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GUTB
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Nov 22, 2016
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For me, it has to the Fostex TH900. The super soft protien leather pads and clamp force of the head band so light it feels like it is hanging on your head instead of griping it. Far and away the most comfortable. If you don't have $1,300 to spend on headphones, the TH600 and THX00 will provide the same level of comfort.
Nov 22, 2016
Heefty
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Nov 22, 2016
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GUTBThe THX00 also comes with the added benefit of sounding better than the TH900 while it costs $900 less. http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/survey-foster-443742-variants-subjective-listening-tests-denon-ah-d5000-massdrop-fostex-th
Nov 22, 2016
GUTB
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Nov 22, 2016
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HeeftyThe TH900 is far superior to the THX00. Sorry.
Nov 22, 2016
Heefty
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Nov 22, 2016
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GUTBIn what way? Please go into specifics rather than citing your opinion as the final authority. Sorry isn't an explanation.
I'm afraid legit reviewers don't agree with you. I don't like the screeching, piercing, treble either, so I'm on the same side as Tyll's assessment.
Nov 22, 2016
GUTB
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Nov 23, 2016
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HeeftyI am apologizing for disrespecting your belief system. I highly suspect Tyll's reviews as they tend to be very light in actual sound analysis, tends to constantly be at odds with what I've experienced and there is reason to believe his measurements aren't calibrated correctly. He also suggested that I should be banned from SBAF forum for some reason. It's true that the TH900 have a V-shaped signature, but to describe it as "uncomfortable" is just baloney. No other headphones I own (including the HE-6) challenges it in terms of string and wood instrument fidelity.
In terms of technology, the TH900 is well ahead of the TH600 and its various derivatives. They have the same Fostex bio-cellular drivers, but the TH900 has much more power (1.5 v 1.0 Telsa) backing them, premium acoustic wood cups, OFC copper cable, etc. The quality control effort that goes into a very limited production flagship product like the TH900 (mine a double-digit serial number) is a different level compared to cheaper models.
Nov 23, 2016
Heefty
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Nov 27, 2016
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GUTBYou must be under the mistaken impression that I agree with Tyll simply because he spoke, but my assessment is from first hand experience and just happens to align with his in this case. That being said, I'm nobody so I posted a link.
Citing your ownership of the also screeching HE6 does nothing to sway my assessment, but rather points me to question whether your audio band has some holes, or mine (and Tyll's) has some sensitivities on some high frequencies. Both are equally possible. In the end though, I trust my ears to tell me what sounds right, not a price tag. For instance, I would rate the new Focal Elear well above multiple cans that sell for 2x-3x its asking price.
Nov 27, 2016
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