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Apr 7, 2016 at 9:54 AM Post #2,566 of 2,843
conquerator2 said:
Just recently joined the club with E1.1 :3 Dig it!
Has anyone tried the Ether C pads and if yes, what difference does it make?
Thanks
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I thought you were in the HE1000 camp? Well this is the right place to be.
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Apr 7, 2016 at 1:19 PM Post #2,569 of 2,843
matttcg said:
  Ether:
 
*mids have wonderful tone and are very convincing
 
*overall spectrum is pretty even
 
*very open sounding, with good air around instruments and voices, good positional cues and transient response
 
*slight bump in the mid-bass, gives it a nice musical/slightly warmer presentation
 
*comfort king, weighs a little less than EC
 
*great for acoustic, jazz, folk, singer-songwriter and to a large degree classical
 
*very easy to drive even from a DAP
 
*doesn't clamp much but rather just "floats" on your head
 
Ether C:
 
*mild "u" shape signature somewhat ameliorated with 1.1 upgrade, but still more bass and treble than Ether
 
*very open sound staging, best that I've heard from a closed headphone
 
*good sub bass response and some sparkle on the treble
 
*angled pads lend themselves to better clamp and fit for me
 
*a little harder to drive than Ether (3-4 db) but still fine from a good DAP like qp1r
 
*best genres are electronic, pop, modern music
 
*incredibly comfortable but slightly less so than Ether
 
Both of these headphones have appreciable scale from better gear, both the amp and the DAC. If you own either of these (or both) but have never heard them from a world class amp/dac (yggy/liquid gold) prepare to be shocked and subsequently addicted to the sound of the Ethers. 
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Just a couple quibbles with this otherwise fine comparison.
 
In my opinion, the Ether-C seems to extend further on both the sub-bass and treble ends of the spectrum, but I would not call them U-shaped at all. I find them very even across the tonal spectrum. The open Ether's somewhat meatier mid-bass gives them a warmer overall sound (which I personally prefer with the music I listen to most) than the C , but I would encourage auditioning both.
 
When it comes to the relative comfort and seal of the flat pads of the open Ether vs the angled pads of the Ether-C, I would say this is largely a function of the shape of your noggin. And now that Dan offers both as accessories, you can try both and use your favorites!
 
Apr 7, 2016 at 3:42 PM Post #2,570 of 2,843
I just placed an order for the ether. I currently have the audeze lcd-3 I am planning to keep 1 of the 2 headphones. I really love the lcd3, however, I was never totally satisfied with the treble. I know the ether dethroned the lcd3 from the innerfidelity wall of fame. Let's see if that will be the case with my lcd3. I am a little confused because some people call the ether warm, other people call it neutral and other people call it bright. I have never auditioned the ether. I am almost certain I will love its treble, but I don't know if coming from the lcd3, I'll miss the wonderful mids and bass of the audeze.
 
Apr 7, 2016 at 5:32 PM Post #2,571 of 2,843
qrtas said:
I just placed an order for the ether. I currently have the audeze lcd-3 I am planning to keep 1 of the 2 headphones. I really love the lcd3, however, I was never totally satisfied with the treble. I know the ether dethroned the lcd3 from the innerfidelity wall of fame. Let's see if that will be the case with my lcd3. I am a little confused because some people call the ether warm, other people call it neutral and other people call it bright. I have never auditioned the ether. I am almost certain I will love its treble, but I don't know if coming from the lcd3, I'll miss the wonderful mids and bass of the audeze.
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Get the LCD4, problem solved. XD
 
Apr 7, 2016 at 5:49 PM Post #2,572 of 2,843
Or both and a free Cav liquid carbon.
8^p
I have fallen in love with the felt Mods for my Ether. The Angled pads suit the sound and my head perfect. The sound has such an even feel not warm or cold to my ears just detail and more accurate sound. Having a coloured headphone to me is a little like a bass or treble boost button.
We like chocolate and strawberry...
But I like vanilla to bring out what the musicians and sound engineers have done.

The Ether can be shaped by Dan's mods and others, so you can add some dark chocolate if that's what you like.

I am hungry and shouldn't post food analogies.... Ether..Wafer you decide..
 
Apr 7, 2016 at 6:41 PM Post #2,574 of 2,843
middy said:
Or both and a free Cav liquid carbon.
8^p
I have fallen in love with the felt Mods for my Ether. The Angled pads suit the sound and my head perfect. The sound has such an even feel not warm or cold to my ears just detail and more accurate sound. Having a coloured headphone to me is a little like a bass or treble boost button.
We like chocolate and strawberry...
But I like vanilla to bring out what the musicians and sound engineers have done.

The Ether can be shaped by Dan's mods and others, so you can add some dark chocolate if that's what you like.

I am hungry and shouldn't post food analogies.... Ether..Wafer you decide..
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Hahaha, you made me hungry too. I have high expectations for the ether, I really hope I am not disappointed once I get them.
 
Apr 7, 2016 at 7:23 PM Post #2,575 of 2,843
moxhel said:
  Has anyone had the chance to listen to the Ether's on a DNA Stratus? Could be a great combo.
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FWIW, I use mine with the DNA Sonett 2 and it sounds better than the HD 800 did on it (and I loved the way the HD 800 sounded) Ridiculously resolving, smooth and musical. Would love to try the Stratus one day. 
 
Apr 7, 2016 at 8:03 PM Post #2,576 of 2,843
If anyone could compare the open Ether with standard vs Ether C pads, that would be amazing. And appreciated :)
 
Apr 8, 2016 at 2:43 AM Post #2,577 of 2,843
dxanex said:
FWIW, I use mine with the DNA Sonett 2 and it sounds better than the HD 800 did on it (and I loved the way the HD 800 sounded) Ridiculously resolving, smooth and musical. Would love to try the Stratus one day. 
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That sounds great, I just so happen to have the HD800 next to me, and the Ether's have really caught my eye. Think I'll just have to buy one and see for myself :p
 
Apr 9, 2016 at 6:16 PM Post #2,580 of 2,843
fastmike said:
What about even other brand pads? I've heard of people putting on Audeze or HifiMan pads for comfort/sound.

jodet said:
Yeah, that's something I'm interested in as well.  
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I didn't try Ether C pads but have Audeze pads and can say that if you already happy how deep fast and punchy bass is go with non-leather pads but if want extra body for your bass get leather one

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