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 | AKG K240 Semi Open Studio Headphones |
 | "Very good, but not perfect" | 2009-04-01 |
These were my first foray into "high end" headphones. After breaking 3 pairs of $20-40 headphones during the last year I decided to spend some $ on quality (the construction of these is very good). On first listen, these were very clear but not as much bass or volume as I expected. I would describe them as very "accurate" - they don't add extra bass or treble. Listening to them on my iPod shuffle and touch I found them a little quiet; Apple's headphones could blast at 10/10, while the little iPods could only drive these to maybe 7/10. However, there is no way I can go back to listening to Apple's headphones; compared to these they sound like mud. Also, MP3s ripped at 128k sound like lousy, even at 320k I can hear differences from the original CDs. These cans have vinyl coverings that make my ears sweat after a while. Overall, I am pleased but am tempted to spend a little more to try the Beyerdynamic DT770s.
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 | Practical Guide to Structured Systems Design (2nd Edition) |
 | "Better than 99% of modern OOAD books" | 2007-09-30 |
This book is 20+ years old, but is better than 99% of the current OOAD books. Every page is a gold-nugget of practical-real-world-wisdom that is still relevant today. The structured approach detail here is much more valuable and practical than OOAD.
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