Recent content by cubeover

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    2017 Focal Utopia

    I'd get those if I could.
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    Can Apple HomePod x2 be used as desktop speakers?

    I've had the Ruarks and found them kind of pointless. Too small, too low, too integrated, too pricey. And there is no upgrade path... They only make sense if you want portability at expense of quality, e.g. get that power pack and carry them into garden or wherever. Instead, Up your budget a...
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    Open back or closed back headphones?

    Not sure if open-back matters for gaming. It does matter for music though. Buy open-back if you listen in your own space, nobody complains about your stuff leaking out and you do not mind surround noise come in.
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    Sony XM4 latest firmware (2.6) has totally messed up the sound - anyone else found this?

    Yes, contact SONY via their website, they will call you and walk through some troubleshooting. If not resolved, request to escalate to R&D or replace in in warranty. I have recently had them remove several non-working apps for older (non-Android) smart-TV and BDPs that way. Less crud = less...