If I end up buying these headphones, then I'll definitely give the Focus-A pads a try. The shrillness I've noticed is not a big enough problem to be a deal-breaker by any means. I remember the HE-500s giving me the same problem at times. I've also only got about 24 hrs. in on these headphones, so we'll see if they sound the same after a few more days. My current plan is to listen to these for about a week straight, and then switch to my DT880/Valhalla pairing and see how I feel. And, honestly, if I found a good deal on used pair of 500s, that would tempt me as well. So far, I slightly prefer the 500s sound, but the weight/comfort factor of the 400i is hard to overcome.And yes, I think your prediction will be spot on.
Quote from: Skyline on September 03, 2014, 04:57:56 PMIf I end up buying these headphones, then I'll definitely give the Focus-A pads a try. The shrillness I've noticed is not a big enough problem to be a deal-breaker by any means. I remember the HE-500s giving me the same problem at times. I've also only got about 24 hrs. in on these headphones, so we'll see if they sound the same after a few more days. My current plan is to listen to these for about a week straight, and then switch to my DT880/Valhalla pairing and see how I feel. And, honestly, if I found a good deal on used pair of 500s, that would tempt me as well. So far, I slightly prefer the 500s sound, but the weight/comfort factor of the 400i is hard to overcome.And yes, I think your prediction will be spot on.Still, I just don't like how they sound and ESPECIALLY how they feel (comfort).
has anybody tried the Focus/Focus A pads with other HE headphones, specifically HE 4 and/or HE 6?
Quote from: kothganesh on September 03, 2014, 05:22:46 PMhas anybody tried the Focus/Focus A pads with other HE headphones, specifically HE 4 and/or HE 6?I did try both on HE-4... Don't bother with FocusPad, FocusPad-A is passable soundwise though (in terms of comfort, it's the other way around). Old Hifiman velour is my favourite with HE-4... And as I said, FocusPad-A are quite similar (but not as transparent and open-sounding). IMHO, of course :-)Regarding the HE-4, I have written a fully-featured HE-4 guide including pad-rolling... It's on Head-fi, accessible from my signature (Ron12).
My knowledge in terms of relating FR graphs to what I hear is pretty small.If I'm hearing some female vocals coming across as a little harsh at times, would that be explained by any of the spikes we see on the graph or am I imagining things?I am finding these headphones a little "shouty"/fatiguing on certain tracks, but it's not a consistent thing. Other tracks come across as completely smooth and natural.If someone can educate me here, I'd be appreciative.*random observation* - I do believe these headphones and Radiohead are nearly a perfect match.
I'm talking for myself here. I had the pre-fazored LCD 2.2 and the 3. I have the fazored LCD-XC. I preferred the non-fazored HPs simply because I liked the SQ especially the LCD 2.2. Loved the bass, the mid range and didn't worry about soundstage (I have the 800 for that). With the fazor, I feel that some of the Audez'e signature sound has been sacrificed, especially the low end.Heck I miss my LCD 2.2 !
