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ATTICUS and EIKON, the new dynamic driver headphones from ZMF
Nov 26, 2016 at 12:24 AM Post #946 of 9,714
Looks like a potential option. 

That being said, in relation to my sound isolation queries, would they be effective in blocking out noise on a plane?
 
Nov 26, 2016 at 12:08 PM Post #948 of 9,714
cglin222 said:
Anyone who heard eikon, how foes it compare with th900?
They are both biocell driver right?
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In terms of frequency response, there isn't much resemblance between the two. The Eikon is pretty linear whereas the TH900 is very V-shaped. Both have excellent soundstage for a mostly closed headphone - I think the Eikon is slightly larger. Both have excellent subbass quality - the TH-900 has more quantity. Both have stellar clarity, tightness and amazingly low distortion thanks to the fantastic speed and damping capabilities of the bio-cellulose drivers.
 
Nov 26, 2016 at 4:34 PM Post #950 of 9,714
eudis said:
Zach,

What are the main differences between Eikon and omni pads? Other than eikon pads being bigger.

I'm interested in trying them in my EMU Teaks.
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The foam in the Eikon pads is a touch stiffer, 6.5 LB vs the 6LB stuff in the Omni pads.  The leather is the same, they both have a stiffer foam ring near the attachment to aide with seal.  The earhole is a touch a larger on the Eikon pad by a few mm, and the ear sits a few mm's closer to the driver with the eikon pads. 
 
Aurally, the Omni pads tend to sound a touch brighter, and the Eikon pads a touch smoother.  I think they both work well on the Foster stuff, although I haven't tried the Eikon pads on my thxx.  I'll have my thxx back in a couple days and I'll give it a whirl!
 
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Nov 26, 2016 at 4:40 PM Post #951 of 9,714
zach915m said:
The foam in the Eikon pads is a touch stiffer, 6.5 LB vs the 6LB stuff in the Omni pads.  The leather is the same, they both have a stiffer foam ring near the attachment to aide with seal.  The earhole is a touch a larger on the Eikon pad by a few mm, and the ear sits a few mm's closer to the driver with the eikon pads. 

Aurally, the Omni pads tend to sound a touch brighter, and the Eikon pads a touch smoother.  I think they both work well on the Foster stuff, although I haven't tried the Eikon pads on my thxx.  I'll have my thxx back in a couple days and I'll give it a whirl!
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Awesome! I like how the eikon pads sounds by description. I'll eagerly await your impressions with the thx00.
 
Nov 26, 2016 at 5:04 PM Post #952 of 9,714
zach915m said:
The foam in the Eikon pads is a touch stiffer, 6.5 LB vs the 6LB stuff in the Omni pads.  The leather is the same, they both have a stiffer foam ring near the attachment to aide with seal.  The earhole is a touch a larger on the Eikon pad by a few mm, and the ear sits a few mm's closer to the driver with the eikon pads. 

Aurally, the Omni pads tend to sound a touch brighter, and the Eikon pads a touch smoother.  I think they both work well on the Foster stuff, although I haven't tried the Eikon pads on my thxx.  I'll have my thxx back in a couple days and I'll give it a whirl!
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eudis said:
Awesome! I like how the eikon pads sounds by description. I'll eagerly await your impressions with the thx00.
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I have the Eikon pads on my E-MU Teak. Best pads for them by a long shot. Previous best were the THNFKATO (Omni) pads. The slightly thinner Eikon pads put my ears right in a sweet spot distance from the driver.

Eikon pads = God pads for Fostex variants, IMO.
 
Nov 26, 2016 at 5:12 PM Post #953 of 9,714
proffalkin said:
I have the Eikon pads on my E-MU Teak. Best pads for them by a long shot. Previous best were the THNFKATO (Omni) pads. The slightly thinner Eikon pads put my ears right in a sweet spot distance from the driver.

Eikon pads = God pads for Fostex variants, IMO.
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 Oh crud.  I have to change the name of those pads too aye.  I guess the winner of that competition will gets some free pads too.
 
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Nov 26, 2016 at 5:30 PM Post #954 of 9,714
zach915m said:
 Oh crud.  I have to change the name of those pads too aye.  I guess the winner of that competition will gets some free pads too.
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This has to be a big pain in your backside. I feel for you
 
Nov 26, 2016 at 5:32 PM Post #955 of 9,714
proffalkin said:
This has to be a big pain in your backside. I feel for you
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Could always be worse aye?  At least I didn't print OMNI all over every headphone.
 
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Nov 26, 2016 at 5:51 PM Post #957 of 9,714
oistein said:
  @ Zach How does the Atticus and Eikon sound in comparison to the TH-X00?
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Can't really ask an MOT to compare his products to another manufacturer for obvious bias and respect reasons.
 
Nov 26, 2016 at 6:21 PM Post #959 of 9,714
I am now wondering if I should also get a THNFKATO even though I have an Eikon and Atticus on order.
 
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