I got my waitlist email, checked maybe 3 hours later and they were already sold out.

Those screws are on damn tight. I had issues getting them open as well until I used one of those electronic drills which got it right out. (My office had a tool set which included mini screw driver attachments, got lucky there)

Def not R&B but for some sinister rap, bass presence was dope on this:

If you get the driver dampening pieces only (as recommended by many here) I only got quoted for $19 + S/H for DIY (which was super easy)

DavidA is a notorious TH-X00 hater tho.. "just too much base for some genres of music IMO" PSHHHH. No such thing as too much bass. :relieved:

Is the magni 3 worth it over the magni 2 uber? There's a deal right now for magni 2u for 70 dollars and I'm potentially in the market for one or the other

Ok I couldn't resist. I did the driver dampening mod. A few notes for DIY'ers. The strips I got were a bit longer than they should have been, so I just cut it shorter with scissors so it would fit snug. The screws you have to unscrew are the ones inside the little notches where the earpad...

that sounds delightful. kinda want to do it right now

OK, There seems to be enough strong opinions about the benefits of amping that I guess I'll look into it. On a side note, @koover I know you're an advocate for the driver dampening Lawton mod, along with a few others here. I have the DYI and am planning on doing it sometime later this week...

I'm not super familiar but I thought a sensitive headphone like the TH-X00s that can be driven very easily won't benefit that much from an amp? Not sure if I should spend on one.. and if I did i have no clue which I should get.

Interesting. Also just curious, why do you say the SMC jacks are better?

The original pads come with these. You just take them off the stock pads and add your aftermarket pads to them to snap them back into the headphones. No need to purchase anything, those are just replacements.

Ok well I got my pair a few days ago (fresh from Massdrop after my zip tie fiasco with BLINQ). I've been doing a lot of listening with the Ori pads, have the Lawton DYI kit for driver dampening but wanted to do some listening before modding. I'll refrain from saying too much about sound until...

how did you go about making these? Def want to make some to try them out but would have no clue how to start going about the dimensions. Does it have to be precise?

Diva correct: I bought the one labeled new (not open box, not refurbished not used, etc, the one that said new for $350) And it came with a missing screw, so the cup was attached to the band with zip ties. Was also missing any original packaging/paperwork/accessories (bag and 1/4 to 1/8...

Oh yeah I have my return shipping label already and leaving shortly to drop it off at UPS (the order was guaranteed 30 day return by both the seller and then had an eBay guarantee so not worried about getting my money back). I also found an unboxing video here: Curious if you bought open box...

My PH arrived today as well... I bought the BLINQ eBay NEW one, (not even open box) which can be found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Fostex-Purple-Heart-Headphones-Black-Purple-TH-X00-PH/401414407140?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Bruh. I'm like genuinely baffled. My...

Also @gazzington and any others looking to buy the kit from Lawton. I just emailed him and although the full kit is $45, if you want JUST the driver dampening pieces the price goes down to only $19 (which is what seems to be recommended here. The cup pieces apparently kill the bass too much)...

I haven't listened to the Studio3s but I have listened to the QC35. I've also read all the reviews, and basically my takeaway is that QC35 does ANC better and is (probably a bit) more comfortable, so if you really want to use your headphones to block out all the noise with soft ear pads, like...

I tried going to Apple store today (in NYC). Guy by Audio said that they have limited stock so for that store, it didnt make sense to display any when all the ones they had were being bought. I would probably call the store and ask if they have a display unit. On the other hand, you can check...

awesome, thank you. Also just to confirm these are indeed the pads in question? http://www.zmfheadphones.com/pads-and-cables/omni-pads

It's a tough choice. From internet pictures I'm leaning blue (maybe black but since it is sleek, but there are some cool colors). I'm definitely planning on going to Apple store and seeing all the colors in person tho. If i'm feeling ballsy maybe the "porcelain rose" one since I think the rosy...

I have the SAME issue right now. I'm leaning towards gray but i have a $230 credit on amazon and they're not on there which is annoying

also @koover i see you also have the meze 99 classics, another pair I've been eyeing. any comments on how these compare?

Ok well after reading through the past few pages just wanted to clarify what the consensus here was. Sound signature-wise I am definitely leaning towards PH. So the answer is PH, ZMF Ori + Lawton mod? (I've seen mention of the Dekoni pads too?) What about the attenuators (C-Shaped, O-Shaped...