[cpurdy]

How is the noise isolation of Ether CX compared to other closed cans (Aeon, D9200/7200, HD820, etc)? I'm shopping for a pair of headphones to use in office, so blocking external noise is top priority to me.

They are the best isolating cans I have. They are the only wired cans that I have that my office mate does not complain about sound leaking out of.

 

[HawaiiR]

Comparable to the æon, better than the Fostex (and thus problably the Denon) offerings.

Can confirm: definitely better than the Denon D7200's

 

[SeEnCreaTive]

Do we know if Beyerdynamic pads fit?

 

[rudbeard]

The Dekoni pads for Beyers fit so I am assuming the Beyer pads would too but I'm not sure what I would expect for either sound or comfort.

 

[SeEnCreaTive]

The Dekoni pads for Beyers fit so I am assuming the Beyer pads would too but I'm not sure what I would expect for either sound or comfort.

Think about trying the new Gel pads from Dekoni, so I guess we'll find out heh

 

[shafat777]

If anyone is interested, I have a mint condition viva premium cable in xlr balanced and willing to let go for cheap. Please pm me if you have any questions.

 

[rudbeard]

The CX are currently $649 on (Mass)DROP right now and I'm feeling the temptation even though I already own like 4 pairs (one for: office, home, travel and guitar monitoring).

 

[HawaiiR]

• The Sheepskin AliExpress Square opening pads are probably tied for my favorite with the Dekoni DT Sheepskin, better soundstage, seal, sound isolation, and stability. I have construction equipment, AC units, and industrial air scrubbers running near my office and home office and I literally couldn't hear them even without anything playing. Physically, it feels a bit like an Audeze pad. The downside is they don't provide as much clamping force and the foam is not memory foam so you do feel pressure on glasses or ears. I wish there wasn't a jersey material all the way around as it doesn't cool much and doesn't perform quite as well as a complete sheepskin pad.

Were these the 100mm pads that you got, or a different size? Thinking about trying out a set of these.

 

[SeEnCreaTive]

Do we know of if the paper filter directly behind the pad is the only dust protection layer? (ie: if I take it off do I have to worry about ruining my cans with a single spec of dust?)

 

[Larent]

Hello everybody,

I ve just bought a drop x mister speakers c headphones, closed back . Bon, out of the box, i can say it s not to my taste, very thin and flat to my ears, the kind of headphone which would need a serious EQ . On the other hand the cable is very basic too , in order to get it " right " less thin, more bass , more fun , because now ...no pleasure at all . Lot of details sure , nice soundstage , but very very flat sounding though .

Where do i have to begin in order to get them better ? upgrades, pads , cables ? Any suggestions ? A " Resumé " would be very appreciated

Merci !

 

[gonintendo]

Hello everybody,

I ve just bought a drop x mister speakers c headphones, closed back . Bon, out of the box, i can say it s not to my taste, very thin and flat to my ears, the kind of headphone which would need a serious EQ . On the other hand the cable is very basic too , in order to get it " right " less thin, more bass , more fun , because now ...no pleasure at all . Lot of details sure , nice soundstage , but very very flat sounding though .

Where do i have to begin in order to get them better ? upgrades, pads , cables ? Any suggestions ? A " Resumé " would be very appreciated

Merci !

These have an old school “diffuse field” style tuning, which is basically neutral in the mids, a bit bright in the treble, and lacking bass. I would add a bass shelf at around 100hz of about 6db (adjust to taste)
The newer dan clark headphones like the Aeon Noires have a more modern tuning with more bass, but I think these have better technicalities and better mids, so if you don’t mind EQing they’re worth keeping

 

[Rodmunch]

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[Rodmunch]

Hello everybody,

I ve just bought a drop x mister speakers c headphones, closed back . Bon, out of the box, i can say it s not to my taste, very thin and flat to my ears, the kind of headphone which would need a serious EQ . On the other hand the cable is very basic too , in order to get it " right " less thin, more bass , more fun , because now ...no pleasure at all . Lot of details sure , nice soundstage , but very very flat sounding though .

Where do i have to begin in order to get them better ? upgrades, pads , cables ? Any suggestions ? A " Resumé " would be very appreciated

Merci !

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ther-cx-review-closed-planar-headphone.24681/

 

[tcellguy]

I haven't tried in a while, but I seem to recall using the angled pads boosted the bass and dipped the midrange a bit. These like a lot of power and respond well to bass boost from my Loki/Lyr3 setup.

 

[rudbeard]

Hello everybody,

I ve just bought a drop x mister speakers c headphones, closed back . Bon, out of the box, i can say it s not to my taste, very thin and flat to my ears, the kind of headphone which would need a serious EQ . On the other hand the cable is very basic too , in order to get it " right " less thin, more bass , more fun , because now ...no pleasure at all . Lot of details sure , nice soundstage , but very very flat sounding though .

Where do i have to begin in order to get them better ? upgrades, pads , cables ? Any suggestions ? A " Resumé " would be very appreciated

Merci !

I linked some in this thread that boosted the bass. Angled and hybrid pads both seem to bring the bass up or at least recess the mids and highs. EQ works well.