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TSrifasha
post Jan 25 2011, 01:56 PM, updated 10y ago

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Hi..i just want to share my review on this said items that i bought from the LYN forumers. i am a newbie in this audiophile thingy and i hope that this experience will help those who are a newbie and others who want to acquire the items or services provided in the Trade Zones. thumbup.gif biggrin.gif

Firstly i am looking for a new headphone to replace my old Phillips hp and i want a good headphone but cannot afford a hi-end products and i looked around in the trade zone and found this Superlux Bulk Thread . This guy offer me a Superlux HD668B + HD681 at that time and i think im gonna try this one since it got some good reviews over the net and i kinda like the design too. So made an order and pay at the same time. Got the items after a few weeks (it was his 1st bulk IINM) and it arrived safely at my office with a neat and secure package. I got home and try it on. This hp really amazes me! it produce a superb clarity and clear instruments sounds that i wished for it to be. Overall it satisfied me after i tried it for musics and movies. But the bass is not up to my satisfaction and i decided to change the cable since it is detachable. In addition, it also producing a great sound pairing it with my Nokia N8~! Thanks for the bulk, trio!

Then i ordered a replacement cable from this thread..i told him that i need a re-cable for my Superlux and he is happy to made it for me since i am his 1st Superlux customer. After the cable arrives, immediately i change it with the stock cable and the quality is doubled and i very satisfied with the work provided by i_djoel2000. great workmanship and my Superlux is better than ever! it gaves me more punch on the bass and concerts are better this time~

I am very hard to please..so i made 1 last item to complete my satisfaction, from chchyong89..i ordered a mini usb dac PCM2704 from this thread and it arrives within days (but i have to collect it from the PPL since nobody at home at the delivery time). It was wrapped with a bubble wrap so i can assure there is enough protection if opted for postage. this is my utmost grand satisfaction. it is true that dont judge a book by its cover because this PCM2704 is real deal. It is economical yet it so powerful and satisfying indeed. It provide more bass (as it add up to my Edifier C3) and the sound produced is more compact and crystal clear. So, dont judge a dac from its naked body~ tongue.gif

with this 3 items combined, i am enjoying my favourite movies, musics and concerts on my PC daily with full satisfactory and affordable budgets. thanks guys~!

Mini usb DAC PCM2704 = Thread by chchyong89
Superlux Headphones = Thread by trio
Replacement cable = Thread by i_djoel2000
Headphone amplifier FiiO E10

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post Jan 25 2011, 04:09 PM

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QUOTE(chchyong89 @ Jan 25 2011, 04:01 PM)
Thanks for your kind review. I believe adding an desktop head-amp for this will be more awesome. biggrin.gif

However, desktop amp never come in cheap sad.gif
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yeah. i agree with that. tongue.gif i know this combo will be out of my request one day but this is best enough for me at the moment~ smile.gif
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post Jan 25 2011, 05:24 PM

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QUOTE(1st @ Jan 25 2011, 04:46 PM)
wao, u tempted me T_T now my wallet gonna hurt


Added on January 25, 2011, 4:53 pmmind to tell the headphone + soundcard + cable custom made all in how much u spent?
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its not more than RM3++ but if u include postage, just add some more to it~to me its reasonable and u will be satisfied with the performance~ tongue.gif


Added on January 25, 2011, 5:27 pm
QUOTE(Shoot@M3 @ Jan 25 2011, 04:25 PM)
nice review, btw, does changing the stock cable for your 668B really helps a lot? you can let me know in pm
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u got PM mate~ smile.gif


Added on January 25, 2011, 5:31 pm
QUOTE(1st @ Jan 25 2011, 05:17 PM)
ic, estimated damage 350 =/

TS u listent o wad kind of music there? biggrin.gif
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i love concerts because of the variety instruments and this combo clearly separates voice, instruments and audience. very nice~melting my ears.. tongue.gif

*also i listen to variety of musics. and i choose musics over voice, so i tend to opted for the richness of instruments in a song~ smile.gif

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post Jan 25 2011, 08:07 PM

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QUOTE(1st @ Jan 25 2011, 05:48 PM)
hmm. i listen to orkestra, classical chinese instruments, too, but R&B more, how is the bass of this headphone. im considering seriously =p

btw, are ur custom audio jacks gold plated or normal ones? the jack on the headphone itself is not gold plated right?
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in my opinion, the bass is okay but it can be much better with the usb dac. if u r looking for a good headphone but with a low budget, u shud consider taking cuz i am very satisfied (but our interest might be differ) smile.gif

*its neurik jacks and the Superlux jack is gold plated. smile.gif
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post Jan 25 2011, 08:37 PM

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QUOTE(1st @ Jan 25 2011, 08:23 PM)
naise!! is the bass heavy or mild? scale of 1-10 from weak to strong bass where wouuld u put it?
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the bass is not heavy like BOOM BOOM POW. its more mild like BUMP DUM DUM. easy on hearing. (which suited to my preference) tongue.gif


*but if u put on a strong bass song, it will punch more but still easy on ur listening. hope this help. tongue.gif its hard to tell maybe from 6-7 like dat.

