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<blockquote data-quote="whitedragon551" data-source="post: 8104298" data-attributes="member: 608181"><p>Images</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-5.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Listening Experience</p><p></p><p>For this listening review I used some of the GM’s Top 10 Tuning songs, Dr. Chesky’s Binaural Sound Show, and a random assortment of music from my personal collection. The GM tuning list consisted of songs such as “No One” by Alicia Keys and “Hotel California” by the Eagles.</p><p></p><p>1. During Alicia Keys “No One” - I focused on her voice. The level of clarity was superb. This is one of those songs that will send chills up your spine from the clarity on a high end system. Towards the end of the song you can hear the deep breaths that the singer is taking.</p><p></p><p>2. The Eagles “Hotel California” - The separation and stage width are what really shine in this song. This was not the live version. You can tell the singer is left of center on the stage along with most of the instruments. Drums appear to be dead center in this recording.</p><p></p><p>3. Todd Turkishers “Drum Solo” from Dr. Chesky’s Binaural Sound Show CD showed that this set of IEM’s is perfectly capable at producing midbass. The midbass is articulate, fast, and detailed.</p><p></p><p>4. “This Little Light Of Mine” demonstrates a nice and wide sound stage and clarity. The male vocalist is clearly on the back, right side of the stage and the background singers are to the left. This particular set of headphones provides a depth to the music that I have never experienced. You can hear the rasp in the male vocalists’ voice.</p><p></p><p>5. Styx “Come Sail Away” is one of my favorite tracks to listen to. The piano intro is very crisp and detailed as is the voice of the vocalist. This track is lush and provides an immersive experience. Drums are tight throughout the entire song.</p><p></p><p>6. Stonesour “Through Glass” is another one of my favorite tracks to listen to. The clarity in this song combined with its ability to **** you into the sound stage is even more pleasurable to listen to on a high end set of headphones like the AT5’s. The entire song is on a level of clarity that many songs just can’t replicate. Where this song shines is from the middle to the end. The background music just brings the song to life. The bass is powerful, the highs are clear, and one frequency doesn’t over power another. It’s a perfect balance across the entire sound spectrum.</p><p></p><p>7. Ushers “Scream” was my choice to demonstrate low end frequencies. I know this song has an emphasized low end and used it to put the AT5’s to the test. This song was no match for the AT5’s. The bass and midbass were strong throughout the song. It was never overpowering even though the song is mixed to emphasize the low end.</p><p></p><p>Comparisons</p><p></p><p>I have multiple sets of headphones that I have reviewed and at my disposal. For the comparison portion of this review I will compare these to Focal Price CK700’s, Shure SRH750DJ’s, and a set of Dunu Topsound I3CS. I have a set of Aurisonics ASG v2.0’s on the way that these will be compared against once they arrive.</p><p></p><p>I realize that these reviews are highly biased towards the more expensive AT5’s. However, this will allow you to see how different price brackets relate in performance and sound and kind of break down what things you can expect from a higher end set of headphones that cheaper models just don’t offer.</p><p></p><p>Comparison Methodology</p><p></p><p>The methodology for these comparisons will be done in steps. I will pick 5 songs from the 7 that were used for listening impressions and use these 15 second clips for all 3 comparisons. I will use a 15 second clip from each song. I will listen to the comparison headphone for the 15 second clip. I will then replay the same 15 second clip with the AT5’s. I will record my findings and repeat if necessary. During the testing the EQ is set to flat and the volume is the same for every clip.</p><p></p><p>As with the listening experience section all songs will be 320KBPS or lossless.</p><p></p><p>Gorilla Ears AT5</p><p></p><p>1. Alicia Keys – No One: On this excerpt the AT5’s excelled. They were the most balanced in every aspect. They weren’t too bright and the bass wasn’t over powering.</p><p></p><p>2. Stone Sour – Through Glass: This song is very crisp and clear and feels like it has a wider stage than the rest of the headphones.