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Mark_M
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Between the Ebony, Purpleheart and Mahogany which would be the best buy??
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anort3
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Mark_MFor what? The Ebony is the most neutral of the three and works with the most music. But if all you listen to is vocal free EDM or rap you might want the Purpleheart. The Mahogany splits the difference.
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Mark_M
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anort3Hmm okay. So the cheapest of the three (Mahogany) merges the best of the other two. I'm definitely not into rap, EDM, hip hop, etc.
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anort3
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Mark_MThe Mahogany has more of a boosted bass signature and more recessed mids than the Ebony. The Ebony has less overall bass with more forward vocals and the bass is deeper and hits harder. I don't have Purplehearts but as I understand it they're even more bassy and the mids are even more recessed than the Mahhogany. The Ebony works with almost any music I like. The Mahogany is more a faster music specialist. Honestly I don't listen to the Mahogany much since I got the Ebony.
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Mark_M
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anort3So you've used both the Mahogany and Ebony? The Ebony is about $700 Canadian and the Mahogany is $565 Canadian. That does not include the customs fee. Either way that's a lot of money for me. That would have to be "end game" for me. But I'm also concerned about how they would fit as I seem to have a smaller head. I do have to extend the 6XX/58X a few notches but others like the M50X or HifiMan 4XX we still too big even at the smallest headband setting.
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anort3
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Mark_MYep, I own both.

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If the Sennheisers fit you these will too.
Audio is terribly subjective but I love my Ebony. If anything happened to them they'd get replaced immediately. If I could only keep two of what I've got now the Ebony would be one.
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Mark_M
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anort3Looks like you bought them before they switched to detachable cables. Yes audio is very subjective from the sound signatures we like to the genres of music we listen to. Good to know these will likely fit my head. How is the clamp? Perhaps I should get the cheaper of the two if I'm going to enter into the more hifi level.
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anort3
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Mark_MClamp is fine. They won't stay on your head through a roller coaster ride like Sennheiser 6 series cans will but they don't just fall off or anything. The only downside to me is the same as with any closed backs with leather material pads and it's that they can make my ears sticky when it's hot. That's any headphone with similar pads though.
I can say without question that if you're not buying these to be EDM or hip hop specialists you'll like the Ebony better. Don't even think the Ebony lacks bass though. It has better bass if less overall than the Mahogany.
Metal571's review basically mirrors my opinion of them. And he says it better than I can. :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pFM_hW33bw
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Mark_M
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anort3Thanks for the link. I saw that review earlier. Do you really think the Ebony is worth $700?? I know there are headphones out there that cost much more but $700 is still quite a lot of money for most people. Yeah I don't listen to bass heavy music. I'm more into classic rock, jazz, blues, classical, movie scores.
Oct 15, 2018
anort3
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Oct 16, 2018
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Mark_MTo ME, I think the $500 US I paid was a bargain. I listen to just about everything except rap, hip hop and country. A little of each but very little. I do like EDM though. I'm in my mid 40s and I grew up on classic rock and 80s metal. I listen to a lot of female vocal stuff these days and to me the Ebonies just have a warm rich tonality that really shines with female singers. Lana Del Rey, London Grammar, Agnes Obel, Mazzy Star ( anything with Hope Sandoval ), First Aid Kit, Diane Birch, The Cranberries...etc.
One good thing about limited edition stuff like this is that it retains value pretty well. If you hated them you'd lose money selling them but not a huge percentage. I paid about $350 for my HD 650s and thanks to the HD6XX I'd be lucky to get half that if I sold them.
Oct 16, 2018
Mark_M
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anort3Well I'll figure it out. Thanks for the help.
