[bytor33]

I wouldn't characterize the C flows as leaning towards bright. The regulars C's yes, but not the flows. I'm listening to the new Run the Jewels 3 album and it sounds amazing on the C flows. Very smooth/lush with some deep, fast bass that really showcases what these things can do.

 

[Sonic Defender]

I wouldn't characterize the C flows as leaning towards bright. The regulars C's yes, but not the flows. I'm listening to the new Run the Jewels 3 album and it sounds amazing on the C flows. Very smooth/lush with some deep, fast bass that really showcases what these things can do.

I was saying that as the OP preferred the T5P, and all Beyer's are leaning toward bright as a house sound/philosophy and the fact that many who spend time with the Z1R don't consider it dark. With those considerations I was guessing the OP might like brighter signatures by default and hence a quick listen to a non-brightish signature might make it seem dark. Just educated guessing, not really specific to the Flow C.

 

[doraymon]

Not really, I take it you tend to prefer headphones that lean more toward bright sounding as opposed to dark?

Actually I always thought the opposite.
I owned HD650, HEX V1 and V2, Meze 99 Classics headphones. Also SE846, K3003 IEMs.
Maybe my taste somehow evolved to a more neutral signature but for sure not bright.
I hate piercing highs and sbilance but I also learned to dislike muddy and exaggerated bass.
That's why I'm so surprised that the Sonys sound so off the mark!

 

[Sonic Defender]

Actually I always thought the opposite.
I owned HD650, HEX V1 and V2, Meze 99 Classics headphones. Also SE846, K3003 IEMs.
Maybe my taste somehow evolved to a more neutral signature but for sure not bright.
I hate piercing highs and sbilance but I also learned to dislike muddy and exaggerated bass.
That's why I'm so surprised that the Sonys sound so off the mark!

Cool. I'm not sure what to say, a lot of pretty experienced ears are really enjoying the Z1R and none are calling them dark, and almost nobody has found the bass muddy and off the mark so I can only chalk this up to a preference difference. I don't know yet as my Z1R hasn't arrived. If it doesn't work for me the Ether C Flow will be my next choice, and it was a close call to start with as I have heard neither. I'll let you know if I hear the Z1R as you do. Cheers.

 

[doraymon]

Cool. I'm not sure what to say, a lot of pretty experienced ears are really enjoying the Z1R and none are calling them dark, and almost nobody has found the bass muddy and off the mark so I can only chalk this up to a preference difference. I don't know yet as my Z1R hasn't arrived. If it doesn't work for me the Ether C Flow will be my next choice, and it was a close call to start with as I have heard neither. I'll let you know if I hear the Z1R as you do. Cheers.

Maybe muddy is unfair to the Z1R, let's say congested, somewhat overdoing.
Anyhow I'm no expert nor fine eared audiophile so please yes, let me know your impressions when you get them! Cheers

 

[doraymon]

And there we go guys, after the first audition I described above I resisted exactly 24 hours then I went back to the shop and got myself a brand new pair of Ether C Flow...
The T5p 2.gen from amazon are going back...
 
For twice the price of the Beyerdynamics I am not sure it was a wise move, but as someone said on this forum you are either wise or an audiophile...

 

[LunaC]

I too agree with Ableza.  Sure there might be other more 'price-friendly' options out there but when I'm in a quiet environment and want a more fuller sound than from my CIEMs, I'll take the so called 'compromises' of closed cans any day; IMHO, the Ether C Flows are a great compromise of closed cans with the open and spacious sound of open cans. 

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I believe he saw the err in his way hence the retraction.

 

[charpi]

Ok maybe this is a dumb question but are the Ether C Flows foldable or compactable to be put into a messenger bag?
 
For example,

How do you guys normally carry your Ethers around if you commute light everyday?
 
(Can't wait, I'm getting the C Flows with a Mojo next month with my paycheck 

)

 

[Dulalala]

  Ok maybe this is a dumb question but are the Ether C Flows foldable or compactable to be put into a messenger bag?
 
For example,

How do you guys normally carry your Ethers around if you commute light everyday?
 
(Can't wait, I'm getting the C Flows with a Mojo next month with my paycheck 

)

No it's not foldable.

 

[musicday]

Ok maybe this is a dumb question but are the Ether C Flows foldable or compactable to be put into a messenger bag?

For example,


How do you guys normally carry your Ethers around if you commute light everyday?

(Can't wait, I'm getting the C Flows with a Mojo next month with my paycheck  )

You get a very sturdy case to protect them while not in use so don't worry.
They will be absolutely safe in the carrying case.

 

[doraymon]

My new C Flows just joined their new friends sMS-200, Hugo and Liquid Carbon 2.
 
Am I enjoying it? O. M. G.
 

 

[Sonic Defender]

  My new C Flows just joined their new friends sMS-200, Hugo and Liquid Carbon 2.
 
Am I enjoying it? O. M. G.

Awesome rig, I hate you!

 

[doraymon]

  Awesome rig, I hate you!

LOL! No please don't make me feel even worst, I already started feeling the shame after hiding my first box...

 

[Sonic Defender]

  LOL! No please don't make me feel even worst, I already started feeling the shame after hiding my first box...

You did the right thing, never ask for permission, they always say no, better to ask for forgiveness. The LC 2 is supposed to be amazing and driving the C Flow with that should be insane. Lucky dog.

 

[mrspeakers]

ETHER C Flow just won another award, Best Closed Headphone http://headfonics.com/2016/12/our-top-gear-for-2016/