Fostex TH600 Dynamic Headphones - Page 29

Shame that these are so overpriced....

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Originally Posted by JWahl 

 

It's similar with the TH900 also, it can be ordered from Pricejapan and shipped to U.S. (and other countries) for $1660 including shipping and all fees.  The most dramatic difference is the Stax SR-009 which sells for $3,600 on there vs. over $5,000 in the states.  I ordered my AD2000X from there with no problems for $579 and got them in just under a week.

Those are great prices!  The problem is it is a link to somewhere else (kakaku.com), and I can't read Japanese 

Sorry, but i don't look the price of this headphone, somebody could say me it?

Thanks

Is it possible to read kakaku in English?

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Originally Posted by xcd1947 

Sorry, but i don't look the price of this headphone, somebody could say me it?

 

Thanks

$840 from price japan, the link was a few pages ago.

@muppetface,(or anyone else)

how do you find the th600 compare to the sig pro's & DJ??

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Originally Posted by retrophonic 

This is a comparison I'm very much interested in, can't wait to read your impressions.

Sorry...live raw notes.

Headphone DAC/Amp: Fostex HP-A8

iTunes via Audirvana+ 1.4.6: integer mode 2

Both Headphones using 1/4" jacks

Spanish Harlem - Rebecca Pidgeon (16/44.1 FLAC)

TH-600 seems to sound wider, whilst SigDJ seems more closed but deeper imaging, & taller sound stage.

SigDJ vocals has a more intimate whilst the TH-600 seems more set-back. By this I mean positioning from the listener (not talking about mid forwardness/recess-ness).

The SigDJ's S-Logic makes some instruments sound to come from behind the listener, whilst the TH-600, it feels more like sitting on row 5.

TH-600 has more distinct instrument separation

Through The Eyes Of Love - Sarah Morgann (16/44.1 FLAC)

Again, with the SigDJ's S-Logic, I feel I'm on the stage with artist and pianist performing, whilst with the TH-600 it's more taking from an audience's position.

The SigDJ's more closed proximity to the performance makes it easier to hear the detail, but with the TH-600 it feels more natural and laid back.

Climax - Usher (16/44.1 FLAC)

SigDJ's bass...wow. Trebles are also more forward and airy but not sibilant. More engaging on the SigDJ. The TH-600 feels too refined for whilst the SigDJ feels more engaging with its all S-Logic imaging. Usher feels more "hip" with SigDJ. The TH-600 has more of attending a sophisticated black tie concert but no one's allowed to jump up 'n down to dance.

Want U Back - Cher Lloyd

SigDJ's closed but "all around you" soundstage actually feels more engaging again in comparison to the TH-600. Same Usher's Climax, the TH-600 feels a little too refined for this kind of fast fun genre.

Star Wars Main Theme - John Williams (16/44.1 FLAC)

The tables have turned again. The TH-600 feels rich, spacious with a large orchestra to breath. The instrument separation helps here. The SigDJ feels too closed for this kind of presentation.

Don't Stop Believin' - Journey (DSD DSF 2.8MHz)

The TH-600's larger soundstage again seems to let this kind of rock to breath more nicely. The SigDJ actually felt more 2D-ish which surprised me. I did reseat the headphones on my ears properly for the S-Logic positioning but no improvement.

This is what I've got so far. Apologies for the brief notes.

I think I want the Sig DJs darnit!!!!! LOL

Thanks for the quick notes AnakChan.

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Originally Posted by gelocks 

I think I want the Sig DJs darnit!!!!! LOL

 

Thanks for the quick notes AnakChan.

To be honest, I didn't expect the SigDJ to perform that well. I know I wrote an impression of it last year in November, and I've had the TH-600 for the past month this year and thought the TH-600 will easily best the SigDJ's.

Today I actually picked up the very same SigDJ I reviewed last year (so it's kinda well burnt in) and thought the TH-600 would best the SigDJ in every way and in every genre. Instead I'm surprised that there were areas where the SigDJ wasn't so easily beaten.

Agreed, that's pretty impressive, thanks AnakChan. I only have a problem with the Signature DJ's color scheme, and would prefer the matte black like the Sig Pro's.
 

BTW, just when I thought the TH-600 couldn't get any better. Tell ya what, this amp isn't even really warmed up yet and it's making me think I need to re-evaluate my impressions of the TH-600!!

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Originally Posted by AnakChan 

BTW, just when I thought the TH-600 couldn't get any better. Tell ya what, this amp isn't even really warmed up yet and it's making me think I need to re-evaluate my impressions of the TH-600!!

 

Sexy setup!! Yowza!!! 

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Originally Posted by AnakChan 

BTW, just when I thought the TH-600 couldn't get any better. Tell ya what, this amp isn't even really warmed up yet and it's making me think I need to re-evaluate my impressions of the TH-600!!

 

That is one beautiful setup!