I don't think that the TH900 Mk2 can be classified as a "Reference" headphone; far from it, actually. However, as a music-listening tool - and if you enjoy the type of music that's best-suited to this headphone's strengths (e.g. EDM, in its many guises) - you probably can't do better than the Fostex.
Im waiting my unit to be arrive as well, mostly i listened EDM, i hope it will meet my expectation, i auditioned mk1 about 2 years ago in audio shop, and im feel in love with them ever since, also to be my complementary unit, i already have bright and warm headphone, i believed in TH900
I don't think that the TH900 Mk2 can be classified as a "Reference" headphone; far from it, actually. However, as a music-listening tool - and if you enjoy the type of music that's best-suited to this headphone's strengths (e.g. EDM, in its many guises) - you probably can't do better than the Fostex.
I have just ordered with Forza audio a cable with the 4.4mm balanced jack, as it comes with my new dac, I want to get the chance to use it. Hope it will turn in as a good combo. That ifi Audio Idsd signature got delayed to mid january so I have to waiiiiit.
I have just ordered with Forza audio a cable with the 4.4mm balanced jack, as it comes with my new dac, I want to get the chance to use it. Hope it will turn in as a good combo. That ifi Audio Idsd signature got delayed to mid january so I have to waiiiiit.
The Pro I ordered it mid early december, but I guess with the component shortage and everything going on, the delay is normal. I'm in France. But I don't mind waiting, since I'm quite sure it's worth waiting for.
If I would use the word "mostly" - would that make your mixes sound any better?
A mix created on TH900, would sound like it's missing bass and treble on headphones that do not have the same V-signature, as they wouldn't boost these frequencies in the same way. Mids, on the other hand, would sound "forward".
The Pro I ordered it mid early december, but I guess with the component shortage and everything going on, the delay is normal. I'm in France. But I don't mind waiting, since I'm quite sure it's worth waiting for.
I can maybe answer the 2nd question — I have put the ZMF Ori Sheepskin pads, with Dekoni attenuation rings, and they have given me the slightly better isolation I was looking for. I mainly got them for better / tighter fit though, since the pads are much “fatter”, they make the TH900mk2 sit better on my head (less loose), and don’t move around now when I move. Sound seems to be just as good.
I can maybe answer the 2nd question — I have put the ZMF Ori Sheepskin pads, with Dekoni attenuation rings, and they have given me the slightly better isolation I was looking for. I mainly got them for better / tighter fit though, since the pads are much “fatter”, they make the TH900mk2 sit better on my head (less loose), and don’t move around now when I move. Sound seems to be just as good.
I think the only difference between Mk1 and Mk2 is the detachable cable in the Mk2. The Mk1, Mk2 and Emerald Green have the same tuning. The Sapphire Blue and Pearl White have a different tuning that is supposed to be slightly more neutral, I haven't heard those two, so I can't say how much of difference there is.
I think the only difference between Mk1 and Mk2 is the detachable cable in the Mk2. The Mk1, Mk2 and Emerald Green have the same tuning. The Sapphire Blue and Pearl White have a different tuning that is supposed to be slightly more neutral, I haven't heard those two, so I can't say how much of difference there is.
I'm afraid someone else will have to help you with that. While I have quite a bit experience with Focal/JMLab speakers, I've never tried out their headphones. The only planar I have a lot of time on is the HE-400i, which has a much different presentation than the TH900's. I'm burning in some recently purchased Ananda's, but again they are a much different can. Compared to them, the TH900's bass is a little slower but there is so much more energy and slam, from the mid-bass down, there is no comparison, especially in the sub-bass. The thing I like about the 900's bass is that while plentiful, there is still great detail and layering. It also has a very fast decay, even with my tube amp. I don't go to all the shows or try out a ton of cans but the 900's are the closest thing I've heard to a full range speaker or a system with a good REL sub. I think to get the best out of it, you need an amp that will bring out the mids a bit more. I also think while you can drive it with something like a Dragonfly, it definitely scales with better gear.
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