Massdrop x HiFiMAN HE-350 Audiophile Headphones Discussions | Drop

Oct 1, 2016

Switched the pads to a pair of Dekonis (DT770 version). Increased bass somewhat and comfort by over 9000!

Oct 1, 2016

Razy

Oct 1, 2016

esmBOSYou have the dt 770? If Yes, then better sound these headphones or 770?

Oct 1, 2016

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Oct 1, 2016

RazyThey are quite different. Hard to compare an open back to closed. The Hifiman is definitely lighter on the bass. Don't get me wrong, they have good, solid bass, but it's light. I'm driving them with a custom JDS labs Element that has a C5D bass boost built in, and with that they are right on the money for me. Soundstage is better than the DT's, and highs are quite similar. I thought I had found the worlds most comfortable headphones in the DT770's, and that might have been true, until I got the Hifimans :) Especially with the Dekoni pads! I instantly forget I have them on :)
In short: I'm keeping both the DT's, and the Hifiman's!

Oct 1, 2016

Razy

Oct 1, 2016

esmBOSWell, for the music genre metal what would you prefer? In terms of sound What headphones and what genres you play better in your opinion? And what your source is to the headphones?

Oct 1, 2016

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Oct 1, 2016

RazyYou'll have to give me a few days with the Hifiman's, as I got them yesterday :) Right now I feel like I'd lean towards the DT's for metal. Mostly for the impactful sub-bass the DT770's (80Ohm) provide.
I'm running both the DT's and the Hifiman's off the JDS labs amp I mentined in my last post, hooked up to a HRT HD DAC -> my PC. I use Spotify and MediaMonkey as media sources.

Oct 1, 2016

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pmronline

Oct 1, 2016

esmBOSHow difficult was the Dekoni pad swap?

Oct 1, 2016

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Oct 2, 2016

pmronlineSuper easy! You just detach the attachment rings, fit them on the pads (no force needed) and basically click them back into place. Took me 2 minutes.

Oct 2, 2016

hanskey

Oct 4, 2016

RazyI use them for nothing but metal: that's all I listen to of my own volition and although these are my first full-sized cans, they destroy all of my iems, including the RE-600. I have applied the single layer of paper towel mod, though now I'm not sure it did much. Either way, I'd choose these over all my other headphones based on sound and comfort, even though they aren't portable or isolating..

Oct 4, 2016

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Oct 7, 2016

esmBOSGot any into of your custom JDS labs Element?

Oct 7, 2016

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Oct 7, 2016

PingsNot much I'm afraid. It's a prototype model of the Element that, as I mentioned, includes the C5D bass boost circuitry. Only 2 were ever made, and I don't think it's planned for production. Point is that I think the 350's really can benefit from using an amp that includes a bass boost of some sort.

Oct 7, 2016

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Oct 12, 2016

esmBOSWhere did you get those pads? I'm trying to replace these terrible pads as I love how these sound

Oct 12, 2016

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Oct 12, 2016

OlgHag97They are Dekoni for Beyerdynamic DT series. Got them right here on massdrop :) There has been at least 2 drops for these pads so far. There is currently no running drop, but go and request them and join the next drop!

Oct 12, 2016

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Oct 12, 2016

esmBOSThank you. May I ask beside from the improved comfort, does it have any other perk?

Oct 12, 2016

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Oct 12, 2016

OlgHag97They increase bass by quite a bit. And they look and feel FANTASTIC :)

Oct 12, 2016

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Oct 12, 2016

esmBOSHave you tried them with the bass mod? How does it sound? I did the mod and the bass make the listening more pleasant, but the mid and high get muddle a little. If possible I would want to reverse the mod and add the pad, but still not sure.

Oct 12, 2016

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Oct 12, 2016

OlgHag97Can you point me to more info on this "bass mod"?

Oct 12, 2016

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meowmixmeow

Oct 12, 2016

esmBOSI think he's talking about this. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-hifiman-he-350/talk/530648

Oct 12, 2016

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Oct 13, 2016

esmBOSYes, that's the mod I did. Have you tried it? And if you did, what're your thoughts?

Oct 13, 2016

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Oct 13, 2016

OlgHag97Haven't tried it. I'll look into it :) TY

Oct 13, 2016

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Oct 13, 2016

esmBOSThank you, I'm waiting for your reply XD

Oct 13, 2016

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Oct 13, 2016

OlgHag97Just tried the mod. Luckily it was easy to undo :) I did it only on one side for testing purpouses. I then closed my eyes and had my wife randomly turn the headphones around for me (so I wouldn't know wich side was modded by seing L or R). I didn't hear any improvment in bass on any side. The highs were completely lost on the modded side. I could identify the modded side instantly on every try thanks to this. The mids lost alot of definition and texture, so the mod was a big nono for me! The pads make a much bigger difference for the bass quantity, without sacrificing any mid or high quality. My 2c

Oct 13, 2016

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Oct 13, 2016

esmBOSOkay, that's what I thought. I also undo the mod. Thanks and sorry for your inconvenience. Please have a good day with your wife, sir :]

Oct 13, 2016

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Oct 13, 2016

OlgHag97No, thank you for telling me about the mod! Even though it wasn't for me, I still love trying out new things :)

Oct 13, 2016

Oct 16, 2016

esmBOSCan you please upload more pictures of you headphones with this pads? am planning to buy dekonis pads too :D

Oct 16, 2016

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Oct 16, 2016

Oct 16, 2016

Oct 16, 2016

esmBOSThanks! I will definitely buy those pads. They appear to be the perfect size for its rings, and look very good and comfy.

Oct 16, 2016

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Oct 16, 2016

esmBOSHave you looked for braded cables?

Oct 16, 2016

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Oct 19, 2016

ErwinCepedaNo need to look! I order all my cables from http://forzaaudioworks.com/en/ Haven't ordered any new ones for the HE350's yet thought as I'm quite happy with the stock cable, for now ;)

Oct 19, 2016

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