astrothundr
New Head-Fier
@goodyfresh Would you mind sharing your thoughts on the micro suede pads once you get them mounted? I want to order replacement pads as well but can't decide between the micro suede and the velour.
@goodyfresh Would you mind sharing your thoughts on the micro suede pads once you get them mounted? I want to order replacement pads as well but can't decide between the micro suede and the velour.
@goodyfresh Would you mind sharing your thoughts on the micro suede pads once you get them mounted? I want to order replacement pads as well but can't decide between the micro suede and the velour.
Thanks, just ordered the micro suede. Hopefully it doesn't alter the sound too muchFwiw I find the micro suede to be extremely comfortable and has switched to them from velour on several headphones now.
I'll try to remember to do that, but I'm very absent-minded so no promises LOL.
To everyone saying I can glue the mounting mechanisms on: That kinda defeats the purpose of getting the mounting-rings 3D printed so I can slip them into the back of the new earpads and click them onto the X2HR's, doesn't it? In that case I may as well just not have gotten the mounting rings and just glue on the new pads, haha.
I'm thinking I will try either grommets, heat-string tubing, or electrical tape. I will probably try electrical tape first as it seems like the easiest thing. Will electrical tape have any weird sonic effects... like, if it's sitting so close to the driver, will it cause rattling or buzzing or anything annoying like that?
My Woox build X2 had that glue on the pegs from the factory.Well if your following me on using the electrical tape, then you're just wrapping it around the mounting pegs on the earcup to "thicken" them. There shouldn't be any reason it would effect the sound.
Plus the type of glue @Slater mentioned should be very removeable. Just apply a small drop to the pegs - you probably wouldn't even need to do all 4
What isn't these days?
After almost two years of good service with my Master & Dynamic MH40, it was time to change. It's also been a while since I wanted to try the X2HR, and given the current situation, I am always listening at home and it's very quiet. So when I saw the price on Amazon.fr at 95€, I've immediately ordered, couldn't resist at this price! I've also ordered the Fiio K5 Pro to pair with it, and will probably come back to Qobuz (tried Tidal last year but wasn't fully convinced).
Most of the qualities of the X2HR match what I am looking for :
- warm sound signature
- a good amount of bass when needed
- relaxing sound
- wide soundstage
- comfortable
- nice looking
- open headphone since it's very quiet in my room
I know it's not the most resolving headphone and mids are a little bit recessed apparently, but I can live with that I guess. In 2016 I had the HD 650 for about a year, and this was probably the best signature in my memory so far. So the Fidelio will only be my second open air model. I can't wait to try it!