Dylan43270
New Head-Fier
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Not sure about soundstage, but the Alpha Pads do increase the bass impact. I may try the hybrid brainwavz pads once I get my new pair in.
Not sure about soundstage, but the Alpha Pads do increase the bass impact. I may try the hybrid brainwavz pads once I get my new pair in.
I'm not sure what breaking in is going to do for me since I won't remember how they sounded exactly when they were new though.
maybe some1 with a pair with atleast 150hours decides to buy a new pair to compare side by side.
but then again switching headphones back and forth isnt that reliable. every time you put on a headphone its in a
different position than before thus altering the slightly based on positioning and fit.
I think I've made a fine choice (especially at $299 shipped).
maybe some1 with a pair with atleast 150hours decides to buy a new pair to compare side by side.
but then again switching headphones back and forth isnt that reliable. every time you put on a headphone its in a
different position than before thus altering the sound slightly based on positioning and fit.
and there's some variation in sound even though its the same headphone. like how the same exact clothes
can fit slightly differently even thought it's the same size according to the size tag.
I've done this before with a few different types of headphones and it was almost indiscernable for most. Only exceptions were Fostex bio-dyna based drivers (D7000, THX00) and Grados. Grados were more likely due to variation within the line though, as Grados are (in)famously variant even within the same model from unit to unit.
I've done this before with a few different types of headphones and it was almost indiscernable for most. Only exceptions were Fostex bio-dyna based drivers (D7000, THX00) and Grados. Grados were more likely due to variation within the line though, as Grados are (in)famously variant even within the same model from unit to unit.
As you are saying, even if people manage to compare a "burnt-in" set against a new set, there are most certainly going to be some differences due to any number of possible manufacturing factors. Plus there is a testing paradigm frequently suggested that we are not allowed to discuss outside of the Sound Science thread. I was recently locked out of a thread by the mods for mentioning why this unnameable testing procedure is important. I'm trying to reform my ways as I can see why the mods need to curtail the discussion. I just wish more people at times looked into the sound science thread, especially newer members who likely are prone to believe claims made.
+1000
And it is always fun for me to read your posts, regardless of the topic! It's good to see you in a thread for my favorite headphones.
Same here brother, always enjoy your posts and good attitude. I was kind of shocked to be locked out, I'll admit it was pretty embarrassing to need to request to be unlocked (which was done). Cheers, and I really love the 400i, quite a stellar headphone for the very reasonable asking price.
yep. The only thing that makes me somewhat think about leaving the HE400i is the edition X. But the size still has me kind of hung up.