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Did you own the original Hesh, or the Hesh 2.0 that was released when they hired Tetsuro?
Also your posts are chock-full of absolute obsession, and definite bias. The fact that you're also getting defensive when several members point it out is further proof.
Furthermore, you're putting words in to our mouths. It was never implied that you think they're the worlds best headphones, but you are severely overplaying their worth. Comparing them to headphones that out perform them, such as the KNS series, the M50, the ATH T series, or even heavyweights like the high-end AKG and Sennheiser is just absurd.
Not attacking you, btw. Just pointing out the truth.
Relevant to discussion, has anyone tried doubling up on pads? I'm currently using the skullcandy hesh 2.0 pads, then placing the stock dj-100 pads over them. the first layer of padding acts as a makeshift liberator. Because of the increased driver distance, mid/highs are more focused, and the lower frequencies toned down a notch. soundstage increased because of the increased distance. it is surprisingly pleasing to listen to. i am giving it real, critical listening.
I'm not getting defensive, just talking normally. I think some people take my posts way too seriously. In none of my posts am I trying to argue and say I'm right, despite it sounding that way. I personally don't care if anyone doesn't like them. There's plenty of those. All this non-sense just keeps going back and forth as if what they're saying is the truth in how a headphone sounds. No headphone ever sounds the same for everyone. Every comment here is just an opinion, but people just forget that. I'd hate for someone to pass up a headphone just due to one person's comment. They may or may not have the same issues.
You haven't even told us in what ways these other headphones outperform them. That's what I don't get. I don't expect everyone to review every headphone they have, but as least give people more than a few troll-like comments like you did. That's where it all started. Of course people are going to get defensive when someone claims a headphone like the KRK KNS-6400 "dumps all over" the DJ100. As good as the KRK KNS-6400 is, I'd love to see you live with that as your only headphone for a year. It's impossible!
When I claim they're as good as some of my more expensive headphones, that's my opinion. I hate the idea that you or anyone else think they're the ones who can decide what headphone is best, as if it's some sort of fact. I know you didn't do this, but sometimes I have to wonder. There's plenty of people out there that also think the KSC75 is better than a lot of other $300+ headphones. People think they're nuts, but I don't see what the big deal is. Even the PX100-II is another one of those "Giant Killers" (not so much for me). BTW I do think the KRKs are a lot better than some other headphones that are twice as expensive. Mainly the K550 and SRH-940.
You claim my comments comparing them to higher end headphones (more like mid-fi) are absurd. How do you know? Again, you need the same equipment and I doubt you've even tried the HD-650/600 or Q701. The only main advantage many of these headphones have is that they're open. Due to this people seem to automatically think they're better. When I listen to my DJ100 along with the Q701, HD-650 nothing goes missing or is it that much worse. I actually think the DJ100 sounds more natural than the Q701 sometimes. The DJ100 actually has better bass and smoother treble than the Q701 and is much more musical. The HD-650 is close to what I like. My pair actually seems to have slightly forward upper mids, which is actually off the general consensus a bit since it doesn't show up in many graphs.
If I think they're as good as a $500 headphone, why does anyone care? It's just another person's opinion. I'm not forcing anyone to go out and buy them expecting this. If people feel i'm obsessive about a headphone or opinion, then they can just ignore or block me if it annoys them. I try to be helpful whenever possible. When the DJ100 has a problem that I actually hear, then I don't mind pointing it out. I'm actually not a fan of it as much with portable players and stock pads. Never have been. Stock pads are decent though. I'd much rather use my HD-650 unamped than the DJ100. Don't ask me why or how
Just to annoy all of you, I will do an HD-650 vs DJ100 review. Feel free to proclaim i'm nuts and obsessed with headphones
Funnily enough I only listen to music a couple hours a day. Whenever I get out my DJ100 or 650 though I sometimes stay up all night. My old Grado SR-225i had that effect on me too. Still kicking myself for upgrading to the 325i. The HD-650 will probably come out on top, but who knows. Comparing the SRH-940 to the DJ100, M50 and KRKs was really interesting..
