Nostoi
Headphoneus Supremus
Depends on your budget, but I'd recommend Talos from Arctic Cables https://www.arcticcables.com/talos-grand-series
Audio-Technica ATH-WP900
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Appreciated! A little pricey. I did not see Cardas or Magami cables mentioned on this thread, anybody tried one of those? Not sure about the specs on the stock cable…although the general headphone timbre shimmer may be a good thing as I listen more.
For example, I’ve cut a few dbs off the top and a touch of mid bass with mojo2 and these sound like keepers!
For example, I’ve cut a few dbs off the top and a touch of mid bass with mojo2 and these sound like keepers!
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What are your thoughts about Mogami versus stock cable?
defrsh
New Head-Fier
I hope to add these to my collection one day. Love the look of these. Some valuable responses in this thread
Mightygrey
Headphoneus Supremus
Nice profile Pic (I may have shot it).
I took a chance and purchased a Cardas cable from Fog City for these. One thing that surprised me (using my Mojo2) was the v shaped signature simply disappeared. I assume as the sound stage widened with the upgraded cable so did the v shape. I'll need more listening time but think I made the right choice. Also ordered some Yaxi pads today out of curiosity from some previous posts here.
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JML
Headphoneus Supremus
The cable for $265? Let us know if that initial impression proves to be real... Quite a hefty premium over the Mogami they offer. Custom termination with the 4.4mm? And how microphonic is the cable sheath?
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Correct, and have not noticed any cable noise thus far. The absence of a V-shape was very noticeable right away.
Listened for a few more hours on a walk yesterday and again assume as the sound stage opened up the V-shape disappeared as one consequence.
Although, I was pretty concerned about introducing more treble energy with the switch to Cardas and wound up knocking off another decibel from the top which seems to be working well overall.
I’ll update again if any more insights here but I think it may have been hard to get rid of that V-shape with Eq or other mods which may justify this expensive upgrade for me, in addition to a larger soundstage and most likely better detail retrieval, imaging, etc.
For example, I did not spend a lot of time with the stock cable but was constantly wondering how I was going to bring the vocals forward when I was listening to the stock cable.
It’s also interesting to see that they include a $25 cable, which is the cost of replacement, for these headphones.
Also using with this new adapter for the mojo2:
DD ddHiFi DJ44C Mark II 4.4mm Female to 3.5mm Male Headphone Jack Adapter
I’m also curious to see what the Yaxi pads will introduce to this equation as I may be able to drop a DB off the top from what I’m hearing on this thread.
Without owning a mojo2 I’m uncertain if I would’ve kept these headphones as many mods seem unable to accomplish what this mojo2 seems easily capable of.
In this case adding some midbass and taming the treble, although again, I think bringing the vocals forward may have been more tricky with Eq.
Listened for a few more hours on a walk yesterday and again assume as the sound stage opened up the V-shape disappeared as one consequence.
Although, I was pretty concerned about introducing more treble energy with the switch to Cardas and wound up knocking off another decibel from the top which seems to be working well overall.
I’ll update again if any more insights here but I think it may have been hard to get rid of that V-shape with Eq or other mods which may justify this expensive upgrade for me, in addition to a larger soundstage and most likely better detail retrieval, imaging, etc.
For example, I did not spend a lot of time with the stock cable but was constantly wondering how I was going to bring the vocals forward when I was listening to the stock cable.
It’s also interesting to see that they include a $25 cable, which is the cost of replacement, for these headphones.
Also using with this new adapter for the mojo2:
DD ddHiFi DJ44C Mark II 4.4mm Female to 3.5mm Male Headphone Jack Adapter
I’m also curious to see what the Yaxi pads will introduce to this equation as I may be able to drop a DB off the top from what I’m hearing on this thread.
Without owning a mojo2 I’m uncertain if I would’ve kept these headphones as many mods seem unable to accomplish what this mojo2 seems easily capable of.
In this case adding some midbass and taming the treble, although again, I think bringing the vocals forward may have been more tricky with Eq.
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Nostoi
Headphoneus Supremus
Mojo2 and WP900 are a good combo even without EQ. Paired here with Brise Audio TOTORI cable which costs as much as the WP900 themselves... But YOLO.
What’s PM?
No to me! I assume I may be on the more treble sensitive side as some folks are. Without tamping down the treble these WP900’s are simply unlistenable in my opinion. I don’t believe more burn-in will change this for example. I think a mid-base bump may be important to others as well to add some warmth/body with the Mojo2. But to each their own!Mojo2 and WP900 are a good combo even without EQ. Paired here with Brise Audio TOTORI cable which costs as much as the WP900 themselves... But YOLO.
Nostoi
Headphoneus Supremus
Yup, been said countless times - divisive headphones and not for general use. Nothing is going to mitigate the spiky top end.
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