[Music Alchemist]

   It is...I added kick from my brain.....

 
If impact and punch are the same thing, and impact and slam are also the same thing, then would "kick" be the only thing that's different? lol

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

   
If impact and punch are the same thing, and impact and slam are also the same thing, then would "kick" be the only thing that's different? lol

 To a studio mixer it would be the only one that had a clear ref to a musical instrument.
So yes.
 Punch slam and impact are the same though slam can ref to sub-bass.
 
My car audio subs slam (crossed over around 55Hz)

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Punch slam and impact are the same though slam can ref to sub-bass.

 
What about rumble? LMAO

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

   
What about rumble? LMAO

 100% sub bass
 
50Hz down to the lower limits of hearing

 

[renemunoz]

Jamming out a BB King (R.I.P.) playlist with my SZ1000 today and I couldn't be happier with the bass output and sound signature of these bad boys! They kill it with Blues!!!!

 

[Basstion]

   
Are you sure?
 
http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-hm5-thick-memory-foam-earpad-suitable-for-large-over-the-ear-headphones-1pc
http://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Replacement-Memory-Foam-Earpads/dp/B00MFDT894/
 
The same picture is used on both of those links.

 
I can assure you that are the same. Amazon does not mention that are extra thick, but they are. I bought them on Amazon. Very comfortable and very good isolation. The transfer of the serious impact remains. However, I still want to test how do the pads 55x.
 
Cheers.

 

[Music Alchemist]

  I can assure you that are the same. Amazon does not mention that are extra thick, but they are. I bought them on Amazon. Very comfortable and very good isolation. The transfer of the serious impact remains. However, I still want to test how do the pads 55x.
 
Cheers.

 
Okay, so Amazon seems to only sell the thick memory foam pads, then. (MP4 Nation also has less thick memory foam pads.)

 

[Basstion]

Right. MP4nation recently have added more colors for those who like a fresher look 

 

[FloconDeNeige]

Hi, I will join the club soon. I ordered my pair two weeks ago, and right now they are stuck at the customs in Bruxelles, but I should get them this week.
 
I was looking for a set of headphones to replace my M50 since I broke the plug ( I will fix it with a new cable eventually, but I wanted to try something else. ). And the M50 was not satisfying in the bass department, especially since with time I am listening to more and more very bass-heavy EDM. I "accidently" ended up on this thread while looking for one, and HBB kinda sold it to me

I prefer my headphones rather dark sounding, with a V-shaped sound and impactful bass, and this is not too expensive, so I let myself be convinced. I will see how I like it.
I bought some HM5 pads to go with it, and I do have an amp, a E17k ALPEN2. It's not as powerful as the Cayin or the E12, but should do the trick for a non terminally wasted basshead.

 
I will keep you informed when I get it.

 

[FloconDeNeige]

Okay, got it today.
 
First impressions :

• Changing pads to HM5 is a bit tricky because they are a bit smallish, but it was not a big problem. They seem miles ahead in terms of confort (my ears were touching the driver on both sides), as for the sound, I did not even try with the originals, so I can't say.
• This thing is heavy.... I love it !
  
  I feels like you are wearing a helmet.
• A Fiio E17K is plenty to drive those monsters, at half the volume on the videos shown here (with Gain 6, Bass 6 and Treble 2, in addition to an EQ that lowers the mid/bass by 8 dB) it is already starting to become painful for the ears.
• The bass is...... infinite for the purpose of using it as headphone.
  
  I started by reducing everything 25dB except the bass and putting on some music... From the slam or rumble that pressurizes your ear to fast beats that feels like someone is playing drums against your ear, everything is there. And of course, no distortion ( as far as my ears are able to take for a few minutes before bleeding... )
• The sound is definitely veiled.... But I'm fiddling with the EQ and it's getting better. It will probably take some time to find the right settings. I like this sound coloration, but neutral sounding afficionados will probably see the SZ2000 as an abomination. More on this when I'm more confident with the EQing. In the meantime, since I love bass-heavy EDM, it's pretty darn perfect ! I feel like dancing when I have those on.... 
  
• I tried the bass extension. Depending on how loud you are listening to the music, you can feel it as low as 2Hz (albeit only slightly). At my approximate volume, it starts to become really significant (pressuring the ears) around 18 Hz. Funny thing : I tried this by using a frequency player online, and I swear I have found the resonant frequency of my jaw
  

 
I will keep playing with the EQ a bit and try the SZ2000 with some movies and other music styles, and I'll post again when I know those better.

