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GambL
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Jul 25, 2016
Could somebody, briefly, sonically compare/contrast to the TH610? (aside from the $100 price tag difference)
GambLBoth are pretty darn rare as far as consumer level, you might get lucky and someone heard them at a show but this question probably won't be answered for about 6 months :)
echineko
196
Jul 26, 2016
GambLThe original mahogany TH-X00 was really similar to the TH-610, in fact I didn't really find much between them. Had a chance to compare both at length, and ultimately sold my X00 to move up to the TH-900.
A pic I took while comparing both, though can't really tell you if the Ebony or Purple Heart sound much different.
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GambL
20
Jul 26, 2016
echinekoOver on head fi, this is the most in depth review we have for all 3, he says the purpleheart is the closest of the 3 to the th900 (of course they are not trying to compete) http://www.head-fi.org/products/fostex-th-x00-massdrop-exclusive/reviews/14608
echineko
196
Jul 26, 2016
GambLWell, if you're only going for one, I'd say you'd be happy with either, even the mahogany was a solid, fun headphone. But if you already own one, personally I'd say don't bother. Even at $849 minimum for two variants, you're getting close to a new TH-900, and could probably find a used one for very little extra.
Personally, go for whatever you think looks best, I'd say.
rslatara
287
Jun 22, 2018
echinekoI recently got a TH610, so are they similar enough for it to be not worth getting a TH-X00?
Lyer24
36
Jun 23, 2018
rslataraThe X00 has more of a sub-bass emphasis, and is a tad darker overall. I prefer it to the TH-610 cuz the latter has a bit too much zing in the treble for me. Tyll at InnerFidelity has an article comparing the TH-610 to the X00 Mahogany: https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/survey-foster-443742-variants-subjective-listening-tests-denon-ah-d5000-massdrop-fostex-th
rslatara
287
Jun 23, 2018
Lyer24It seems to be less sparkly to me after some use, I wonder does it need proper burn in. I know Metal571 had had the Eikon for a month and said the sound changed over time and that was also a biodynamic driver.
I am actually enjoying the highs more, it's like it has settled and bass is better. Thanks for overview.
Lyer24
36
Jun 25, 2018
rslataraHaha, in my limited experience, biocellulose drivers do need a bit of break in, though the 11kHz spike on my X00EBs still sting a bit. I don't listen to them as much nowadays though, since I got Klipsch HP-3s for an excellent price and it's basically a marked improvement over the Fostexes, though there are maybe a couple things that the Fostexes do better than the Klipsch.
The Fostexes really like tube amps, or hybrids with low-z. Might be worthwhile to invest in one!
rslatara
287
Jun 25, 2018
Lyer24Yea I have an xDuoo TA-01 and TA-10 tubes sound amazing on the TH-610. It was harsh to my ears but now it just sounds great. That Klipsch HP-3 looks pretty darn nice. Actually can't take the Fostex off my head.
I am also using these pads which I have a few spare sets of, the ones in the middle. They are like a beefy lambskin version of the stock design and combine with the the Dekoni ring it beats every other pad I have tried including Eikon and original TH900 pads. ;)
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