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Able-Elk9599 t1_ixgo90u wrote

Nice! My setup for just chilling in bed is an iPad using Qobuz using a Moshi USB C to USBA adapter to a Dragonfly Cobalt with a furutech rhodium 1/8 to 1/4 adapter with a black dragon 1/4 Silver ended Black Dragon unbalanced cable to Focal Stellia headphones :) But I do like attaching this setup to my upgraded 2019 MacBook Pro to watch Netflix. When I can I will always like listening on my 2.1 setup upstairs. You can really go down the rabbit hole on making sure every piece is worth it. Considering getting a Mojo or something in the near future. I wish I knew more audiophiles where I live (who like good headphone setups too.) I imagine the 1990’s have a great soundstage as I had some 770’s I loved that I gave to my Nephews when I got a focal clear. Still have the clears but just love the beryllium drivers and bass I get from the Stellias and being closed back. Kind of want to sell both and get the “Newtopias” lol but I can dream all I want. As long as you enjoy your system that’s all that matters. Just always on the search for ways to improve. If you don’t mind me asking what are some good albums to check out? I’d always recommend sleep through the Static by Jack Johnson. Puts me in a good mood every time for some reason. Probably will just listen to that instead of watching Netflix tonight. Thanks for the post, and happy listening :) Edit- Started listening but I gotta watch love is blind lol 😂 Edit 2- might try listening again with Amarra or Audirvana; to see if that makes a difference. Amara seems pretty interesting but I’m not liking that it’s $50… kind of want that “tube” energy though.

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superryley OP t1_ixj457p wrote

I listen to a little bit more aggressive stuff typically, so maybe not in the Jack Johnson vibe, but last night after Prayers I was listening to some Ministry and Skinny Puppy. Skinny Puppy in particular has some great headphone music.

My speaker systems are all focused on home theater stuff primarily which is why I love having some nice headphones around for listening to music.

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Able-Elk9599 t1_ixj8na1 wrote

Haha yeah I’m not much of a heavy listener; most I go is usually some LP. When we moved in our new house we upgraded the home theatre to a 7.2 setup with Atmos but I wanted a 2.1 system so we stole a sub from the theatre. It basically has turned out whole upstairs living room into a listening space haha. So worth it though vs. a home theatre setup. I’m never satisfied with the sound and always wanting to improve it though haha.

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