Fostex TH900 Impressions & Discussion Thread - Page 181

I'll let the TH900's settle in for a few weeks, and then compare them to the LA7000's

 

I will say, after a quick 5 minute listen between the two, the TH900 is brighter while listening to my Nektar "Journey to the Centre of the Eye" sacd.The LA7000 / TH900  comparison is not universal though , because each pair is tuned differently according to the stated tastes submitted to Mark

Edited by Soned - 12/16/12 at 12:20pm

Which amp are you using?

The Liquid Fire , stock tubes.I have a quad set of Siemens that I plan on replacing them with one day, but frankly the stocks have yet to reach their full potential, and the amp itself has been on a steep ride upward in the quality of sound.Initially I wasn't that knocked out by the LF,but it seems to have really taken off after around 75 hours

Edited by Soned - 12/16/12 at 12:30pm

I've been listening to these on the Eddie Current Balancing Act (using PX4's) and it's a terrific pairing.  The Burson Conductor's pretty good too if you want something a bit less nuanced but more immediately engaging (also 1/3rd the price of the ECBA and the DAC I'm using).

I have yet to try them with my Graham Slee Solo SRG II , which is SS.I know my LA7000 sound great with that amp, it seems to add a little more punch, but both amps have their unique qualities

There is a (technical/design) gap between the red cup and the black Headphone part.
I was checking 2 TH-900 until now and did realise, that the gap is different between left and right side.
Also on your pic, there is a gap. Feedback from other owners would be welcome.

another pic:
Gap on left side different to right side (between red cup and black unit). (so, you can see the metal inside)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fQB5lVDVYYw/UIw7MnMTZ9I/AAAAAAAAB2o/JXaorSeCUnI/s1600/EDD_4938.jpg

This has been discussed previously here. It's the way the headphone is designed and not a manufacturing flaw. All TH900s have it.

Edited by unspool - 12/16/12 at 11:32pm

Sorry, could not find this discussion in this thread (only 181 pages :-) )
Do you remember, at what time it was discussed? Thank you!

Are you referring to the gap and that there is a silver rim present inside on one side?

yes

It's mentioned in the manual at least:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/oksdopc1ptylk49/IMAG0242.jpg

 

No, I'm afraid I didn't make a note of the time... The OP noticed it on her pair as did other owners. It was established to their satisfaction that it was part of the design rather than a manufacturing defect, and now namaiki has confirmed it for you.

horrendous that foto.....heart breaking$$$....

hope the warranty or airtravel insurance  covers the damage..

(my d7000 is never gonna leave the haus.)

Funny:
in this pic (thank you namaiki)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oksdopc1ptylk49/IMAG0242.jpg
a silver ring indicates RIGHT

on this pic it is on the LEFT
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fQB5lVDVYYw/UIw7MnMTZ9I/AAAAAAAAB2o/JXaorSeCUnI/s1600/EDD_4938.jpg

does it mean if the silver ring is located left, it is mounted in a false way?

sliver ring on BOTH SIDES
http://www.fostexinternational.com/public/images/highside_gallery/TH900_002.jpg