Oct 16, 2018
Hyde
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Mark_MThese will definitely fit your head, I have huge head and these are the first pair of headphone I ever owned that has extra room to spare (not using biggest setting). I do admit they're quite pricey, I paid $700 CAD + $100 CAD in customs for my Ebony, in contrast I got lucky on the Mahogany which I got second hand for $400 CAD, so relatively it's like a steal (50% vs the Ebony). At this point I can't tell you yet if they're worth the $800 CAD I paid since I only got them 3 days ago LOL. Though I literally only got my Ebony like 3 days ago, so my impression could still change as my ear adjust or as the headphone burn in. But currently in my possession I own the Denon AH-D2000, E-Mu Teak, TH-X00 Mahogany and now TR-X00 Ebony. Sorry don't own Purpleheart or TH-610 or TH-900, I'm obsessed but not THAT obsessed yet lol. I'll throw some categories and see if it helps: Warm -> -> -> Neutral
E-Mu Teak -> Mahogany -> D2000 -> Ebony Yes suprise surprise, E-Mu Teak is actually the most mid bassy and warm and Ebony is actually quite neutral (in Fostex terms). Most Bass -> -> -> Least Bass
E-Mu Teak -> Mahogany -> D2000 -> Ebony The bass thing is kind of tricky because E-Mu Teak is the most mid bassy so it will give you the impression of the most general bass but doesn't reach that deep. As for Ebony it reach the deepest but at the same time it's more cleaner sounding. Ebony started out really bassy but I find as it burn in the bass got cleaner and less bass. Though for the most part they cater towards different part of bass. Most Treble -> -> -> Least Treble
D2000 -> Mahogany -> E-Mu Teak -> Ebony D2000 in general is just a bit thin and sharper sounding while the Mahogany has energetic treble. Ebony and E-Mu Teak has smoother treble. Though this is heavily depending on preference, personally I like treble so I find Mahogany more exciting to listen to and guitar string is a bit more pronounced. Most Forward Vocal -> -> -> Least Forward Vocal
Mahogany -> D2000 -> Ebony -> E-Mu Teak This is the part that confuses, all the review I read people are saying Ebony has more forward vocal, but to me I think Mahogany has more forward both male and female vocal. I've been scratching my head the last 3 days and even now I'm listening to my Ebony and still don't think the vocal is that forward. Also I find it really odd that Ebony and E-Mu Teak has this weird tonality where I feel it has a bit of strained vocal, it's almost as if the person is trying to sing really loud at a far distance. Most Sound Stage -> -> -> Least Sound Stage
D2000 -> Ebony -> E-Mu Teak -> Mahogany Sound stage and separation by far Ebony is amazing. D2000 maybe because in general is a bit more thin sounding so as a result just feel more airy. E-Mu Teak is kind of in the middle and Mahogany has the poorest sound stage out of all the Fostex variants I've tried (though should still be better than most closed back headphone), also gets a bit congested when the music gets too busy. In summary, I think D2000 is great value but at this point might have been out classed by the other 3 in terms of technical detail / smoothness / overall tonality, but it's definitely not far off. Between Mahogany and Ebony I'm still not sure which I like more. In general I listen to a lot of rock, pop with a lot of female vocal and to me I find I like Mahogany a bit better. The vocal is just a bit more forward and guitar string / snare drum sound a bit more pronounced and overall sound a bit more exciting. Maybe Ebony is too neutral for my taste...???? Though as I said I only own it for 3 days so my opinion could change. E-Mu is kind of like half way in between it has the sound stage of Ebony and warmness of Mahogany, but the vocal just too far for my taste. I think the only gripe I had with Mahogany is the least amount of sound stage, if there was more sound stage I think it would be perfect for me. My goal is to pick 1 as my favourite one and sell the rest, though I still don't know which one I like the best yet LOL. Sorry for the long essay, hope this helps. UPDATE: So it's been 1 month I think I'm getting closer to reaching conclusion, I've revised this notes a little bit also scroll down for my updated post.
Oct 16, 2018
anort3
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HydeThat's a great review!
I prefer vocals on the Ebony though. You might see a difference with some burn in.
Oct 16, 2018
Hyde
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anort3lol ahhhh yeah I think I'll let it burn in some more and get back to you guys next week. :P
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Mark_M
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HydeThanks for the detailed reply. I think the mahogany being cheaper price is what I'd go for. They seem to have good overall reviews. Plus they look better than the Ebony ones.
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anort3
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Mark_MThere is no wrong choice here. lol Hell it's like the decision between the HD 600 and HD 650 to me. Even though I have a preference I couldn't decide definitively so I kept both!
If you put some light on the Ebony the grain comes out.

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Mark_M
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anort3They certainly look nice but I'm not sure I could justify $700 for a pair of headphones. Even $300 for the 6XX was a lot for me. lol
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anort3
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Mark_MThat's what I've said since my HD 598s.... almost $200 for headphones? they better be good, grumble grumble ( they were ). Now I just bought Focal Elears. lol
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Mark_M
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anort3Hehe true. I know there are others I’d love to try like Audeze or Ether C flow and such. Just gotta budget my money accordingly.
