[Nimbu]

Just purchased a set of Nighthawk Carbons. Went a little over my budget...but when i heard them i knew they were the phones for my music taste. Sound signature is pretty dark with a strong emphasis on low and mid range - i certainly don't think they are for everyone, but the sound is certainly exciting and full on.

I'll post a full review once i get to know them better.

 

[Nimbu]

UPDATE: these really are a great set of cans. Some aspects i didn't like at first - but they've certainly grown on me. Not without their drawbacks, but superb nonetheless.

 

[davidland]

looks quite nice!

 

[RiseFall123]

Why this thread is dead and the one of the original NW is alive?

 

[FastAndClean]

Why this thread is dead and the one of the original NW is alive?

Because it sound good.

 

[lentoviolento]

Because they are overpriced for what they worth

 

[Mediahound]

Yeah, I got my original Nighthawks for something like $350 on sale. These new ones are like $600 although I think they’re still worth it, compared to what I paid for the originals they seem overpriced.

 

[ipponrg]

Because most of us that have the nighthawk carbon are enjoying them that much. I bought this for $600 mainly because I like the aesthetics and the subtle improvements over the original. I think if money is a concern, then the original Nighthawks are good enough.

 

[Mr.Bean]

Hi there,


I'm wondering how the new Nighthawk Carbon sounds vs the original Nicghthawk... Some says it's exactly the same, others, it's more clearer and less dark...

Hard witch one to believe...

 

[Nimbu]

Hi there,


I'm wondering how the new Nighthawk Carbon sounds vs the original Nicghthawk... Some says it's exactly the same, others, it's more clearer and less dark...

Hard witch one to believe...

I expect they're very similar. I've never heard the originals - but from what I've read my Carbons sound like they have the same sound signature. The velour pads increase the dark undertone as opposed to the leather.

 

[dropadred]

Hi there,


I'm wondering how the new Nighthawk Carbon sounds vs the original Nicghthawk... Some says it's exactly the same, others, it's more clearer and less dark...

Hard witch one to believe...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/int...dphones-from-audioquest.824543/#post-12977187

 

[Makiah S]

Quick impressions of the Carbons from AXPONA!

 

[Jearly410]

Quick impressions of the Carbons from AXPONA!

You are the second person I’ve seen say that the nighthawk/owl scales extremely well with source components. Which pads were you using?

 

[Makiah S]

right! here's to Hoping I can get a pair

You are the second person I’ve seen say that the nighthawk/owl scales extremely well with source components. Which pads were you using?

Can't say, but here's to hoping I can explore how it scales a little more!

 

[Arcamera]

Hi All, after going in other directions for a while (Kennerton, ZMF), I've been revisiting my Nighthawks (original wood finish). Man, they remain wonderful. It's a different flavour, but they are so right when you are in the mood. I'm still a fan.

Now, I'll likely be picking up a pair of the Carbon's today. Just doing a brief comparison between the two, the Carbon seems a little more linear/less mid-bass emphasis? A little more transparent? Perhaps a little brighter? I still really like the darkness, warmth, and mid-bass fullness of the original though. I hope I don't find the Carbon too different in that regard. Any thoughts on this appreciated. (Sorry I haven't read through this thread).

And what is Skylar Gray up to now? Would love to see what he comes up with next.