Recent content by Cruelhand Luke

I guess I have to answer my own question? They feel better than the stock pads, which are actually pretty comfy. They do alter the sound a little bit. I didn't really investigate it too much, I just adjusted my MSEB and analog eq settings. (I used a Hiby R5 II as source, Bellari eq570 for...

Thanks for the link. For less than $10.00 shipped, it was a no-brainer. Did you notice any alteration in the sound?

I have this exact same problem with mine, and it is infuriating. I have some good midfi stuff that has held up so much better. My Fidelio X3 have more hours on them and they still look nearly new....I mean, 'the stamping of the lettering in the leather is not quite as distinct' , new. And...

Open heart is the brand. Ordered from Ali express

The metal part of the headband just needs to be stretched a little bit. You can just gently pull the headphones apart and slowly stretch it, kinda like the way you stretch it to put it on. Do this a few times until it's to your liking, or alternatively, leave the headphones in a stretched...

Try leaving the pads in a container with some coffee beans/grounds to get the smell out. I used to sell cars and the guys that detailed our trade-ins would do that sometimes if a car smelled like someone had smoked in it. You can get replacement pads from Dekoni.... they feel great, but they do...

Is that so hard?

I got the message, thanks. The model number helps...of course nobody actually has them in stocks and you have to special request it.

You keep missing the point. Changing from a 600ohm driver to a 32ohm is a HUGE indicator of what type of use case this is for. Giving us an incredibly long unbalanced cable is a mis step, regardless of what some product planner mentioned to you. You're acting as if all the proof you need is in...

From a Headfonia review that kinda trashes the T1.3 "T1.3 now features an extremely low 32-ohm impedance, along with a 100dB/mW sensitivity rating. No longer does the ‘T1’ moniker denote a boutique flagship that will only appeal to dyed-in-the-wool audiophiles, and only shine when hooked up to...

Is this about my amp choice?

Yeah, a lot more thought has to go into it. I can't just plop headphones and amps on a table and call it done. For example, the boat is going to leak at some point, the trick is predicting where and then NOT having a bunch of electronics there.

The clamp.... that was another thing that reviews mentioned that I never found objectionable. Mine have also broken in a bit, they are still a little snug, but never bothersome.