BLOG #50. To Commemorate Our Third Anniversary... (...and also the FIFTIETH BLOG Here): Masha Interviews Misha
To Commemorate Our Third Anniversary (and the FIFTIETH BLOG here): Masha Kazantseva of AnalogSound facebook group interviews Misha Kucherenko of StereoPravda (in English) Read more…
To Commemorate Our Third Anniversary (and the FIFTIETH BLOG here): Masha Kazantseva of AnalogSound facebook group interviews Misha Kucherenko of StereoPravda (in English) Read more…
19.08.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1447
BLOG #49. A Sneak Preview from Our Lab
A sneak preview from our lab... Read more…
A sneak preview from our lab... Read more…
14.08.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1439
BLOG #48. Reference-Audio-Analyzer.pro Just Published New Sets of Measurements of StereoPravda SPearphone SB-5/SB-7/SB-7A Family of Earphones
As I mentioned on numerous occasions before, the earphone technology based on “passive” implementation of historically happened nomenclature of the current BA-drivers – which is practically unchanged for more than several decades – and even in its multi-way incarnation, allows to build only: either high resolution products, or wide frequency band products (I am talking mostly about low end extension here). But not both at the same time. The only way to “have your cake and to eat it” is via application of a multi-way “active” configuration of separate BA-driver sections, where each earphone section has got some necessary adjustments on the board and is driven but its own separate amplifier. And the latter is exactly what is happening when our SB-7A are driven by our dedicated differential DAC/Control audio processor/two-way separate Amplifiers-in-one DACCA unit. Read more…
As I mentioned on numerous occasions before, the earphone technology based on “passive” implementation of historically happened nomenclature of the current BA-drivers – which is practically unchanged for more than several decades – and even in its multi-way incarnation, allows to build only: either high resolution products, or wide frequency band products (I am talking mostly about low end extension here). But not both at the same time. The only way to “have your cake and to eat it” is via application of a multi-way “active” configuration of separate BA-driver sections, where each earphone section has got some necessary adjustments on the board and is driven but its own separate amplifier. And the latter is exactly what is happening when our SB-7A are driven by our dedicated differential DAC/Control audio processor/two-way separate Amplifiers-in-one DACCA unit. Read more…
11.08.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1952
BLOG #47. YURI_ZVUKOGRAF Video Blog Published an SB-7’s Review (in Russian)
YURI_ZVUKOGRAF Video Blog Published an SB-7’s Review (in Russian) Read more…
YURI_ZVUKOGRAF Video Blog Published an SB-7’s Review (in Russian) Read more…
27.07.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1249
BLOG #46. The Doom of Constant Anticipation – Some Personal Impressions from Munich High End Show-2018
...if that surrogate anticipation buzz for “something new” is not dethroned, and if it is not replaced with some clear-cut pathways to the sonic Nirvana - which were fully established a long time ago but seemed to be forgotten by now - the High End Audio community is all doomed to no more than just to roll endlessly its “Sisyphus stones” up to the steep hills of its members’ personal ambitions.
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...if that surrogate anticipation buzz for “something new” is not dethroned, and if it is not replaced with some clear-cut pathways to the sonic Nirvana - which were fully established a long time ago but seemed to be forgotten by now - the High End Audio community is all doomed to no more than just to roll endlessly its “Sisyphus stones” up to the steep hills of its members’ personal ambitions.
Read more…
21.06.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1598
BLOG #45. An Italian Resource Simply Audiophile Just Published Our SB-7’s Review by Giovanni Panicale (in English)
An Italian resource Simply Audiophile just published our SB-7's review by Giovanni Panicale (in English)
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An Italian resource Simply Audiophile just published our SB-7's review by Giovanni Panicale (in English)
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15.06.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1310
BLOG #44. Our First English Video Teaser
We just completed our first video teaser specially produced for the forthcoming Moscow HiFi & High End Show - 2018.
We’ll be exhibiting our wares there from April 13th to April 15th. Read more…
We just completed our first video teaser specially produced for the forthcoming Moscow HiFi & High End Show - 2018.
We’ll be exhibiting our wares there from April 13th to April 15th. Read more…
07.04.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1740
BLOG #43. “part-timeaudiophile.com Just Published an Interview with Chris Sommovigo, Our Partner in the StereoPravda SPearphone Project”
part-timeaudiophile.com just published an interview with Chris Sommovigo, our indispensable partner in the StereoPravda SPearphone project Read more…
part-timeaudiophile.com just published an interview with Chris Sommovigo, our indispensable partner in the StereoPravda SPearphone project Read more…
21.03.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1713
BLOG #42. headphone.guru Just Published Its Latest CanJam NYC-2018 Report
“…If there was any man at the show dedicated to his trade with hope for the future and a genuine heart to share it to anyone willing to listen, it was Misha…” Read more…
“…If there was any man at the show dedicated to his trade with hope for the future and a genuine heart to share it to anyone willing to listen, it was Misha…” Read more…
28.02.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1497
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".
Read more…
27.02.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1904
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: 1539
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…
Read more…
16.01.2018 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1518
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".
Read more…
29.12.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1700
BLOG #37. StereoPravda –The First Video Presentation in English
StereoPravda –The First Video Presentation in English Read more…
StereoPravda –The First Video Presentation in English Read more…
22.12.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1583
BLOG #36. A 3-D Striptease Picture of a StereoPravda SPearphone SB-7
04.12.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1967
BLOG #35. I’ve Had a Dream
Breaking away from a purely technological consumer-based endeavor will make High End Audio a legitimate art form.
As a matter of fact, as an industry we should be fully aware of that High End Audio’ s arsenal is fully capable of replacing the enormously expensive) venues as an art form creation link, where the arsenal is an art form in itself, the way the exceptional venues are.
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Breaking away from a purely technological consumer-based endeavor will make High End Audio a legitimate art form.
As a matter of fact, as an industry we should be fully aware of that High End Audio’ s arsenal is fully capable of replacing the enormously expensive) venues as an art form creation link, where the arsenal is an art form in itself, the way the exceptional venues are.
Read more…
24.11.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1672
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.
Read more…
17.10.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1681
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”.
Read more…
29.07.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1892
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”.
Read more…
14.07.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1832
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”.
Read more…
14.07.2017 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1799