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Pierre111
413
Apr 27, 2016
Just took the dive, Question for those who own the Mahogamy, from the picture the thing I like least is the material of the headband, they're clear about the earpad that it's leatherette but it feels like the proper product, I have no problem there, but how does the headband? It looks a bit like cheap pleather, is it plasticky in real life? I know no one really had them for a long time but does it feels durable or some of you already see some cracking, flaking or other issues of the sorts? It's not real leather right? would be great and would be expected on 1000$ headphones, it's the only little bugger but if it's quality material it's ok I guess.
DenonFanboy
825
Apr 28, 2016
Pierre111If it's anything like the old denons, the headband will be made of the same material as the ear pads. I wouldn't say it looks or feels cheap, just a simple long lasting design.
Juicephile
24
Apr 28, 2016
Pierre111To answer your question about the leatherette material. It is in the description of the Thx 00 near the end. " Made of eggshell protein, the earpads’ soft leatherette is designed to form a super tight seal, while still being breathable for hours of comfortable listening. And because the curve of the headband has been optimized to fit the human head, minimal padding is needed for you to forget you’re wearing headphones at all."
Juicephile
24
Apr 28, 2016
Pierre111As for your other question I can only speculate. I happen to own a pair of the old Fostex made Denons ah-d7000 and their msrp was over a grand and they didn't come with real animal leather! Now if the Thx 00 are made of the same leatherette material as the Denons 7000's. I will let you know the Denons could get hot and sweaty to your skin after an hour or two of listening, and they had to be wiped dry this happened year round, and so I found the leatherette starting to dry out. To counteract that I used some premium leather moisturizer on then to keep them soft and supple. Maybe leatherette didn't like the moisturzer and caused further deterioration I don't know. But in my case they lasted somewhere between a year to year half before leatherette started to flaking off while used as a daily driver. At first it started flaking of slowly in very small flakes. Around 2 years I got frustrated with the flaking becoming common place daily and being larger ending up in my hair and on ears/face, I decided to scrape it all of with a knife. Underneath the leatherette flakes I found a soft grey valour like material, similar to beyerdynamic in color. I found this material to function superior to the leatherette more breathable and cooler. You can find oem replacement pads if you want still on eBay now for the Denons. And if you want real leather lambskin replacement pads/ mods for your Denons 5000/7000 and now the Fostex Thx00's at Lawton Audio website. http://www.lawtonaudio.com/
Even though with these issues with the Denons 7000's and if it turns out the same in the thx 00's. I still wouldn't be deterred of buying the Denons again or these new Fostex Thx00's. The sound that comes out of the Denons 7000 are amazing and glorious I can wax on them for days. Once you hear anything with them you'll want to hear everything with them. I imagine the Thx 00's will be the same. The D7000's became my daily drivers at home, because of how great they are. Truly iconic!
DenonFanboy
825
Apr 29, 2016
JuicephileThat's interesting, I've had my d2000s for 3 years and the most that's happened to the pads is slight creasing in the leather like a broken in shoe, even the headband has a bit of wrinkles. I think I have only a number of times listened to music past 2 hours if that has any factor. Could climate even come into play?
Pierre111
413
Apr 29, 2016
DenonFanboyThanks to you both, we'll see with time...In my case, The fostex T50rp I owned, the original earpad really flaked out fast, but granted it's just a trow away part, flaking is irrelevant, you want better earpads, period ,for these cheap oldies. These definitely look better, And I would be happy not having to change them soon, especially If I fall for the sound signature people seem to love. Still, it's not a make or brake thing, just a genuine hope they made a tought of choice in the material used.
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