</p><p></p><p>3. Usher – Scream: The midbass is where the AT5’s excel on this song. The microdetails from the background music are much more pronounced with this set over any other set they are compared against, which could be annoying depending on your preference.</p><p></p><p>4. The West New York Spiritual Choir – This Little Light of Mine: This song has a very wide stage and its easy to pick up on the location of the male vocalist just to the right of center on the stage.</p><p></p><p>5. Todd Turkisher – Drum Solo: The midbass was the best with this set of headphones. Everything was much more clear with this set over any of the other sets. Im assuming this is due to multiple drivers vs. 1 driver for the other sets of headphones.</p><p></p><p>Shure SRH750DJ</p><p></p><p>1. Alicia Keys – No One: The bass in this set of headphones is a lot less than the CK700’s. Everything seems fairly well balanced, but you still don’t get those fine details.</p><p></p><p>2. Stone Sour – Through Glass: This song is also crisp and clear on the 750’s. It lacks the oomph that the AT5’s seem to have with the instrumentals and seems closed off.</p><p></p><p>3. Usher – Scream: This song is the perfect song for these headphones. Everything is well rounded with the perfect blend of lows, mids, and highs.</p><p></p><p>4. The West New York Spiritual Choir – This Little Light of Mine: These headphones underperformed here. Everything was very quiet and there wasn’t a right of center. The vocalist sounded like he was standing to your right hand side directly next to you.</p><p></p><p>5. Todd Turkisher – Drum Solo: Bass was lacking, but midbass was very pronounced. The instrument separation was very obvious with this set of headphones. I was able to tell where each piece of the drum set was.</p><p></p><p>Dunu Topsound I3CS</p><p></p><p>1. Alicia Keys – No One: These headphones are very bright and lack heavily on the low end. They do excel in the midrange compared to the other headphones.</p><p></p><p>2. Stone Sour – Through Glass: The guitar stuck out like a sore thumb with this set of IEM’s. On this clip there is a reverberation at about 2 seconds. This was the only set that I could hear this on.</p><p></p><p>3. Usher – Scream: Midbass is very nice with this set of IEM’s on this song. Everything else sounds well balanced.</p><p></p><p>4. The West New York Spiritual Choir – This Little Light of Mine: This set of headphones was better than the SRH750DJ’s and the CK700’s, but not quite as good as the AT5’s. The sound stage here was more accurate than both of the other IEM’s.</p><p></p><p>5. Todd Turkisher – Drum Solo: The midbass and treble were very pronounced, but lacking in the low bass department.</p><p></p><p>Focal Price CK700</p><p></p><p>1. Alicia Keys – No One: These headphones are very bass heavy in this excerpt. The highs are very crisp and almost bright.</p><p></p><p>2. Stone Sour – Through Glass: The CK700’s did well on this song. They weren’t bright like they are in some songs, but the vocals sounded watered down.</p><p></p><p>3. Usher – Scream: The bass is overpowering compared to the other sets of headphones. They seem quieter than the rest as well in the vocals and midbass areas.</p><p></p><p>4. The West New York Spiritual Choir – This Little Light of Mine: Like the SRH750DJ’s there was no right of center. The vocalist was standing directly next to you.</p><p></p><p>5. Todd Turkisher – Drum Solo: All of the components where there with this set of IEM’s. It was easy to tell where the bass was compared to the rest of the drum set, but everything else ran together and I couldn’t tell where anything else was in comparison to the bass.</p><p></p><p>Overall Experience with Gorilla Ears</p><p></p><p>Overall I enjoyed working with Alan on this project. He was very knowledgeable, quick to respond, and a standup guy/company as far as I am concerned.</p><p></p><p>The product used in this review is constructed of the highest quality parts and industry standards. The AT5’s lived up to my expectations and Gorilla Ear’s description. I heard things in songs that I have never heard before despite using the same songs in other reviews.</p><p></p><p>The clarity, separation, and overall presentation of these headphones were superb. All of these factors combined with the quality products and service has earned these a respectable 8.8/10. The only reason these did not score higher is because nothing is perfect and there is always room for improvement.