Oct 16, 2018
Hyde
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anort3At the moment I told myself that the Ebony is my last pair of headphone, then I just pick my favourite one out of all the variants and sell the rest and done. But somewhere in my brain I decided to keep the SDAC/O2 "just in case" I buy ZMF Eikon one day LOL.
I'll find out one day.
Oct 16, 2018
anort3
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HydeOK after a bit of comparative listening it's not so much that the vocals are more forward on the Ebony it's that the Ebony is more neutral and the vocals don't get as lost in the mid bass and treble. The vocals can almost get lost in the music with the Mahogany where as they stand out on the Ebony. I suppose that's due to the more V or W shaped sound signature of the Mahogany. They're both amazing though.
Oct 17, 2018
Hyde
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anort3lol yes that makes sense, I think the Ebony is slowly growing on me and also maybe either I'm getting used to it or maybe it's slowly burning in, I find the sharps aren't as piercing anymore.
I'll keep listening and hopefully by the end of this week I'll have a better idea. :D
Oct 18, 2018
anort3
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HydeSo after a month what are your impressions? You've got to have a favorite by now.. :)
Nov 8, 2018
Hyde
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anort3LOL I'm still confused because some days I feel like I know what I want and other days I'm not sure anymore. Funny enough my conclusion might shock everyone. At the moment I think my favourite might actually be the Denon AH-D2000 LOLLLLLL (cheapest by far too). So let's get this out of the way first before I keep going, in terms of technical detail and resolution and how clean it is, the other 3 are newer technology and newer update so definitely the D2000 can't keep up. But in terms of tonality, D2000, it sits at the perfect sweet spot inbetween Mahogany and Ebony. I actually quite like the Mahogany (currently the 2nd fav, also 2nd cheapest LOLLL), it has that warmth and treble energy and the vocal just sound right to me, but often times because the worst soundstage so it sounds congested and sometimes you can get hit by a wall of music and lose focus. Also once in a while the bass gets overbearing. Ebony on the other hand started out bassy and muddy, but as it gets burn in it gets cleaner and cleaner and less bassy. Now to the point where I find it too neutral almost. Like everything is right and everything is smooth but almost to the point where I find it a bit too boring almost? It's also a bit clean and metalic sounding (where as Mahogany is warmth and very "wood" sounding). String instruments sounded really good and energetic from the Mahogany. In comparison Ebony almost sounded cold. Though Ebony definitely has the best imaging and instrument separation by far. Now back to the D2000, it sits at the sweet spot in the middle where it's clean sounding, at the same time has just enough warmth to sound fun and energetic during rock songs. Also has the biggest soundstage so it doesn't get everything right in your face like the Mahogany, everything just sits at the right distance so you can tell them apart. Granted because it's old headphone, I find acoustic guitar doesn't have the same texture as the Mahogany (sounded a bit thin on the D2000) but as an overall package I think I still like D2000 the best. It sits at a good spot for fun, biggest soundstage, nice treble energy from Mahogany and that deep sub bass from Ebony. Overall I just enjoy listen to it the most despite some of the shortcoming. So as it stand I think I like D2000 -> Mahogany -> Ebony -> E-Mu Teak. Funny enough because most people would probably rank E-Mu Teak the best follow by Ebony. Also funny enough I prefer the non-detachable cable more too. The detachable cable setup somehow transmit more "rubbing sound" to the ear cup and it's more distracting. I guess I'm just a rebel that goes against the current. I can't fully explain but to me D2000 is just fun to listen to, also make me feel like I'm surrounded by music. If any of you still has your old Denon D2000 should bust it out and take a listen lol. :P
Nov 8, 2018
anort3
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HydeAppreciate the update! It might just come down to me preferring a more neutral headphone and you liking more of a V or W shaped sound. Or even the differences in the music we like. Either way, we both win with the Fostex biodynamic driver! To me the Ebony can indeed be almost bass lite in some tracks. But then when you listen to something with real sub bass it just comes alive and shows off that extension. It's almost like the choice between the HD600 and HD650. I love them both and couldn't decide so I ended up keeping them both. lol
Nov 8, 2018
Hyde
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anort3lol oh yeah definitely, I don't think any of them is bad. It's just each one is specialized in something and at that point it's just preference. And I agree with the HD600 and HD650 reference, it's why it's taking me so long to sell them. Though I really should sell most of them I don't need 4 headphones around lol.
