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itsamepe
Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
MrChiSox
Big changes coming to my tiny little music room, I've recently purchased a new stack. Currently figuring out where to locate it all and ordering up the necessary cables, it won't be too long before I'm up and running. I am now the proud owner of a brand new stack. It's a European brand called Earmen. Amp, DAC, Streamer & Linear Power Supply. It won't be long!
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Apr 23, 2024
Briankan
Recommendation for my next headphone set? I have Koss 95x
Hey all, What would you recommend I get next and why? I have Koss ESP-95x electrostatic massdrop headphones. These are my first and only audiophile set. I love them. I think my only real requirements is $500 or less for the headphones and that they have a little more low end. I don’t need thump but these are really light on lows…but the experience is still awesome. Also any recommendations on an amp? I only have my electrostatic thingy. I am using the Topping D50 DAC. thx!!
Apr 22, 2024
Simthaniel
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Modded headphones with qudelix at the core
When I received the Qudelix 5K, I had already modified a pair of Superlux HD-681 headphones. I previously soldered my own balanced connections to the drivers, providing multiple ways to connect and...
Apr 14, 2024
brothamike
A decent set of IEMs
I am in the midst of a 300 hour burn-in but, I will say I am enjoying how this set sounds so far. Before I received these which was btw late by a few weeks, I purchased a Sony/Kimber Kable MMCX...
Apr 12, 2024
merrick97
Should I exchange the PC38X for better headphones?
I bought the PC38X headphones FOR GAMING and they are great, but I have NO use for a Microphone since I don't do competitive gaming and I was wondering if there were better headphone options at a similar price without a headphone, where (presumably) more of the cost was put into making it sound better. I also find that my PC38X don't get quite as loud as I would like and I was wondering if a cheap amp like the iFi Go link would draw a little more volume out of my phones. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6MM822?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I went with the PC38X since it was considered the best bang for buck headphones. I care most about using spatial apps like DOlby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. Suggestions are welcome.
Apr 11, 2024
LostnAmerica
Sound Signature of the Grell Project.
Wondering what type of sound signature the Drop Grell project headphones will have or trying to attain. Any update would be appreciated.
Apr 8, 2024
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Comfort & Fit
First of all, talk about craftsmanship! These pads are gorgeously made just like Dekoni THX00 pads. Since the contact area to the skin is a lot smaller, fitting is very light and airy on the head while being as comfortable as their THX00 pads. It would definitely feel less stuffy in summer too. In addition, a listener can move positioning of his ear more freely within the pads' inner circle due to their openings made wider, giving the listener an option to look for his 'acoustic sweet spot' as he see it fits.
Sound Qualitiy
TH900 pads(without the ring) vs Stock Fostex As I have suspected, TH900 pads are truly interesting, even more so than Dekoni THX00 pads. They certainly do change the tonality of THX00 quite a bit, but retains THX00's signature brassy texture in the treble really well; The high frequency response, which involves with standing waves, above 3 kHz is mostly unaffected (regardless of the ring's existence) while the other frequency range plunges down up to 3 dB at most. As a result, the perceived tonal balance becomes quite brighter compared to the stock sound as if a very subtle high-shelf filter which boosts above 3 kHz for 3 dB has been applied. And with extra area added within the inner head-to-pad cavity, THX00's sound stage feels much larger. With the ring vs Without the ring From the previous experiment, it has been found out the rings work like a low-shelf filter that affects the frequency range below 1 kHz. It is no exception with Dekoni TH900 pads. With those extra acoustic guides added, THX00's linear characteristic becomes VERY close to that of the stock pads, except in the mid range. The result of extra volume of air being displaced by the driver within the pads' cavity is reflected as a sensitivity loss of ~4 dB from 300Hz to 4kHz. Thus, it can be assumed that the ring + TH900 pad combination works like a band-stop filter; The well known V-shaped signature sound of THX00 is now much more pronounced.
Dekoni(with the ring) vs Dekoni(with the ring) Compared to Dekoni's THX00 pads, their TH900 pads sound closer to the stock sound due to treble characteristics being effectively preserved above 3 kHz. It is notable the mid range is slightly more recessed with TH900 pads, but TH900 pads give out impression of more open-air sound.
In summary
Not only Dekoni's TH900 pads yield same degree of comfort & built quality compared to their own THX00 pads, but the pair also would give a listener much more intimate auditory experience by providing enhanced signature quality of THX00 with a bigger sound stage. And while TH900 pads only pump up the treble slightly, with the extra rings added, the pads boost the bass and the treble altogether. Here is my message to any enthusiasts who would like to add more excitement to his THX00, Denon, or Emu, but got tired of all kinds of wood housings confusing you: Try different pads instead and hear the big difference.