Haven't tried the Tungsten but I'm not surprised. I feel the HE1000 Stealth/SE/Susvara is in the class where nothing is objectively better, it's just pure preference on what you prefer.
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Hifiman HE1000 Planar Dynamic Headphone
Haven't tried the Tungsten but I'm not surprised. I feel the HE1000 Stealth/SE/Susvara is in the class where nothing is objectively better, it's just pure preference on what you prefer.
psy472
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I only tried the ZMF pads. So far I like it, but everyone’s ears are different. Dekoni pads are likely thicker but I haven’t tried those.
Slackaveli
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They appear to be the same size as stock- I'll probably give the Elite Hybrids a try.
gonzalo1004es
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Which ZMF pads dis you try? Could you elaborate on the differences you hear? I’m very interested
psy472
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I got the Zmf auteur lamb skin perforated pads and the Bokeh pads set. Funny thing, the bokeh pads are the same as the auteur pads but cheaper in price. I chose perforated mainly for comfort reasons.Which ZMF pads dis you try? Could you elaborate on the differences you hear? I’m very interested
Though not sure if there is material difference but the Zmf pads are a bit more squishy. This is why I suspect they allow the ears to be closer to the driver. It’s more comfy than the stock pads for long term wearing.
Difference in sound is slight improvement in bass and mid. However, when up turn the volume up a notch in the stock pad, I got similar sound improvements.
So could it just be a loudness issue? Not sure. For me comfort when wearing the headphone comes first, then sonic difference after. I can always EQ with my Lokius for any sound improvement the pad might give. Price of the Lokius (300 usd) is cheaper than all the pads combined if you keep buying Zmf pads.
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Hello guys.
Maybe someone has experimented something similar to me. I own the he1000se (bought a year ago) and at the beginning had some difficulties with its bright side (of course mainly on bad records but also in general). Even today it is not always easy to manage these high frequencies and it can sound a bit harsh sometimes (with some songs).
Last weeks I did a mistake and switched between two music apps without paying attention to a gain difference. Result : volume was at 24 instead of 5 and the music was VERY lound during maybe 5 or 10 seconds.
And then something happened : since this, I am not longer ennoyed by the bright side of the HeKSE (even if very bad recordings remains bad recordings
).
Some possibilities :
1- it destroyed my ears so now we are good forever
(but honestly I don’t think, no changes here in my normal life)
2- it destroyed the headphones (I don’t think either)
3- it speeded up the burn-in (if it really exists)
4- something else, I listen to you guys
By experience I really dont trust ears so maybe it is my imagination but I would say it is an obvious change to me
Anyone experienced something like this?
Maybe someone has experimented something similar to me. I own the he1000se (bought a year ago) and at the beginning had some difficulties with its bright side (of course mainly on bad records but also in general). Even today it is not always easy to manage these high frequencies and it can sound a bit harsh sometimes (with some songs).
Last weeks I did a mistake and switched between two music apps without paying attention to a gain difference. Result : volume was at 24 instead of 5 and the music was VERY lound during maybe 5 or 10 seconds.
And then something happened : since this, I am not longer ennoyed by the bright side of the HeKSE (even if very bad recordings remains bad recordings
).Some possibilities :
1- it destroyed my ears so now we are good forever
(but honestly I don’t think, no changes here in my normal life)2- it destroyed the headphones (I don’t think either)
3- it speeded up the burn-in (if it really exists)
4- something else, I listen to you guys
By experience I really dont trust ears so maybe it is my imagination but I would say it is an obvious change to me
Anyone experienced something like this?
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Slackaveli
Headphoneus Supremus
I wonder how many people are contemplating turning their up really loud for a quick 5 seconds now lmao.Hello guys.
Maybe someone has experimented something similar to me. I own the he1000se (bought a year ago) and at the beginning had some difficulties with its bright side (of course mainly on bad records but also in general). Even today it is not always easy to manage these high frequencies and it can sound a bit harsh sometimes (with some songs).
