[franz12]

@llcook51 I saw your post on the LCD-4 thread just before I say your post on this one. Its quite the coincidence as actually bought the Ether 2 two days ago. This is my second time owning them as I loved them so much the first time I bought them I couldnt get the sound out of my head. I only sold them the first time around cause I wanted to experiment with other cans which ultimately lead me to the LCD-4. I loved the E 2 so much that having regret letting it go the first time I figure it to be my only option or at least the one that would make me most happy.

I do appreciate the recommendation my friend. I believe I will be happy with the Ether 2 and LCD-4 as my endgame Planar's... at least until the Ether 3 and LCD-5 haha. Got SR-009 and Shangri-La Jr. to fill the more analytical sound realm.

I might also buy back if a new way to substantially reduce clamping pressure is ever invented.
I would love to hear your impressions between the lcd4 and ether 2. I briefly compared the lcd4z and ether 2 in a local audio shop. They sounded pretty similar while the lcd4z had more mid-bass bump. But I thought the lcd4 still wins over the lcd4z in terms of technical proficiency.

 

[Dan Lee]

I will definitely provide some clarity on the differences I notice in sound when my E 2's come in. With regard to clamping force I believe with that particular headband you can just lightly work it out to soften the clamp.

Thanks for the explanation of differences between 4 and 4z as I have been curious though pretty sure I had made the right choice on the standard 4.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

I will definitely provide some clarity on the differences I notice in sound when my E 2's come in. With regard to clamping force I believe with that particular headband you can just lightly work it out to soften the clamp.

Thanks for the explanation of differences between 4 and 4z as I have been curious though pretty sure I had made the right choice on the standard 4.

I don’t think it’s possible to work out the headband. Nitinol has a “memory” and always returns to it’s original shape.

 

[Licht]

I might also buy back if a new way to substantially reduce clamping pressure is ever invented.
I would love to hear your impressions between the lcd4 and ether 2. I briefly compared the lcd4z and ether 2 in a local audio shop. They sounded pretty similar while the lcd4z had more mid-bass bump. But I thought the lcd4 still wins over the lcd4z in terms of technical proficiency.

Maybe your already have tried, but have you tried pushing up the sliders a little bit more to make the cups go down a little bit more?
Dan suggested that in the thread while ago and that worked for me and I don't feel too tight anymore.

 

[franz12]

Maybe your already have tried, but have you tried pushing up the sliders a little bit more to make the cups go down a little bit more?
Dan suggested that in the thread while ago and that worked for me and I don't feel too tight anymore.

Yes, I tried. That slightly loosened suspension. Even though it increased the period of comfort like from 30mins to 1 hour, that was temporary to me.

 

[Dan Lee]

Is the Nitinol really so impervious to stretching? I didn't realize that. I would have thought it could be at least lightly stretched. Perhaps MrSpeakers has a resolution for this and may be able to offer some assistance if you email them.

 

[heliosphann]

Is the Nitinol really so impervious to stretching? I didn't realize that. I would have thought it could be at least lightly stretched. Perhaps MrSpeakers has a resolution for this and may be able to offer some assistance if you email them.

Kinda the reason Nitinol is called "Memory Wire" and "Memory Metal".

 

[Dan Lee]

Well damn thats kinda cool

 

[heliosphann]

Well damn thats kinda cool

Tyl really twists and torques the Nitinol.

 

[A.Thorsen]

https://www.cnet.com/news/mrspeakers-ether-2-advances-the-art-of-headphone-design/

Largely positive review for whatever this may be worth.


I will second the call on the Deus Ex Mankind Divided soundtrack. That's one of my first "go to" albums and it's become a bit of reference for me.

I'm a happy Ether Flow 1.1 owner considering making a move on some 2s before long.

 

[eIndi]

Is the availability of the new ear pads still "by May 10" or has it changed?

 

[llcook51]

Soundstage is a wonderful thing....

My E2 and Qobuz Hi-Res is all around me. Every instrument, every voice is on-the-spot perfect.

 

[Dan Lee]

@heliosphann holy hell you were not lyin he basically twisted those headphones into oblivion. That is insane. Damn I gotta look into that metal haha. I have to imagine headphones arent the only applicable way to use something like that. I mean my god if you did that with any other metal that metal is not gonna look the same when your done. Wow how did I miss that when I was watchin reviews on this headphone. Last time I owned these and when I had the Ether Flow C's I thought they would be delicate because of the thin nature of the two bands. Guess I wont be so concerned this time around. Thanks for sharing that video my friend.

 

[Dan Lee]

Oh and to @franz12 I feel bad for you my friend. I am relatively aware now that the headband on the E 2 is of a rather magical nature and you could likely see its shape maintained in a nuclear explosion. It may in fact be more feasible for you to get surgery to have that specific portion of your cranium narrowed to accommodate these beautiful headphones. Although that might then make these the most expensive headphone setup on earth aside from the ludicrous and blasphemous diamond and gold plated nonsense that has been done to certain Utopias.

 

[mrspeakers]

Is the availability of the new ear pads still "by May 10" or has it changed?

On Schedule.