[CoiL]

Maybe it`s just the glue crackling there because they are still new and "unbended"? Mine doesn`t do any cracky sounds while bending.

 

[Gensou]

I'm looking to trade my HifiMan He-300 for a pair of X1's. Let me know. Pictures in my thread.

 

[sabaw]

Just wondering, 
many people are saying that the stock cables shouldnt be used.
 
I was able to find these "Just hook it up" by monster cables. Would these be any good?
 
I emailed them asking what was the impedance, they replied 100ohms. I think im probably missing something here...
 
Edit: they sent another reply saying that the cable is about 4 ohm resistance? O_o

 

[arkho]

100ohms for cables lol

 

[bbieringer]

I sent back my first-gen X1's with ink-leaking pads, and received a new pair that no longer leaks ink.
 
The new pair has more detailed highs that now sound very similar to the X2 (when compared side by side). Bass still has the same powerful impact, but the treble is even more crisp than my "old" X1's.
 
It seems that Philips has fixed the ear pad ink-leaks with this latest batch of X1's, and has tweaked the drivers to improve the treble. They now sound so similar to the X2's that I am no longer going to sell them to upgrade to the X2's.
 
tl;dr New X1's no longer leak ink from the ear pads, has more detailed treble that now closely resembles the highs of the X2

 

[CoiL]

New batch of X1 ? Where? X1 is discontinued by manufacturer some time ago already! I think You just got so fresh pair that hasn`t smoothed out highs yet. Playtime hours will afftect it.

 

[sabaw]

100ohms for cables lol

I know right?
I couldnt understand what teh heck she was saying either.
 
Im not sure how these things are 4ohms. That would make it worse than the stock cables, right?

 

[eac3]

  I sent back my first-gen X1's with ink-leaking pads, and received a new pair that no longer leaks ink.
 
The new pair has more detailed highs that now sound very similar to the X2 (when compared side by side). Bass still has the same powerful impact, but the treble is even more crisp than my "old" X1's.
 
It seems that Philips has fixed the ear pad ink-leaks with this latest batch of X1's, and has tweaked the drivers to improve the treble. They now sound so similar to the X2's that I am no longer going to sell them to upgrade to the X2's.
 
tl;dr New X1's no longer leak ink from the ear pads, has more detailed treble that now closely resembles the highs of the X2

 
 
leaks ink?
 
Do you wear any kind of hair gel or apply oil to your hair? My velour pads leak "ink"/oil because of that.

 

[bbieringer]

I do not wear any gel or oil in my hair and only use the headphones after my hair has been washed.
 
I believe it was the pads themselves, as others in this thread have had the same problem. The ink the pads leak is a dark blue/purple.

 

[CoiL]

Never noticed any ink with my X1 and I have removed pads and washed them also without any problems. 

 

[bbieringer]

  Never noticed any ink with my X1 and I have removed pads and washed them also without any problems. 

 
How were you able to remove the pads on the X1?

 

[CoiL]

It`s same as with X2, just hot-glue is between and first removal must be done carefully. Just posted about it on previous page: http://www.head-fi.org/t/623013/new-philips-fidelio-x1/5235#post_11378627

 

[eac3]

Really, maybe my pads leak ink then. Didn't realize that was a problem. 
 
I have been meaning to wash them, but I just can't see myself being without them for a day or more waiting for them to dry

 

[CoiL]

They dry pretty fast. I just soaked them several times with squeezing empty in hot water and after that put them on household papers and squeezed again between them so almost all the water came away. Left them dry on warm place for few hours and they were totally dry.

 

[Gensou]

How do you guys remove the x1 pads? Is there a guide?