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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.

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Category: 3D Printing Projects

  • The HEDDphone D1: a Modern Giant-Killer?

    The HEDDphone D1: a Modern Giant-Killer?

    The HEDDphone D1 headphones, priced at $799 but obtainable for $699 open box, receive high praise for their sound quality and technical performance, particularly for midrange and vocal clarity. While they offer a strong bass response and crisp treble, some quirks affect comfort, especially in cold weather. Despite imperfections, they are recommended as excellent open-back…

  • 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…