[MacMan31]

Try and use a balanced cable if you can (it seems to help with the overall sound). Also, I would listen to them for a week or so exclusively. They do have a different tonality, but once you get used to it, you start to apprectiate the sound more (which really does sound good IMHO). Some people say they might need burn-in (conditioning) and maybe they are right, but I think it is getting your brain used to a different signature (they really do have a unique sound). Just some food for thought.

Congrats on your new shiny!

Are you using the stock pads? Is there a relatively cheap (price wise) cable you would recommend? I'm also not used to close back headphones so I do find them a bit claustrophobic. They are decently comfortable though.

 

[samandhi]

Are you using the stock pads? Is there a relatively cheap (price wise) cable you would recommend? I'm also not used to close back headphones so I do find them a bit claustrophobic. They are decently comfortable though.

I use the stock pads most time, but then switch it up now and again with the Dekoni custom Stelia pads, which are decidedly different from the Dekoni sheepskin pads that you got with yours.

I am using a Hartaudio modular cable with mine. It is fairly inexpensive, and I can use the modular connectors with all of my headphones that also have that cable (4 now).

 

[peterinvan]

Are you using the stock pads? Is there a relatively cheap (price wise) cable you would recommend? I'm also not used to close back headphones so I do find them a bit claustrophobic. They are decently comfortable though.

I like the Meze cables…

https://mezeaudio.com/collections/accessories/products/99-series-standard-cables

 

[samandhi]

I am actually quite surprised! The Elegia sound pretty darned good (especially with the Stelia pads on) from the lil' Shanling M0... Who'da' thunk'?

 

[pk4425]

I am actually quite surprised! The Elegia sound pretty darned good (especially with the Stelia pads on) from the lil' Shanling M0... Who'da' thunk'?

Not that surprising. The Elegia isn't too tough to drive. Glad you dig them.

 

[samandhi]

Thanks!

It is just nice to know that they synergize well with other equipment besides my iBasso DAPs.

 

[Shane D]

I use the stock pads most time, but then switch it up now and again with the Dekoni custom Stelia pads, which are decidedly different from the Dekoni sheepskin pads that you got with yours.

I am using a Hartaudio modular cable with mine. It is fairly inexpensive, and I can use the modular connectors with all of my headphones that also have that cable (4 now).

He did not get the Dekoni sheepskins with them, he got the Dekoni Limited Edition Stellia pads.

 

[samandhi]

He did not get the Dekoni sheepskins with them, he got the Dekoni Limited Edition Stellia pads.

Ah! I guess I was going from what he said:

So I got a set of Elegia which included an extra set of Dekoni sheepskin pads.

Since that is the case, those sound really good with them (to my ears). Sort of half-way between the stock pads and the Dekoni sheepskin pads. Either way, it is surprising how much it can change the overall sound of the headphones. Hifiman HE400 series are another set that have such a noticeable change with other pads.

 

[Shane D]

Ah! I guess I was going from what he said:

Since that is the case, those sound really good with them (to my ears). Sort of half-way between the stock pads and the Dekoni sheepskin pads. Either way, it is surprising how much it can change the overall sound of the headphones. Hifiman HE400 series are another set that have such a noticeable change with other pads.

I thought the Stellia pads were a big improvement. I also bought the sheepskin pads, but they definitely were not the answer.

 

[samandhi]

I thought the Stellia pads were a big improvement. I also bought the sheepskin pads, but they definitely were not the answer.

I would agree with you, depending on the music that am listening to them with. Most things though the stock pads are pretty sublime sounding (to me).

Edit: Mind, this all is contingent upon using no EQ at all.

 

[Shane D]

I thought they were good stock and better with Stellia pads. I also liked giving them some bass boost.

 

[samandhi]

I thought they good stock and better with Stellia pads. I also liked giving them some bass boost.

I don't really feel they need any bass boost because it is definitely there when called for, but if a song didn't have it, that is how I want to hear it. We all have our preferences though, and that is what keeps all the different head gear makers in business (which is a good thing IMO for choice, competitive).

 

[jonathan c]

I thought they were good stock and better with Stellia pads. I also liked giving them some bass boost.

(not Elegia specifically). I am happy to see your post! Are you & family (2-legged + 4-legged) all right?

 

[jonathan c]

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[Shane D]

(not Elegia specifically). I am happy to see your post! Are you & family (2-legged + 4-legged) all right?

Thank you sir! Just got our power back tonight at 9:00M. That was like 18 hours without power.
No TV today, no headphone amps, no headphone DAC.
However I read half a book and listened to my iBasso SR2's out of my Sony DAP.

You have NEVER seen a TV go on faster!

Yes, I am pathetic.