beyerdynamic T5p: Photos and first impressions.

[svyr]

Balancing them crossed my mind for a split second, but then I decided that wanting to use them as portables I would have to purchase another amp for portable use and I am too happy with what I have to buy one more.

technically, you could use a XLR->3.5 adapter, but I doubt you'd like the look'n'feel (length/weight) of that
Personally, I don't feel they make good portable cans. (too hard to amp to sound well at least on all my gear. Plus, cptn obvious reports - full-size cans are also full-size cans...)

 

[fhuang]

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Balancing them crossed my mind for a split second, but then I decided that wanting to use them as portables I would have to purchase another amp for portable use and I am too happy with what I have to buy one more.

 
i've been thinking a little bit too about balancing them.  of course all depends on if i really want them to be my portable headphones.
 

 

[fhuang]

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Balancing them crossed my mind for a split second, but then I decided that wanting to use them as portables I would have to purchase another amp for portable use and I am too happy with what I have to buy one more.

technically, you could use a XLR->3.5 adapter, but I doubt you'd like the look'n'feel (length/weight) of that

Personally, I don't feel they make good portable cans. (too hard to amp to sound well at least on all my gear. Plus, cptn obvious reports - full-size cans are also full-size cans...)

carrying/connecting with an adapter.....ummmmmm i don't know.  Szadzik and i are already carrying an amp and i also thinking putting a solo in between......

 

[fhuang]

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I am stuck. I just talked to Jan and Symphony is no longer available, He only has 1 StageDAC and one Concerto available - one of them in black and one in silver. 
 
New products should be ready in 3-4 months.

only 3 or 4 months away from a new product.  wait time?  or what about another name, rudistor?  do some search, people seems to like it with beyer and i enjoy them as well

 

[Szadzik]

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only 3 or 4 months away from a new product.  wait time?  or what about another name, rudistor?  do some search, people seems to like it with beyer and i enjoy them as well

I do not think I can afford a Rudistor amp.
 

 

[Szadzik]

I just had an idea to try and see if the T1 pads would fit T5ps. Or maybe some other Beyers with velour pads are the same as T5s? 

 

[svyr]

I just had an idea to try and see if the T1 pads would fit T5ps. Or maybe some other Beyers with velour pads are the same as T5s? 

people always said 'gel' pads should fit and improve the bass (it sounded like they're dt880/990/770/t1/t5p)

 

[fhuang]

the pads on t1 and t5p isn't as loose, or should say not as easy to take out as dt880/990?  i thought about swapping them but i'm too lazy

 

[rsajdak]

I agree
 

 

[Szadzik]

 
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the pads on t1 and t5p isn't as loose, or should say not as easy to take out as dt880/990?  i thought about swapping them but i'm too lazy

I would really like to hear how this goes!
 

 

[justanut]

Any idea if its worthwhile to upgrade from a T50p to the T5p?

 

[Szadzik]

 
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Any idea if its worthwhile to upgrade from a T50p to the T5p?

It depends on what kind of sound signature you are looking for. It seems that these are totally different phones. 
 

 

[justanut]

I'm more vocal / instrumentals. The T5p's highs irritates me sometimes. I'm just worried that the RSA Shadow can't drive these cans and I'll end up worse off... After reading the reviews I get that the T5p has a weaker bass compared to other fones. But weaker isn't = weak right? I'm not a bass head, but I like to hear my drums with the kick in it~
 
Sorry still pretty noob to the audio scene, so no words like sibilance and stuff

 

[Szadzik]

 
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I'm more vocal / instrumentals. The T5p's highs irritates me sometimes. I'm just worried that the RSA Shadow can't drive these cans and I'll end up worse off... After reading the reviews I get that the T5p has a weaker bass compared to other fones. But weaker isn't = weak right? I'm not a bass head, but I like to hear my drums with the kick in it~
 
Sorry still pretty noob to the audio scene, so no words like sibilance and stuff

I power mine with Meier Audio Stepdance and they sound good. Bass is there but if you like it you might need some EQ to add a bit of it. 
 
I am not sure how much power the Shadow provides as these phones require a lot of power - I power my Stepdance with a 12V power supply and some people even use 15V (maximum for Stepdance) PSUs.
 

 

[justanut]

Ack... so much for "portable" use? I'm not inclined to lug a brick with me... If its going to be underpowered and sound worse off compared to the T50p on my Shadow, then I think I'll pass on em >..<