[J-Pak]

I got them this morning and have not been disappointed. I would have to agree with mulveling that they're the "king of rock music"

They just sound fantastic, great tight bass, big dynamics, silky smooth detailed midrange. More impressions later.

I'm seriously pulling out all my CDs; it's really, really hot today but that's not going to stop me

 

[003]

You need some HP-1s

 

[J-Pak]

I have the HP-2 (same thing, no polarity switches)

 

[003]

Oh I totally missed that in your sig. Congrats then.

 

[Towert7]

Well one things for sure, they sure look unique. Nice pictures.

 

[laxx]

J-Pak has an impressive arsenal. He keeps getting to die for gear. =T

When are you going to upgrade the Melos into a Gold or beyond?

 

[J-Pak]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif When are you going to upgrade the Melos into a Gold or beyond?

I don't think I ever will be. Mainly because of reliability issues with the photentiometer.

My next amp for low Z headphones will hopefully be a custom built transformer coupled amp using either 45s or 2A3s. And something similar as an integrated amp for the K1000.



edit: oh yes this should be mentioned: on my setup the bass is quite balanced. It has a lot of bass impact (kickdrums sound better than all my other headphones including the CD3000) but has less bass than a stock DT770/80pro. The bass is a bit more than the HD650 in quantity (but much tighter and textured).

My DAC is quite dynamic, combine that with these headphones and it makes for a very enjoying listen. I'm also very picky about the midrange and these headphones nail it. Electric guitars just sound so sweet and crunchy. I'd take my K1000 over them for female vocals, but male vocals sound great.

 

[Su_Root]

Wow those look really really nice. I hope you enjoy them and dont let the heat stop you from it.
Turn on the A/C or find a fan somewhere and plant yourself near it.

What kind of music have you been listening to with them (artist wise) because that description of "crunchy guitars" sounds awesome.

 

[warubozu]

Congrats on obtaining your L3000s' and welcome to the fold. They still do remain as of my favorite set cans that I own.

 

[MaloS]

The treble recession AND roll-off on l3000 do not bother you? Cause that was one of the 2 of the main issues for me when I heard it out of various amplifiers.

 

[J-Pak]

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Originally Posted by Su_Root /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow those look really really nice. I hope you enjoy them and dont let the heat stop you from it. Turn on the A/C or find a fan somewhere and plant yourself near it. What kind of music have you been listening to with them (artist wise) because that description of "crunchy guitars" sounds awesome.

My favorite bands include Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, NIN, Circle, Dungen, Boris, and Isis. But I love jazz and avantgarde/experimental music too.

Oh yes I did move all my equipment to the living room where the central air is much stronger

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Originally Posted by MaloS /img/forum/go_quote.gif The treble recession AND roll-off on l3000 do not bother you? Cause that was one of the 2 of the main issues for me when I heard it out of various amplifiers.

They're definitely darker, akin to the HD650s signature. But I don't find the treble rolled off. There is no upper midrange spike (that I found annoying with the W5000 and SR-404).

To make sure I used some test tones generated with Audacity and I'm hearing clear into the 17-18 KHz region.

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Originally Posted by warubozu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Congrats on obtaining your L3000s' and welcome to the fold. They still do remain as of my favorite set cans that I own.

Thanks. I see a long and rewarding relationship in my future

 

[robm321]

Congrats Jpak. Glad they are working out.

Look forward to more impressions and comparisons.

 

[tk3]

So beautiful..
Really nice and clear pictures too, thanks for taking them.

 

[Su_Root]

NOOOOOOO!
Way to go and tempt me sooo much. Im a prog-metal guy aswell.
Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Pain of Salvation, etc, etc.

Now i want to hear them lol.

Anyways stay cool and enjoy. Way to go and make me want some now.

 

[robm321]

I've always wondered why people don't claim them to be like the HE-90 and OII as all arounders. They always associate the L3000s with rock. Do they also do classical, jazz and everything else well?