I couldn’t find them on Amazon and I added a Status Audio product already. If you can find a US Amazon link, post it (without referral links, plz) and I’ll take a look.
Guys, you do NOT need to use transparency mode on the Airpods Pro to get benefits from Ultima. We just like the concept of transparency mode and tested it extensively because it makes subliminal use much easier. For those of you who don’t know, on the Airpods Pro, transparency mode makes the sound “transparent” so you can hear what’s going on around you even when the subliminal is playing. Apparently, it just records the outside sounds and pipes it through the earbuds. Either way, transparency mode is NOT needed.
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Thank you for clearing this up! I sent a message to support this week (awaiting a reply in regards to this ticket) but I’m so glad I don’t have to use transparency mode anymore for subliminal use because I listen to Alchemist/Rebirth at the gym and hearing other thing is annoying, amongst other things. Thanks for the clarification.
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@SaintSovereign it’s interesting that transparency mode is discussed here. I would have expected noise cancellation mode to max out benefits (with the drawback of making sub use less invisible)
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It’s because @RVconsultant mentioned it in my journal a while ago and I trust their concern when it comes to information. I don’t hold RV at fault however as it was just suggested, but now is cleared up and clarified.
Noise cancellation isn’t recommended. Most of the noise cancellation features works by recording the outside sound, flipping the waveform and playing it through the earbuds, which has a “cancellation” effect on the outside noise. This can actually mess up the ultrasonic portion of an Ultima, or even a masked file. Transparency mode on the other hand, doesn’t cause this because it’s actually “letting the sound” through rather than trying to cancel it.
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Yeah, I know. That’s why I wrote this post, hahaha. It was like the third time someone asked.
Well, thank you for clarifying! I’ve posted your quoted post in Meng’s Answer Thread and the support stuff in my Support Questions and Answer Thread to clear up possible confusion to help out the community.
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Sorry if I may have made a mistake, but I’m not quite sure what it was. Would you please link or quote what I might have posted?
You didn’t make a mistake at all, it was just a suggestion due to it not being super clear at the time. It’s absolutely no-ones fault and my own choice to use Transparency mode. All has been cleared now anyhow.
Okay, thank you. I really dislike making mistakes. If you think you see one, please tell me.
Update. New headset added to support article – the Nuraphone by Nura (certified for Solace ONLY at the moment).
Note: These headphones are very unique, as they use a patented and proprietary technology to map your inner ear and create a personalized listening profile. The software then shapes the sound to match what you’d find most appealing. The end result is that the Solace experimental masks sound phenomenal. We are still testing how ultrasonic subliminals are affected by the technology (though you can put the headset into “neutral” mode and bypass the sound enhancements), and as such, these are certified for SOLACE ONLY right now.
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@SaintSovereign How far are you guys looking to go with testing headphones? Is there a cutoff point? And if I can ask, what’s the determining factor in increased results from subs? Separation, frequency response, dynamics, or is other factors?
Quality in audio has always been something I’m looking to improve. I understand the impact it has on music on a subconscious level, but I don’t know how that translates to human speech. Would be interesting to hear your thoughts whenever you have a second.
Support ticket please.
Hey @RVconsultant. Sorry was just some casual questions about audio related stuff. Wanted to pick his brain a bit, nothing urgent. Wasn’t even sure if it was ok to post in this thread or not, it’s not always clear.
It could be those are very relevant and helpful questions. I stand by what I say. Please submit a support ticket. Those questions could prove very useful.
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Hello brother I have the same model, I was listening to remote viewing some years ago on Bluetooth, but I think it was working better wired, have you found any references between ldac blootooth high quality vs wired?
This I wonder too, I have always used bluetooth. Have gotten changes but not sure how much bluetooth reduce the effectiveness.
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https://www.soundguys.com did a lot of testing with BT codecs.
It’s best to use wired, BT introduces extra processing including compression and frequency filtering, which differs for each codec, that may affect the subs.
I move around a lot during the day so prefer BT for convenience, but accept that the subs may be less effective than wired. Same with noise cancellation, the subs may be more effective without it but it improves my overall listening experience and I still get results, so for me it’s worth it. You’ll need to decide for yourself what your priorities are.
We tested wired vs. Bluetooth extensively and while I prefer wired as an audiophile, we discovered no real difference between the two in terms of results. We are still testing new headsets, however.
Also, as a fun aside, we’re getting support tickets of people asking if we’re REALLY testing these headsets. We’ve got boxes full of headsets, and since I’m not really one to spend too much time proving things, I just dumped one on the floor and took a pic:
Many of these are the cheaper headsets that you can get at stores like Dollar General or Big Lots in the US (yes, we try to even optimize for these), but you can see the recommended AKG’s, the Airpods Pro, two pairs of Nuraphones (one pair is mine, the other is for other people to borrow and test), even the PS4 / PS5 premium headsets, haha. I think there’s a pair of Sennheiser HD 280s in there, as well as the next certified pair of earbuds (was just about to add them to the list) – the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (which support transparent mode).
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