The Ether C lacks mid-bass. Subbass is great once broken in. The Ether C Flow adds more midbass and mids, filling out the previously "thin" parts of the sound. It also smooths out the treble appreciably. I prefer one black pad on the Ether C 1.1 but none on the Ether C Flow.
EDIT - To be clear, it's still not at Ether 1.1 levels of mid-bass. But it no longer feels thin.
The Ether C lacks mid-bass. Subbass is great once broken in. The Ether C Flow adds more midbass and mids, filling out the previously "thin" parts of the sound. It also smooths out the treble appreciably. I prefer one black pad on the Ether C 1.1 but none on the Ether C Flow.
EDIT - To be clear, it's still not at Ether 1.1 levels of mid-bass. But it no longer feels thin.
Thanks, hmm.. so Ether C Flow bass (mid-bass) is between Ether C and Ether C 1.1? I've tried 1.1, it didn't help with the bass issue that I was experiencing... a bit disappointed already.
DAMN! I literally just bought an Ether C days ago!!!! Would have waited a bit longer for the new version if we had gotten a 'heads up'! In Australia so the possible upgrade is still going to be a very costly one. AND my new headphones have just majorly devalued in the space of less than a week! Just my luck! Not feeling any excitement here, sorry.
The Ether C lacks mid-bass. Subbass is great once broken in. The Ether C Flow adds more midbass and mids, filling out the previously "thin" parts of the sound. It also smooths out the treble appreciably. I prefer one black pad on the Ether C 1.1 but none on the Ether C Flow.
EDIT - To be clear, it's still not at Ether 1.1 levels of mid-bass. But it no longer feels thin.
DAMN! I literally just bought an Ether C days ago!!!! Would have waited a bit longer for the new version if we had gotten a 'heads up'! In Australia so the possible upgrade is still going to be a very costly one. AND my new headphones have just majorly devalued in the space of less than a week! Just my luck! Not feeling any excitement here, sorry.
Yes that sucks. Though you have to look at the point of view if they announce something too early and it doesn't work out they can look like fools. Yes it doesn't help with your situation but sometimes progress can suck for some. Still a great headphone.
DAMN! I literally just bought an Ether C days ago!!!! Would have waited a bit longer for the new version if we had gotten a 'heads up'! In Australia so the possible upgrade is still going to be a very costly one. AND my new headphones have just majorly devalued in the space of less than a week! Just my luck! Not feeling any excitement here, sorry.
We know how that can feel, and so our upgrade program will have a special price for people who purchased within a recent timeframe. I ask patience that people not ask us for details yet, we have to finish working some details out, especially for international.
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We know how that can feel, and so our upgrade program will have a special price for people who purchased within a recent timeframe. I ask patience that people not ask us for details yet, we have to finish working some details out, especially for international.
Thank you for this, sounds good. I just bought my Ether C's a few weeks ago and was feeling bummed about the timing when I saw this thread. Looking forward to hearing the upgrade details when they're ready!
Wow, intersting. OK, been looking at the new Focal 1k cans, the LCD'3's (not the newest, but they are new from the store and about 2 yrs old and a great deal as they need to change to the newest model and the new Flow.
Those are the three I need to audition,but I have no dealers locally for the Ether's. For those who've heard the differences in at least the LCD3's and the Flow's what would they be? Thanks. Pete
We know how that can feel, and so our upgrade program will have a special price for people who purchased within a recent timeframe. I ask patience that people not ask us for details yet, we have to finish working some details out, especially for international.
Appreciate the upgrade proposition is very thoughtful and generous, however, I saved for some time to buy the Ether C as it's my first TOTL headphone, AND I am in Australia, so it's not going to be a cheap upgrade that's for sure and then the time spent with the headphones going back and forth around the world. I totally get there has to be evolution, but I just didn't expect this in a headphone that was just released last year. I think I am just going to have to settle for what I have and try to resist the urge to keep looking for better, (e.g. spend less time on Head-Fi!) Was feeling really good til a read this thread. Totally bummed now but congrats Dan, I am enjoying the C's1.1 very much and appreciating the clarity and detail in recordings that I have never heard before.
Thanks, hmm.. so Ether C Flow bass (mid-bass) is between Ether C and Ether C 1.1? I've tried 1.1, it didn't help with the bass issue that I was experiencing... a bit disappointed already.
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