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  1. Sunstealer

    CanJam London 2024 (July 20-21, 2024)

    I'll be on the front desk Saturday morning but want to audition as many ZMF sets as possible over the weekend.
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    Review by 'Sunstealer' on item 'iFi Audio Zen Dac 3 Plug In, World Out!'

    Ifi invited me to review this item with no editorial expectations or guidance. Opinions and errors are my own. The DAC 3 will be returned to Ifi. Many thanks to Karina @ Ifi for reaching out to me. Materials: Fiio K7 DAC / Amp Ifi ZEN CAN iMac 2017, Pine player Oneplus 6, Neutron player Philips...
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    iFi Audio asks... What was your first piece of iFi Gear?

    I wondered why Ifi was asking.....the first and currently only piece of Ifi kit is the ZEN CAN.
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    iFi Audio asks... What was your first piece of iFi Gear?

    A secondhand iBasso DX90. I can't even remember what it sounded like - maybe a bit dark? It was quite slow even then so let it go for a shiny new DX220 with AMP8EX.

  5. For Sale  PENON FAN

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    89.00 GBP
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    Good
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    Or best offer
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    1. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Boxed, stock 3.5mm cable and pouch. I will include almost all of the supplied tips (I cannot find some). There is a lacquer abrasion on the top of the left earpiece, approx 4mm long, I couldn't get it to come out on the photos. Price includes UK postage and PayPal fees.
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  6. Sunstealer

    CanJam London 2024 (July 20-21, 2024)

    Sent a PM to @third_eye to volunteer. Looking forward to trying a few more ZMF headphones this year. Might bring my modded THX00 to compare!
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    KOSS UR23i: Cheap Plastic Fun!

    Many thanks to @AnAnalogSpirit for the tips on modding. OOB - muddy, closed-in, restrained. Took off the rear clear sticky disc - immediate improvement in the mids and treble but still muffled. Cut a disc out of the front pad foam - treble restored, really clear, no sibilance or harshness...
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    DIY TH-X00 Removable Cable Mod Guide (MMCX Connectors)

    Many thanks @BillyZee for this pictorial guide. I have successfully MMCX balanced my TH-X00 with these connectors. The only fiddly bit for me was trying to solder the grounds to the connector - I just wrapped the wire around the thread and tightened the nut on it. Balancing makes the sound...
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! ￡8.49 45%OFF | Angled Protein Leather 105MM Ear Pads For Monolith M1060 Headphones Earpads Headset Replacement Professional Ear Cushion Black https://a.aliexpress.com/_EjiVG9x
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    They are 100mm or 105mm circular pads, no problem getting the attenuator and fixing ring on. They have a rectangular earhole - I originally bought them to try on my T50RPs.
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    Tried the knockoff THX00 AE pads - slightly larger earhole than stock pads, softer foam. I used 3D printed mounting rings and attenuators from thingiverse - it's the attenuator that gives the deeper sub bass and more mid bass than without. Overall though, there is a loss of sparkly treble, whole...
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    Whilst waiting impatiently for the bits and pieces to MMCX balance my X00, I decided to have a go at tuning. I looked at the Lawton gear and tried my own: 6cm disc of flash tape into the cup - no change by itself. Added a 5cm felt disc (actually a furniture leg felt disc to protect your...
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    I'm coming round to your analysis. The pads I tried I had hanging around but I don't really want another rabbit hole.... The original pads that came with are in pretty good shape.
  14. Sunstealer

    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    I think these are the ones I bought. If not, I'll get these as well. If Zack comes to CanJam London I'll take my THX00 to the show and try them out. He should have some T50RP cups for me as well....
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    Tried some AE knockoffs of the Brainwavzs HM5 angled pads - lovely fit but loss of that sweet sweet subbass (probably due to increased pad depth) and elevated treble at the limit of comfort. Tried flat leather internally perforated pads, similar but boomier midbass. Tried a pair of DT770 velour...
  16. Sunstealer

    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    Just picked up a pair of TH-X00 Mahogany from Ebay - love the sound. Deep bass, not overwhelming. Crispy treble and thinnish mids but I can live with that. Shame the pads are so hard and painful I get face ache almost immediately. I've got a few pairs of AE softer pads that I'll roll once I get...
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    Fostex T50RP Incremental Mods and Measurements

    I was really surprised too, that's what I thought initially but the test was fine. I had glued up the original 3.5mm socket as it is effectively another bass port and I think some of the cotton wool had shifted around. Once I opened them up and adjusted the cotton wool everything was good.
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    Fostex T50RP Incremental Mods and Measurements

    1 minute fast headphone test
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    Fostex T50RP Incremental Mods and Measurements

    I always check any modded headphones with a 1 minute fast headphone test on YouTube. Steering, phase and polarity were fine.
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    The journey continues... I decided to balance my X2HRs with a 3.5mm 4 pole PCB mount socket as I had an extra 3.5mm-4.4mm cable I made for my T50RPs (that's why there's a right angle jack). I love balancing work - I have balanced all of the headphones in my signature. Panel mount 3.5mm /...
  21. Sunstealer

    Fostex T50RP Incremental Mods and Measurements

    Update: Balanced has thrown the soundstage out immensely wide but some of the centre bass focus has gone. It returns when using an unbalanced adaptor. I took a little more cotton wool out to return some of the bass in balanced mode. Overall - I like it. The 2 pin sockets were slightly fiddly...
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    Fostex T50RP Incremental Mods and Measurements

    Just performed a home made Mayflower mod - roofing flash tape for the wells, window insulating foam tape for the ladder, cotton wool padding and modelling clay. I noticed that less cotton wool = more bass. I replaced the micropore over the back of the driver where the glue struck through but...
  23. Sunstealer

    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    I see a lot of broken RODE NTH-100 on eBay :( Still need to mod some T50RPs I've got lying around....
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    I'll keep my eye out for a second hand pair. My current go to for sound signature is the dt150. Hopefully getting a dt250 as well. Modded a pair of AKG k52, balanced with dt770 pads, not bad for £25!
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    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    Picked up a pair of X2HR from eBay for £60. Crispy but clear treble, great clarity. mid and subbass when called for, find that EQing even just a touch more bass makes things too muddy. Very nice fit but heavy after a couple of hours. Better fit than Amiron which wouldn't seal behind ears...
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