[chimney189]

That was a quick turnover. Why?

I'm actually giving myself a bit more time before I make a final decision.

Now I'm back to using the leather pads with no tuning filters. I feel like the bass goes lower and hits harder than it does with the cloth pads, yet for comfort the cloth pads seem to give me a better seal and more stability when wearing this headphone.

I wonder why Campfire Audio is doing away with filters?

 

[Nostoi]

I'm actually giving myself a bit more time before I make a final decision.

Now I'm back to using the leather pads with no tuning filters. I feel like the bass goes lower and hits harder than it does with the cloth pads, yet for comfort the cloth pads seem to give me a better seal and more stability when wearing this headphone.

I wonder why Campfire Audio is doing away with filters?

When I had these, I found the xl pads made a big difference to comfort. They retained some of the the tonality of the cloth pads but without the scratchy surface.

Aside from the white filter, I didn't really find the other filters did much which might be why Campfire are phasing them out.

As has been mentioned, they genuinely need days of burn in before they come into their own.

 

[chimney189]

When I had these, I found the xl pads made a big difference to comfort. They retained some of the the tonality of the cloth pads but without the scratchy surface.

Aside from the white filter, I didn't really find the other filters did much which might be why Campfire are phasing them out.

As has been mentioned, they genuinely need days of burn in before they come into their own.

The XL pads definitely make a difference, but I have yet to do an A/B session with them. I tend to like the snug feeling of the regular pad size.

 

[Malevolent]

I'm actually giving myself a bit more time before I make a final decision.

Now I'm back to using the leather pads with no tuning filters. I feel like the bass goes lower and hits harder than it does with the cloth pads, yet for comfort the cloth pads seem to give me a better seal and more stability when wearing this headphone.

I wonder why Campfire Audio is doing away with filters?

Well, the Cascade is certainly a headphone that doesn't shy away from its "bass monster" tag. It's hard to find a headphone with a stronger bass presense than the Cascade in the price tier it plays within. I greatly enjoy listening to them, though - they are just fun and unabashedly bass heavy.

 

[carboncopy]

I'm actually giving myself a bit more time before I make a final decision.

Now I'm back to using the leather pads with no tuning filters. I feel like the bass goes lower and hits harder than it does with the cloth pads, yet for comfort the cloth pads seem to give me a better seal and more stability when wearing this headphone.

I wonder why Campfire Audio is doing away with filters?

Try please the leather without the white filter. It can definitely reapplied, just be a bit careful by removing. The cloth pads are OK for gaming/movie (there I have the white filter), bit for music: leather without filter.

It is actually a rather nice feature (having two different sound signature).

 

[chimney189]

Try please the leather without the white filter. It can definitely reapplied, just be a bit careful by removing. The cloth pads are OK for gaming/movie (there I have the white filter), bit for music: leather without filter.

It is actually a rather nice feature (having two different sound signature).

I remember trying without the filter, but then the treble was too overpowering for my liking.

 

[chimney189]

I decided to try a go at bending the headband... didn't even do that much, yet the difference in comfort is huge.

UPDATE: looks like I'm going to have to do more bending because there is definitely hot-spots going on after I wear this headphone for at least 30 minutes.

ALSO, if anyone is interested in a similar sound-signature in IEM form look up Final Audio E5000. The bass isn't as hard-hitting, but the tuning is fairly similar.

 

[chimney189]

I was listening to the Doom OST yesterday and after a few songs I thought that my brain melted. This bass is skull-rattling.

However, I did decide to take off the white filters off and there is a definite increase in sound-stage and less congestion with a now more neutral (not neutral compared to actual neutrality, but compared to Cascade's stock bass response) bass. I'm wondering if anyone has the experience of knowing how many times I'd be able to take and reapply the white filters before the adhesive wears off? I doubt Campfire Audio will be providing extra white filters for those who go this route.

 

[Nostoi]

I decided to try a go at bending the headband... didn't even do that much, yet the difference in comfort is huge.

UPDATE: looks like I'm going to have to do more bending because there is definitely hot-spots going on after I wear this headphone for at least 30 minutes.

ALSO, if anyone is interested in a similar sound-signature in IEM form look up Final Audio E5000. The bass isn't as hard-hitting, but the tuning is fairly similar.

I had this issue. Search on this thread for "Lohb strap." There's someone who sells them on Ebay. Fixes the hotspot issue.

 

[Nostoi]

I was listening to the Doom OST yesterday and after a few songs I thought that my brain melted. This bass is skull-rattling.

However, I did decide to take off the white filters off and there is a definite increase in sound-stage and less congestion with a now more neutral (not neutral compared to actual neutrality, but compared to Cascade's stock bass response) bass. I'm wondering if anyone has the experience of knowing how many times I'd be able to take and reapply the white filters before the adhesive wears off? I doubt Campfire Audio will be providing extra white filters for those who go this route.

You could probably apply a little glue/adhesive if the're no longer sticky. BTW: Campfire did send me some extra filters for free when I asked, so maybe they'll have some white ones.

 

[chimney189]

Can anyone comment on the SXC8 cable upgrade? Sound impressions vs stock? I'd be running my Cascade out of my SR25 DAP.

 

[rudbeard]

I decided to try a go at bending the headband... didn't even do that much, yet the difference in comfort is huge.

UPDATE: looks like I'm going to have to do more bending because there is definitely hot-spots going on after I wear this headphone for at least 30 minutes.

ALSO, if anyone is interested in a similar sound-signature in IEM form look up Final Audio E5000. The bass isn't as hard-hitting, but the tuning is fairly similar.

I love that Final IEM and I used to use them but CA evolved to the point that I prefer their IEMs.

 

[chimney189]

I love that Final IEM and I used to use them but CA evolved to the point that I prefer their IEMs.

Which do you use now?

 

[Quince]

Can anyone comment on the SXC8 cable upgrade? Sound impressions vs stock? I'd be running my Cascade out of my SR25 DAP.

I am using it on the cascades (either leather pads sans white or black filters or cloth stock w/o black filters as well). It makes a great difference to my ears. Better clarity mostly, specially in the bass. They also bring the mids more to the foreground and highs are more polished, less harsh.

The differences are obvious from the get go, but a long burn in is beneficial.

To me the stock cascades have a bit of a fatiguing signature, but with the cloth pads + this cable I can hear them for hrs. Non stop.

I don’ think it is a confortable for street use, too stiff.

 

[rudbeard]

Which do you use now?

My old Heaven VI got water damaged so I replaced them with a F7200 and F4100 but I didn't like the form factor so I use CA Orion and CA Andromeda primarily.