Soundizer
Headphoneus Supremus
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I'm at 200 hours with the Nightowls and love them to bits. They are rich and creamy, and really open sounding for a closed headphone. They also excel at emotional engagement, the most important criterion for me, and at this they are better than any of the dozens headphones I've owned. Congratulations Skylar!
A few notes—the ultrasuede pads eliminate the bit of congestion I hear with the stock pleather pads, and shift the tonal balance upward toward the midrange. It's a huge change—they make the NO sound like an entirely new headphone. At first I missed the bass of the pleather pads, but overall prefer the ultrasuede.
Also, take the 150-hour break-in instructions to heart. These sounded AWFUL before they were broken in—murky, dull, slow. This goes away.
This is my favorite headphone right now. Makes me want to try the Nighthawks. Enjoy them—they are special!
Thank you for your impressions. May I ask about the Soundstage and has it changed after 150hours?