BLOG #41. Manufacturers vs Customers - 50:0 (Some Personal Impressions from the CanJam NYC-2018)
"...during this total technological capabilities’ side transition time – when “the ball” will be in the hands of the customers’ – and not the manufacturers’ – team, we should put all our expectations for some alleged “new” products on hold.
But after that monumental task is accomplished, the next task to provide some appropriate means to uncork audio enthusiasts’ own personal potential for greatness and to satisfy their genuine “crave” – the means which would exploit all 100% of the available technologies’ potential – this next task will be just a trivial one".
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"...during this total technological capabilities’ side transition time – when “the ball” will be in the hands of the customers’ – and not the manufacturers’ – team, we should put all our expectations for some alleged “new” products on hold.
But after that monumental task is accomplished, the next task to provide some appropriate means to uncork audio enthusiasts’ own personal potential for greatness and to satisfy their genuine “crave” – the means which would exploit all 100% of the available technologies’ potential – this next task will be just a trivial one".
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27.02.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 501
BLOG #40. A Feature Review of StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7 Was Just Published on Head-Fi.Org
"...If you’re looking to spend ANY amount of money on a headphone, and are not quite at the $2500 range, yet; save up and buy these. If you have not heard these yet, get yourself to an audio show and try them. You will regret it. You will regret that you cannot take them home with you from the show..." Read more…
"...If you’re looking to spend ANY amount of money on a headphone, and are not quite at the $2500 range, yet; save up and buy these. If you have not heard these yet, get yourself to an audio show and try them. You will regret it. You will regret that you cannot take them home with you from the show..." Read more…
16.02.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 523
BLOG #39. Which Game Would You Like to Play?
A participant of one of the Russian audio forums recently asked me the following question:
«Misha Kucherenko, haven’t [you] thought about releasing a more mass market product in a $500-1000 price range? Say, in order to let the wider audience to get involved instead of just a minor group of elite?”
So, here is my answer…
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A participant of one of the Russian audio forums recently asked me the following question:
«Misha Kucherenko, haven’t [you] thought about releasing a more mass market product in a $500-1000 price range? Say, in order to let the wider audience to get involved instead of just a minor group of elite?”
So, here is my answer…
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16.01.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 535
BLOG #38. headfonics.com Just Published a Rave Review on Our StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7
"...The SB-7 is the most reference and technically the most accurate sounding IEM I have reviewed for 2017…
…Honestly, its just out there as something truly unique and refreshing. We need more people like Misha questioning what is normal and pushing the boundaries of earphone design. If boutique is to survive and if we want this crazy hobby of ours to continue to amaze then more fascinating and brilliant sounding products like the SB-7 are the key".
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"...The SB-7 is the most reference and technically the most accurate sounding IEM I have reviewed for 2017…
…Honestly, its just out there as something truly unique and refreshing. We need more people like Misha questioning what is normal and pushing the boundaries of earphone design. If boutique is to survive and if we want this crazy hobby of ours to continue to amaze then more fascinating and brilliant sounding products like the SB-7 are the key".
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29.12.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 579
BLOG #37. StereoPravda –The First Video Presentation in English
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StereoPravda –The First Video Presentation in English Read more…
22.12.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 557
BLOG #36. A 3-D Striptease Picture of a StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7
04.12.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 667
BLOG #35. I’ve Had a Dream
Breaking away from a purely technology consumer-based endeavor will make High End Audio an eligible art form.
As a matter of fact, as an industry we should be aware that we armed with the knowledge that High End Audio’ s arsenal is fully capable of replacing the (humongously expensive) venues as an art form creation link, where the arsenal is an art form in itself, the way the venues are.
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Breaking away from a purely technology consumer-based endeavor will make High End Audio an eligible art form.
As a matter of fact, as an industry we should be aware that we armed with the knowledge that High End Audio’ s arsenal is fully capable of replacing the (humongously expensive) venues as an art form creation link, where the arsenal is an art form in itself, the way the venues are.
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24.11.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 563
BLOG #34. A Saturation Point? - Some Personal Impressions From RMAF/CanJam-2017
...portable audio, as a whole, actually, still can’t break from its pedigree of being largely a “mid-fi” industry which, whatever the sonic cost of such an inertial disposition, always tries to avoid any attempt to “rock the boat”.
That’s why it comes as no surprise that I heard some numerous talks at the show about a saturation point, allegedly, reached by the portable audio industry.
Although, personally, I’ve got all the reasons to disagree.
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...portable audio, as a whole, actually, still can’t break from its pedigree of being largely a “mid-fi” industry which, whatever the sonic cost of such an inertial disposition, always tries to avoid any attempt to “rock the boat”.
That’s why it comes as no surprise that I heard some numerous talks at the show about a saturation point, allegedly, reached by the portable audio industry.
Although, personally, I’ve got all the reasons to disagree.