Nov 9, 2018
Volly
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HydeThe D2000's are a superb headphone, shame Denon discontinued that much adored lineup! I haven't had the chance to try the newer Fostex but if they're anything like the D2000/5000/7000 then new owners will be please with their purchase, especially for the price they're selling here on MD! I mainly use mine for late-night movies through the receiver and they do a stellar job! Side note: I messed around with pads over the years but have come back to the stock original style! IMHO - Less treble energy and a more balanced sound with the usual peaks at either ends of the spectrum! Adore the Denon D2000's!
Nov 10, 2018
Hyde
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VollyFunny enough back then people knock the plastic cup and preferred d5000 and d7000's wood cup. After trying all the woodie Fostex I honestly think evidently the wood make it sound more full but at the same time the plastic cup give it a different flavour. D2000 is airy and spacious and clean while maintaining that treble and bass energy. If they still sell it today I'd still think it's a fantastic buy (it was sold around $250 or so I believe). Also yes the stock pad is definitely the best on any of the Denon / Fostex headphones lol.
Nov 10, 2018
Hyde
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anort3lol finally got around to take some pictures, I only have 1 wood headphones stand so couldn't have displayed all of them. Figure I'll just let them piggy back each other LOL.
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Nov 11, 2018
anort3
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HydeThat's a great picture!
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DenonFanboy
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HydeMy biggest regret is selling my D2000s, nice pic!
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Megazine
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HydeWow, the ebony's look really good when you see the grain. I just ordered the Mahoganies. Will drive in 2 days.
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Hyde
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anort3Okay today I finally get to try Purpleheart so now I have officially tried all 3 variants. Surprisingly Purpleheart is not as bassy as people claim it to be, if anything I find Mahogany might be bassier, though it might just be because it's warmer. In short in most situation I would say it's like Mahogany being warmest and Purpleheart in the middle and Ebony being most neutral. By the same principle, imaging / sound stage wise Ebony being the best Purpleheart somewhat in middle and Mahogany being the worst. Vocal presence I would say Purpleheart closest then Mahogany then Ebony. But Purpleheart do get sibilant while Mahogany is boarderline there but generally ok. Mid presence (guitar string, piano....etc) I find it's Mahogany then Ebony then Purpleheart. I think this is where people mean that it's V shaped since it has withdrawn mids (though vocal is surprisingly forward). All in all, to be honest none of them are bad headphones, it's really just what you prefer. In most situation I would say the Mahogany and the Ebony are the extremes and Purpleheart about in middle. E-Mu Teak sits in a weird spot, it almost has more of everything except vocal presence is the farthest. Denon D2000 would be kind of inbetween Mahogany and Purpleheart while leaning on the cleaner side. Funny enough I might actually like Purpleheart better than Ebony, so my preference is officially opposite of what most people would prefer LOLLLL. What people probably would like: E-Mu Teak -> Ebony -> Mahogany -> Purpleheart -> D2000 What I actually like: D2000 -> Purpleheart -> Mahogany -> Ebony -> E-Mu Teak
Mar 5, 2019
Hyde
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anort3Yeah I've been reading about D5200, D7200, and D9200. This never ends, but I'm on the fence of buying D5200 actually LOL. There isn't too much info avaialble but from what I've gathered: D5200 = Most balanced, but being cheapest so it has least resolution. D7200 = More bass emphasized, roll off treble. D9200 = More treble, mid emphasized, less mid bass more sub bass. D5200 and D7200 are pretty close in price while D9200 is more inline with TH900 price. But if I order from japan amazon then D5200 is quite a bit cheaper...... hmmmm........
Mar 13, 2019
Megazine
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HydeVery interesting. I have the Mahogany's, and I'm thinking about getting the Purple Hearts for the extra bass. Reading your review, I'm curious what others may think that is also on your same boat or own/tried both. I do prefer a warmer sound, so it's a double whammy (Purple Hearts-less warm & less bass) for me if your take is on par in terms of objectivity. The graphs do show that they have more bass.
