[AMA] Not an Audiophile but Collected a Big Collection of Audio Gear. Ask Me Anything!

NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 08:03
Last edited 13/02/2018 - 12:20

I am not an audiophile but have not small collection of audio gear from headphones to IEMs.

Introduce Yourself

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  • [Deactivated] on 13/02/2018 - 08:12
    +1

    Why aren’t you an audiophile?

    • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 08:40

      Cuz I've got a collection of 4 high end headphones, 3 in ears and 2 DAC Amps, and some people say I'm deceiving myself when I say I'm not an audiophile. But truth is I couldnt care less about khz and mumbo jumbo measurements, I just like good sound.

      • gimli on 17/02/2018 - 18:56

        Have you felt going from price point A to B you haven't notice much of a difference in sound to justify price?

        I bought $200 IEM and was previously using $40 ones. The $200 definitely sound clearer and nicer but I can still live with sound quality from cheaper ones which make me wonder.

        • NotAnAudiophile on 17/02/2018 - 22:04
          +1

          To me, there is a certain sweet spot for both headphones and IEMs. I find for IEMs, about $100-150 seems to be the best where beyond that, I can't tell a difference.

        • gimli on 17/02/2018 - 22:08

          @NotAnAudiophile:

          Do you prefer on ear headphones?

        • NotAnAudiophile on 17/02/2018 - 22:13
          +1

          @Gimli:

          i have 3 over ear ones : Senn HD6XX (clarity), Fostex TH-X00 (bass) and Hifiman HE-4xx (planar).

          IEMs I've got iBasso IT01, KZ ZS6 and just bought TFZ King Pro. Hmm, on ears, I used to have Koss Portapro (since sold) as it had 0 isolation which I needed.

  • raiseyoursteaks on 13/02/2018 - 08:15
    +1

    What Visa did you get? Skill migrant?

    • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 08:40
      +1

      Yeah I was a skilled migrant, but this was like more than 10 years ago, when the skills shortage was far more acute.

      • raiseyoursteaks on 13/02/2018 - 08:42

        Good for you. I've been through the process too and I know its very water tight "almost" and it's a lengthy process.

  • Godric on 13/02/2018 - 08:51
    +1

    Did doing army IRL make you good @ FPS games?

    • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 08:55

      nah, its a totally different thing. I get kicks out of going to gun ranges in Australia, as the equipment they have is quite underpowered. We used to handle M16s in the army.

      • KaTst3R on 13/02/2018 - 09:36

        No SAR21? Apparently that is the weapon of choice for Singapore.

        • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 10:57

          I wish i had handled the sar21. When i was in the army they had just started producing it. Too late for me unfortunately.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/02/2018 - 09:00

    What other weapons did you get to experience while in the Army?

  • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 09:02

    General Purpose Machine guns, grenades to name a few. I was lowly infantry so there are higher power ones only specialists are allowed to operate.

  • Oz8argain on 13/02/2018 - 09:26

    The army thing is compulsory correct?

  • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 09:33

    Yup it is. In my day it was 2.5 years, but now its cut to 2 years.

  • KaTst3R on 13/02/2018 - 09:35

    What rank in the military?

  • EightImmortals on 13/02/2018 - 09:36

    Were you in the Singapore army or the ADF?

  • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 09:46

    Singapore Army. at the end of my stint I was a corporal.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/02/2018 - 10:13

    Are McDonalds nuggets good in Singapore?

  • Moderatorneil on 13/02/2018 - 10:15

    OP, please reply to comments via the reply button (instead of posting new comment) in order to make the AMA easier to follow. Thanks.

  • Allan on 13/02/2018 - 10:37

    What's a skill you learnt in the army that you found using the most now as a civilian?

  • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 11:00

    Survival in the rough. We had 5 day field camps in the forest with no modern conveniences. Not saying i am Bear Grylls but at least i know i wont die on the first day!

  • tsunamisurfer on 13/02/2018 - 11:47

    What about Reservist duties? Do you have to go back?

    • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 11:52

      my cycle is finished.

      • tsunamisurfer on 13/02/2018 - 12:07

        Was there comeraderie within your company? Did the army instil that into the unit?

        • NotAnAudiophile on 13/02/2018 - 12:13

          its something that happens quite naturally, as you spend days and nights with the same group of guys.

  • JimB on 13/02/2018 - 11:55

    Is there anyway Singaporean males can dodge National Service (other than for medical reasons)? i.e. Rich parents?

  • ronnknee on 13/02/2018 - 11:55

    How will you be getting back home from the airport next time?

  • dcep on 13/02/2018 - 12:03

    Have you watched Ah Boys to Men ?

    Are the plots represent reality on SG NS ?

  • [Deactivated] on 13/02/2018 - 12:14

    Which countries could Singapore realistically 'take' or defend itself from? Macau maybe? I think if you control Singapore's water supply, the Australian town of Frankston might be able to take Singapore by force. It could be an SAR of Frankston.

    • dcep on 13/02/2018 - 12:40

      SG recycle waste water pee poo into drinking water

  • yoonibear on 14/02/2018 - 15:52

    What would be a cheap (<$100) bass oriented wireless head phone you'd recommend for an office environment? I have the in ears and after a while they start to hurt.

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