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CamperIV
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Jan 17, 2017
Sooo after 3 long boring weeks of waiting, mine are finally here (Europe).
What can I say, I'm so stunned. The moment I unpacked them I knew I was holding something special and premium in my hands. Wood cups are absolutely gorgeous and the build quality is excellent. Mine came with no scratches or bubble marks on them since Massdrop / Fostex took care of it properly this time , which I want to thank them for. There is that slight notch on my headband but it'll even itself out in a few days.
The sound is amazing and is everything I hoped it would be, amazing fast bass that extends very low. Treble is spot on in my opinion, gets JUST right, high enough to make the sound crystal clear but stops just before it becomes annoying or sibilant. Mids are sliiiightly recessed but still nothing to worry about, they are amazing for this price range. Strong center image and overall very intimate and "in your head" sound, which is very detailed and immersive. Loving it. They are easy to listen to in my opinion. Great for almost any genre of music, hip hop was especially fun on these.
After 1 hour of trying them out, I had to swap the pads for my Brainwavz HM5 Sheepskin pads and the comfort increased by 200%. The stock pads are a bit too stiff for my liking, also the hole on them could be bigger. Sound didn't change almost at all, perhaps slightly deeper bass and less sharp treble which is a positive thing to my ears. Powering them with a Schiit stack of Modi and Magni Uber.
Overall, I'm amazed and very happy with my purchase. DHL is very slow but oh well, at least they delivered them safely. Obligatory pictures below:
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With HM5 pads, much thicker than stock and more comfy, around your ear.
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