Last weeks I did a mistake and switched between two music apps without paying attention to a gain difference. Result : volume was at 24 instead of 5 and the music was VERY lound during maybe 5 or 10 seconds.
And then something happened : since this, I am not longer ennoyed by the bright side of the HeKSE (even if very bad recordings remains bad recordings
Some possibilities :
1- it destroyed my ears so now we are good forever
2- it destroyed the headphones (I don’t think either)
3- it speeded up the burn-in (if it really exists)
4- something else, I listen to you guys
By experience I really dont trust ears so maybe it is my imagination but I would say it is an obvious change to me
Anyone experienced something like this?
Honestly idk. But if it exorcised some treble gremlins then I say thats a Win for you, Sir!
gonzalo1004es
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Thanks!
psy472
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Sounds like the “burn in effect”. In this case it got burnt out? Most people would think that burning in means leaving it on at normal volume for hours. However, you can achieve the same with higher volume for much less hours. The risk is damaging the drivers sooner.Hello guys.
Maybe someone has experimented something similar to me. I own the he1000se (bought a year ago) and at the beginning had some difficulties with its bright side (of course mainly on bad records but also in general). Even today it is not always easy to manage these high frequencies and it can sound a bit harsh sometimes (with some songs).
Last weeks I did a mistake and switched between two music apps without paying attention to a gain difference. Result : volume was at 24 instead of 5 and the music was VERY lound during maybe 5 or 10 seconds.
And then something happened : since this, I am not longer ennoyed by the bright side of the HeKSE (even if very bad recordings remains bad recordings
Some possibilities :
1- it destroyed my ears so now we are good forever
2- it destroyed the headphones (I don’t think either)
3- it speeded up the burn-in (if it really exists)
4- something else, I listen to you guys
By experience I really dont trust ears so maybe it is my imagination but I would say it is an obvious change to me
Anyone experienced something like this?
PinkyPowers
Reviewer: The Headphone List
Hello guys.
Maybe someone has experimented something similar to me. I own the he1000se (bought a year ago) and at the beginning had some difficulties with its bright side (of course mainly on bad records but also in general). Even today it is not always easy to manage these high frequencies and it can sound a bit harsh sometimes (with some songs).
Last weeks I did a mistake and switched between two music apps without paying attention to a gain difference. Result : volume was at 24 instead of 5 and the music was VERY lound during maybe 5 or 10 seconds.
And then something happened : since this, I am not longer ennoyed by the bright side of the HeKSE (even if very bad recordings remains bad recordings
Some possibilities :
1- it destroyed my ears so now we are good forever
2- it destroyed the headphones (I don’t think either)
3- it speeded up the burn-in (if it really exists)
4- something else, I listen to you guys
By experience I really dont trust ears so maybe it is my imagination but I would say it is an obvious change to me
Anyone experienced something like this?
Can you hear this?
Slackaveli
Headphoneus Supremus
what about these 'Serenity Pads'? Any differences from the Ultra pads- they claim to be the next evolution of the ultra pad-
https://store.hifiman.com/index.php...HuwsyOUYMZTMAox6G69ecXjHPZs3t7JkBwZy08w2wCxMT
https://store.hifiman.com/index.php...HuwsyOUYMZTMAox6G69ecXjHPZs3t7JkBwZy08w2wCxMT
PinkyPowers
Reviewer: The Headphone List
I'm too happy with the stock sound right now to pad roll.
muhammedcakin
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Heh, looks like did the open grill mod to an HE-6 and added a comfy headband. Keen.
EDIT: Dang, can't tell what kind of cable connector the cans have. More details available anywhere?
EDIT: Dang, can't tell what kind of cable connector the cans have. More details available anywhere?
psy472
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Best just buy it from eBay. That pad is exactly the ones in the 3 pad set on eBay…
The difference between the HiFiMAN 'Serenity Pads' and 'Ultra Pads' is the former do not come with the mesh - whereas the latter do come with the mesh.
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