 

[gikigill]

SZ2000; When your teeth feel the music.

I just hold my upper jaw in front of my lower jaw slightly and the bass vibrates them.

 

[Basstion]

  Okay, got it today.
 
First impressions :

• Changing pads to HM5 is a bit tricky because they are a bit smallish, but it was not a big problem. They seem miles ahead in terms of confort (my ears were touching the driver on both sides), as for the sound, I did not even try with the originals, so I can't say.
• This thing is heavy.... I love it !
  
  I feels like you are wearing a helmet.
• A Fiio E17K is plenty to drive those monsters, at half the volume on the videos shown here (with Gain 6, Bass 6 and Treble 2, in addition to an EQ that lowers the mid/bass by 8 dB) it is already starting to become painful for the ears.
• The bass is...... infinite for the purpose of using it as headphone.
  
  I started by reducing everything 25dB except the bass and putting on some music... From the slam or rumble that pressurizes your ear to fast beats that feels like someone is playing drums against your ear, everything is there. And of course, no distortion ( as far as my ears are able to take for a few minutes before bleeding... )
• The sound is definitely veiled.... But I'm fiddling with the EQ and it's getting better. It will probably take some time to find the right settings. I like this sound coloration, but neutral sounding afficionados will probably see the SZ2000 as an abomination. More on this when I'm more confident with the EQing. In the meantime, since I love bass-heavy EDM, it's pretty darn perfect ! I feel like dancing when I have those on.... 
  
• I tried the bass extension. Depending on how loud you are listening to the music, you can feel it as low as 2Hz (albeit only slightly). At my approximate volume, it starts to become really significant (pressuring the ears) around 18 Hz. Funny thing : I tried this by using a frequency player online, and I swear I have found the resonant frequency of my jaw
  

 
I will keep playing with the EQ a bit and try the SZ2000 with some movies and other music styles, and I'll post again when I know those better.

Congratulations! I agree with your initial impressions.
 
You will burn more since, carbon nanotubes - the material from which the drivers are made - they are very hard to achieve the necessary flexibility. Improvements have been reported after this.
 
I use so far my fiio X3 and E12 amp but am considering fiio X3 II or X5 II eq implementing good to get all the potential to SZ2000. Will I change my current amp by Cayin C5.
 
Cheers.

 

[Feelthebeat]

Hi guys!
 
This thread was what pushed me over the limit and I have a pair of SZ1000 and an E12 on their way to my post box I've only read abt 100 of the threads so far but couldn't stop myself from asking some questions. The reason I needed new headphones is the annoying ass cable. I go through Porta Pro's like beers on summer's hottest day and last week my Denons gave up too. And this after a year or so of being my computer headphones. As in "never removed from my desk nor pulled from the computer jack".
 
The Porta Pros I can understand since I use them as soon as I leave the building and the phone is in my jeans pocket. But when the sound disappeared in one of the cups on my Denons I knew they'd given up too. Naturally I began looking after cans with interchangeable cable but wherever I read I kept getting these hints at the JVC SZ-2000 was everything I was looking for and I guess the promise of that umph! I've been on the lookout for forever won me over, despite the cable not being interchangeable. I went for the SZ1K because it'd afford me the E12 at the same price as the 2Ks.
 
Anyone got any tips on where to go if (when) the cable gives up? I've saved pretty much all my old ones since I figured it was a soldering issue when they give up like this but I don't think I want to mess around with these. Maybe there are diy tutorials for fixing the cable issue on cans? (I know there are but I guess you guys have infinetely more experience abt headphones and know where the good ones are. 
/end of rant
 
I'm waiting a while with ordering a dac and new pads too. I want to play around with the original first before I mess something up when modding the pads  
 
I love bass heavy music of most genres and can't wait to try my favourite songs with the SZ1K (Chemical Brothers, Infected Mushroom). Anyone tried these with chiptunes and/or other old school video game music? Think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUDfV628li0 since this kind of music often is all over the spectrum.
 
Either way, there's no impatience like the one after you click "confirm" and have to wait for the delivery
 
/FeelTheBeat 

 

[Music Alchemist]

 
You saved some money by buying the more affordable little brother, so now you have more leeway.

 
JVC should provide service if the cable craps out within the warranty period.
 
I have only one question...
 
Can you feel the beat?
 

 

 

[Music Alchemist]

Whoa. Did anyone else notice the Japanese Amazon sellers have way faster shipping times now?