kstuart
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Just FYI, here is the only good report from someone who has tried messing with the bass setting screw:
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So, I'm leaving my bass setting screw alone... but I have been playing with the Jriver MediaCenter EQ & Parametric EQ, just to get an idea of what it would take, with EQ, to get the Alpha Dog bass to be more like the Mad Dog - and what would be the down side.... still experimenting, but I will report back...
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@Change - While I can share some similar frustration on different occasions, I think it is unfair for you or anyone to ask an owner to play with the set screw. Dan himself has stated that it is not something that should be adjusted often or per mood. I can't speak for anyone else that has had or have the AD, but I'm not willing to risk the fit and finish of these headphones to address something that clearly isn't going to satisfy bassheads. I've turned the screw on my set gently and I can tell you that if you are looking for Denon/Fostex type bass, you aren't going to get it. If you are looking for an upgrade to the MD in terms of bass, I can tell you the bass is not as warm. It doesn't have that bloom, but it still remains just as impactful and even better extended. When I turned the screw I could detect an increase in the midbass, but there was a trade off. The bass was less controlled and I could hear some bleeding. Personally I think the set screw at default position is good for the most genres. This headphone should never be considered warm or bass heavy. I'm a bit disappointed with the screw to be honest. It doesn't do much in terms of make the sound more "fun". What I found is that you lose a lot of what this headphone does good when you mess with it.
So, I'm leaving my bass setting screw alone... but I have been playing with the Jriver MediaCenter EQ & Parametric EQ, just to get an idea of what it would take, with EQ, to get the Alpha Dog bass to be more like the Mad Dog - and what would be the down side.... still experimenting, but I will report back...