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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread

Dec 27, 2019 at 6:43 PM Post #9,256 of 10,236
liampanto said:
"But I can't find a single aspect of the Nighthawk that is particularly noteworthy to me."
Non fatiguing, never harsh treble could be the one, huh? To Nighthawks you can listen forever.

Can't believe they are $199 at Music direct now. How is that even possible?
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Blowing out the last of the inventory
 
Dec 28, 2019 at 4:00 PM Post #9,257 of 10,236
Hey - does anyone know where to get replacement pads for Nighthawks?
 
Dec 28, 2019 at 11:54 PM Post #9,258 of 10,236
mbwilson111 said:
I have been using this one since October. I bought the 1.8m length. It fits nicely into the cups and the cable itself is very flexible. Very comfortable to use and I do not find a problem with sound quality. I have the original Nighthawk which came with two cables. A very long thick kinky silver one which has broken for so many people. Mine broke at the plug end the first time I tried to move it to a different amp. The other cable was long and thin. Seemed nice at first but way too long and it it proved to be very microphonic if I moved at all. Skylar was active in the thread when I had the problem with the thick cable and he contacted me to arrange for me to receive the new cable that would ship with the not yet available (at that time) Carbon version. I really appreciated his help and was happy when the cable arrived. However, as you know, that one has its own set of problems. Too thick and sprongy for portable use...actually uncomfortable and annoying for any use. Too short for some purposes. I am happy with this Sennheiser one. You could also search for cables for the Sennheiser HD700 or the Oppo Pm1 or 2 but the results then to be for the more expensive offerings. I knew the one for the Sennheiser HD497 would work because I have an old 497 here. That cable is not as nice as this one on ebay though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2M-1-8M...hash=item4b17ab75a1:m:mTIn-1NopJnOU1S91Nm0yCg

It comes from China so you have to wait a week or two.
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I know it has been two years, so the eBay link is already dead. Could you please tell me what would be a good long cable for NH. I've purchased NH carbons which come with a short cable only.
Thanks
 
Dec 29, 2019 at 1:19 AM Post #9,259 of 10,236
liampanto said:
I know it has been two years, so the eBay link is already dead. Could you please tell me what would be a good long cable for NH. I've purchased NH carbons which come with a short cable only.
Thanks
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Here is one, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5O8S4M/
There are so many for sale on ebay and amazon, I am sure you can find what you need. Just need 2 x 2.5 male connectors to what ever size connection your amp uses.
 
Dec 29, 2019 at 9:54 AM Post #9,260 of 10,236
Dec 29, 2019 at 10:02 AM Post #9,261 of 10,236
aftermarket or replacement pads.... anyone? All the stuff AQ had on the site is gone. I need to buy a couple sets to make sure I have them, the stock hybrids are starting to show wear pretty good.
 
Dec 29, 2019 at 10:49 AM Post #9,262 of 10,236
@billbishere On advice here I got a set of iBasso ones to see how they would fit. I still haven't tried. They are the wrong shape and have no holes on the back.

But I do have 3 extra sets of the leather pads and 2 of the hybrid. I could part with one leather set if you are interested. But I am in the EU.
 
Dec 29, 2019 at 10:53 AM Post #9,263 of 10,236
CaptainFantastic said:
@billbishere On advice here I got a set of iBasso ones to see how they would fit. I still haven't tried. They are the wrong shape and have no holes on the back.

But I do have 3 extra sets of the leather pads and 2 of the hybrid. I could part with one leather set if you are interested. But I am in the EU.
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Interesting, I may look into that. I am sure I could make a couple different ones fit with some modding but would like to find stocks if possible.

I appreciate the offer for the Leathers but, I am looking for the Hybrids. My leather set is actually still new. The Hybrids open up some top sparkle and tame the bass a bit which I like. Thanks tho! :)
 
Dec 29, 2019 at 10:57 AM Post #9,264 of 10,236
Dec 29, 2019 at 11:28 AM Post #9,265 of 10,236
Dec 29, 2019 at 11:32 AM Post #9,266 of 10,236
The "hybrid" term is made up by the community I think. I have both replacements. The hybrids say Classic Protein Leather Earpads on the packaging. The leather ones say Protein Leather Boost Earpads.

So there is a good chance those ARE the hybrids.
 
Dec 29, 2019 at 11:36 AM Post #9,268 of 10,236
CaptainFantastic said:
The "hybrid" term is made up by the community I think. I have both replacements. The hybrids say Classic Protein Leather Earpads on the packaging. The leather ones say Protein Leather Boost Earpads.

So there is a good chance those ARE the hybrids.
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Read the description, it specifically says they're not the hybrids. There's a chance they are actually the hybrids, but given how long they've been off the market I think it's doubtful
 
Dec 29, 2019 at 11:51 AM Post #9,269 of 10,236
also...

"No sellers are currently delivering this item to the United States. "
 
Dec 29, 2019 at 11:55 AM Post #9,270 of 10,236
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