews. Trouble is with the HD800, you look like a Cyberman. Subtle, understated Explorer & IE800. Yes please Santa!
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What is the maximum impedance suggested? With 3,5mil jack I assume it is more aimed towards 32 to 120 Ohm mobile headsets, and assume 250 to 600Ohm hifi phones with adapters may come out a bit low in maximum volume.
Cheers, Andreas
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The specs from the Meridian website state 130mW into 16 ohms, so low impedance headphones are what it's meant for.
Geoff
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Very interesting review on CA that details some of the firmware tricks built in i.e. full res output to the Toslink Computer Audiophile review
Geoff
861v4-LPS, ID40, MC200, Roon, Tidal
DSP7000, DSP5200HC, DSP5000.3, Oracle Delphi IV, SME V, Dynavector DV17mk3.
Mac Mini(2010), Synology NAS/Plex Server
Schitt Lyr, Audeze LCD-2, Sennheiser HD800, Beyer Terminator v4.
Oppo BDP-93/Vanity93Lite, Sony PW-10, Grandview 100" screen
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Hi Joel,
So far listened to it with a range of B&W and Grado headphones, exact models fitting in the price range mentioned earlier but will confirm the models later.
Source material wise, everything from 128 MP3 to 192/24 FLAC and multiple genres. Player wise I've been using iTunes and foobar with the ASIO plugin.
Thanks,
Dan Does this device even support ASIO? You'd need custom sound drivers to do so.
- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
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Yes, both ASIO and WASAPI drivers will enable bit-perfect delivery to the Explorer.
This has the massive benefit of bypassing the nasties that Windows will do to the audio signal. Mac users have equivalents.
Those familiar with other Asynchronous USB devices may be familiar with this already.
Plug ins are available for players like Foobar etc.
Rgds,
Nick
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Is Control:PC output bit perfect to Explorer?
Main system: NUC, Roon, Network Acoustics Ag ENO/cable, 218, 5200SE, Townsend Podium, Sennheiser HD820/800s, Sennheiser HDVA 820 amp.
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No but I don't know if HP Connected by Meridian is.
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Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).
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No, I do not believe it is in its current form. It would have to utilise drivers like ASIO or WASAPI and there is no indication that this is the case.
Something that HQ could look at for future releases perhaps.
Rgds,
Nick
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It would seem to make a lot of sense now that Explorer has been released.
Main system: NUC, Roon, Network Acoustics Ag ENO/cable, 218, 5200SE, Townsend Podium, Sennheiser HD820/800s, Sennheiser HDVA 820 amp.
Mobile: Explorer, IE800
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