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Mar 14, 2019
Hyde
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MegazineI mean I could be wrong so if someone else can chime in on this that would be great. But in my brief 10 minutes listening to Purpleheart I didn't find it strike me as more bassy than others. If anything I find it has a good balance of being warm but also clean, like Mahogany is definitely warm and rich, and Ebony to me feels cold, Purpleheart is right in the middle. Though I've read 1 or 2 other reports of other users agreeing with me that they also didn't find it as bassy as they thought it would be. Even though the general consensus is that it's the bassiest of the 3 (which I don't agree). Hmmmm may I ask why you're thinking to get the Purpleheart? Did you find Mahogany not bassy enough? Also aside from bass would you say you like Mahogany's overall tonality? Because even though I sold the Mahogany but for the most part it's actually my favourite in terms of tonality and richness in sound. I only sold it because it's the worst in terms of sound stage and the presentation feel a little bit too in your face. If I can somehow find a way to give it more sound stage while maintaining the same tonality I think it would be great (which I tried and failed lol). But if you're looking for more bass and warmth then I'd almost suggest you just keep the Mahogany. I mean I do like Purpleheart it actually sounded quite nice, but there's a slight un-eveness to the whole sound signature. Vocal is a bit shouty while mid is a bit recessed (string instruments). Mahogany as a whole feels a bit more cohesive (except no sound stage lol, like relative to other variants as least). Though Purpleheart do offer a "cleaner" sound if that's what you're interested to hear. Again if we can have another person to chime in on their opinion that would be great lol.
Mar 14, 2019
Megazine
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HydeI really enjoy my Fostex Mahogany, and the latest album from MGMT has me using them daily right now. To answer your questions: I’m thinking about getting the Purplehearts because I really enjoy the sound of the Mahogany, and I wanted extra bass. I found the Mahogany bassy enough, but if I can keep similar sound but with added bass, it’s a big plus for me. I enjoy the overall tonality of the Mahogany, but I do not like the hi’s so much. I’m sensitive to hi frequencies. Although the detail is there at high peaks, I wish it wasn’t as sharp in sound. They are slightly on the bright side. My thing is if the bass on the Purplehearts worth it, to go through all the trouble of selling, buying, comparing etc.. I have a feeling the bass isn’t such much noticble because at the end of the dayy, it’s just the wood cups being replaced.
Mar 14, 2019
Hyde
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Megazine Hmmmm it's a bit tricky because at this point you'll be playing trade offs. Purpleheart = To me it doesn't really sound any bassier and also the treble is sharper on Purpleheart. Ebony = Treble is more tamed but it's even less warmth than Purpleheart. I normally are against this but maybe switching pad might be the best solution right now. I normally don't recommend because I think stock pad sound the best. But if you want to shave off treble and have more bass you can try Dekoni Protein Leather pads (though bass will get a little boomier/less tight). OR I think a lot of people recommend ZMF Eikon pad it's suppose to smooth out treble and add a little bit more bass. Though I personally haven't tried it yet also generally speaking I personally haven't heard a pad that sound nicer than stock yet. Proceed with caution lol.
Mar 15, 2019
pinkmamba
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Mark_Mhello, novice in the headphones what difference between the hifiman 4XX and the Fostex TR-X00 ebony? I understand that one is firm and the other open. thank you in advance. I want to buy my first helmet. What advise me to listen to rather pop rock but also a bit of the rest. thank you
Mar 22, 2019
Hyde
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pinkmambaHello, I don't have experience with 4XX but from what I read vs what I know about ebony is that people usually say 4XX is more v shaped while ebony is more neutral. Sound stage wise I'd imagine 4XX will be better for sure, the rest to be honest I'm not too sure. People say 4XX doesn't have the planar bass you're normally expecting, but on the other hand ebony to me feels like the least bassy Fostex. 4XX probably have more treble, and ebony might have a tiny bit more mids. To be honest if it's your first audiophile headphone I'd start with the 4XX, it's much cheaper to start with. I mean I've read many many raved reviews about ebony so I guess you can't really go wrong.......... though I didn't really like them LOL (so I guess you could still go wrong), but my wife really liked ebony. So there's definitely preference at play here, but I think if you listen to pop rock then I think 4XX should do a good job. Do keep in mind that 4XX it's recommended to use an amp while ebony you don't really need an amp. But I do think in worst case scenario where if you don't like 4XX then you don't lose much because it's fairly cheap, where as ebony cost quite a lot more. I would say explore around first and figure out what type of sound you like. Took me 5-6 headphones down the road but now I know what I like.
