If we all listened to frequency sweeps instead of music, then yes the dip is unmistakable. Given I do not have the tools to properly set EQ it's hard to put a number on it. Listening through 4978Hz, 3729.3Hz and 2489Hz frequencies on each ear, the difference between these frequencies is...

  SineGen, pretty neat little tool. I can hear 26Hz and the dip is audible from 3.5kHz through around 4.4kHz through my soundcard. Laptop speakers very barely audible at 92Hz with my ear right up to the speaker ;)

I have some angora (rabbit) wool to try this with haha. I haven't opened the cups up yet - would someone be so kind as to post brief instructions to help with this process?

Velour pads are on sale at AliExpress today - US$10.94 (25% saving)

Quote:   If you had the red HD681's I'd take them, or maybe if the price is right. Chuck them on Trade Me, you may be able to make your money back fairly easily.

Quote:   I would suggest you try the HD681 EVO, you will find they don't have the harsh highs of other Superlux models, they appear (from product photos) to provide less clamping force than the HD662 models, they ccan be had for $50 or less, and they just sound so much better than $50. I...

Quote:   From my experience, yes. Much like any other decent headphones I have tried these allow for clear audio resolution, which means that good audio sounds good, and bad audio sounds bad. You may be able to EQ out your source to sound OK, but anything lower than 256kbps is just...

Some mods were required when the headband gave in and snapped in two... I cut and glued some scrap leather (we have heaps of this in our basement). The photos are not super clear as they came from my phone, but the leather looks sweet and works well. I would totally consider buying the...

Quote:   32ohms... Technical Specifications: Type: Dynamic, Semi-Open Driver: ø50 mm, neodymium Sensitivity: 98 dB SPL (1mW) Frequency Response: 10-30,000 Hz Maximum Power: 300 mW Rated Impedance: 32 Ω (copper-coated aluminum wire) Earpad: Leather Cable: 2.5-meter (8.2 ft.)...

Quote:   Indeed, but this leaves me interested in the 'no felt, stock velour pads' graph...

Quote:   I had to go back a few pages to figure this post out :) If you want to adjust headband tension/position, I would suggest you open the sides of the headphones up, and tweak the rubber band. In my case I opened them to fix the band which I had torn due to pulling, but I untwisted...

Bit of glue, refit the rubber bands, and reassembled. I have straightened the rubber bands (less twists = longer band) and done it up tight around the strap. The result is that the strap is loose fitting and won't need any stretching. The headband may now be a little loose but will try them...

Quote:   Maybe a number 0 haircut. No model number visible on the headphones only "Superlux", and "HD681 EVO". I will take a look on the box at home maybe... I will likely use a lighter rubber band to the ones in here to reduce tension when put on my longish head. I have fully removed...

Clearly my head is the problem with these headphones. I plan on fixing this initially with some Super Glue and maybe some reinforcing. You can see that the stretching of the headband material has caused some stress and some little tears have started... http://i.imgur.com/qZ0AOGC.jpg

Quote:   I wear exclusively Acetate/Plastic frames all day every day and have found these headphones to be very comfortable I can't feel any pressure whatsoever on the glasses with the velour pads.

Quote:   I've had few issues using ChinaPost shipping, sometimes packages take a while to get on a boat but all have arrived on time and without damage or loss, at least in my experience ChinaPost and EMS are on par with reliability with EMS being faster as they are shipped with a higher...

You have a point. I guess what I should have said is that if I was based in the U.S.A, I would have purchased from audiohipster.com.   I cannot say for sure, but the velour ear pads do not appear to be included in early shipments (based on other users comments/reviews) so ordering from a...

I also had searched around for this information prior to my purchase, and had considered buying a pair of HD681 (red). I take it that the mod is intended take some of the 'harshness' out of the highs?   I have found the HD681EVO to be comfortable and the listening experience to be...

Sorry, I should have mentioned - I bought mine here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Superlux-hd681evo-Dynamic-Semi-open-Professional-Audio-Monitoring-Headphones-Earphones-Detachable-Audio-Cable/993139228.html. On sale US$51.20 for one more day. It may be worth mentioning that those sellers...

AudioHipster is probably the best deal for these unless you purchase from one of the Chinese websites: http://www.audiohipster.com/AudioHipster/Headphones.html

I mentioned this in another thread, but I thought I should mention that mine came with both velour and pleather pads in the box. Must be new, but the 'bonus' is pictured on the box's slip cover.

My new headphones arrived in the mail this week, and included in the box was a nice surprise indeed - extra velour pads: These are very enjoyable headphones indeed.

Indeed they come with velour ear pads, however Amazon has Takstar HI2050 for $69.99 vs $69 Superlux HD-681 EVO - on the chinese sites seem to reflect this pricing also so going by price there's nothing between the two. I'd be tempted to buy the HI2050 so I can compare the two, and as we know...

I am patiently waiting the arrival of a set of these which I purchased online on Wednesday and I have great expectations. Reading up on comparably priced headphones the options in this price range is quite wide. Paid $49USD with free postage for them. How do these compare to offerings from...