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post #16 of 40
1/1/11 at 7:48pm
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I read that the T1 is closest to the 880, so would like some opinions.


Sorry, they just are too different.

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post #17 of 40
1/1/11 at 7:52pm

Wow, if that graph is accurate, that's actually quite impressive.

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post #18 of 40
1/1/11 at 7:56pm

Tampons...hmm tempting indeed..

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post #19 of 40
1/1/11 at 7:57pm

If you have the T1, why not try the mod? I would understand if the mod was irreversible or costly, but it seems like the mod is simple, cheap, and reversible. If you try it first, then you can let us know if it doesn't sound good.

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post #20 of 40
1/1/11 at 8:07pm
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If you have the T1, why not try the mod? I would understand if the mod was irreversible or costly, but it seems like the mod is simple, cheap, and reversible. If you try it first, then you can let us know if it doesn't sound good.



Others should make note of the OP...just in case his pair ends up on the F/S forum..adios 5 year warranty. Like Frank I, I love the T1s just as they are and with a good tube amp. L3000.gif

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post #21 of 40
1/2/11 at 2:16am
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Hello,

 

first at all: I don't dislike the original T1, if so, I sent the phone back to the shop and went for the Senn or Denon in this range. I like the overall qualities and it's potential.

 

The T1 is compared to the 880s a symbiose between the 250 and 600 ohm model of the 880. It got the details of the 880/600 and the base and lower mids of the 880/250, and the T1 seems to be endlessly thermally resistant (as long your amp got the power).

 

But no headphone is perfect, nor the developers, and sometimes it's just a question of economics if you keep the design as simple as possible, or if you plan some more details in production.

 

Some people buy a Porsche GT3 and start tuning the engine, chassis or seats after a few weeks of testing (more extreme for the track, or vice versa, softer to be suited for daily use) . It's not the fault of the engineers, it's always a compromise .... take a look to carbon bicycles, the same here ... and so on.

 

The T1 has a incredible driver, fits perfect on most heads and it is timeless in design. For me, the minimod makes the T1 even better, and without the peak, or softened peak, it reaches the absolute top level. Just try it out, it's done in minutes, and warranty is no prob if you can open the housings without a chainsaw ;-)


Edited by Airwin - 1/2/11 at 2:30am
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post #22 of 40
1/2/11 at 2:30am

May i ask how did you test before and after, and what did you do to get that graph ? And if it works like that, why do a "more professional looking" mod, no ones looking inside ;) 

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post #23 of 40
1/2/11 at 3:19am
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Others should make note of the OP...just in case his pair ends up on the F/S forum..adios 5 year warranty. Like Frank I, I love the T1s just as they are and with a good tube amp. L3000.gif



Theoretically true, but anybody who would try try to prove that a certain T1 had been opened would have a hard time to prove this, unless he had a loboratory and detect the OP's DNA in there... biggrin.gif

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post #24 of 40
1/2/11 at 4:08am
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Originally Posted by Airwin View Post

Hi,

 

yo ... I know it looks pretty simple and improvised, and it is ;-)

 

But it works perfect for now. The next step could be to cut a foamchock that replaces the tampon. This could look more professional, but if it works as well?

 

have you tried useing a small strip of dynomatt maybe not on the driver like the "tampon" you made but maybe on the housing in the same area the cotton is?
 

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post #25 of 40
1/2/11 at 4:24am

This thread disturbs me on many levels.

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post #26 of 40
1/2/11 at 5:03am

I agree with the "if it works, it works" sentiment - if you've found the cotton wool damping (really no need to call it a tampon man) works, it works. You don't have to look at it. Forget foam or dynamat and be proud you managed to turn a set of headphones from one you almost loved into one you loved at no extra cost. beerchug.gif

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post #27 of 40
1/2/11 at 5:18pm
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Originally Posted by MacedonianHero View Post





Others should make note of the OP...just in case his pair ends up on the F/S forum..adios 5 year warranty. Like Frank I, I love the T1s just as they are and with a good tube amp. L3000.gif



Theoretically true, but anybody who would try try to prove that a certain T1 had been opened would have a hard time to prove this, unless he had a loboratory and detect the OP's DNA in there... biggrin.gif

 

Or just look for the OP's F/S post. biggrin.gif
 

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post #28 of 40
1/2/11 at 5:38pm

Please please please title this the "hemorrhage mod"!

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post #29 of 40
1/2/11 at 11:48pm
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Originally Posted by Airwin View Post

Hi,

 

yo ... I know it looks pretty simple and improvised, and it is ;-)

 

But it works perfect for now. The next step could be to cut a foamchock that replaces the tampon. This could look more professional, but if it works as well?

 

have you tried useing a small strip of dynomatt maybe not on the driver like the "tampon" you made but maybe on the housing in the same area the cotton is?
 

 

Hi,

 

I you mean this with aluminum covered bitumen matts? This'll work against vibrations (no need for that), but won't absorp the 8 kHz sound waves or split the housing ...

I try to do the job more defined with a Basotect (foam) chock now. Just need some modelling clay to get a precise form.

 


 

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Please please please title this the "hemorrhage mod"!

 

The Red Cossack Mod  biggrin.gif


Edited by Airwin - 1/2/11 at 11:51pm
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post #30 of 40
8/5/11 at 3:46am

Today I tried ADE and it's WOW. Much smoother listening experience.

Thank you soooooo much !

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