Orthodynamic Roundup

[dBel84]

The mod essentially smooths out the treble, brings the bass under control and gives you a little more top end. Other than that, pretty much the same as stock

..dB

 

[mfaughn]

thanks.

I'll take a while to listen to them more but initial impression is that bass is clean enough and that I wouldn't trade the bass for top end. I wouldn't mind a little more top end but not at the expense of bass. On the other hand, I'll probably open 'em and mess with 'em because I just won't be able to help myself.

 

[Kabeer]

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Originally Posted by mfaughn /img/forum/go_quote.gif thanks. I'll take a while to listen to them more but initial impression is that bass is clean enough and that I wouldn't trade the bass for top end. I wouldn't mind a little more top end but not at the expense of bass. On the other hand, I'll probably open 'em and mess with 'em because I just won't be able to help myself.

If the bass isnt bleeding all over the rest and the trebles arent muffled, you probably dont have the very bass heavy versions.
But either way a light amount of damping will help (unless you have a very exceptional pair

).

Check out ludo's mod guides, either the bass heavy, or the HP-50 mod will work perfectly. Just use lower density felt if you want to retain more bass. Once you damp it you will start hearing the magic.
(or you can join team F2d and keep enjoying them stock hehe

)

 

[ericj]

So who got that YH-1 bundled with the microphone and the old walkman headphones? $60 is kinda high for something that well hidden.

 

[malldian]

Now how the hell did you find that?

 

[ericj]

RelentlessSearch never sleeps.

 

[wualta]

Ah, but who got the mystery YHD (seller didn't specify) for a cool $30 shipped back on April 30? Some local apprentice ninja?

 

[dBel84]

I switched off all my search tools and haven't been looking - but those are excellent cheap person deals

.

quick ID2 update - the front baffle is the clincher for the W vs L sound difference. They need tons of power to sing though and when they sing, the differences are small..dB

 

[ericj]

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Originally Posted by wualta /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ah, but who got the mystery YHD (seller didn't specify) for a cool $30 shipped back on April 30? Some local apprentice ninja?

Heh, RelentlessSearch doesn't look THAT hard. Though it could. The problem with yamahas is that it's hard to cast a very wide net for headphone that doesn't come back full of jetskis, motorcycles, outboard motors . . . . Has to walk a fine line.

Unrelated: Wualta (and the rest of you what have a QP55x): Ever try peeling out the fuzzy sticker on the 2nd layer of foam?

 

[dcpoor]

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[DefectiveAudioComponent]

Meanwhile, how about some old comparative headphone reviews, with orthos in the mix?
Popular Science - Google Book Search

Popular Mechanics - Google Book Search

 

[Kabeer]

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Originally Posted by DefectiveAudioComponent /img/forum/go_quote.gif Meanwhile, how about some old comparative headphone reviews, with orthos in the mix? Popular Science - Google Book Search Popular Mechanics - Google Book Search

Great finds DAC!

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Originally Posted by ericj /img/forum/go_quote.gif So who got that YH-1 bundled with the microphone and the old walkman headphones? $60 is kinda high for something that well hidden.

Heh I placed a low snipe bid secretly hoping to score it for $5

, but that obviously didnt work. Im very suprised, I didnt think anyone apart from you would spot it....

As for the $30 YHD (model 1 or 2...not known), that was a great bargain, even it its missing the leather headstrap. it only had one view, so someone must have snapped it up QUICK.

 

[DefectiveAudioComponent]

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Originally Posted by Kabeer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great finds DAC!

I forgot one:
Popular Mechanics - Google Book Search

There are also some articles on Google Books that we can find, but not read.

 

[FooTemps]

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Originally Posted by ericj /img/forum/go_quote.gif Heh, RelentlessSearch doesn't look THAT hard. Though it could. The problem with yamahas is that it's hard to cast a very wide net for headphone that doesn't come back full of jetskis, motorcycles, outboard motors . . . . Has to walk a fine line. Unrelated: Wualta (and the rest of you what have a QP55x): Ever try peeling out the fuzzy sticker on the 2nd layer of foam?

Yes, that pad thingy is just like a huge reflex dot. It made the headphones sound overly bright IMO. Peeled it off and I was satisfied with the headphones.

 

[ericj]

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Originally Posted by FooTemps /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, that pad thingy is just like a huge reflex dot. It made the headphones sound overly bright IMO. Peeled it off and I was satisfied with the headphones.

Yeah, i finally tried it yesterday. They sound much better now.