The 1990s are the first of many headphones (or iems) in about 15 years I've not felt the need to apply an EQ to, also a metal head but I'm into thrash mainly and some trance. Mine have an 8k Filter fitted from custom cans but tbh, there's only one album I ever feel like it's useful on and...

Was in two minds about posting this here or in the 'Headphones for metal music - ultimate solution' thread. Had mine (Custom Cans balanced with 8k filter) a week or so with some time on them. Absolutely smitten with them, think these are genuinely what I was looking or and what I wanted from...

Got a couple hours on the CC 1990's - very happy with these and couldn't tell they were modified if I didn't have the filter switch. Glad I got the passive filter, just takes the sting out of certain tracks which are a bit too much for me to cope with. Handy for the vinyl collection...

Cool story, but I replaced my stock 4 hole pads (what I assume are the Beyer analytical pads?) with some knock off DT770 pads from Amazon - firmer foam and full of holes like the 770 pads are. The beyer pads are quite pricey at £40-50 so decided to take a punt on the amazon specials. Awful...

Do the 8k switch passive filters ruin the sound quality like EQ does? I'm waiting on a pair with the passive filter from custom cans.

I've considered doing this actually..... will give it a try thanks. Strange how some holes there can make such a difference given the two pads are identical otherwise. I do think driver placement (distance from ears) are perfect with these pads, some of the aftermarket ones create an...

No, the pads wrap round a plastic thing that then clips into the headphones. You pop the plastic thing off with your fingernails then remove the pads Speaking of pads I've just fitted what appears to be a carbon copy (but 3rd party knock off) of the beyer dt1990 balanced pads found on...

Thanks I have looked at the 900 but figured it might be a step back in the same way my AKG's are - good but not on the same level as the Amiron edit to add I've bought the 1990s from custom cans, balanced (my dac/amp has 4.4mm) with the passive filter.

Thanks, have to say I've read your post a few times now and is probably the most useful comparison I've read so far. And its the one that makes me think the 1990 with the passive filter might be 'just right' for me.

Interesting to read the Amiron Home vs 1990 opinions. Especially if you listen to any metal or rock? I'm finding the bass in the Amiron Home bleeds into the mids the more I listen to them. Also find them a little bit sibilant at times, definitely that 8k region that's an issue if messing with...

Thanks ill see if I can grab a pair sometime for a decent price

Surprised to see this, not my experience at all but fair enough but this is where personal opinion will always matter. They sound typically 'beyer' to me and line up with what reviews say. I chose these over the 1990 for example because I didn't want a clinical sounding pair of headphones...

Chalk and cheese maybe but worth buying Grado 325x alongside my current Beyer Amiron Home or are they a step too far back? No plans to get rid of the Amiron Homes and I like what they do but always wanted Grado headphones. A little niche for me since my taste in music is mainly thrash metal and...

Amiron Home with a 4.4 connecter/cable from CC. Same as everyone else I'm very pleased. Thinking about sending in my AKG K712 in for a balanced mod. Unsure if it'll be a waste of money given I've not touched the AKGs since I got the Beyers...

You'd have to ground it elsewhere as the K7 doesnt have a ground connection on it. Suspect a phono pre amp would come with one. I'm using K7 with an LP5X and Amiron Home cans, its a bit quiet with the LP5X's built in amp so I've had to purchase a separate phono pre amp (Gone for a Schiit Mani...

Did you ever do this? and what are your thoughts please?

Interesting thanks, that's sealed the deal I think, read a lot about the sealing problems which I find very odd from beyerdynamic Other option is the t5 but it's even more expensive. I'll have a think but I'm about settled on the t1.3, I'd expect it'll benefit from a decent amp/dac but that'll...

Hopefully not a strange question but T1.3 or Amiron home wireless? I read comments about the Amiron being relatively good value, a hidden gem almost. Both pricey for me, so leaning toward the Amiron. Bluetooth a big bonus but not essential, I'm hoping I get more use from the Amiron wireless...

Initial impressions after a few hours are exactly what twister wrote really. As I had UM3X-rc before these are very close to what I wanted from IEM's (a replacement for the UM3X). I think the UM3X sound stage may have been a little wider. UM Pro 30 stage is pretty close which is something I...

Thanks twister, I was reading your blog actually and I think mainly from what you said about the 30 itll be the right one.

Ive gone with the 30's based on reviews. I figured they would be the best bet considering I am coming from UM3X

Thanks for the reviews recently on the Pro 50, been a big help. Some of my UM3X drivers have just failed so ive been considering what to replace it with. Since I am so used to the sound signature after 5-6 years of use I figured I'd go with UM pro, cant decide on 30 or 50. dvdonly and others...