[GU1DO]

ahh .. ok ,, thanks

 

[zerolight]

Is the Ether C going to work well with the Fiio X5 iii? I just sold my Mojo because I got tired of the disconnects from my iPhone and having to lug all those cables around. Have an X5 iii incoming. Considering an Ether C to compliment my LCD2F.

 

[x RELIC x]

Is the Ether C going to work well with the Fiio X5 iii? I just sold my Mojo because I got tired of the disconnects from my iPhone and having to lug all those cables around. Have an X5 iii incoming. Considering an Ether C to compliment my LCD2F.

The ETHER C Flow pairs quite well (I upgraded from the ETHER 1.1). I use the X5iii at 40-60/120 on the volume knob, depending on the recording's levels (Tidal is typically around 40-50 volume, and my best recordings are typically 50-60 on the volume). The ETHER Flow C's signature compliments the smooth sound from the X5ii in my opinion. Personally I find the Mojo to be a much better source, but if you're having issues the X5iii can be a good all-in-one.

 

[zerolight]

I unsold the Mojo.

After spending a few hours this morning with my new LCD2 which I really enjoy from a sound perspective, I am having some second thoughts in regard to comfort. They are so heavy. I should have just gone straight for the Ether C as a do everything rather than now considering it as another flavour.

 

[AndrewH13]

I know one of you experts will know instantly whereas I've reached page 45 of this thread, 18 months behind! Exciting read though, first Ether C's just been sent out after a box delay

Can you confirm from the photo, that the braided cable is the Dum? Or could it be the standard that was an option with early orders? I bought an ex-demo pair from Electromod so a little in the dark exactly what I have.

Also I have one already-inserted black Tuning Pad per side and subsequently one per side white pad that came in the posted box. What was a full 'set' when new?

I have seen on MrS website that an upgrade set of Tuning Pads can be purchased giving 1.1 status. Was that the only change in 1.1? I cannot see any dealer in U.K. showing the new set, can they be ordered direct from US site?

 

[naimless]

Yes that certainly looks like the dum Cable I have on mine,the tuning pads I received were 4 black and 2 white plus some instructions.The 1:1 revision is different it replaces the white shaped pad that covers the driver under the earpad,the 1:1 one's are a soft black Foam.
I got sent mine by the UK importer(Mark Doblear)

 

[AndrewH13]

Yes that certainly looks like the dum Cable I have on mine,the tuning pads I received were 4 black and 2 white plus some instructions.The 1:1 revision is different it replaces the white shaped pad that covers the driver under the earpad,the 1:1 one's are a soft black Foam.
I got sent mine by the UK importer(Mark Doblear)

Thanks for clarifying Naimless. Is that Mark from Electromod? If so, he personally sold me his Ether he was carrying, via show sponsor Hiend Headphones. He mentioned it had one black pad when he looked, but I opened up last night after seeing how easy on a vid, and in fact it has a white felt and a black foam, so it seems it was already modded although serial 00325. No wonder it sounds so good

 

[Mihalis]

Any idea on what is happening with their electrostatic? Anyone heard the prototype?

 

[inertianinja]

Hey guys.

I'm looking to pick up a used Ether C 1.1, if anyone is willing to part with theirs. I posted a thread in the FS/FT forum: here.

 

[mrspeakers]

Any idea on what is happening with their electrostatic? Anyone heard the prototype?

There's a thread here

https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/mrspeakers-electrostatic-prototype-listening-impressions.804022/

 

[inertianinja]

I just bought a used Ether C 1.1 - i have a quick question.

(The seller did not include the pad inserts, though I'm OK with that for now.)

In front of each driver is 1 white felt pad and 1 black foam pad. Is this the correct configuration for the 1.1? is there anything missing?

 

[Delayeed]

I just bought a used Ether C 1.1 - i have a quick question.

(The seller did not include the pad inserts, though I'm OK with that for now.)

In front of each driver is 1 white felt pad and 1 black foam pad. Is this the correct configuration for the 1.1? is there anything missing?

That's correct.

 

[inertianinja]

That's correct.

Thank you!

I was concerned because these seem, during my initial listens, to be very bass-light. I was worried that some of the tuning pads may have been missing. I have to give myself time to adjust to them.

 

[mrspeakers]

The ETHER C 1.1 is definitely tuned to a more linear bass presentation, it has less of the bump we've designed in below 100Hz on other models. It reaches deep but it's voiced pretty neutral. That said, glasses may break the seal, or poor adjustment. If the seal is broken you'll loose bass.

If you use software playback the headphone responds really well to EQ, you might also consider Amarra software, which has really easy to use, high quality DSP for EQ.

 

[inertianinja]

The ETHER C 1.1 is definitely tuned to a more linear bass presentation, it has less of the bump we've designed in below 100Hz on other models. It reaches deep but it's voiced pretty neutral. That said, glasses may break the seal, or poor adjustment. If the seal is broken you'll loose bass.

If you use software playback the headphone responds really well to EQ, you might also consider Amarra software, which has really easy to use, high quality DSP for EQ.

That's actually fine. I was interested in these because I wanted super neutral + closed back, for the summer when I'm sitting near an air conditioner in my apartment.

I'm actually thinking of reviewing these for the site I write for. I wanted to make sure that I had the correct 1.1 pad configuration beforehand.