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ultra_prescriptivist t1_jdalv4a wrote

Reply to comment by AudiophileHeaven in Bluetooth Sound Quality, me trying to explore what is the difference between different bluetooth codecs, which sounds best, and why, along with how to get the most stable connection possible by AudiophileHeaven

Thanks for that, although I notice you're now being a bit more careful when making claims about what "theoretically" sound better.

You should have really used such caution when writing this article, to be honest. In a technical piece about Bluetooth codecs, it seems to me that subjective impressions should be kept well out of it.

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CultofCedar OP t1_jdahgoa wrote

Reply to comment by G65434-2_II in Just opened up my brand new pair of 800s! Amazing. by CultofCedar

Yea I was thankful it’s a super simple solder imo. The only downside was my wire stripper pulled the silicon off one because it’s such a small gauge lol. Minus that mishap I probably could’ve been in and out in like 5 min.

If I were someone else without the tools/soldering skills I probably would’ve felt some kinda way because ouch first new pair? First high end new pair?!

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WikiSummarizerBot t1_jdah5uy wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Bluetooth Sound Quality, me trying to explore what is the difference between different bluetooth codecs, which sounds best, and why, along with how to get the most stable connection possible by AudiophileHeaven

Transparency (data compression)

>In data compression and psychoacoustics, transparency is the result of lossy data compression accurate enough that the compressed result is perceptually indistinguishable from the uncompressed input, i. e. perceptually lossless. A transparency threshold is a given value at which transparency is reached.

Codec listening test

>A codec listening test is a scientific study designed to compare two or more lossy audio codecs, usually with respect to perceived fidelity or compression efficiency. Most tests take the form of a double-blind comparison. Commonly used methods are known as "ABX" or "ABC/HR" or "MUSHRA". There are various software packages available for individuals to perform this type of testing themselves with minimal assistance.

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CultofCedar OP t1_jdae8qh wrote

Reply to comment by bbuky01 in Just opened up my brand new pair of 800s! Amazing. by CultofCedar

They’ve been fixed for the most part. I’ve built e-bikes/eboards/quads so my soldering/diy skills are actually decent. One of the benefits and appeal of less “high tech” headphones is I can fix them relatively easily. I mean not ideal but I didn’t even get to put the mod mic magnet on and I’m tired of waiting haha.

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bbuky01 t1_jdadfu1 wrote

Reply to comment by CultofCedar in Just opened up my brand new pair of 800s! Amazing. by CultofCedar

This might hurt a warranty claim if you try to fix them yourself.
At CanJam Chicago last year was listening to a pair of LCD-5’s ( not at the Audeze booth ) and when I took them off the right side connector just fell out on it’s own but the wires stayed connected as I wasn’t changing cables just taking them off. Hope you get it fixed.

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G65434-2_II t1_jdac96x wrote

Reply to Just opened up my brand new pair of 800s! Amazing. by CultofCedar

This thing, again? Makes you wonder how are those connectors even mounted in the cups when they come off that easily... Are they not attached via that pretty substantial groove around them, or is the surrounding (presuming) plastic that flimsy that it gives away on a little tug?

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