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17.10.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 648
BLOG # 33. A Few Visitors’ Impressions From Our Demo At The CanJam London-2017
"…Although, there were two standouts for me...Second, the rather unknown Stereo Pravda SB-7. An absolute engineering marvel. A true revelation in the IEM market. It was as if I was re-listening to songs I have heard a thousand times over. A gold standard product, one that I hope will catch fire; and the attention it deserves. I will definitely do my best to get a hold of a pair”.
"On sound, the SB7 is divine. The mids are sweet and layered. The stage is holographic. The sound is extraordinarily natural. That is a good finger in my earhole. That is really f***ing excellent, more please.
For me the best measure of the quality of an audio device is how much the headphone sounds like live music. This sounds so much like live music it’s amazing. The soundstage was tall and deep with excellent realism”.
“There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of these guys yet but the Russian StereoPravda will get known very fast, mark my words…the sound simply blows you away. Incredible”.
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"…Although, there were two standouts for me...Second, the rather unknown Stereo Pravda SB-7. An absolute engineering marvel. A true revelation in the IEM market. It was as if I was re-listening to songs I have heard a thousand times over. A gold standard product, one that I hope will catch fire; and the attention it deserves. I will definitely do my best to get a hold of a pair”.
"On sound, the SB7 is divine. The mids are sweet and layered. The stage is holographic. The sound is extraordinarily natural. That is a good finger in my earhole. That is really f***ing excellent, more please.
For me the best measure of the quality of an audio device is how much the headphone sounds like live music. This sounds so much like live music it’s amazing. The soundstage was tall and deep with excellent realism”.
“There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of these guys yet but the Russian StereoPravda will get known very fast, mark my words…the sound simply blows you away. Incredible”.
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29.07.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 807
BLOG #32. Sonny Trigg’s Of INEARSPACE.COM Account of the Meeting with StereoPravda’s Misha Kucherenko
I just visited Sonny Trigg of Inearspace at his home in Colchester.
Here's his account of the meeting which Sonny concludes with:
“…Products like this fascinate me. They seemingly go out on a whim on a concept that is never going to be the right choice for masses or even a majority share of self-confessed portable audio enthusiasts. Some people will be put off by the lack of a fancy housing, especially at the heavy price tags and others will just not seal with them. That being said if your ears are accommodating and you have the disposable income for something so pricey, then you could end up owning something not only very unique but truly spell-bounding”.
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I just visited Sonny Trigg of Inearspace at his home in Colchester.
Here's his account of the meeting which Sonny concludes with:
“…Products like this fascinate me. They seemingly go out on a whim on a concept that is never going to be the right choice for masses or even a majority share of self-confessed portable audio enthusiasts. Some people will be put off by the lack of a fancy housing, especially at the heavy price tags and others will just not seal with them. That being said if your ears are accommodating and you have the disposable income for something so pricey, then you could end up owning something not only very unique but truly spell-bounding”.
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14.07.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 718
BLOG #31. HEADPHONE.GURU Just Published Frank Iacone’s Review Of StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7
Headphone.guru just published Frank Iacone’s review of StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7.
An excerpt from that review:
“…The SB-7 is designed for music lovers who want to have a different experience and always delivers exceptional and live sound. Job well done and gets a big thumbs up for Big Misha and his team. Highly Recommended”.
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Headphone.guru just published Frank Iacone’s review of StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7.
An excerpt from that review:
“…The SB-7 is designed for music lovers who want to have a different experience and always delivers exceptional and live sound. Job well done and gets a big thumbs up for Big Misha and his team. Highly Recommended”.
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14.07.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 726
BLOG #30. The Russian Federation’s Intellectual Property Agency Just Issued a Patent by Mikhail Kucherenko
On June 2nd, 2017 The Russian Intellectual Property Agency issued a patent by Mikhail Kucherenko called “In-the-ear-canal Earphone”.
The patent has entered its PCT phase, which means that now we are working on issuing this patent in other world territories. Read more…
On June 2nd, 2017 The Russian Intellectual Property Agency issued a patent by Mikhail Kucherenko called “In-the-ear-canal Earphone”.
The patent has entered its PCT phase, which means that now we are working on issuing this patent in other world territories. Read more…
29.06.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 763
BLOG #29. StereoPravda Introduces a New Model - SPearphone SB-5 – At CanJam-London-2017 (July 15-16)
So from such a perspective of two different aspects of BA-technology, even compared to SB-7s, which are not slouch in that area, the main aspect of BA-technology which manifests itself in the sound of SB-5 is a provision of a specialized tool for those who are first and foremost are interested in refining such skills of artistic music listening.
And on top of it, compared to its Big Brother, the SB-5’s smaller profile is another blessing from (the BA-technology and) The Above to the many of those who previously were not able to comfortably use our flagship model.
