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post #4111 of 6218
3/9/13 at 3:36pm

Nice!! And a fellow Georgian also. biggrin.gif

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post #4112 of 6218
3/9/13 at 3:59pm
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I may go ahead and try to get one then. I'd just hate to spend more money and find out I still can't tell the difference, haha. To use the E09K, do I also need the E17 device? I'm curious about the Schiit Magni as well, that's a bit a cheaper than the e09k.

thanks so much for your help.


mrspeakers would you be able to cancel the return request I made? the ID is 24

 

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I have an E9, O2, and Magni. I don't know about the Mad Dogs, but with my HE-500 (another planar magnetic), the Magni is the best of the three. It's also the least expensive.

 

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Sorry, I forgot the magni. It's a very good amp on a budget. Maybe the best $100 amp out there. Thanks for the reminder d-mouse.

 

Having both the Magni and E09K I can confirm happily that the Magni is better for the Mad Dog.

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post #4113 of 6218
3/9/13 at 4:06pm
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Having both the Magni and E09K I can confirm happily that the Magni is better for the Mad Dog.

That's great news as I should get my Magni next week. I did consider the E09K but both it and the Magni were basically the same price, so it seemed like an easy decision to go with the Magni.

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post #4114 of 6218
3/9/13 at 4:12pm
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Nice!! And a fellow Georgian also. biggrin.gif

Yes I am. We've only lived here for 6 years but we do enjoy it. The Winters are much more hospitable than in Chicago or Colorado (our previous residences). Time to put some music through these things.......


Edited by ruleof72 - 3/9/13 at 4:14pm
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post #4115 of 6218
3/9/13 at 4:48pm

I really like the sound signature of the Sennheiser Momentum, Denon D600, and Sony MDR-1R, but various comfort and build quality issues have prevented me from sticking with any of them.

 

Based on the above, I believe I prefer a colored sound signature as opposed to a more analytical one. Where do the Mad Dog (alphas) fit in that regard? And how do they compare to the above regarding bass? The reason I ask about bass, specifically, is because after reading comments praising the AKG K550's "deep" and "punchy" bass, I was shocked to discover they were some of the most anemic, sterile-sounding headphones I've ever heard. So, bass quality/quantity seems highly subjective.


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post #4116 of 6218
3/9/13 at 4:57pm

For me, the MD hits the mark for accuracy and musicality. Meaning that it does add extra bass and treble to the material when it's not there (think Denon d2k). But when the material has a hard bass line with plenty of impact, the MD just seems to come from nowhere and slam the bass with all the visceral punch you'd want. 

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post #4117 of 6218
3/9/13 at 5:23pm
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For me, the MD hits the mark for accuracy and musicality. Meaning that it does add extra bass and treble to the material when it's not there (think Denon d2k). But when the material has a hard bass line with plenty of impact, the MD just seems to come from nowhere and slam the bass with all the visceral punch you'd want. 

Which has better bass slam, the HE 400 or the Mad Dogs?

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post #4118 of 6218
3/9/13 at 5:38pm

It's actually a close fight but I'd give a slight nod to the he400 for overall quantity. The he400 will sprinkle a touch of extra bass to that end of the spectrum. Whereas the MD does not such extra sprinkling. I give a nod to the MD for quality for it's texture and accuracy. Bass drums sound like bass drums. A bass guitar sounds very much like that instrument. 

 

Don't mean to cop out on an answer, but I want to be fair and accurate as possible in my response. 

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post #4119 of 6218
3/9/13 at 5:40pm
The same people that claim any AKG headphones have deep, punchy bass are probably the same folks that consider the Denon D5000 to have overly muddy, bloated bass.

The Mad Dog, properly amped, seems to fall someplace in the center, though leaning closer to the impact of the Denons.
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post #4120 of 6218
3/9/13 at 5:40pm
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It's actually a close fight but I'd give a slight nod to the he400 for overall quantity. The he400 will sprinkle a touch of extra bass to that end of the spectrum. Whereas the MD does not such extra sprinkling. I give a nod to the MD for quality for it's texture and accuracy. Bass drums sound like bass drums. A bass guitar sounds very much like that instrument. 

Don't mean to cop out on an answer, but I want to be fair and accurate as possible in my response. 

Fair enough. I should have my HE 400's next week. It still boggles my mind how the Mad Dog's at $299 are compared to much more expensive headphones. It certainly piques my interest.
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post #4121 of 6218
3/9/13 at 5:44pm

I'd actually compare the MD to the he500 and he4 more so than the he400. 

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post #4122 of 6218
3/9/13 at 5:59pm
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I'd actually compare the MD to the he500 and he4 more so than the he400. 

I find it hard to believe that little Fostex driver can compete with those headphones you mentioned.
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post #4123 of 6218
3/9/13 at 6:03pm

Anyone think the mad dog sounds closed in and lacking air because of it's closed back design (compared to open headphones)?

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post #4124 of 6218
3/9/13 at 6:08pm
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It comes with the stock t50/6.3mm cable and the vmoda/3.5mm cable. 

 

Anyone upgraded cable since buying or even with Dan, through, e.g. BGT before buying?

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post #4125 of 6218
3/9/13 at 6:08pm
I'm in love with the planar magnetic sound and don't have really good closed portable cans. I may have to try these with a good portable DAC/amp for my phone. I wonder how these would sound with the HiFi M8 when it comes out.
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