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"Mad Dog" by MrSpeakers, modified Fostex T50RP review - Page 269
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Think of it as "Pimp My Ride" for the T50RP headphone.
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OK.
Then I think I'll pass this one.post #4024 of 62243/7/13 at 1:11am- elwappo99
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Quote:Originally Posted by cn11
Speaking of aftermarket cables, I've read some mentions of Homegrown Audio's silver cables. I'm trying to figure out if you just buy the wire from them, source some plugs, and build it yourself... Or if there's any way to get already completed cables. I'd love to hear silver cabling on the MD's....
I'm currently using the V-moda cable on mine.
Homegrown only sells solid core stuff, unless they've changed, so I'd advise against that.
post #4025 of 62243/7/13 at 1:17amQuote:Originally Posted by Impulse
No kidding, isn't the K701 about as airy as it gets at this price range? (abnormally open sounding AT's aside...) The D2000 are pretty well regarded in that aspect too aren't they, didn't realize the MD's were quite up there.
In addition to the standard/longer Fostex cable right?The MDs soundstage is nowhere near as big or "airy" as the K-701 IMO(driven on the same M-stage amp).
BUT: that's not a bad thing per se, the K-701 have a big unatural soundstage that is barely a circle with instruments placed on it. This give a sense of space in the soundstage but I don't hear it as natural.
By comparison, the layering is much better on the MDs and the resulting soundstage more natural. The only cons is that, at times (= on some recording) the sound is slightly closed-in (how suprising for closed headphones :D).
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You should look at another way, the way and cost to make a a t50rp sound as good as mad dog yourself. It will cost you alot of time and money to get good result and even then I bet you will struggle to even be close to the Mad Dog. Yes it cost more than a stock one and that is natural as it is a upgraded product that is far better than the stock headphone.post #4027 of 62243/7/13 at 6:47am- Kamakahah
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I suggest you read the website for the Mad Dogs. Dan explains the hundreds of hours put into finding the right combinations and then testing until the sound was just right.
Sure you could make the stock phones sound better with modding and even have that sense of accomplishment, but it's unlikely they will sound as good as the Mad Dogs. Save yourself the time / money / frustration and join the doggers.post #4028 of 62243/7/13 at 7:22am- jazzerdave
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What did you expect the differences to be? While I think that was oversimplified and intended to answer the question of why they weigh more than the stock T50RP, there's not really much else you can do. There aren't many other options remaining for altering the sound short of new cups or drivers.
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Quote:They sound a ton better then the regular T50RP.
post #4030 of 62243/7/13 at 7:43amQuote:There are lots of 3.5mm-3.5mm cables out there. A fair number with one right angle plug (straight plugs look funny sticking out of the cup, because the plug is on the side of the cup) as well.
A while ago I bought this one for my T50rp (stock) because I didn't like the weight exerted on my headphone amp by the long 1/4" plug and adapter of the stock cable:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882203143
There are longer and shorter ones of the same style as well.
While that's about the upper end of what I'd pay for a standard-sized headphone wire (obviously something with proprietary connectors will be more, just because proprietary connectors are a means of rent-seeking), I assume that people who suffer from wire-religion disorder can find something that does the same job just as well for a vastly inflated price.
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I don't quite understand the swaying of choice between buying a headphone that is slightly heavier vs. slightly lighter. The MD will be a heavy headphone mod or not, am I correct? Overall a little bit of weight to improve sound is usually always welcome as that is why we usually go from one headphone to another.
I think one of the downfall of the Mad dog is the thought of it being a Mod that people who never done Mod before (Me included) have to overcome the idea it can indeed make a difference in sound. I still have a hard time choosing between the Mad Dog and the HE400 because considering the two headphone can be swing towards in either direction. it's like choosing a new headphone vs. a practically new used headphone, people normally just like the idea that it's untouched. Then again, the MD are good enough that people are still buying it regardless of what it is because it sounds good.
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Quote:Originally Posted by DS21
There are lots of 3.5mm-3.5mm cables out there. A fair number with one right angle plug (straight plugs look funny sticking out of the cup, because the plug is on the side of the cup) as well.
A while ago I bought this one for my T50rp (stock) because I didn't like the weight exerted on my headphone amp by the long 1/4" plug and adapter of the stock cable:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882203143
There are longer and shorter ones of the same style as well.
While that's about the upper end of what I'd pay for a standard-sized headphone wire (obviously something with proprietary connectors will be more, just because proprietary connectors are a means of rent-seeking), I assume that people who suffer from wire-religion disorder can find something that does the same job just as well for a vastly inflated price.
No matter which side of cable debate you support, do you mind not crapping the thread with cable sound opinions? Suggesting alternative cables for custom lengths or reduction of tangling or microphonics is harmless, but getting into whether or not they make a difference in the sound is asking for the thread to get closed like the last HD800 appreciation thread.
Thanks for the alternative suggestion from Newegg though.post #4033 of 62243/7/13 at 9:16amWho else finds the wires annoying? I'm a little worried about it getting caught . Are there any known durability issues?post #4034 of 62243/7/13 at 10:08am- jazzerdave
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Are you referring to the wire that's run through the headband? I haven't had issues and haven't heard of any. I've transported one of my pairs loose in my backpack in multiple occasions.post #4035 of 62243/7/13 at 10:10am- paradoxper
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