[LFF]

I would also stay away from Rockwool.

 

[fishski13]

if anyone is sticking with the stock pads, i can confirm that adding small 1/8" spacers to the rear to angle the pads improves the focus and imaging.  bass is tighter and a little more treble emphasis.  i'm also getting a better seal/fit.  YMMV.

 

[joelpearce]

Actually Rockwool is not so good, fibers everywhere, itchy ears me thinks, LOL.
You can get acoustic cotton, might try that.

I'm astonished by the sound quality that I'm getting from mine, still. My ears aren't at all itchy, though, because I used it INSIDE the cups. In the same way that I'm not itchy in my basement because I used it INSIDE the walls.

With a little caution and some gloves, I think this makes a material with quite a bit of low-cost potential.

 

[bluemonkeyflyer]

Wait, BMF, you own LCD-2's?  
 
Did you ever comment on which you liked more between the LCD-2's and modified T50RP's?

Yes I have and yes, I have. I have previously estimated that my modded T50RP's have achieved approximately 80% to 85% of the sound quality Goodness of my LCD2's. The remaining 15% to 20% of aural sweetness that my LCD2's deliver may appear insubstantial but actually makes night and day difference in reaching a whole 'nother level of exquisite SQ. As great as my modded T50RP's sound, whenever I make a head to head comparison, I am once again shown how much better the LCD2's sound. They have superior fidelity, soundstage, resolution, clarity, and comfort that a studio monitor such as the T50RP cannot match. From my extensive modding history of four sets of T50RP's with one mod at a time compared to a stock set of Fostex and my LCD2's, I do not expect a $75 set of Fostex headphones to ever top LCD2's that are 4 times bigger and cost over 10 times as much.

Some have claimed otherwise and I have no need to argue this point. This is all based on individual perception, personal preferences, opinion, personal biases (my own included), cognitive dissonance, psychoacoustics, confirmatory bias, placebo effects, and did I mention opinions?

I enjoy the challenge of mod experiments and the amazing results achieved with cheap, simple to implement methods and materials anyone can make that transforms these modest cans into top performers for the low price of admission.

I have no argument with anyone who disagrees. For anyone who finds their modded set of Fostex sounds better than LCD2's or any top cans you care to name, congratulations; I'm happy for your good fortune and talents.

It's all good. And so much fun!

 

[LFF]

Quote:

It's all good. And so much fun!

Indeed!
 
 

 

[HDMan]

OMG, I cut a strip of Automotive black vinyl that I had left over from some upholstery work I did to my car, tied it on with some elastic string from the $2 shop, sooooo comfy. Best headband ever.

 

[CYoung234]

Thanks. Just did that, but they are still too dark for me. They are brighter though, so things are moving in the right direction. You are correct though, that the Transpore does not suck out the mids like the Micropore Tape does. I will probably add another layer of Transpore next.

Okay, I think I just hit pay dirt. The second layer of Transpore seems to achieve what I am looking for. This is more detailed, good high frequency response without messing up the low end. Mids sound very natural. I will need to listen a bunch more, of course. Not that it is hard to do! Thanks BMF for the tips.

 

[LFF]

Quote:

OMG, I cut a strip of Automotive black vinyl that I had left over from some upholstery work I did to my car, tied it on with some elastic string from the $2 shop, sooooo comfy. Best headband ever.

 
Suspension headbands are awesome!
 
Post some pics!

 

[dogears]

OMG, I cut a strip of Automotive black vinyl that I had left over from some upholstery work I did to my car, tied it on with some elastic string from the $2 shop, sooooo comfy. Best headband ever.

Yes, pics pls or it did not happen

 

[Downtheline1973]

Quote:

 
Suspension headbands are awesome!
 
Post some pics!

Here's mine! Cotton fabric belt was the donor - I thought it would breathe more than leather, and so far so good - thanks for the tip LFF.
 
 

 

[LFF]

Quote:

Here's mine! Cotton fabric belt was the donor - I thought it would breathe more than leather, and so far so good - thanks for the tip LFF.
 
 

Very nice!
 
Are you also supporting it with rubber ties?
 

 

[Downtheline1973]

no, but similar - I "borrowed" my girlfriends hair ties while she is away on business!

 

[LFF]

Quote:

no, but similar - I "borrowed" my girlfriends hair ties while she is away on business!

Hair ties are rubber ties.

 
It's what I used on mine. I stole mine from my wife.

 

[dogears]

Another great 'reality check' post

 
Quote:

Yes I have and yes, I have. I have previously estimated that my modded T50RP's have achieved approximately 80% to 85% of the sound quality Goodness of my LCD2's. The remaining 15% to 20% of aural sweetness that my LCD2's deliver may appear insubstantial but actually makes night and day difference in reaching a whole 'nother level of exquisite SQ. As great as my modded T50RP's sound, whenever I make a head to head comparison, I am once again shown how much better the LCD2's sound. They have superior fidelity, soundstage, resolution, clarity, and comfort that a studio monitor such as the T50RP cannot match. From my extensive modding history of four sets of T50RP's with one mod at a time compared to a stock set of Fostex and my LCD2's, I do not expect a $75 set of Fostex headphones to ever top LCD2's that are 4 times bigger and cost over 10 times as much.
Some have claimed otherwise and I have no need to argue this point. This is all based on individual perception, personal preferences, opinion, personal biases (my own included), cognitive dissonance, psychoacoustics, confirmatory bias, placebo effects, and did I mention opinions?
I enjoy the challenge of mod experiments and the amazing results achieved with cheap, simple to implement methods and materials anyone can make that transforms these modest cans into top performers for the low price of admission.
I have no argument with anyone who disagrees. For anyone who finds their modded set of Fostex sounds better than LCD2's or any top cans you care to name, congratulations; I'm happy for your good fortune and talents.
It's all good. And so much fun!

 

 

[OmerNess]

 
Having heard both, I would personally go for the Lyr.
 
I am using a Heed CanAmp with mine. It gives it a nice warm texture.
 
If you want a portable amp then I would recommend the Fischer Audio Mystify. It has power to spare and it is very clean sounding.
 

wow this threat is progressing fast
no, I'm not intrested in a portable amp, I alredy got a senns hd25 for walking and going out.
If you have some other suggestions for full size amps within this price range i would really like to hear them
also, forgot to ask about the Valhalla Vs Lyr