Nice! I also have a similar s/n 208xx. Just got my FR graph. No spike at 6k! I've been so happy with my purchase. Enjoy!

I've got the itch for a little DIY project.  I'm going to try to have a Crack + speedball built for the event too :)

Quote: If it is not too much trouble, I'd love to hear your Phonitor!

So far I've only had mine for just over a week.  So far they have sounded fantastic with every genre I have thrown at them.  I can't wait to start making upgrades to the chain to get the most out of them.   I think the Bryston Headphone amp is my next purchase.

I'm going to try to be there. I'll bring my HD800s and Peachtree Nova. My Denon's just went to go live with a great friend of mine in NY.

Quote: It has a lot to do with your reviews...   I've never heard it, but like the Bryston brand in general, doubt I'll be disappointed.   I use their dac and preamp on one of the systems at work and love them.

Still breaking my new pair in 208XX. I know these are the cans for me. Next will be upgrading the chain. I like my integrated unit because I like speakers and simplicity. However thinking of the Bryston headphone amp next haha

I'm going to try to make this one. I'll bring my peachtree Nova, hd800, and modded Denon D5000

Currently burning in my brand new pair with some Tool :D. I've waited a long time to join the club. Loving them so far!

Topping tp30 maybe

Lets not all get our panties bunched up.   I've read a few responses from Mal that sounded a bit harsh.  I even called him out on it once,  then I've come to realize that is just how he speaks, he doesn't sugar coat a damn thing.   Overall every response seems to be pertaining to the thread at...

I've never gone the custom IEM route, but I agree, with my funky ears, I could never get a perfect fit that would stay comfortable for me.   

l You could always start with a partial mod. Dampen the frame, but don't dampen the cups. The angle pads also help with soundstage and won't effect the woods resonance.

Didn't know that stand existed. It's in stock at several of my local stores. Going to have to grab a few.

+1 to this.

I'd go with the hd650 for rap

Congrats on your purchase! Welcome to the club :D

To the person that liked the bass of his Denons but wanted better soundstage. Get some angle pads! Either Lawton or Jmoney

The drivers in the d2000 and d5000 are he same. If you change the cups to lawton cups why start with the more expensive d5000. I bought my d5000 at dealer cost and didn't know if I was going to mod them. In retrospect wish I had bought the d2000 and the better Lawton cups. Don't get me wrong...

I did the Lawton mod myself. It was easy to do. I did buy the JMoney pads though.

I'd skip buying the d5000s and get Lawton to mod your d2000s.

I say buy JMoney pads at minimum. You could buy the dynamat and start by damping the cups on your d5000s yourself. Total Out of pocket would be less than $100. In my opinion it makes the denon's a truly great headphone. ( I'm obviously biased ;) )

I agree an amp and dac wouldn't be a huge upgrade. Might get flamed here but I think they are easy to drive.

The angle pads improve soundstage. The damping tightens up the bottom end.

+1 on the Lawton mod.  If you like your D5000s, I can't recommend the mod enough!