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Dekoni Blue by Fostex Planar-Magnetic Headphones

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May 31, 2018

But...but--they're so ugly!

Jul 31, 2018

RayFVery 80’s IMO. They’re not the same kind of ugly as Stax Sigma or Jecklin Floats, but they have a kind of “Studio Ugly” that kind of grew on me. Like, I’d wear them in public with a cheeky grin, and challenge people to give them a listen, use them to start a conversation but not to fit in.

Jul 31, 2018

EvshrugHmm...I suspect you wear a geeky-grin no matter what you're wear'n ;- )

Jul 31, 2018

RayFSounds about right...

Jul 31, 2018

Jul 31, 2018

EvshrugAhhhhh—Geeky grin overload!!!

Jul 31, 2018

RayFI thought you were expecting it! 🤣

Aug 1, 2018

EvshrugActually, no--I wasn't. Not sure how they all got through the shields--but all decks are reporting damage--might have to order Abandon Ship!

Aug 1, 2018

RayFJust FYI... I did not FIRE EVERYTHING!!!!! Massdrop has an 8 upload limit per post.

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Aug 1, 2018

EvshrugI know--I tried to upload all my baby pictures in retaliation!

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Aug 1, 2018

RayFIf you have many baby pictures, wearing headphone, and a goofy grin... you win! Might have to break out the old slide film scanner ;)

Sep 17, 2018

RayFHeadphones in order of appearance: •Abyss 1266 and a Lotoo PAW Gold edition DAP •The original 1991 Sennheiser Orpheus (electrostat) • Sennheiser HD 650 with a tiny $50 DAP (sounded kinda flat but surprisingly loud enough) •HiFiman HE-1000 (Planar Magnetic) •Sennheiser Game Zero played from a Playstation VR •Fostex TH-900 mk II – Emerald special edition ( Dynamic with bio-cellulous drivers, played through a Sennheiser HDV 820 off screen) •Sennheiser HD 820 •Sennheiser HD 800 (with, um, some seriously thick headphone cables!) •Banana Republic flat cap with an Olight S1 Mini on the brim. •Sennheiser HE-1 Orpheus (electrostat)

Sep 17, 2018

EvshrugThat’s a lot of headphones for a guy with only two ears! Did you ever calculate the total if you decided to actually purchase them all?

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Sep 19, 2018

RayF$62,247.42 after tax. Although, the little red DAP I’m holding in the HD 650 picture (3rd down) was just given to me by a friend who had just upgraded to something else. He figured the resale value on a super cheap MP3 player would be negligible, so now I’ve got a light DAP to go jobbing with or to use as a source when I want music but need to save my phone battery.

Sep 19, 2018

EvshrugSure, when you're a celebrity they'll give you anything--you can just grab 'em by the DAP and they let you!

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Sep 20, 2018

RayFEw, foul reference. I totally guessed at the cost BTW, most of the expensive headphones were demo’d at Head-Fi CanJams and other audio events. I’m not that special, I just chose to set aside time to go experience these. CanJam NYC is particularly easy for me to attend: If I plan ahead and book a seat on a Megabus, I pay $27 and listen to music for 7 hours and 30 minutes, split a hotel room with two or three friends, and have an adventure in New York!

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Sep 20, 2018

EvshrugSounds like a crowd; I try to avoid ‘em.

Sep 20, 2018

RayFFriends? Or do you mean the travel arrangements? Yeah, I compromise on my arrangements a bit so I can still have fun while staying under budget. My biggest goal is to save up for a starter house, but IMO it’s important to still live your life while respecting the long term.

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Sep 21, 2018

EvshrugCrowds of people (they bug me). No problems with budgets, or starter homes! Best of luck to you with both ;- )

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