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post Jan 25 2011, 09:07 PM

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QUOTE(1st @ Jan 25 2011, 08:52 PM)
nice! i like! order once salary in!
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just contact trio. u can put ur name on february bulk. smile.gif

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post Jan 25 2011, 09:24 PM

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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Jan 25 2011, 09:11 PM)
if you're more into bass I suggest you try out the Superlux HD681. stronger and more interesting bass than the HD668B and it's cheaper.
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agreed on this. i bought both from trio. interesting pair of Superluxes~ tongue.gif
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post Jan 25 2011, 09:36 PM

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QUOTE(1st @ Jan 25 2011, 09:26 PM)
HD668B has bass but clarity on vocals and trebles right?
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i can say yes to that. the 681 has 'boomer' bass and suitable for rock if i may say. but 668b is more pleasure becuz its offer more balanced hearing and give more details on the sound. and i have both of them and preffered 668b. i got the 681 for my N8 and travelling purpose~ tongue.gif
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post Jan 26 2011, 12:08 AM

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QUOTE(MrJinggles @ Jan 25 2011, 10:05 PM)
@rifasha
Which cable did you pick for your headphones?
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im using this cable


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Belden 1583E Cat5E UTP Grey Sheath + neurik connectors


Added on January 26, 2011, 12:11 am
QUOTE(trio @ Jan 25 2011, 11:35 PM)
thanks for the review rifasha!

The bass is tight and nice just that not BOOM BOOM BOOM type. And yea with an amp, your setup would be damn nice since it's true potential will shine after properly drive 668b.

Ever thought of changing that short length of cable that coming out of the headphone? I am sure it is hiding the full potential of your new cable.
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haha.yeah no prob mate. sorry it took me sometime to come out with review.haha. these are great headphones mate. yep2 im thinking of the same thing but at this moment im not ready to peel that short cable yet~haha. if next time i mod, i'll let u know~ thumbup.gif

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post Jan 26 2011, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(trio @ Jan 26 2011, 12:18 AM)
wat were the changes with the new cable?
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more added 'bump' and crystal clear sound. to my experience, it best suited for movies. every sound details came out. thumbup.gif


Added on January 26, 2011, 12:26 am
QUOTE(1st @ Jan 26 2011, 12:25 AM)
that cable also can change? the one sticking out from the headphone?
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yes i believe so, theres many seller provide the recabling service in the trade zone. ive dealt with 3 seller i_djoel2000, ssyycc and wotiyo so far. all are very nicely done. thumbup.gif

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post Jan 26 2011, 12:35 AM

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QUOTE(1st @ Jan 26 2011, 12:27 AM)
rifasha,
if i run the HD668B on iphone without the sound card then the sound quality will drop alot?

just custom cables + the headphone itself, how good will it be without the sound card?
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i am not really sure about that. but i believe it wont drop much and u can still enjoy the cool headphone. its just these custom cable and the dac are meant to bring the potential and sound a bit more further. (as i experience with my N8)..and im not sure about attaching the mini dac to iphone will work or not, may want to ask chchyong89 for more info on the DAC.


Added on January 26, 2011, 12:36 am
QUOTE(beederbest @ Jan 26 2011, 12:30 AM)
Agree +1.
Owned both 681 and 668b and yes they are all like what you have written.
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hi. yay i got a gang here~ tongue.gif

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post Jan 26 2011, 12:46 AM

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QUOTE(1st @ Jan 26 2011, 12:42 AM)
hmmm how about headphone amps that are not usb powered when im on the move? any recomendation excet fliio?
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aha. u might want to ask that to other 'otai' here. im merely a newbie here. tongue.gif
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post Jan 26 2011, 01:36 AM

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maybe he just need 668b and re-cable and when that runs out of his needs, only then add on the amp. out of box 668b is great alredi~ smile.gif
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post Jan 26 2011, 01:51 AM

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QUOTE(1st @ Jan 26 2011, 01:44 AM)
hehe, i made my decision to go for the 381 then later on i'll get the 668b too!

btw, earphones can be recabled too right?
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glad that u made ur decision~ smile.gif

*u might want to ask @ PM the reseller of the recabling services. they might have their own opinion and advices. ive posted their names/links in 2nd page in one of my posts.
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post Jan 26 2011, 06:38 PM

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QUOTE(tunertoobe @ Jan 26 2011, 05:39 PM)
I think this will be my first headphone.  brows.gif
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congratz~u wont be disappointed ~ smile.gif
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post Jan 26 2011, 08:44 PM

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i'll post more photos here to put sum more racun~ tongue.gif
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post Jan 26 2011, 08:53 PM

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QUOTE(trio @ Jan 26 2011, 08:51 PM)
wait i create the fanclub thread now. post it there XD
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nicee..post the link here once its done~ biggrin.gif
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post Jan 27 2011, 09:13 AM

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maybe some of us can make some session to test each of those and come out with comparisons~but so far, most forums are satisfied with 668b plus ts low budget price~smile.gif
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post Feb 7 2011, 11:15 PM

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now im preferring more on the headphones~im selling my 2.1..anyone interested please PM me~ tongue.gif
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post Feb 9 2011, 04:26 PM

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QUOTE(Shoot@M3 @ Feb 8 2011, 09:00 AM)
u mean ur selling off your 2.1 speaker setup? what model?
keep it for pleasure listening when times lazy put on the lux bro.  laugh.gif
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haha. nope2..i dun jadi to sell them..fhew..luckily i got my senses back. tongue.gif

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