[ZetsuBozu0012]

I wouldn't refer to these to have treble spike. Treble doesn't get fatiguing at all. Pretty remarkable imaging for a cupped headphone. What I love the most is the mids(and of course the subs). I don't find that the graph really represents the forward mids.

Don't cupped headphone usually have a V-response? Not the Ebony, and that's what I love about it along with the fun subs. The subs is pretty remarkable with bassy jazz(I think it's the naturalness from the wood cups).

It's one of the most balanced I've heard.

Refer to measurements, the spike is there at 11k. Granted, it's high enough to be inaudible for some, and I think my hearing's beginning to adapt to the extra 11kHz energy which is a scary thought, but try listening to modern tracks, say, Taylor Swift's ... Ready For It? and tell me the treble doesn't sting.

YMMV depending on gear too.

More W-shaped than V-shaped. The Klipsch HP-3 are V-shaped that still manage to sound good, whereas the TH-X00 has more midrange presence. It does tend to get a bit shouty as a result, but that doesn't bother me as much as the treble, really.

 

[SilverEars]

One thing I wish the Ebony did better with is rock. Distortion sounds too soft. Not enough sharp hard rock definition. Or that hard rock crunch. So, it certainly isn't peaky sounding. It works well for vocal centric and jazz due to it's response.

For sharp hard, you got Focal with it's hard hitting driver design.

I think there is a trade-off between non-fatiguing and good hard rock performance(which has peakiness).

 

[Todd Fredericks]

A friend has this and it sounds great. I almost went in the same directioon.

 

[Allentown]

They just did a very short drop, I got the email a few hours ago and the clock started at 18 hours (10 hours left). I debated for 4 or 5 hours as some reviews said the Mahogony was better, others said get the purples if you want bass and other said the Ebony was the best of the bunch (so confusing). Anyway since the Ebony are limited edition (I believe the wood is now on the endangered list or something) I bit the bullet and bought them. I believe you can actually buy the other two sets of ear cups but never can buy the Ebony so....

 

[KingFiercer]

Ebony cups are so heavy, my neck suffers I'd like them to weigh a little less.

 

[jeffri]

Well, for me, having all three, I prefer the Ebony. Even preferred Mahogany more than the Purpleheart.

 

[Vipu]

Well, for me, having all three, I prefer the Ebony. Even preferred Mahogany more than the Purpleheart.

Can you explain more, why?

 

[jason2087]

I ordered on the last drop. Hopefully it comes soon im excited.

 

[BowWazoo]

Mine were shipped yesterday (Germany).
I'm excited.

Where I can buy jacks for the th-x00?
I only found some on AliExpress for 30€ a pair...

 

[KingFiercer]

Hi guys! Could you recommend the most lightweight cups for Fostex? Mine Ebonies are too heavy for my neck

 

[ZetsuBozu0012]

The cherry wood ones on the TH900 are pretty light. Did a shootout between the TH900 and the HP-3 and found the Fostexes weighed almost nothing compared to the Klipsch, the Klipsches themselves weighing roughly the same as the X00 Ebony (better distribution on my head though).

Just a shame that the woods used are almost certainly going to colour the sound, but comfort is important too.

 

[SilverEars]

Is really the wood making the difference in the sound? It's not just for show?

If so, I like the Ebony wood, and what it does to bass sounds. It's like how guitar wood effects sounds.

 

[ZetsuBozu0012]

Is really the wood making the difference in the sound? It's not just for show?

If so, I like the Ebony wood, and what it does to bass sounds. It's like how guitar wood effects sounds.

Yup. Measurements validate subjective impressions of the differences between woods (or vise versa if you prefer). Haven't yet tried other versions of the Fostex biodynas besides the TH610 and TH900 so I'm recusing myself from direct comparisons between the X00 line.

 

[Beasthooven]

I have mine for sale, used for less than one hour.. pm me

 

[BowWazoo]

Hi,

I want to mount the dekoni audio Elite Sheepskin Earpads on my Th-x00 Ebony.
Where i can get a new, plastic ring, that has a round opening?
Because as I understand it, it would not be optimal to use the original ring (oval opening).
Is this right?