CHANGSTAR: Audiophile Headphone Reviews and Early 90s Style BBS
Lobby => Headphone, IEM, and Other Audio Related Discussion => Topic started by: JewBear on September 22, 2015, 02:08:23 AM
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Hello Pyrates,
I'm thinking about purchasing the JVC DX-1000 while I still can. There dosen't seem to be any discussion about it on Changstar so I was wondering what you all thought about it. I currently have the TH-600, but really want something warmer tonally and better isolation. I mean, I guess I could wait till the Ether-C comes out, but what's the fun in that?!
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Just searched again and found some comments my Marv and others saying it was a POS. Not sure why I didn't see it first time I searched. Anyways, is that still the consensus? May just spring for the Blackwoods if that's the case (or the Ether C).
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I actually love the DX1000 and plan to get another. I also have the TH600.
The JVC has actual closed back isolation. It does not have hot treble at all. The bass is slightly more pronounced but doesn't get as slammin' as the TH600 with EQ.
The earpads are kinda weirdly shaped for a larger ear like I have, but I think the Audeze LCD pads might fit.
If I can sell my TH600, the DX1000 will likely be my next headphone purchase after I acquire expendable income.
I really only sold my last pair because they had a hairline crack and I didn't need both headphones.
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The JVC has actual closed back isolation. It does not have hot treble at all. The bass is slightly more pronounced but doesn't get as slammin' as the TH600 with EQ.
How's the tonal balance? I find the TH-600 quite cold.
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http://en.goldenears.net/41902
http://en.goldenears.net/GR_Headphones/24784
I hear it like the charts, largely. There's a romantic warmth to the DX1000 vs. the more aggressive TH600.
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If it's anything similar to the DX700, then DO expect the warm signature you probably want. But as mentioned, this one also has big bass. The one thing I didn't like wasn't related to sound but appearance and possible build quality. The DX700s are BIG as heck and I imagine the DX1000 is just the same or maybe even bigger. Also, there's some plastic near the headband that's prone to cracking. In fact, unless new, most of the DX700s I've seen have similar kind of cracking on the same places.
Anyway, pretty sure the JVCs WILL deliver better isolation and a warmer sound than the THx00/Dx000 if that's what you are looking for.
Anyway,
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http://en.goldenears.net/41902
http://en.goldenears.net/GR_Headphones/24784
I hear it like the charts, largely. There's a romantic warmth to the DX1000 vs. the more aggressive TH600.
What the fuck is with the comment on the TH600 page??
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Those pages are full of spam... (comments section). Seems to be that way since ever...
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Just searched again and found some comments my Marv and others saying it was a POS. Not sure why I didn't see it first time I searched. Anyways, is that still the consensus? May just spring for the Blackwoods if that's the case (or the Ether C).
I searched & found a few sales threads & this thread.
Can you link the thread were they commented on it.
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I searched & found a few sales threads & this thread.
Can you link the thread were they commented on it.
Misread the thread. It wasn't actually Marvey who said they such, he was asking the question rather.
http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,1695.0.html
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If you're terribly concerned, you could pay the extra and get them via Prime then return them.
I personally plan to get them again, but I'm a basshead. If you don't love visceral bass, don't bother. If you demand high detail elevated treble, don't bother.
The DX1000 have a uniquely romantic sound to them. They're euphonic, not remotely neutral.
For a true closed can, they have a great soundstage.
Their sound is so captivating to me that I still missed them after selling them in favor of the TH600.
I'll probably get the TH600/900 again too, but they have a 5kHz treble peak that I was never completely successful in taming. Or, I'll try the E-MU instead.
In any case the JVC HP-DX1000 is unique. It's not for everyone, but for those whom it appeals to, it won't let go of your ears.