Mar 23, 2019
Megazine
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pinkmambaI own the 4XX and TR-X00 Mahogany. The difference between the Mahogany and Ebony is that the Ebony are more neutral and are slightly more accurate. 4XX: Wider Soundstage Vocals? Cheaper, but hell of a deal Great for Jazz and Classical music in terms of instrument separation I would argue better build TR-X00 Ebony: Overall better headphones for $350 more Better detail More neutral Better Imaging? Lower and precise bass Bass impact Great for Hip-hop, EDM, Rock In my opinion, I would recommend the 4XX to start out. It's much cheaper and you will learn to see which characteristics you want more of or less of; soundstage, bass, vocals etc.. If you're planning on owning only one set of cans for years on end, I would go with the Ebony. They are both great values for their price bracket. Another great option I would recommend is that you can buy the 4XX and 58X; both have their own strengths and you can experiment with sound signatures.
Mar 25, 2019
pinkmamba
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Megazinethank you for your complete answer. I will go to the hifiman. on the other hand can you give me some info to choose a DAC / amp for more mobile use as phone, tablet, PC. should I choose a special DAC for hifiman if it exists? the fact that the helmet is open is what the choice of the DAC is important? are there DACs for open and closed helmets? Thank you in advance. Thanks to Massdrop for the chat tab, which allows neophytes to chat with competent people.
Mar 29, 2019
Megazine
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pinkmambaI'm not experienced in DAC/AMP recommendations, in terms of matching sounds or playing with sound signatures. You have a lot of options to choose from. Open headphones give you a wider sound but leaks sound in which nearly people can hear. If you're going to be in public areas, you probably don't want to use an open headphone. Me personally, I went with the Audioquest Dragon Fly Red, as my portable amp/dac. I believe you can find great competing brands by Fiio. Dedicate some time on youtube videos and see which portable dac/amp you can buy. My suggestion is, buy the one with the best price to performance, and offers a lot of power.
Mar 29, 2019
Hyde
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MegazineI can add to the Audioquest Dragon Fly Red, I actually haven't own it yet but after trying it in store I was pretty much sold. Just waiting till later when I have more expendable income then I'll go purchase it. Previously I had the iFi Nano Black Label, and I find even at that size it's too big as portable dac/amp so I end up mainly used it on my desktop. Dragon Fly Red has the good balance of being portable and efficient enough to run off your phone while also still sound great. But as Megazine said depending on your use you'd probably not want open headphone in public, in that case go with a closed headphone.
Mar 29, 2019
SmoothDistortion
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HydeWould you say the Ebony is relaxed? Is it less energetic than the Mahagony? And by how much?
Jun 26, 2019
Megazine
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Jul 7, 2019
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SmoothDistortionI don't own the ebony, only the Mahogany. They are very close in sound, same tech, the only difference are the ear cups woods. From what I understand, the Ebony are superior to the Mahogany in terms of neutrality. The Mahogany have more bass but are less accurate. Also the Ebony are slightly brighter. 1) I don't find the Mahogany to be relaxed, they require attention and are not made for laid back listening, so I can't see the Ebony not doing the same. 2) Your second question I will have the most trouble answering but I would argue the Ebony would be less energetic in bass but more in highs. 3) By how much? I would say very little. I forgot the persons name her on Drop but he owns all three TX-00.
Jul 7, 2019
Hyde
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SmoothDistortionMy wife finds the Ebony more relaxed due to less treble and a little bit wider presentation (Mahogany sounded more in your face while Ebony felt a little bit wider). And I would say it does feel less energetic than Mahogany due to sounding more neutral as oppose to Mahogany's warmer and more sparkly presentation. As for how much? I'd say a noticeable amount surprisingly. Like maybe 15% or so? Though my wife finds for ultimate relaxed listening she uses Sony MDR-1AM2 for both comfort and sound. But evidently it will not have the same depth and resolution as the Fostex models.
Jul 9, 2019
SmoothDistortion
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HydeThank you good sir.
Jul 9, 2019
anort3
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HydeThey are surprisingly different. At least as different as the HD600 and HD650.
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