[bobo64]

My impressions after two months of using NH: These headphones are very difficult to describe; they keep surprising me all the time. With my other cans (HE 400i, HD6XX, Meze 99 Classics) I can always predict how something is going to sound, but not with these headphones. When I expect recessed mids and overbearing bass from certain recordings that I listened to hundreds of times, what I get from NH is heavenly, neutral, natural, blissful sound! And vice versa - when I expect something soft, more or less neutral and wide, I get a distant, muffled sound with recessed mids. They are totally unpredictable! They are like cats: they come to you only when THEY want! Among other things, that's the reasons why I like them. Not to mention, the most comfortable cans I've ever put on my head. One thing is for sure: they are much more source dependent than any other cans I've ever used. Something really special that will stay in my collection for years and years! And they are so addictive: two nights ago, I started listening at 8PM and I planned to do it for about two hours. I ended up wearing NH at 1AM, still being hungry for more!

 

[volly]

An Ode to ye beautiful Nighthawks!



How comfy are they @bobo64 - It's next level in my book!

 

[bobo64]

An Ode to ye beautiful Nighthawks!



How comfy are they @bobo64 - It's next level in my book!

Incredibly comfortable. So comfy that, in combination with the sound they produce, they can easily put you to sleep!

 

[mbwilson111]

Incredibly comfortable. So comfy that, in combination with the sound they produce, they can easily put you to sleep!

...in a good way... not that they are boring.

 

[bobo64]

...in a good way... not that they are boring.

They could be anything else but boring!

 

[Joong]

with NHs, one click carries you to the concert hall for free.

 

[Hi-Fi EDU]

Nighthawk's on...go!


Encore...


Subbed.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltmf0pqjXyLtNsF2vek_wQ/videos

Thanks for sharing. Reminded me of this I one I listen to from time to time. So calming yet emotive.

 

[Aryaal]

Hi everyone. I just joined Clan Nighthawk today. I find that I prefer the microsuede pads over the pleather. What change could I expect from the hybrid pads, and would it be worth it to get them?

 

[Devodonaldson]

Hi everyone. I just joined Clan Nighthawk today. I find that I prefer the microsuede pads over the pleather. What change could I expect from the hybrid pads, and would it be worth it to get them?

Nice not overly done treble response from the microsuede. Same deep bass response from the pleather pads.

 

[volly]

Hi everyone. I just joined Clan Nighthawk today. I find that I prefer the microsuede pads over the pleather. What change could I expect from the hybrid pads, and would it be worth it to get them?

Welcome aboard!

 

[BrotherKathos]

Got the Hawks, and they pair great with my converted semi portable smsl M9. If anyone wants a balanced cable for the hawks, the one for the hd700 actually works perfectly. Sold by kk cable on amazon for $60 Way better than the stock crap cable imo. Its ironic that the worst part of the hawks is the cable, especially considering that is audioquest’s claim to fame lol. I love these headphones, and of all the ones I own they fit my preference the best. No desire at all to eq. That is a first for me.

 

[volly]

Got the Hawks, and they pair great with my converted semi portable smsl M9. If anyone wants a balanced cable for the hawks, the one for the hd700 actually works perfectly. Sold by kk cable on amazon for $60 Way better than the stock crap cable imo. Its ironic that the worst part of the hawks is the cable, especially considering that is audioquest’s claim to fame lol. I love these headphones, and of all the ones I own they fit my preference the best. No desire at all to eq. That is a first for me.

Beautiful cable mate, well coupled with the Carbon NH's! Yeah - Good times a head for you!

Anyone else notice cable prices are on the rise lately, even from China?!

 

[Aryaal]

Nice not overly done treble response from the microsuede. Same deep bass response from the pleather pads.

Thanks for the response! I'll consider getting the hybrid pads, but I don't think it will be a priority for me. I thought that the boost pads had just a bit too much bass for me, while the microsuedes really brought out the midrange and treble. At the same time, the NH with the microsuedes seem to just be missing that little something in the low end that the boost pads had, and that the hybrid pads might give it. I can't explain it that well 'cuz Nighthawks are weird. I love 'em.

 

[Devodonaldson]

Thanks for the response! I'll consider getting the hybrid pads, but I don't think it will be a priority for me. I thought that the boost pads had just a bit too much bass for me, while the microsuedes really brought out the midrange and treble. At the same time, the NH with the microsuedes seem to just be missing that little something in the low end that the boost pads had, and that the hybrid pads might give it. I can't explain it that well 'cuz Nighthawks are weird. I love 'em.

I like hybrid pads for modern current genres, and MS for jazz and classical

 

[waynes world]

I like hybrid pads for modern current genres, and MS for jazz and classical

Agreed. I've only had the original hybrid pads, and I really haven't ever had a desire to try any others (well, apart from during the burn in period, if you believe in that or not!).