[joeydgraffix]

A simple awl seems to do the trick. I have, actually, deep and angled Brainwavz HM5 pads I've bought for my Fostex T50RP. Took less 10 minutes to replace.

Its to early to jump to any conclusions about the sound, but I do not notice anything out of order.

Does the bass still have that nice thump to it with those thicker pads? I was thinking about getting some thicker pads to try out as well but I do like the visceral feel the stock pads have when the volume is turned up a bit.

 

[Cortlendt]

Does the bass still have that nice thump to it with those thicker pads? I was thinking about getting some thicker pads to try out as well but I do like the visceral feel the stock pads have when the volume is turned up a bit.

I would not recommend thick angled pads due to being overly bright and sibilant. As far as I remember bass was ok.

 

[joeydgraffix]

I would not recommend thick angled pads due to being overly bright and sibilant. As far as I remember bass was ok.

That stinks. The sibilance is the only thing that really kills this headphone for me at times. That and I wish it came alive at low/regular volumes where it just seems a bit too cold.

 

[morpheus620]

Try the Shure 1540 pads. These are a blessing for the ears

 

[dosley01]

Received NightOwls yesterday and Love them, hate the cable.

Would this Meze 2.5mm cable work? Looks like it, it's long which I want and cheap and in stock.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756HSDNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[CaptainFantastic]

Received NightOwls yesterday and Love them, hate the cable.

Would this Meze 2.5mm cable work? Looks like it, it's long which I want and cheap and in stock.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756HSDNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, it will work. It is 2.5mm mono on the plugs for the earcups, so exactly what you need. Plus they are long and thin, so they will insert well into the Nightowls. It looks like a decent, very affordable cable. But the 3 meter length would be annoying to me.

 

[Beagle]

Yes, it will work. It is 2.5mm mono on the plugs for the earcups, so exactly what you need. Plus they are long and thin, so they will insert well into the Nightowls. It looks like a decent, very affordable cable. But the 3 meter length would be annoying to me.

No kidding. You could go put the garbage out while they were still plugged into a home amp.

 

[HipHopScribe]

Received NightOwls yesterday and Love them, hate the cable.

Would this Meze 2.5mm cable work? Looks like it, it's long which I want and cheap and in stock.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756HSDNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I thought Meze used 3.5mm plugs at the ear cups? The Nightowl uses 2.5mm plugs. I'd look for Sennheiser HD700 cables, those will definitely be compatible

 

[CaptainFantastic]

I thought Meze used 3.5mm plugs at the ear cups? The Nightowl uses 2.5mm plugs. I'd look for Sennheiser HD700 cables, those will definitely be compatible

Yes, I thought these are 2.5mm on the earcup side. See one of the questions:

Question:
Are these dual 2.5mm into 3.5mm?
Answer:
Two 2,5mm mono into 3,5mm stereo. I use it for Denon AH-D7200 headphones.

But you are right, in the photo they look more like 3.5mm, so would not work on the Nightowl.

 

[HipHopScribe]

Yes, I thought these are 2.5mm on the earcup side. See one of the questions:

Question:
Are these dual 2.5mm into 3.5mm?
Answer:
Two 2,5mm mono into 3,5mm stereo. I use it for Denon AH-D7200 headphones.

But you are right, in the photo they look more like 3.5mm, so would not work on the Nightowl.

Yeah those questions can be answered by any random person, they're not reliable except possibly if the seller is the one answering

 

[dosley01]

I thought Meze used 3.5mm plugs at the ear cups? The Nightowl uses 2.5mm plugs. I'd look for Sennheiser HD700 cables, those will definitely be compatible

Yes, I thought these are 2.5mm on the earcup side. See one of the questions:

Question:
Are these dual 2.5mm into 3.5mm?
Answer:
Two 2,5mm mono into 3,5mm stereo. I use it for Denon AH-D7200 headphones.

But you are right, in the photo they look more like 3.5mm, so would not work on the Nightowl.

Thanks guys, I was able to cancel my order and order this instead. At least one reviewer is using with NightHawks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P1F4TMP/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[HipHopScribe]

Thanks guys, I was able to cancel my order.

https://www.amazon.com/NewFantasia-Replacement-Upgrade-Sennheiser-Headphones/dp/B077QG723P
https://www.amazon.com/NewFantasia-Replacement-Compatible-Sennheiser-Headphones/dp/B07HMKHVLF

These cables will work. There are more options too, just search for HD700 cables

 

[funkle II]

Just picked up a pair of Night Owls. Looking at either a Dragonfly Red or Dragonfly Cobalt to pair with these out of my phone. The form factor of the Dragonfly's are really important for me to be able to stick my phone in my pocket as I walk around the house, otherwise might have considered the Mojo or something similar. From what I understand, a little different sound signature on each. Anyone have any experience with either the Red or Cobalt with the NOs? Thanks!

Just the DF black. And I will say that it synergises well with both night-birds and sounds great as a simple, low cost solution. I believe the red or cobalt will introduce more detail & sharpness, which the birds can handle being on the warm/polite side. That said, I don't believe these little dragonflies will compete with a bigger "proper" system. They are surprisingly good with the DFB, but several levels above that through my Microzotl MZ2 tube amp.

 

[funkle II]

With the Arctic OCC cables, these have turned into quite the little detail monsters. I keep hearing new details in my music, particularly evident in things like trailing echoes at the ends or silent parts of songs.

 

[zemi]

Hello. I just joined the site after recently purchasing the NightOwls from audio dealer listing them as “B-STOCK” that they obtained directly from Audioquest. I’m a novice in the higher-end headphone arena and seeking some advice and any recommendations would be appreciated as follows:

(1) Break-in. I probably have between 30-40 hrs. of use so far. Overall I’d say the bass is bit muddy and the mids can sound muffled, hollow, and cuppy. Also the vocals sound distant and congested. In short, thus far I’m not impressed. I know the recommended break-in is 150 hours – but at what point will I begin to notice a difference?


(2) After about 4-5 days of use I noticed that the audio began fading out whenever the cable is moved around the ¼ inch jack going into my headphone amp-indicating a short in the cable or bad connection. (I’m using it with the plug adapter supplied by Audioquest.) Have any of you had this problem with their cable?


(3) The cans didn’t come with any optional ultra suede earpads – the pads on there now appear to be protein leather but I’m not sure-- the right/left markers are NOT printed inside the pads. Could these be the hybrids or another type?

Thanks again!