Grey Massacre
500+ Head-Fier
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Hello there!
Background
I finally received my Darth's after a good 10 weeks of waiting. I must say when you wait that long the product has to meet the expectations you made to yourself! It did surpass my expectations!!!
My Darth's finished their 100+ hours burn in time and it is the time to make comparison with the non modified version! I would like to point out the burn-in period with those cans are crucial they change a LOT! From really muddy to very clear and enjoyable, more on that later in this post.
I do not consider myself an audiophile and I love what sounds good. Before owning these 2 pairs I had Grado-SR80 which served me well for a long time! I have listened various Sennheiser headphones since my friend prefer the Senn sound signature. So know you know a bit of my background, what I listen mostly is brutal metal and EBM/dark electro. I really enjoy every other type of music but those are my preferred styles.
Setup
My test setup is listed in my signature, Cowon F2 -> silver+copper I/C -> LD2++ . I am using upgraded tubes and I find that my amp is sounding more solid state than tubey. Following bands have been listened: Decapitated, Kataklysm, Krisiun, Virgin Black, Mourning Beloveth, Suicide Commando, Grendel, Wumpscut, Dyoxide.
770 vs Darth's
I really liked my stock 770 but after listening the fully burned in Darth's they fade away. As Skylab said in one of his post: "They are light years better!". When switching from one to the other I feel the 770 sounds much more laid back, thin/flat. The bass is much more impactful and defined. I also feel the mids are more present, way more forward on the Darth's, they are on the warm side I would say. The treble are a bit tamed, not as bright as the stock but still sparkling and not fatiguing, the vocals and guitars are much better! Those factors are really important since I listen to crazy death metal with tons of drums! I also noticed the Darth's are louder somehow, I have to play them at lower volume. I have noticed that the openness of the cans gives it more air somehow, I feel the sound is more live/better suited? When listening to live albums I can certainly say I get a much better soundstage and the 3D position of the elements is better.
Other information
It has been said many times but Larry work is really incredible, it seems that the people around me want to steal my headphones just because of the sexy zebra wood. I am using leather pads on the Darth's they seem to keep my ears farther from the drivers and they are really comfy. They seem to make a better seal also. The Darth's are heavier and they don't seem that way on your head. The cotton mesh over the cable has to be used with care I see it is easy to pull small hair out of it.
Final thoughts
Basically it made my 770 better in every aspect, I wasn't expecting this kind of upgrade. I hate to say this but for this kind of money you get what you pay for and this upgrade was totally worth it. It took my favorite can to another level, I feel they are twice as good if not more. Now I need some Darthed Grado's to compliment those.
Pictures
Thanks for reading!
Charles
Background
I finally received my Darth's after a good 10 weeks of waiting. I must say when you wait that long the product has to meet the expectations you made to yourself! It did surpass my expectations!!!
My Darth's finished their 100+ hours burn in time and it is the time to make comparison with the non modified version! I would like to point out the burn-in period with those cans are crucial they change a LOT! From really muddy to very clear and enjoyable, more on that later in this post.
I do not consider myself an audiophile and I love what sounds good. Before owning these 2 pairs I had Grado-SR80 which served me well for a long time! I have listened various Sennheiser headphones since my friend prefer the Senn sound signature. So know you know a bit of my background, what I listen mostly is brutal metal and EBM/dark electro. I really enjoy every other type of music but those are my preferred styles.
Setup
My test setup is listed in my signature, Cowon F2 -> silver+copper I/C -> LD2++ . I am using upgraded tubes and I find that my amp is sounding more solid state than tubey. Following bands have been listened: Decapitated, Kataklysm, Krisiun, Virgin Black, Mourning Beloveth, Suicide Commando, Grendel, Wumpscut, Dyoxide.
770 vs Darth's
I really liked my stock 770 but after listening the fully burned in Darth's they fade away. As Skylab said in one of his post: "They are light years better!". When switching from one to the other I feel the 770 sounds much more laid back, thin/flat. The bass is much more impactful and defined. I also feel the mids are more present, way more forward on the Darth's, they are on the warm side I would say. The treble are a bit tamed, not as bright as the stock but still sparkling and not fatiguing, the vocals and guitars are much better! Those factors are really important since I listen to crazy death metal with tons of drums! I also noticed the Darth's are louder somehow, I have to play them at lower volume. I have noticed that the openness of the cans gives it more air somehow, I feel the sound is more live/better suited? When listening to live albums I can certainly say I get a much better soundstage and the 3D position of the elements is better.
Other information
It has been said many times but Larry work is really incredible, it seems that the people around me want to steal my headphones just because of the sexy zebra wood. I am using leather pads on the Darth's they seem to keep my ears farther from the drivers and they are really comfy. They seem to make a better seal also. The Darth's are heavier and they don't seem that way on your head. The cotton mesh over the cable has to be used with care I see it is easy to pull small hair out of it.
Final thoughts
Basically it made my 770 better in every aspect, I wasn't expecting this kind of upgrade. I hate to say this but for this kind of money you get what you pay for and this upgrade was totally worth it. It took my favorite can to another level, I feel they are twice as good if not more. Now I need some Darthed Grado's to compliment those.
Pictures
Thanks for reading!
Charles
