rrahman
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I have had my production version HE1000 for a few weeks now. My original SQ impressions stand, but I think the ergonomics have dropped a notch.
Its still relatively very comfortable and I can easily wear it for 2 hrs w/o a problem, but I think the other TOTL's HD800, SR009 and even LCD's are noticeably more comfortable. Especially the HD800 design which imo is the gold standard for comfort. Maybe my head is shaped odd, but I get a sore spot right on the top of my head w/ the HE1000s. Also the velour while soft isn't as soft as the midfi HD650 velour pads. After a couple hrs it feels a bit scratchy against my face. I think an Alcantara option like on the HD800 or plush leather option like on the LCD's would really improve these headphones. Infact I'd pay a good amount for someone to make me one. Clamping pressure is a bit tight also. It helps w/ the pressure on the top of my head, but IMO neither of those should be there. I got medium-short haircut and I'm amazed, that my hair at times gets caught in the adjusters on the sides (rarely, but a gripe I've never had with any other headphone). Its all small stuff and ergonomics rarely impacts my decision to buy, but I think its worth mentioning for the highly discerning headfi crowd.
Its still relatively very comfortable and I can easily wear it for 2 hrs w/o a problem, but I think the other TOTL's HD800, SR009 and even LCD's are noticeably more comfortable. Especially the HD800 design which imo is the gold standard for comfort. Maybe my head is shaped odd, but I get a sore spot right on the top of my head w/ the HE1000s. Also the velour while soft isn't as soft as the midfi HD650 velour pads. After a couple hrs it feels a bit scratchy against my face. I think an Alcantara option like on the HD800 or plush leather option like on the LCD's would really improve these headphones. Infact I'd pay a good amount for someone to make me one. Clamping pressure is a bit tight also. It helps w/ the pressure on the top of my head, but IMO neither of those should be there. I got medium-short haircut and I'm amazed, that my hair at times gets caught in the adjusters on the sides (rarely, but a gripe I've never had with any other headphone). Its all small stuff and ergonomics rarely impacts my decision to buy, but I think its worth mentioning for the highly discerning headfi crowd.