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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2013, 03:06:35 AM »
There's also the Paradox, which to my ears is more neutral than the Mad Dogs without being too bright. LFF's new Slants were honestly the best commercially available T50RP mod I'd ever heard.
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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #21 on: November 06, 2013, 06:15:30 AM »
Agreed. Don't overlook the Paradox Slants. I tend not to make specific recommendations for Paradox because LFF is a close friend.
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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #22 on: November 06, 2013, 12:47:29 PM »
Quote from: CCS on November 06, 2013, 12:11:47 AM
but I would prefer an even more neutral response.

Paradox...  ;)

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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2013, 05:04:33 PM »
I think the Slants are just a bit above my budget. It's between a standard (probably unpainted, since that would save some money) Paradox and the more expensive AD. I'll consider the Paradox as well, though.
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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #24 on: November 06, 2013, 07:25:35 PM »
I just ordered a Slant recently.  When I checked they had a bone stock Paradox ready to go out the door, just needed a buyer.   You should see if it's still available!

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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #25 on: November 06, 2013, 07:59:09 PM »
SHIP! You were the guy who bought the demo pair of slants, weren't you?
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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #26 on: November 06, 2013, 08:55:08 PM »
Not sure.  I just chatted LFF up about Paradox and Slants... he let me know what kind of stock they had around and it just so happened they had a Slant that sounded like the perfect set up for me so I asked him to put it aside so I can buy it.    It might have been them...  :-[
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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #27 on: November 07, 2013, 05:11:30 AM »
Quote from: CCS on November 06, 2013, 12:11:47 AM
I've been able to read a few good impressions in the HF thread, but I also feel like there's an awful amount of noise in that thread.

That said, I'd like to direct a question toward jerg and purrin. I enjoy the MD more than any other headphone I've used so far, but I would prefer an even more neutral response. There's just a bit too little treble on the MD. Does the AD improve upon this a bit and does it sound better/cleaner than the MD?

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Still I feel that the ADs convey a more natural sound especially through the mids... but that's just my opinion. (Love vocals, acoustic work on the ADs!)
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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #28 on: November 08, 2013, 02:12:18 AM »
Got the tour AD in today. Only real complaint from a very brief listen is that they do indeed sound a bit harsh. EQing down around 5.5-6KHz and 10KHz based on these measurements and the ones Dan released really seems to help.

I think most people would not have an issue with it, and most of my listening material isn't exactly what I'd call smooth (metal).

The HE-500 with Jergpads has similar problems around 8-10KHz, though to a lesser extent. Not a huge deal for either headphone, really. With a bit of EQ, the AD really does sound quite good.
« Last Edit: November 08, 2013, 02:18:29 AM by hans030390 »
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Re: Alpha Dogs
« Reply #29 on: November 08, 2013, 02:58:30 AM »
Quote from: hans030390 on November 08, 2013, 02:12:18 AM
Got the tour AD in today. Only real complaint from a very brief listen is that they do indeed sound a bit harsh. EQing down around 5.5-6KHz and 10KHz based on these measurements and the ones Dan released really seems to help.

I listen to a good amount of aggressive music so this gives me some pause.
Have you heard the Paradox or Slant?  Are those more agreeable in that region?
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