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Massdrop x Fostex TR-X00 Purpleheart Headphones

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Feb 19, 2018

Hi, i have Denon AH-D7200 how different would the TH-X00 sound in comparison ? I listen to bass heavy music a lot, should i rather get the TH-X00 or the TH900 ? Thanks :)

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DenonFanboy

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Feb 19, 2018

Bapeape88your current headphones are perfectly fine and sound 90 pct similar.

Feb 19, 2018

DenonFanboyThanks ^^ its so tempting because i really like the cherry wood cups. ^^

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DenonFanboy

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Feb 19, 2018

Bapeape88If u absolutely needed more bass and want the red cups then the TH900 is worth the hassle. U will have to buy TH610 pads for it tho

Feb 19, 2018

DenonFanboyThanks :) helps a lot !

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Feb 20, 2018

Bapeape88Since you want a lot of bass so in that case TH900 might be better but as DenonFanboy said you'll need to get TH610 pads (or TH-X00 pads) for it since TH900's stock pad is a little bit too V shaped (unless you like that, can probably try it first before ordering).
Though in terms of technical ability and detail I think your AH-D7200 is pretty much up there being better than ALL of the Fostex variants from what I've read. So at this point you're not getting "better" headphone you're just getting a "different" headphone.

Feb 20, 2018

HydeThanks ! Really helpful ! I own Fidelio X2 HR and the 7200 now but i want another completely different type of Headphones too. Maybe a Planar or Grado or Sennheiser i have to do more research. ^^

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DenonFanboy

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Feb 20, 2018

Bapeape88Think the Audeze LCD2 classic might be down your alley, they got monstrous bass and are kind of a good deal at 799$.
Here’s the inner fidelity review https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/audeze-lcd2-classic-open-over-ear-planar-magnetic-headphones-page-2

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Feb 20, 2018

DenonFanboyOh yeah LCD2 would be a great choice it probably has "less" bass but definitely extends deeper and more textured bass (better bass).
I guess they're cheaper nowadays eh?

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Feb 20, 2018

HydeI check it out guys !! Thank you so much for all the Info ! Have a nice day ^^

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ProfessorPat

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Feb 21, 2018

HydeLCD2 isn't any cheaper. The LCD2 Classic is a slightly cheaper build, targeting the LCD2 sound (not sure which iteration of it with the various revisions though, having not looked into them much). Ditching the lambskin and wood setup drops the price a bit. Regular LCD2 is still $1000

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dnalekaw

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Feb 22, 2018

ProfessorPatI can confirm from owning both that the Classics have a built quality of the same if not more, more metal is used. They are also much more comfortable and the cable is of a higher standard.

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ProfessorPat

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Feb 23, 2018

dnalekawI didn’t expect them to be cheaply made. I just expect the cost to be lower due to ditching the wood and leather setup. Both require more time and attention than a more predictable and reliably consistent material would, which is going to raise costs unless the replacement material is more expensive than the time it saves. I expect the LCD2C to be cheaper to produce, not cheap by any means.

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andypak01

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Mar 3, 2018

Bapeape88I have this one in original version, TH900 MK II, LCD 2F, Sennheiser HD800S, Beyerdynamic T1, T5P, AKG K702, B&W P7, and bunch of other mid-fi headphones I can’t name off from my head. I tend to use TH900 MKII most of the time. Bass is surreal. it is better than LCD 2F IMHO. More Quantity and quality. I can feel sub bass when it is called for in the music. Very fun headphones. Also, I haven’t touched thx00 after initial listen after Burn in. It sounded nothing special to my ears.

Mar 3, 2018

andypak01I ordered TH900 already^^ Thanks

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andypak01

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Mar 9, 2018

Bapeape88Hope you got TH900 delivered. I remembered this tread as I am using them right now. I was back and forth with different headphones and these definitely have more clean and deep base compared to LCD 2F. LCD 2F sounds muddy compared to TH900. Hope you enjoy them.

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Mar 9, 2018

andypak01I like absolutely love the TH-900 i like it better then the denon. More refined somehow.

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Mar 9, 2018

andypak01Just out of curiosity did you use the TH900 as is? Some people find they don't like the stock ear pad since it make the mid recessed. Did you swap to TH610 pad or just kept the stock ear pad?

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Mar 9, 2018

HydeStock TH900, god this is the best headphone i ever heard. ^^ Really in love with this.

dnalekaw

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Mar 9, 2018

Bapeape88that keyboard tho

Mar 9, 2018

dnalekawIts anne pro keyboard with custom wood case and electroplated gold Keycaps from Amazon.com , case is from aliexpress

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dnalekaw

211

Mar 9, 2018

Bapeape88it's rather unique lol

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Mar 9, 2018

dnalekawYeah wanted something unique ^^ i just finished building this.

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andypak01

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Mar 9, 2018

I use it as it is. No change of pad. I have normal ears and they don’t touch my ear as some people say. I would think those people have elf ears protruding outward. Stock pads fit me fine and I don’t want to alter sound with change of pads. It sounds great as it is. you can feel the sub-base rumble. It is both fun and analytical if that makes sense. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. I don’t feel mid is recessed. With the base as good as it is, one would think it will affect mids and highs; but it sounds right to my ears. I also have Sennheiser HD800S and use IE800 as in-ears so I have good source to compare with.

Sloblo

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Mar 10, 2018

Bapeape88Have those same caps, gaudy as helol to some, but they do very cool things with RGB reflections!

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