Review: Fischer Audio FA-003 - a neutral champ! - Page 13

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Originally Posted by LFF 

Indeed they haven't. I LOVE...repeat...LOVE the FA-003's and to a slightly lesser degree, the FA-002. When it comes to full size cans, both the FA-003 and FA--002 are always within arms reach. They are awesome for double checking critical mastering files. They are awesome for simple music enjoyment as well. During the time that has elapsed, only one other full size headphone has impressed as much but the review is pending on that one.

FA-001?
 

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Originally Posted by Philimon 

m00hk00h,

 

What is your opinion of the FA003 vs Sennheiser HD580/600/650 series? Assuming of course that your Yoga model is the same as the Fischer branded version.

It's hard to compare open and closed headphones.

If it helps you, I think it's in the same league as the HD280Pro. It's more balanced sounding but the mids sound pressed and the resolution is about the same without the emphasis on the heights.

BUT!

If you remove the back cover the sound is immediately boosted to a higher class. I had the cover removed for the photo and listened to it real quick before I wanted to put the cover back on. I was stunned because it still sounded good which is rare on closed phones. So I also removed the other cover and...wow.

What a difference. It's not big, but big enough to matter. The mids don't sound compressed any more and voices and instruments really start breathing and have more body. It also takes away that slight "dullness" that can be heard with covers on. So I think this is originally the result of sound bouncing back from the cover.

Try it out - it's just 4 little screws on each side, absolutely reversible.

m00h

What a difference. The mids breathe and don't sound pressed
 

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Originally Posted by m00hk00h 

It's hard to compare open and closed headphones.

If it helps you, I think it's in the same league as the HD280Pro. It's more balanced sounding but the mids sound pressed and the resolution is about the same without the emphasis on the heights.

 

BUT!

If you remove the back cover the sound is immediately boosted to a higher class. I had the cover removed for the photo and listened to it real quick before I wanted to put the cover back on. I was stunned because it still sounded good which is rare on closed phones. So I also removed the other cover and...wow.

What a difference. It's not big, but big enough to matter. The mids don't sound compressed any more and voices and instruments really start breathing and have more body. It also takes away that slight "dullness" that can be heard with covers on. So I think this is originally the result of sound bouncing back from the cover.

 

Try it out - it's just 4 little screws on each side, absolutely reversible.

 

m00h

What a difference. The mids breathe and don't sound pressed
 

This is intriguing.  

Thank you for the informative reply m00h. I will definitely try removing the covers.

I thought I had read the FA003 and FA002 have the same drivers, except one is closed and one is open... I wonder if you take the covers off of both, then would they sound identical? Anyone have both to try?

I think if it's sounding on the level of the HD280Pro, they can't be burned in enough. 150 hours + is needed.

I'd burn them in before taking off the covers. These are on par/better than my DBA-02s in most aspects, so they aren't slouches.

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Originally Posted by ethan961 

These are on par/better than my DBA-02s in most aspects, so they aren't slouches.

Oh god, stop it!

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Originally Posted by Anaxilus 

Oh god, stop it!

well, they're the same price, and they're full-sized... so I'd hope they sound better too!

Oh crap.

How did I find myself here?? Why did I do this?? 

Oh crap. 

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Originally Posted by shane55 

Oh crap.

How did I find myself here?? Why did I do this?? 

 

Oh crap. 

Shane, Let's GET TO THA CHOPPA!!!

Ethan, did you get your shipment? Can't wait to receive my order.

Hey guys , i am at the edge of making decision between 002 and 003.. LFF said 003 is a closed dynamic that has "open" sound.. I am not an audiophile but as i know opened back headphones doesnt produce much bass like closed do.. So the problem is i am a basshead , do 003 produce both qualitative and quantitative bass? I have ordered one pair of 003 from moscow because i am studying in russia atm and i am going to pay for them tmr.

Any suggestion is welcomed , thank you =)

I just ordered a pair of FA-003 , they are going to send them from moscow tomorrow, i should be able to put them on my ears next week.. I cant wait to hear them!! >___<

I received my pair this morning from Bugden Audio and have listened to them for the last two hours.  These have to be the most open sounding closed headphones I've ever heard.  They are incredibly accurate to the recording and have great, neutral bass.  I'm absolutely loving these and for $180, they are a bargain.  It's cool they I got a pair of soft pads as well as the leather ones.  Thanks LFF for the great review!  I should also mention these sound incredible out of my Meir StepDance