Topic: The All Purpose Advice Thread (Read 139949 times)

DrForBin · « **Reply #940 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:30:23 PM »

hello,

what is the best bang for the buck ortho? or what is the least expensive ortho that is acceptable?

looking for new, but would considered used if the value is there. firmly stuck in mid-fi land (and price.)

all thumbs, so modding is most likely not an option,

any help greatly appreciated

CCS · « **Reply #941 on:** March 29, 2015, 01:10:50 AM »

Hey, everyone.

I'm looking to upgrade my IEMs. I'm currently using a GR07 with parametric EQ, but I've found that equalizing the treble still doesn't completely correct the experience. I'm looking for a similar bass response, with may just a little more sub bass and a little less mid bass and a less sibilant treble experience.

I'd prefer for them to be relatively neutral. Something that I can use without EQ or something that can be brought to neutral with EQ without using tons and tons of filters.

I'm looking for new, but am willing to look at used items if I can get better performance or features for the money. Budget is ~$400.

donunus · « **Reply #942 on:** March 29, 2015, 02:09:24 AM »

Getting new fullsized closed cans again. I wonder which one is the best I can get for under 200 bucks.

DrForBin · « **Reply #943 on:** March 29, 2015, 02:23:41 AM »

hello,

sorry if i wasn't as specific as i should have been.

preference is for open back, not planning on using as a portable, budget up to $600? less would be better.

what i may be asking for is impossible, perhaps i should have said best entry level orthos to get a taste of their sound.

thanks all

Claritas · « **Reply #944 on:** March 29, 2015, 05:22:23 AM »

Quote from: DrForBin on March 29, 2015, 02:23:41 AM

preference is for open back, not planning on using as a portable, budget up to $600? less would be better.

Used HE500 if you can tolerate the size and weight distribution (I can't--it feels like wearing a cage). Otherwise, HE400i. Buying a Hifiman is also a good way to get into modding.

x838nwy · « **Reply #945 on:** March 29, 2015, 08:20:20 AM »

Could some kind soul please point me towards good info on modding my HE-6 please? I understand there's a thread going, but it seems to be more focused on working on the headband without a lot of info on the felt/etc that have been tried.

Much appreciated,

C

lm4der · « **Reply #946 on:** March 30, 2015, 11:58:31 PM »

Quote from: donunus on March 29, 2015, 02:09:24 AM

Getting new fullsized closed cans again. I wonder which one is the best I can get for under 200 bucks.

I would like to hear some opinions on this as well. When I looked into full sized closed cans about a year ago, I demo'd the dt770, ath m50, and the Shure srh840. I liked and purchased the Shures. But that's just me. I like their mids and treble.

knerian · « **Reply #947 on:** March 31, 2015, 05:02:02 AM »

Quote from: x838nwy on March 29, 2015, 08:20:20 AM

Could some kind soul please point me towards good info on modding my HE-6 please? I understand there's a thread going, but it seems to be more focused on working on the headband without a lot of info on the felt/etc that have been tried.

Much appreciated,

C

You can apply most of the HE-500 mods from the jerg thread on hifi. The major one is the fuzzor mod really, and of course the grill mod, those two are major. The grill mod is the easiest and least time consuming. Google "jerg fuzzor he-500" or "jerg grill mod he-500".

These two mods are very easy, simple, just time consuming. Jerg did a REALLY thorough job of documenting it so anyone can do it. Lots of pics.

Other mods including playing around with pads, either focus-a pads or using the Audeze of J$ pads or whatever.

The most comfortable mod I did was too get a suspension band from thailand and put that on, look on eBay for hifiman suspension band and you'll find it.

The one mod I haven't done yet is to take the drivers out and put them in a HE-400i or HE-560 housing because the original headband really sucks.

x838nwy · « **Reply #948 on:** March 31, 2015, 05:23:06 AM »

Quote from: knerian on March 31, 2015, 05:02:02 AM

You can apply most of the HE-500 mods from the jerg thread on hifi. The major one is the fuzzor mod really, and of course the grill mod, those two are major. The grill mod is the easiest and least time consuming. Google "jerg fuzzor he-500" or "jerg grill mod he-500".

These two mods are very easy, simple, just time consuming. Jerg did a REALLY thorough job of documenting it so anyone can do it. Lots of pics.

Other mods including playing around with pads, either focus-a pads or using the Audeze of J$ pads or whatever.

The most comfortable mod I did was too get a suspension band from thailand and put that on, look on eBay for hifiman suspension band and you'll find it.

The one mod I haven't done yet is to take the drivers out and put them in a HE-400i or HE-560 housing because the original headband really sucks.

Much, much appreciated

I'm in Thailand myself so looks like the headband will be the first mod on the list!!

knerian · « **Reply #949 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:16:26 AM »

Quote from: x838nwy on March 31, 2015, 05:23:06 AM

Much, much appreciated
I'm in Thailand myself so looks like the headband will be the first mod on the list!!

The original listing is gone, but you can contact the seller about offering a hifiman version, it's just with a shorter rubber band:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-Grade-Leather-Suspension-Strap-for-Audeze-LCD-Headphones-Black-/181701757624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4e44cab8

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