These Ethers were the original Ether C's. Diagonal weave on the fiberglass cups. They were sent back to Mr. Speakers for the upgrade. They came back sounding like a new headphone. There was immediately a deeper, richer Bass and sub Bass that was missing before. A much fuller overall sound throughout the spectrum. The overall balance sounds great to my ears, the treble even more scintillating, than before. I listen to more Jazz and Classical than Rock and EDM style, so my tastes go to a more balanced sound and accurate reproduction. I use minimal EQ...

Just unpacked and started listening. I have the Shiitstack Modi2 Uber/Magni2 Uber to compare with. First off, the Bass coming through the Element is deeper, richer, more detailed, more refined. At the same price point, the JDS Element is doing a better job separating the bass into clear, deep notes. The Shiitstack is looser in the Bass and not as refined. The Doublebass notes become blended and distorted compared to the Element. My HD600's are sounding much deeper, better detailed, with plenty of power to push them effortlessly. As I settle into a...