of the 3 chord devices that I've heard (TT, Hugo, Mojo) the Hugo was the best pairing with the HE-560, the HE-400i/Mojo pairing was a little disappointing to me, maybe I just expected too much with all the great reviews of the Mojo but with the HE-400i it was a little thin and dry compared to the Ember or UD-301 that I normally use. The mids of the HE-560 are not recessed and for songs which vocals are the primary sound I like the HE-560 much better than the HD-800 but if you like mostly instrumental then the HD-800 would be a better match IMO.
What headphones have thr most amazing clarity and immersive sound that would be at least *ok* with my mojo?
Using plastic ring as a templete. I traced the ring out on firm 1/8 cardboard & inserted it inside the earpad to keep form factor. The plastic ring wouldn't hold the shape. Then used double stick tape & attached directly to earcups
Better pic with cardboard here. Pads are off while drivers are being replaced.if you use double stick tape, I suggest putting a bit of lint on the side you attach to the earcups. I've heard people have torn the pads removing them.
Can't say I'm surprised about that statement. Double-sided tape usually has really strong adhesive properties.
Pm'd @westermac aboot zee Brainwaz pads - and grabbing the replacement ring from the cheap stock velours, linked my own hasty impressions/installation guide with Brainwavz HM5 angled pleathers - http://www.head-fi.org/t/572327/mission-replace-the-hifiman-ear-pads-with-other-brand-ear-pads/540#post_12668178 I guess it's good to post here as well! And about ripping the pads in general, I think it's a real possibility with installing the Brainwavz to the Hifiman ring - it's a super snug fit, so working the leather, and even the ring a bit (to avoid ripping the fabric or cracking the ring) is recommended.
For clarity I would say the RS2e or GS1000e, with the Mojo both of these headphones were like sitting in the front row of a good jazz club where most of the music is acoustical without amplification. Other headphones that I liked with the Mojo was the TH-600, SRH-1840 and EL8 open, these are not the most clear sounding but the over all sound is about as fun as it gets, very musical sounding with the Mojo.
@NaiveSound 1) Focal Elear 2) Beyerdynamic t5p 2end generation. Has good synergy with mojo and great clarity/separation, very detailed and reviling but with silky smooth treble and mids are JUICY. 3)HD800 has amazing soundstage, imaging , clarity and lightning fast dynamics but it sounds thin dry and sterile comparing to he560, its an impressive headphone but not for everyone and i wouldn't recommend buying one without audition it first at home in your setup for a week ... 4) audeze lcd2 , has thick creamy mids wit lots of weight , full-bodied and with dark rich tonality , low end has good extension ... if you plan on staying with Mojo then i recommend beyerdynamic t5p 2end generation. if you plan to get an desktop amp later , consider headphones above ... if i was you, i would get he560 and something like violectric v200, using Mojo as a Dac... i bet that setup would sound sweet!
