Klipsch HP-3

[iFi audio]

The HP-3 are also a collectors item. If you can find a pair, get them asap.

I'll convince my boss that we badly need these in our stock

 

[CTR640]

I'll convince my boss that we badly need these in our stock

If your boss refuses, threat him you'll leak all his private photos!

 

[iFi audio]

If your boss refuses, threat him you'll leak all his private photos!

He doesn't get easily intimidated, trust me

 

[lestat1979]

Does Klipsch still support these headphones? Will I be able to get replacement earpads? If not I'll probably end up selling them, although I really enjoy their sound much better than my Audeze 2c. Any recommendations for something with the same sound signature? Was looking into the Focal Bently Radiance, something with a fun V-shaped sound.

 

[iFi audio]

Does Klipsch still support these headphones? Will I be able to get replacement earpads? If not I'll probably end up selling them, although I really enjoy their sound much better than my Audeze 2c.

I'm 99% sure that these cans will be supported as long as the manufacturer has spare parts for them.

 

[theangelboy]

Does Klipsch still support these headphones? Will I be able to get replacement earpads? If not I'll probably end up selling them, although I really enjoy their sound much better than my Audeze 2c. Any recommendations for something with the same sound signature? Was looking into the Focal Bently Radiance, something with a fun V-shaped sound.

If you are wondering about replacement parts for the HP-3, why not contact Klipsch and ask? They might be able to tell you stock levels/availability. If they have already run out of pads, that will be your answer. https://support.klipsch.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024356652

As for alternatives, the closest sound that I know of is an AQ Nighthawk with BW microsuede oval pads. What I hear lines up pretty close to what my measurements show. It's not exactly the same, obviously, but it has a similar overall sound signature.

Spoiler: Measurement Comparison

NOTE: This is a flatplate measurement from a homemade rig, so take it with a grain of salt and don't compare it to other measurements.
Teal=HP-3 Orange=AQ Nighthawk

They share the same driver with the HP-3 (but tuning with stock pads is very different) but due to the cup size/shape the treble is a little more aggressive and soundstage isn't as large as the HP-3. But the Nighthawks are discontinued too, and aren't that easy to find, but at least the BW pads are readily available...

 

[PrincessLeliana]

To chime in on that^ I had nighthawks as my first main pair of drivers. I absolutely loved them and highly recommend them if you can find a pair in good nick.

 

[ResidentAlien]

Thinking of getting a pair of these. Anybody tried using with Audio Gd amps?

 

[rwpritchett]

I have HP-3 and NFB-15. Keep the gain on the low setting if you have it. The HP-3 is very easy to drive and Audio-gd gear puts out lots of power.

 

[Jarlaxle]

I also have r2r11 which I only use as a dac to another amp. Its softer r2r sound helps to soften the treble peak.

 

[iFi audio]

Its softer r2r sound helps to soften the treble peak.

That's a spot on. R2R DACs usually sound a touch soft, albeit in a nice way that really works well with outlined cans and speakers.

 

[Jarlaxle]

That's a spot on. R2R DACs usually sound a touch soft, albeit in a nice way that really works well with outlined cans and speakers.

Yeah, r2r11 is my go to dac for hp3. I might get something better though

 

[iFi audio]

Yeah, r2r11 is my go to dac for hp3. I might get something better though

Also R2R I presume?

 

[Jarlaxle]

Also R2R I presume?

Yeah, right now my daily desktop dac is monolith liquid platinum dac. Gotta love the og ak4499 sound and to be honest I don't miss the r2r sound. But if I can get my hands on a gustard r26 that would be wonderful.

 

[iFi audio]

Yeah, right now my daily desktop dac is monolith liquid platinum dac. Gotta love the og ak4499 sound and to be honest I don't miss the r2r sound. But if I can get my hands on a gustard r26 that would be wonderful.

Although we like Burr-Browns and we've been using them in quite a few products, we know and like that AK chip too