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes people are weary to work with a new company on the market or an old company trying to break into a new market segment. Even being a new competitor in the HiFi Headphone market I would not hesitate to work with Gorilla Ears again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="whitedragon551, post: 8104298, member: 608181"] Images [IMG]http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.pc-babble.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GorillaEars-6.jpg[/IMG] Listening Experience For this listening review I used some of the GM’s Top 10 Tuning songs, Dr. Chesky’s Binaural Sound Show, and a random assortment of music from my personal collection. The GM tuning list consisted of songs such as “No One” by Alicia Keys and “Hotel California” by the Eagles. 1. During Alicia Keys “No One” - I focused on her voice. The level of clarity was superb. This is one of those songs that will send chills up your spine from the clarity on a high end system. Towards the end of the song you can hear the deep breaths that the singer is taking. 2. The Eagles “Hotel California” - The separation and stage width are what really shine in this song. This was not the live version. You can tell the singer is left of center on the stage along with most of the instruments. Drums appear to be dead center in this recording. 3. Todd Turkishers “Drum Solo” from Dr. Chesky’s Binaural Sound Show CD showed that this set of IEM’s is perfectly capable at producing midbass. The midbass is articulate, fast, and detailed. 4. “This Little Light Of Mine” demonstrates a nice and wide sound stage and clarity. The male vocalist is clearly on the back, right side of the stage and the background singers are to the left. This particular set of headphones provides a depth to the music that I have never experienced. You can hear the rasp in the male vocalists’ voice. 5. Styx “Come Sail Away” is one of my favorite tracks to listen to. The piano intro is very crisp and detailed as is the voice of the vocalist. This track is lush and provides an immersive experience. Drums are tight throughout the entire song. 6. Stonesour “Through Glass” is another one of my favorite tracks to listen to. The clarity in this song combined with its ability to **** you into the sound stage is even more pleasurable to listen to on a high end set of headphones like the AT5’s. The entire song is on a level of clarity that many songs just can’t replicate. Where this song shines is from the middle to the end. The background music just brings the song to life. The bass is powerful, the highs are clear, and one frequency doesn’t over power another. It’s a perfect balance across the entire sound spectrum. 7. Ushers “Scream” was my choice to demonstrate low end frequencies. I know this song has an emphasized low end and used it to put the AT5’s to the test. This song was no match for the AT5’s. The bass and midbass were strong throughout the song. It was never overpowering even though the song is mixed to emphasize the low end. Comparisons I have multiple sets of headphones that I have reviewed and at my disposal. For the comparison portion of this review I will compare these to Focal Price CK700’s, Shure SRH750DJ’s, and a set of Dunu Topsound I3CS. I have a set of Aurisonics ASG v2.0’s on the way that these will be compared against once they arrive. I realize that these reviews are highly biased towards the more expensive AT5’s. However, this will allow you to see how different price brackets relate in performance and sound and kind of break down what things you can expect from a higher end set of headphones that cheaper models just don’t offer. Comparison Methodology The methodology for these comparisons will be done in steps. I will pick 5 songs from the 7 that were used for listening impressions and use these 15 second clips for all 3 comparisons. I will use a 15 second clip from each song. I will listen to the comparison headphone for the 15 second clip. I will then replay the same 15 second clip with the AT5’s. I will record my findings and repeat if necessary. During the testing the EQ is set to flat and the volume is the same for every clip. As with the listening experience section all songs will be 320KBPS or lossless. Gorilla Ears AT5 1. Alicia Keys – No One: On this excerpt the AT5’s excelled. They were the most balanced in every aspect. They weren’t too bright and the bass wasn’t over powering. 2. Stone Sour – Through Glass: This song is very crisp and clear and feels like it has a wider stage than the rest of the headphones. 