Phil's Superpower of Enthusiasm

A place to write about things I enjoy, for my own edification. Headphones, audio gear, albums, whiskey, wine, golden retrievers etc.

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Lawyer, unabashed nerd and geek. Purveyor and pusher of excellent sci-fi/fantasy, good food, and repartee. He/him. Dog dad/servant to @Goldendenali.

I’m experimenting with Amazon Affiliate status in an attempt to defray some of the costs of headphone reviews; Amazon links may be affiliate links (depending on whether or not I’ve figured out how to use them correctly). Please feel free to buy elsewhere; this is just one way to recoup the costs of this hobby.

Category: 3D Printing Projects

  • Review of Capra Audio Satyr 4: Fun and Engaging Sound for DIYers

    Review of Capra Audio Satyr 4: Fun and Engaging Sound for DIYers

    The Capra Audio Satyr 3 is a DIY headphone project that combines 3D printing with soldering, making it accessible for those curious about headphone modding. Priced around $60, it offers impressive sound quality, particularly in the midrange and treble. Capra provides comprehensive resources and support, making it a rewarding venture for enthusiasts.

  • Capra Audio Satyr 3

    The Capra Audio Satyr 3 is a DIY headphone project that combines 3D printing with soldering, making it accessible for those curious about headphone modding. Priced around $60, it offers impressive sound quality, particularly in the midrange and treble. Capra provides comprehensive resources and support, making it a rewarding venture for enthusiasts.

  • 3D Printing is pretty cool, actually

    The author reflects on their journey with 3D printing, transitioning from a novice with no prior hands-on experience to designing and creating functional, fun, and gift prints. Initially intimidated, they found success in customizing projects, showcasing the enjoyable process of bringing creative ideas to life while emphasizing the community and learning opportunities within the 3D…

  • Building the Ouroboros (Golem’s Mod w/Phil’s connector change)

    A year ago, like a number of folks I saw Listener on the Headphone show wax poetic about how great a custom modded Capra Ouroboros that Golem provided to him was, and got curious about how to make that modded headphone. Golem has talked about it on Capra Audio’s Discord and provided a basic overview…