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post #1 of 3
5/9/11 at 12:44am
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I'm currently using the Creative Aurvana Live!  which I like a lot, but the pads are starting to wear out, so I figured this would be a good time to start looking for an upgrade before they completely fall apart.  I'm looking for something with basically the same sound signature, but more refined.  Maybe a bit more impact and quality in the low end, and more "decay" if that's the right word.  I also have a Sony V6, Sony XB500, Shure SRH440, Shure E2C and a Sennheiser PC350 headset, but I prefer the CAL! sound.  I've seen people mention that the CAL! is just a rebadged Denon D1001, so would a D2000 be a good choice?

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post #2 of 3
5/9/11 at 12:59am

Why not save some money and buy new (and thicker) pads for the CALs (Creative Aurvana Live) and nice headphone amp. to power them, On eBay you can get a single tube headphone amp. starting at $60

 

Mods for the CALs.

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/544730/creative-aurvana-live-review-and-mods


Edited by Tacoboy - 5/9/11 at 1:02am
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5/9/11 at 1:21am
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I actually looked for replacement pads but couldn't find any.  I'm not sure if the D1001 pads would work because the earcup shape looks a little different.  Also, wouldn't using different earpads change the sonic signature?  And I mainly use these on my computer which has an HT Omega Claro Halo card, which has an amp built in.

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