[kuutan]

I wonder if they will also attempt to make the open back TH610 in the future with the same double layer metal etch grill (instead of the prototype design) and newly designed pads. They also stated in the pdf they have adjusted the acoustic circuit for the TH909. Really excited for the news following this audio show.

 

[arielext]

Got a nice deal on a new pair of TH610 and just received them. Straight out of the box they are b.r.i.g.h.t. but that was to be expected!
Comfort is nice, cable is heavy though. Have some spare pads that I will try (brainwavz angled sheepskin), the stock pads are not to my liking.
I think that my brain needs some adjustment but at the moment I cannot imagine someone to compare these to the T5p and give these the upperhand.

 

[arielext]

Brought the TH610 to work today. It's not closed for sure I'm starting to like it better and better! It still sounds quite bright but nothing to harsh. I've swapped the stock pads for angled HM5 pads for now; they fit better but it's not my beloved dekoni snug, might take the plunge to order dekoni pads for these. The overall comfort is on par with beyerdynamics for my head; which is all I'd could wish for.

 

[kuutan]

Brought the TH610 to work today. It's not closed for sure I'm starting to like it better and better! It still sounds quite bright but nothing to harsh. I've swapped the stock pads for angled HM5 pads for now; they fit better but it's not my beloved dekoni snug, might take the plunge to order dekoni pads for these. The overall comfort is on par with beyerdynamics for my head; which is all I'd could wish for.

I'm glad to know there others out there who take their 610s to work. I leave the TH900 at home but enjoy the 610 while doing work. I"m using the 610 with IFI IDSD BL and it's a great pair. As I've said in the past, the IFI really brings out the life in these underappreciated cans. I used to listen with the Dekoni premium sheepskin pads (w/o attenuation rings) but recently went back to stock.

I know there are people out there not too fond of EQing, but when I want something specific, EQing the 610 is also great for listening pleasure.

 

[arielext]

I'm glad to know there others out there who take their 610s to work. I leave the TH900 at home but enjoy the 610 while doing work. I"m using the 610 with IFI IDSD BL and it's a great pair. As I've said in the past, the IFI really brings out the life in these underappreciated cans. I used to listen with the Dekoni premium sheepskin pads (w/o attenuation rings) but recently went back to stock.

I know there are people out there not too fond of EQing, but when I want something specific, EQing the 610 is also great for listening pleasure.

I don't think I'll bring them to work more often. Got a pair of sennheiser HD630vb's there that are way more suited for an office environment.
At home I've set the loki mini to tame the highs a bit and add some oomph; dialed to suit my needs with the HD800S's but it works wonders for the TH610 as well. They react so well to well produced music. Low quality is horrible though, a non-hd track on youtube is near unlistenable.

 

[arielext]

These like their own pads so much! Swapping them for brainwavz or dekoni pads (th-900) destroys the mid-bass. Is that all due to the odd shaped hole?

 

[alphanumerix1]

can anyone comment on the th610 and fostex hpv1 tube pairing?

 

[Canadian411]

IMO

TH900 > T5p.2 > TH610 (without the price in consideration)

BUT with the cost factor, then,

TH900 > TH610 > T5p.2

Just my opinion, ymmv

 

[esauseesaw]

I had the Sonarworks measuring team here last week. As a result the TH610 will now be included in their range of profiles but also I have the two of the three pairs used for calibration. Each has its own unique calibration ID, which can be used with their products to load the specific calibration for the headphone. If that's of any interest to anyone in the UK please PM me.

 

[alphanumerix1]

Awesome! Any idea when it will be added?

 

[esauseesaw]

Awesome! Any idea when it will be added?

No, sorry. I'm not sure how long it takes them once the measurements are done.

 

[alphanumerix1]

Japanese trio.

 

[alphanumerix1]

Can anyone comment on a aftermarket cable? I know hd600 cables work I was thinking a copper version.

The stock cable isn't great, too heavy and stiff.

 

[kuutan]

Japanese trio.

I had a similar setup once.. 610, sony pha-2 (you got pha-3?) and the hp-v1. Too bad due to my negligence I broke the hp-v1. Maybe I'll repair someday. Hope you enjoy that setup!

 

[obsidyen]

I'm listening to TH-610 with Sonarworks True-Fi now. It does make a difference. At first impression, the headphone sounds more alive and dynamic. I like that with the adjust bass feature, I can increase bass without any distortion. I am going to keep using to see if there's a downside in the mid/long term. In short term, it's more impressive than stock sound.