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Author Topic: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)  (Read 82756 times)

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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #150 on: November 05, 2013, 03:02:44 PM »
Warm is working for me using the EC Monolith, which is a little on the bright side IMHO.

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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #151 on: November 05, 2013, 06:21:24 PM »
Yes EC monolith is bright. You can always try some Obligato caps to warm things up.
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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #152 on: November 05, 2013, 08:09:17 PM »
Yep... you read my mind.  Now that it's boxed up and stable I plan to roll in a few cap options and see what can be done, just for fun.

Especially since I've got some Slants on the way!   :)p1  Wait, wrong thread...
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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #153 on: November 07, 2013, 02:39:14 PM »
After getting the modified zu cable yesterday, I went back to using the neutral rings. I felt like the Zu cable did a really good job at taming the hd800's treble. With the warm rings and the nfb-10es2, the hd800's treble actually felt a bit laid back. The neutral rings created a very nice and balanced sound that sounds like the UERMs on steroids. I'll be bringing them to the NYC head-fi meet this saturday; I'll see what people have to say about them  :)p1

Edit: Huge thanks to purrin and anax for making this mod possible!
« Last Edit: November 07, 2013, 07:31:48 PM by thegunner100 »
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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #154 on: November 12, 2013, 06:53:28 PM »
I am really looking forward to this mod!  :wheel: I suck at everything DIY, so I will definitely buy and try this!
« Last Edit: November 12, 2013, 08:15:33 PM by BleaK »
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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #155 on: November 14, 2013, 09:43:17 AM »
Bought a HD800 again in anticipation of this mod. Really looking forward to it!

I'm using EQ in the meantime. These are the settings that sound most neutral to my ears.

EQ settings:
- Analog bell, 1.6KHz, +5dB, 1.02 Q
- Analog bell, 6Khz, -10dB, 2.2 Q
- High shelf, 3.4Khz, -2.7dB, 0.5 Q

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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #156 on: November 14, 2013, 04:22:59 PM »
Anax 2.0 gets rid of the need for EQ imo. Since there isn't an exact release date for 3.0 yet, I'd highly recommend just doing 2.0 for now. I can send you some leftover foam and rug liner for the cost of shipping. PM me.
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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #157 on: November 15, 2013, 12:12:06 AM »
Thanks for the offer. I have tried the Anax 2.0 and it didn't tame the treble peak enough for me. EQ gives me more flexibility.
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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #158 on: February 11, 2014, 09:01:50 PM »
I don't want to be annoying, so I won't ask for an update.
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Re: New upcoming HD800 mod... Rabid Dawg ][ (anax 3.0)
« Reply #159 on: February 11, 2014, 09:27:24 PM »
Quote from: mvwvm on February 11, 2014, 09:01:50 PM
I don't want to be annoying, so I won't ask for an update.

Subtle passive aggresivity. I like it.
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