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dimensi_id
67
Oct 3, 2016
Picked up my package at the post office yesterday. Massdrop sent them out Sept 16th, arrived in Germany for transit Sept 20th, arrived in Indonesia Sept 30th...not bad...but had to wait over the weekend till Monday (Oct 3) before I can pick it up. So far the HE350 sounds pretty good, swapped the pads with focus pads at first but found that Brainwavz angled pads sounds superior, punchy bass, tamed highs. Not bad at all for $115 plus tax. HE400i lite? I actually prefer these without a headphone amp, the sound straight out of DAPs or phones sounds great. When using an amp I actually found them too loud, the drivers straining and sounding over-boosted to the point of almost clipping. Maybe because of the 19 ohm impedance?
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Uzuzu
1431
Oct 7, 2016
dimensi_idthat shouldn't mean they sound bad out of an amp. they sound bad out of an amp with a high output impedence. you should hear an improvement out of a good amp with an output impedence of 2 or less.
dimensi_id
67
Oct 8, 2016
UzuzuI'm just happy that the HE350 sounds great without amps...it's my go to cans for lazy listening sessions now. Just plug in to my iPhone and enjoy... BTW, I've tried using small portable amps that I have like iBasso DZero...very minor improvement even on low gain settings. On a recent mini meet, I did find out that some Android phones cannot drive the HE350 properly, even at max volume...so in these cases...an amp with the right output impedance settings will help.
dimensi_id
67
Oct 15, 2016
UzuzuStill very happy using the HE350 without an amp...yay! BTW, I know most of you are switching to Brainwavz angled pads...I actually prefer Hifiman focus pads. Angled pads sound a bit hollow (especially in the mids) and muffle the top end a bit too much ...almost like the drivers are too far away from your ears. Angled pads are my fave pads for the HE400, but not the best choice for the HE350. Focus pads give you a more energetic presentation and awesome mids but lacks bass punch, also the highs are a tad bit too aggressive. I ordered a pair of Denon Pads and they sound amazing on the HE350! Perfect! Punchy bass, nice mids and IMO gives you just the right amount of highs...dynamics are just as good as angled pads. https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-AH-D2000-AH-D5000-AH-D7000-Headphones/dp/B00UBRVSNA
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nantipaneith
374
Oct 15, 2016
dimensi_idI wonder how these will sound with some of these Dekoni pads for the THx line that Massdrop was dropping recently...
TheChrisAge
31
Oct 15, 2016
dimensi_idHow well does your ear fit inside? It is all preference, but I hate pads that press on my ears.
dimensi_id
67
Oct 15, 2016
TheChrisAgeNo problems with fitting and comfort for me..the Denon pads are even more comfy than angled pads.
TheChrisAge
31
Oct 15, 2016
dimensi_idFor my ears/head, I don't like the angled pads. Thank you. I added them to my Amazon wishlist. Now I'll go back and forth on whether or not to buy them for a day or so, then say, "screw it, they're only $20." Then I'll buy them.
dimensi_id
67
Oct 17, 2016
TheChrisAgeAfter looking at the Dekoni DT770 pads on esmBOS posts...they're likely more comfortable for large ears. http://dekoniaudio.com/standard-series/
TheChrisAge
31
Oct 17, 2016
dimensi_idOhh! Thank you
Uofmtiger
2
Oct 18, 2016
dimensi_idI like mine with the Little Dot MKIII tube amp ( which happens to be on Massdrop right now, but I have had mine for years). It is amp dependent, though. I have also tried them with the Heed Canamp and it isn't a good match.
jksantoso
3
Oct 21, 2016
dimensi_idHi, just curious how much custom duty u paid when picking up the package? I'm in Indonesia too.
dimensi_id
67
Oct 21, 2016
jksantosoI'm in Surabaya...I had to pay customs Rp. 202.000 plus Rp. 20.000 (handling fee). A friend in Jakarta had to pay Rp. 270.000. So it depends on the customs appraisal of the goods.
HawaiiR
135
Oct 26, 2016
dimensi_idDammit. wish i had read this before! You're absolutely right about the Brainwavz pads.
HawaiiR
135
Oct 26, 2016
dimensi_idHow do the Denon pads fit on the ring brackets? The Brainwavz are super tight, and I've cracked one, so I'm afraid I'll break it if I try to fit on the Denons and they're just as tight (or more so).
dimensi_id
67
Oct 26, 2016
HawaiiRThe Denon pads are the exact same size as Hifiman pads...so you will have no probs with fitting...the rings just slide in with ease. Enjoy!
HawaiiR
135
Oct 26, 2016
dimensi_idAwesome! ... now I just gotta figure out what to do with the Brainwavz pads. Wonder if they'll fit my V6. Hmmm. Thanks, again for the tip!
dimensi_id
67
Oct 26, 2016
HawaiiRNo probs..here's how the rings fit on the Denon pads (I'm using 3D printed rings).
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HawaiiR
135
Oct 26, 2016
dimensi_idDid you print the rings yourself? Or is there a service that does that? Hoping I don't snap mine, but just in case ...
dimensi_id
67
Oct 26, 2016
HawaiiRI ordered them from a 3D printing shop.
HawaiiR
135
Oct 27, 2016
dimensi_idwhere did you find the specs for them? or did you just take your original ones in to have them duplicated?
dimensi_id
67
Oct 27, 2016
HawaiiRSomebody here created the model..great job BTW!
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1784520
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