Is there a fix for the K240S' highs?

[Murdoch]

I demo'd the dt770/80 at guitar center this weekend, and though it was still a bit too bright for me (I'll be getting the 250-80 instead) I did enjoy the crispness of the highs. By comparison the highs on the K240S are a little smeared. Its not too bad, but I was wondering if anyone has been able to fix this with an easy mod. A cable replacement perhaps?

 

[adhoc]

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Originally Posted by Murdoch I demo'd the dt770/80 at guitar center this weekend, and though it was still a bit too bright for me (I'll be getting the 250-80 instead) I did enjoy the crispness of the highs. By comparison the highs on the K240S are a little smeared. Its not too bad, but I was wondering if anyone has been able to fix this with an easy mod. A cable replacement perhaps?

when i owned the 240s, i fiddled around with the winamp EQ and realised that the highs on the 240s are smeared because of the impossibly fat bass. remove some bass, and they un-smear (

) remarkably.

thought that my observations might help.

 

[Wodgy]

A powerful amp that reigns in the bass as much as possible also tends to improve the highs.

BTW, the Beyer 250-80 are great all-round headphones and I'm sure you'll enjoy them.

 

[Murdoch]

The smearing is actually pretty mild. Still noticable though. The bass from my Azur 640c is deep but lean, and my headsave classic tightens the bass even further, so i actually get a nice controlled fatness in the bass from the K240S. It's fat but still has character, if you know what I mean.

Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I don't have an eq, so I guess I'll just have to live with it.

 

[ReDVsion]

Beyer velour pads increased treble energy and extension but overall made the K240S sound a bit lean and bright. I have thought to try the cotton pads on the DT440/660/860 but haven't had the chance yet.

 

[ssportclay]

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Originally Posted by Murdoch The smearing is actually pretty mild. Still noticable though. The bass from my Azur 640c is deep but lean, and my headsave classic tightens the bass even further, so i actually get a nice controlled fatness in the bass from the K240S. It's fat but still has character, if you know what I mean. Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I don't have an eq, so I guess I'll just have to live with it.

I have an Azur 640c and am very happy with it.I think its only weakness is the stock pinky winky powercord that makes the bass sound lean.Once I added an 8 gauge powercord this player transformed to the better in a big way.I was wondering if you were still using the stick cord.

 

[Murdoch]

I am still using the stock cord. Thats an interesting bit of info. Rats! Another item to add to my "must buy" list!

Seriously though, thanks for the tip.

 

[GlowWorm]

I don't think replacing your cable is the answer, in fact it could possibly exaggerate the highs even more. I think that a good tube amp would tame those highs just enough without taking anything away from them. To me the key to putting together an enjoyable system is synergy between your source, amp, and headphones. I realize that buying a new amp may not be the cheapest solution to your dilemma, but it may well be the best.

 

[ssportclay]

The key to getting the best audio reproduction is to buy the best source you can afford.The rule for using powercords is to put your best one on your source.This has all been said before by people smarter than me.I just thought it was time to repeat it for the new readers.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by ssportclay The key to getting the best audio reproduction is to buy the best source you can afford.

Definitely!