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So from such a perspective of two different aspects of BA-technology, even compared to SB-7s, which are not slouch in that area, the main aspect of BA-technology which manifests itself in the sound of SB-5 is a provision of a specialized tool for those who are first and foremost are interested in refining such skills of artistic music listening.
And on top of it, compared to its Big Brother, the SB-5’s smaller profile is another blessing from (the BA-technology and) The Above to the many of those who previously were not able to comfortably use our flagship model.
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21.06.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 800
BLOG #28. Jim Hannon, the publisher of The Abso!ute Sound magazine’s quote about the sound of our SB-7/DACCA combo
Jim Hannon, the publisher of The Abso!ute Sound magazine’s quote about the sound of our SB-7/DACCA combo:
"...I felt like I was listening to my reference (!!! -MK) system in the near field":
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/la-audio-show/
Wow...
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Jim Hannon, the publisher of The Abso!ute Sound magazine’s quote about the sound of our SB-7/DACCA combo:
"...I felt like I was listening to my reference (!!! -MK) system in the near field":
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/la-audio-show/
Wow...
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21.06.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 725
BLOG #27. StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7 Reviewed by Russian Salon Audio Video Magazine
Russian Salon Audio Video magazine just published a review of our SB-7s.
We've got the English translation available here...and, by the way, some of the SB-7's pictures there are really good ones. Read more…
Russian Salon Audio Video magazine just published a review of our SB-7s.
We've got the English translation available here...and, by the way, some of the SB-7's pictures there are really good ones. Read more…
24.05.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 862
BLOG #26: IN ANTICIPATION OF MOSCOW HIFI & HIGH END SHOW-2017
We’re introducing our new StereoPravda SPearphone SB-3 model at The Moscow HiFi & High End Show which starts today.
It’s three BA-drivers, “Black Cat” Pravda 16 cable, user replaceable silicon tips.
SB-3’s MSRP is $1250.
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We’re introducing our new StereoPravda SPearphone SB-3 model at The Moscow HiFi & High End Show which starts today.
It’s three BA-drivers, “Black Cat” Pravda 16 cable, user replaceable silicon tips.
SB-3’s MSRP is $1250.
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20.04.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 882
BLOG #25. StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7 reviewed by Hans Barbarossa (Alexey Kashirsky)
A very reputable portable Russian audio reviewer Hans Barbarossa (Alexey Kashirsky) just published a review on StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7
We've got here its English translation. Read more…
A very reputable portable Russian audio reviewer Hans Barbarossa (Alexey Kashirsky) just published a review on StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7
We've got here its English translation. Read more…
09.04.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1255
BLOG #24. TONE Audio Magazine Just Published Their Review Of StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7
“Music becomes an excursion through the SB-7s, once you get used to how much they can achieve, they will either become a serious threat to productivity or one of your guiltiest of pleasures…
Reading through the Stereo Pravda website, they talk about being part of a new direction in hifi.
I’d say they are at the forefront leading us».
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“Music becomes an excursion through the SB-7s, once you get used to how much they can achieve, they will either become a serious threat to productivity or one of your guiltiest of pleasures…
Reading through the Stereo Pravda website, they talk about being part of a new direction in hifi.
I’d say they are at the forefront leading us».
Read more…
08.03.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 936
BLOG #23. Audio Precision APx555 Measurements Of The StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7
As we developed the SB-7 with no measurements whatsoever, I asked Ryan if he can spot any particular traits in the data.
He mentioned a phase sweep in lower bass, which we do hear with the SB-7 mini-jack version...
Otherwise, he didn’t point to anything else which can, in his opinion, lead to some serious sonic conclusions.
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As we developed the SB-7 with no measurements whatsoever, I asked Ryan if he can spot any particular traits in the data.
He mentioned a phase sweep in lower bass, which we do hear with the SB-7 mini-jack version...
Otherwise, he didn’t point to anything else which can, in his opinion, lead to some serious sonic conclusions.
Read more…
13.02.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1135
BLOG #22. Canjam NYC -2017 Report
All these new technologies seize the general public's full attention at the time when the most important sound quality defining parameters, beyond the inner sonic qualities of the acoustic transducers themselves, significantly more than anything else, are the good old:
A. sufficient and comfortable ear canal seal;
B. optimal drivers’ positioning within the ear canal, that is:
- the drivers must be positioned comfortably as close as possible to the tympanic membrane;
- the drivers' sound radiation patterns should match as much as possible the "main ear canal sound propagation axis". Read more…
All these new technologies seize the general public's full attention at the time when the most important sound quality defining parameters, beyond the inner sonic qualities of the acoustic transducers themselves, significantly more than anything else, are the good old:
A. sufficient and comfortable ear canal seal;
B. optimal drivers’ positioning within the ear canal, that is:
- the drivers must be positioned comfortably as close as possible to the tympanic membrane;
- the drivers' sound radiation patterns should match as much as possible the "main ear canal sound propagation axis". Read more…
12.02.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 854