Hi, I bought the N40 a couple of weeks ago as a discreet alternative to my over ear headphones for outdoor use. They sounded very promising but I couldn't get a consistent seal with the stock buds so tried some tip rolling. Well, after trying the usual suspects e.g. Comply, Sony Hybrids...

Well, i've now used the Lavricables Master Silver, balanced cable for the HE1000 v1, for over 150 hours and am satisfied that it is worthwhile improvement over the stock cable. Music is livelier and more enjoyable. Instruments have better attack and the sound is more neutral, allowing...

I wondered when someone would mention the Wharfedale headphone. I owned them driven by an Armstrong amp back in the 70s:smirk: I believe they claimed to be the first non electostatic planar headpbones.

I am certain that you only need balanced output ( from the front 4 pin XLR )  to your headphones to achieve full power with the V280. Single ended  or balanced input make no difference as the V280/v281 are single ended amps internally.

I posted this earlier  today on the V281 forum but thought some might find it of interest on the V280 dedicated forum.   I recently bought a V280 in preference to the V281 for the following reasons:   * I wanted a TOTL amp with balanced output and more power than my Chord Hugo to optimally...

I have ordered a Lavricables Master Silver headphone cable for my HEK v1. my headphone amp is a Violectric V280. Any comments on this pairing or recommendations for a better matched cable?

I recently bought a V280 in preference to the V281 for the following reasons:   * I wanted a TOTL amp with balanced output and more power than my Chord Hugo to optimally drive my Hifiman HE1000 v1 * No need for preamp functions as all my digital and analogue sources are connected to an...

Just like to add my recommendation of the foam mod to HEK v1 users, listening to music is definitely more engaging as a result. The mod is easy to do, very cost effective and reversible if you decide to sell or upgrade later.

I have also ordered the Lavricables Master Silver cable for my HE1000 v1. They are easily the most enjoyable headphones I have heard but I'm hoping the cable upgrade will improve the slam, snap, attack of percussion instruments such as cymbals, kick drums and the piano. I think this is the basis...