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    fattymacgeek reacted to calumniate's post in the thread HiFiMan HE4XX with Like Like.
    I installed these ones on my 400i 2020 version: https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Genuine-Replacement-Massdrop-Headphones/dp/B07T87DYFB...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread HiFiMan HE4XX.
    I'm also very happy with the 4XX. I know there are much better sounding cans around, but for the price I think the 4XX is a steal (or...
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    fattymacgeek reacted to displayname's post in the thread HiFiMan HE4XX with Like Like.
    Thanks, that was more of a hypothetical "if" situation. I'm in no rush to move on from my 4XXs which are still running strong.
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread HiFiMan HE4XX.
    I use the ovals with another headphone (AKG K371) and they are also very comfy (fits my ears just fine). I have a feeling that the sound...
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    fattymacgeek reacted to BobSmith8901's post in the thread HiFiMan HE4XX with Like Like.
    Nice! I went a similar route: I had gone through 2 sets of Focus A's on my 4XX--the original and a replacement set, the latter of...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread AKG K361/K371.
    Very sorry to hear that. Seems to be a common issue based on what I've read here, but luckily my unit is problem-free (purchased almost...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread HiFiMan HE4XX.
    I am not sure if they've changed the stock pads since my original purchase in 2018 ... but basically the stock pads were glued onto the...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread HiFiMan HE4XX.
    Since my original pads disintegrated after 1 year of normal usage, I have since replaced them with some Brainwavz round pads...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread AKG K361/K371.
    So I finally got around to replacing the pads with some Brainwavz regular oval sheepskins. I find them much more comfortable than the...
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    I've been able to compare the UIEM and CIEM versions of countless IEMs by the luxury of living in Singapore, and the concept of there...
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    I also use a Meizu HiFi (Pro) but noticed some infrequent electromagnetic interference when my phone is transmitting/receiving data...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread AKG K361/K371.
    Personally, I haven't encountered any major QC issues with my unit (not to say that they don't exist for others here). So if you have a...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread AKG K361/K371.
    I will need to recheck ... I recalled no stickers but a quick Google search indicates there should be. Here is a link I found that shows...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread AKG K361/K371.
    If you want to try aftermarket pads, I know that the Brainwavz small oval (currently using) and the regular oval (reported by others...
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    fattymacgeek replied to the thread AKG K361/K371.
    I think K371 have a distinct advantage in terms of soundstage and rumbling bass over IEMs (even at higher price range). For...
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