3. Usher – Scream: The midbass is where the AT5’s excel on this song. The microdetails from the background music are much more pronounced with this set over any other set they are compared against, which could be annoying depending on your preference. 4. The West New York Spiritual Choir – This Little Light of Mine: This song has a very wide stage and its easy to pick up on the location of the male vocalist just to the right of center on the stage. 5. Todd Turkisher – Drum Solo: The midbass was the best with this set of headphones. Everything was much more clear with this set over any of the other sets. Im assuming this is due to multiple drivers vs. 1 driver for the other sets of headphones. Shure SRH750DJ 1. Alicia Keys – No One: The bass in this set of headphones is a lot less than the CK700’s. Everything seems fairly well balanced, but you still don’t get those fine details. 2. Stone Sour – Through Glass: This song is also crisp and clear on the 750’s. It lacks the oomph that the AT5’s seem to have with the instrumentals and seems closed off. 3. Usher – Scream: This song is the perfect song for these headphones. Everything is well rounded with the perfect blend of lows, mids, and highs. 4. The West New York Spiritual Choir – This Little Light of Mine: These headphones underperformed here. Everything was very quiet and there wasn’t a right of center. The vocalist sounded like he was standing to your right hand side directly next to you. 5. Todd Turkisher – Drum Solo: Bass was lacking, but midbass was very pronounced. The instrument separation was very obvious with this set of headphones. I was able to tell where each piece of the drum set was. Dunu Topsound I3CS 1. Alicia Keys – No One: These headphones are very bright and lack heavily on the low end. They do excel in the midrange compared to the other headphones. 2. Stone Sour – Through Glass: The guitar stuck out like a sore thumb with this set of IEM’s. On this clip there is a reverberation at about 2 seconds. This was the only set that I could hear this on. 3. Usher – Scream: Midbass is very nice with this set of IEM’s on this song. Everything else sounds well balanced. 4. The West New York Spiritual Choir – This Little Light of Mine: This set of headphones was better than the SRH750DJ’s and the CK700’s, but not quite as good as the AT5’s. The sound stage here was more accurate than both of the other IEM’s. 5. Todd Turkisher – Drum Solo: The midbass and treble were very pronounced, but lacking in the low bass department. Focal Price CK700 1. Alicia Keys – No One: These headphones are very bass heavy in this excerpt. The highs are very crisp and almost bright. 2. Stone Sour – Through Glass: The CK700’s did well on this song. They weren’t bright like they are in some songs, but the vocals sounded watered down. 3. Usher – Scream: The bass is overpowering compared to the other sets of headphones. They seem quieter than the rest as well in the vocals and midbass areas. 4. The West New York Spiritual Choir – This Little Light of Mine: Like the SRH750DJ’s there was no right of center. The vocalist was standing directly next to you. 5. Todd Turkisher – Drum Solo: All of the components where there with this set of IEM’s. It was easy to tell where the bass was compared to the rest of the drum set, but everything else ran together and I couldn’t tell where anything else was in comparison to the bass. Overall Experience with Gorilla Ears Overall I enjoyed working with Alan on this project. He was very knowledgeable, quick to respond, and a standup guy/company as far as I am concerned. The product used in this review is constructed of the highest quality parts and industry standards. The AT5’s lived up to my expectations and Gorilla Ear’s description. I heard things in songs that I have never heard before despite using the same songs in other reviews. The clarity, separation, and overall presentation of these headphones were superb. All of these factors combined with the quality products and service has earned these a respectable 8.8/10. The only reason these did not score higher is because nothing is perfect and there is always room for improvement. Sometimes people are weary to work with a new company on the market or an old company trying to break into a new market segment. Even being a new competitor in the HiFi Headphone market I would not hesitate to work with Gorilla Ears again. [/QUOTE]
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