[baseball8793]

has anyone here listened to the Pearl White and Empire Ears Legend X? Curious how the sub bas compares of the 2

 

[baseball8793]

do i get the pearl whites or sony mdr z1r?

 

[Brown909]

do i get the pearl whites or sony mdr z1r?

has anyone here listened to the Pearl White and Empire Ears Legend X? Curious how the sub bas compares of the 2

Can't comment on the legend x, but I've the EE Nemesis and it's like the IEM version of the TH900. I also used to have the mdr z1r but I sold it. The Sony is a darker headphone and the bass is there, but I like it better on the Fostex. Fostex is a very energetic headphone while the Sony is more mellow...

 

[ozz007]

do i get the pearl whites or sony mdr z1r?

I would get the JMAudio.

It can be tune to your preferences and to me it sounds better thank both below. He'll they blow my stellias.

https://www.jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/new-limited-edition-check-here-frequently

 

[Swagsupply]

Can't comment on the legend x, but I've the EE Nemesis and it's like the IEM version of the TH900. I also used to have the mdr z1r but I sold it. The Sony is a darker headphone and the bass is there, but I like it better on the Fostex. Fostex is a very energetic headphone while the Sony is more mellow...

Definitely agree with this statement. TH900 is much more energetic and fast while the Z1R is on the slow side but still hits very hard. I found the Z1R a bit more of an all arounder while the TH900 is more of a specializer that excels in a few things.

As someone who listens to a lot of vocal centric music I preferred the Z1R for that as they were more forward. For electronic both were pretty good but I think the TH900 wins due to the speed and subbass.

The one thing about the Z1R, is something about its tuning or the driver itself makes the music sound a little unnatural to me. It might be the slight peakiness that the Z1R has although the TH900 is definitely a brighter headphone, but the TH900 somehow sounds a bit more natural. Could be the biocellulose drivers which are known to have great timbre.

 

[PitSteelers69]

Wondering why custom 3d printed baffles are required, can't plastic pegs just fit inside holes on existing one, if anything I'd rather modify pegs.

Never mind, just looked at mine, the holes are probably too small.

Yeah, not drilling on a pair of $500 Lawton cups.

 

[sameh931]

When I first got my TH900’s, I almost immediately put Ori pads/ attenuation rings on. I was concerned about the hot treble mentioned by many reviews, and they immediately sounded bright coming from my Atticus, D7200’s. I did not have any issues installing the rings- you should be pinching the ring to the pad (index finger + thumb) as you lock it into place.

Fast forward a month or so later, I decided to A-B the stock pads. There really is no competition; the anemic donut stock pads are what make this headphone shine. In my experience, all other pads reduce the resolution, clarity, treble energy, and massive soundstage that makes the TH900 a masterpiece. I will mention Eikon solid Lambskin pads jacked up the mid-bass to a basshead wet dream level, but muffled the remaining frequencies.

Pads I tried with and without attenuation rings (all solid leather):

-Ori Lambskin
-Eikon Lambskin
-D7200 stock Sheepskin
-D7000 stock leather
-Dekoni Elite Sheepskin
-Drop TR-X00 stock leather
-E-MU Teak stock leather
-Brainwaves XL leather

What is the effect of using those Attenuation Rings exactly?
Do they even/flat out the frequency curve or do they just ease the bass a bit?

 

[Slim1970]

What is the effect of using those Attenuation Rings exactly?
Do they even/flat out the frequency curve or do they just ease the bass a bit?

They actually bring up the bass and makes it somewhat more linear sounding. The attenuation rings can be an improvement depending on headphone.

 

[sameh931]

So these would only be needed for pads that lower bass right?
Dekoni Elite Sheepskin should be totally fine without them i guess, due to them chabging nearly nothing soundwise

 

[Slim1970]

So these would only be needed for pads that lower bass right?
Dekoni Elite Sheepskin should be totally fine without them i guess, due to them chabging nearly nothing soundwise

Yes, although not a manufacturer direct replacement, I've had nothing but good luck using Dekoni pads on my headphones.

 

[manderson1]

Does anyone know where I can replace the ear pads PLUS the ring that connects the ear pad to the headphones themselves? I lost one pad on a flight to Bogota. It’s unclear to me if the ear pad replacements online come with the ring connector piece.

 

[Zbell]

Full Compass sells pad plate replacements - https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/27...ar-cushion-plate-for-th-600-and-th-900-single. Dekoni is best bet for replacement attenuation ring and a bunch of good pads. I prefer Yaxi Alcantara pads with TH900 though.

 

[manderson1]

Full Compass sells pad plate replacements - https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/27...ar-cushion-plate-for-th-600-and-th-900-single. Dekoni is best bet for replacement attenuation ring and a bunch of good pads. I prefer Yaxi Alcantara pads with TH900 though.

Thank you, Zbell! One follow-up: are the Dekoni and Yaxi pads compatible with that the stock pad plate?

 

[Zbell]

Thank you, Zbell! One follow-up: are the Dekoni and Yaxi pads compatible with that the stock pad plate?

Ya they all slip right on to the mounting pad plate

 

[manderson1]

Awesome thank you!

Ya they all slip right on to the mounting pad plate