[Allanmarcus]

 

  I agree, it's a shame I've had great fun using the Parametric EQ in Neutron Audio, I'd love to see them work a Desktop verision of their software with windows compatability, otherwise I'm lucky enough to have a copy of jRiver. Though frankly I never use it,  FooBar has some Parametric EQ Plugins however 

 
 
 Foobar also has a spectrum analyzer that can show you the frequency response of each song and you can calibrate your headphones for a flat signature once you know exactly how much things are boosted/recessed.

If you turn your volume to 0, you will get a perfectly flat response

 

[goldendarko]

If you turn your volume to 0, you will get a perfectly flat response

And you'll also be able to hear ALL of the air between the instruments

 

[Makiah S]

   
 
 Foobar also has a spectrum analyzer that can show you the frequency response of each song and you can calibrate your headphones for a flat signature once you know exactly how much things are boosted/recessed.

 
 

 
If you turn your volume to 0, you will get a perfectly flat response

 
 

And you'll also be able to hear ALL of the air between the instruments

Oh of course, how could I forget the ole volume to 0 trick! Best way to really appreciate the air that's there! It'll give you better extension on your highs too

 

[bazelio]

Mild humor abounds.

 

[siderak]

  Absolutely!!  And wait until both are broken in. You ain't heard nuthin yet.

It's already starting to happen.
I've probably only got 10 or so hours and it just keeps getting better. 
The bass is definitely starting to punch out somewhat.
Also finding that I'm happy listening at lower volumes than before. 
officially impressed here...

 

[siderak]

  oooh that's exciting to hear! The Ether C showing it self a step above the HE 560 

Oh yeah. There's no going back...and it would be.
To be fair, it's a different sound signature. The 560's sound dryer, have more bass and a touch wider soundstage but definitely a step down in clarity.
Ether C's have changed my signature preference and they're not even burned in yet!

 

[Jasonwaiheke]

I do not have the chance to listen to these unfortunately as I live in New Zealand which has limited choice.
I am after a closed back as I need good noise isolation ( lots of noisy birds and cicada as well as some traffic at my home ). I have previously owned the lcd xc which I enjoyed apart from a pesky upper mid on my pair which I found quite uncomfortable at high volume.
Having not listened to them my concern along with many others here is the bass. Whilst not being a complete basshead I do love good solid bass. Can anyone give me a comparison between the ether c and the lcd xc

 

[Allanmarcus]

Hi. Anyone use the Ether C with an Oppo HA-1? From what I understand, the HA-1 can sound a little bright, which may be an issue for the Ether C. Any thoughts?

 

[goldendarko]

  Hi. Anyone use the Ether C with an Oppo HA-1? From what I understand, the HA-1 can sound a little bright, which may be an issue for the Ether C. Any thoughts?

I use the combo and like it a lot. I've been using the white earpads and have had no brightness issues yet, even on strident recordings. They are very EQ'able, perhaps more than any headphone I've used, so you can really tailor the sound to your preference too. So a big thumbs up from me with the HA-1 & Ether C combo, two of the best values in head-fi if you ask me.

 

[x RELIC x]

Hi. Anyone use the Ether C with an Oppo HA-1? From what I understand, the HA-1 can sound a little bright, which may be an issue for the Ether C. Any thoughts?

I also use the combo and like it. The tuning pads can work very well if you feel it's bright.

 

[x RELIC x]

I do not have the chance to listen to these unfortunately as I live in New Zealand which has limited choice.
I am after a closed back as I need good noise isolation ( lots of noisy birds and cicada as well as some traffic at my home ). I have previously owned the lcd xc which I enjoyed apart from a pesky upper mid on my pair which I found quite uncomfortable at high volume.
Having not listened to them my concern along with many others here is the bass. Whilst not being a complete basshead I do love good solid bass. Can anyone give me a comparison between the ether c and the lcd xc

The lower bass is more prominent on the ETHER C compared to my XC pair (there's quite a bit of inconsistency between XC's). The XC, to me, sounds slightly more musical and the ETHER C slightly more dry. With two black tuning pads it's much closer and I prefer to listen to the ETHER C. For me the ETHER C is too warm with the white tuning pad, but at least I know I can change the signature easily and consistently across my sources. My sources are listed in my signature, as well as from the Mojo.

 

[Makiah S]

  Oh yeah. There's no going back...and it would be.
To be fair, it's a different sound signature. The 560's sound dryer, have more bass and a touch wider soundstage but definitely a step down in clarity.
Ether C's have changed my signature preference and they're not even burned in yet!

Hmmm drier... well you know my HE 4 is pretty dry... It might be nice to have a fuller closed back with some nice detail 

 

[x RELIC x]

Hmmm drier... well you know my HE 4 is pretty dry... It might be nice to have a fuller closed back with some nice detail 

The perceived flatness might be from the drop at 100Hz to about 150Hz. If this was smoother and continued to 500Hz it would probably sound more 'full'. Some EQ can easily adjust for this.

 

[bazelio]

Received notice that mine are shipping early next week. Weeeeee!

 

[Velomane]

 With two black tuning pads it's much closer and I prefer to listen to the ETHER C.

Two per side, I presume. Does the tuning kit come with enough pads to do this?