Hi guys..i want to share a small mod i have made to adapt the brand new just released spiral dot++ (yup..double pluses) to my n5005. Maybe someone else have thought of or even done this already..sorry i havent bothered to check the whole thread...
As many would know the spiral dots are for a bigger bore size hence it slides down the nozzle right to the base which pretty much makes insertion impossible. Keep in mind i have tried this with the standard spiral dots..and i find the ++ model have slight more grip due to its new collar, the modn s required for the soiral dots to fit properly.
Its a super simple mod...takes 1 minute...i cut up the base of the standard spitfit cp100 roughly 2-3mm, not the full collar..and then i slot it through the nozzle right down to the base as far as possible..after that the spiral dot ++ fits just right...just make sure the mod is slotted right down to the base so the SD++ will fit just right. I am sure most of n5005 owners will not mind sacrificing a pair of spinfits as they are cheap and readily available..very easy.
So the most important question is the sound..yes it is the best tip yet for the n5005. Bass impact and depth is improved. Deep rumble and textures easier to discern than the standard tips..very obvious difernce. The midrange and vocal especially is much more open, better body especially to the lower vocal tone. Upper midrange is slightly calmed without sacrificing clarity. Sound stage is slightly wider and more 3D...stage height is quite an improvement. No loss of treble extension at all..infact i think is smoother yet airer..this mod has given me insight to the actual potential of the n5005..only does this tip i have found improves on the original in almost everyway with no drawbacks...this mod is worth it. The spiral dot++ model is available on ebay. The comfort and fit is beyond reproach and one final thing. The isolation is much improved as well. My tip search has officially ended. 3 days with 3 hours each listening playing every genre of music in my library comfirms this.
Notes: i have tried. Standard spinfit cp145. Sony hybrid tips. Symbio mandarins, dekoni foam. Comply foam. Spiral dot beats them all.
PS: bispa japan make mmcx connectors for the akg n5005, just in case you may want to buy and send to the boutique cable maker of your choice if they dont have it. I use the oc studio uex silver 8 wire with my n5005 and works fine.
Happy modding and listening