[kellte2]

Are there any frequency response graphs of the new C Flow 1.1 available? I could only find one for the Massdrop Ether CX. Thanks!

I posted one a few pages back in comparison to the OG ECF.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mrs...atic-headphones.814156/page-349#post-14531910

 

[opienor]

Been a few weeks now of experimenting with the post update setup. Going back and forth between foam and the different felt/foam pads I have for the time being settled on no pads. Maybe slightly bright at times(very rarely), but mostly just a wonderful wide sound stage with lots of crystal clear details. For me this simple mod has lifted this headphone to a whole new level. It is now my go to headphone, often beating the Focal Clear (which I also love dearly).
Thanks again MrSpeakers

My setups: Astell&Kern AK100 Mk II(FLAC) or Macbook Air with Tidal - Chord Hugo 2 - Ether Flow Open
iMac Pro with Tidal or JRiver Media Center(FLAC) - Questyle CMA600i - Ether Flow Open

 

[Bambule]

Eagerly awaiting my 1.1. update kit.
Are the improved pads for EFO back in stock, MrSpeakers?

 

[mrspeakers]

Eagerly awaiting my 1.1. update kit.
Are the improved pads for EFO back in stock, MrSpeakers?

Expecting them within 1-2 weeks.

 

[Bambule]

Thanks
Would appreciate to hear on this thread when the pads are back in stock
Can't wait ordering them with the update kit

 

[BuddhaBruce]

The 1.1 upgrade was stupid silly to apply. Even with my meaty paws I didn't have any issues. Great job on that by the @mrspeakers team.

I'm using Flow C 1.1 directly out of my Hugo 2. Like someone else mentioned in the thread, there is more room under the pads after removing the stock foam inserts. I had to adjust the sliders down slightly and the fit/comfort seems to actually have improved some.

Right away with the 1.1 upgrade you notice an increase in transparency and resolution. It's pretty significant and immediately drew me into the same tracks I just listened to several times. Everything also seems to be a tad more crisp and immediate. Also noticeably gone is the mid bass bump and slight warmness the Flow C had. This presents a more overall neutral sound profile, which reminds me more of the original Ether C tuning. I'm sure with the tuning pads, you'll be able to reintroduce the original Flow C profile, so it's really a win-win. Also the sub-bass seems to be relatively the same. Right now I'm going to listen some more with no tuning pads. Then I'll start swapping in some inserts and post my impressions later.

Any more impressions on the 1.1 upgrade with the different inserts?

 

[DAM1996]

Hey guys, what's a really good cheap alternative to the Voce pads for increased soundstage?

 

[Alcophone]

Hey guys, what's a really good cheap alternative to the Voce pads for increased soundstage?

Trade-in for HD800

 

[kid vic]

Hey guys, what's a really good cheap alternative to the Voce pads for increased soundstage?

I have the Dekoni TH900 fenestrated sheepskin pads on other headphones and swapped them on to my Ether flows last night to see how it sounded, soundstage was widened but bass response was greatly reduced. It seemed to give it an L or sideways hockey stick response that I didn't much care for.

 

[BuddhaBruce]

Just swapped out my original pads and I can confirm they do help increase the low end/sub-bass. Also possibly a slight bump in bass impact? The memory foam is much superior on the newer pads. Feels like it's denser and has more "squish" to it.



Leather appears to be the exact same, just the memory foam is different.

Now onto installing the 1.1 upgrade. I'll report back after I have some thoughts on it.

Anymore thoughts on the 1.1 upgrade?

 

[earnmyturns]

I posted one a few pages back in comparison to the OG ECF.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mrs...atic-headphones.814156/page-349#post-14531910

The loss of that -5 dB dip @ 180 Hz really improves coherence between the lows (double bass, kick drum) in jazz and the mids (piano especially). Before, there was a bit of a disjointness, separation between the rhythm section and the rest.

 

[heliosphann]

Anymore thoughts on the 1.1 upgrade?

Not too much as I've been testing some new gear and haven't used them much. I'll try to revisit in the next few days.

I did find that what insert (if any) I use depends on the chain it's connected to.

 

[Ipek]

I did find that what insert (if any) I use depends on the chain it's connected to.

Just that ability to adjust on the fly based on the source sounds fantastic.

 

[mrspeakers]

I'm actually finding I really spend the most time using white + black foam.

 

[rogerzz]

Today I have received the 1.1 upgrade. I listen with the white foam for a very short time. The soudstage realy opend up! I also hear a lot more details! The sound is occasionally (especially with horns) almost a bit to bright (sparkel?). maybe I should also add a black foam.. So far there is nothing to complain about. It's just a wonderful upgrade! Thank you very much MrSpeakers!