[Kojaku]

Thats some heavy duty modding. Ood for u guys! Haha. Hows the sound?

Biggest improvements:

-Bigger soundstage
-Tighter, deeper bass
-Slightly more lively treble
-Blacker background

Kojaku

 

[lin0003]

Is it worth the trouble though? 

 

[BucketInABucket]

  Is it worth the trouble though? 

In this hobby, 'worth' is a very subjective term.

 

[Kojaku]

In this hobby, 'worth' is a very subjective term.

It fixes my main issue with the m80s. The slightly boomy bass.

Kojaku

 

[lin0003]

  In this hobby, 'worth' is a very subjective term.

Good point lol. 
 
What I'm saying is that price would be close to the M100's price so wouldn't it be better to just go for that? 

 

[Cotnijoe]

the treble was always what bothered me about the M80... just doesnt have the presence. Sounds like a great mod though! 

 
How much did u spend modding ur 120 dollar headphones though?

 

[lin0003]

And that sexy sliver cable

 

[Kojaku]

the treble was always what bothered me about the M80... just doesnt have the presence. Sounds like a great mod though! 

How much did u spend modding ur 120 dollar headphones though?

I'd say all said and done it'd cost you $50 and some elbow grease. Honestly the reason I'm pushing these to their limit is because they're the very first gift my long term girlfriend ever gave me. I know there are much better on ear cans around.

As far as the m100 goes? I happen to be of the party that thinks the m100 is most definitely a worse-tuned can. It's performance is OK, but it is most definitely not as good of a headphone as the m80. Unless you're a basshead of course

Kojaku

 

[Kojaku]

And that sexy sliver cable

Also, not silver. Silver-plated copper. I don't really believe in cable modding except for ergonomics and looks, but this particular wire won't oxidize and turn green over time, is nice and pliable, and isn't too pricey.

Kojaku

 

[Cotnijoe]

I'd say all said and done it'd cost you $50 and some elbow grease. Honestly the reason I'm pushing these to their limit is because they're the very first gift my long term girlfriend ever gave me. I know there are much better on ear cans around.

As far as the m100 goes? I happen to be of the party that thinks the m100 is most definitely a worse-tuned can. It's performance is OK, but it is most definitely not as good of a headphone as the m80. Unless you're a basshead of course

Kojaku

 
I'm 100% with u on that. Very aggressive sounding can. Just not enjoyable to me... the M80 was my first venture here on headfi haha. good times 

 

[lin0003]

Also, not silver. Silver-plated copper. I don't really believe in cable modding except for ergonomics and looks, but this particular wire won't oxidize and turn green over time, is nice and pliable, and isn't too pricey.

Kojaku

I see. It looks awesome! 

 

[ButtUglyJeff]

Boy that Fraggler really knows his stuff.  If I ever move to Chicago, I'm house shopping right next door to that guy.  Outstanding project.

 

[Paul Graham]

Balanced cans are definitely the way forward for portable rigs.
I agree with all you say about the improvements you listed. 
Ive had Frank make me up a balanced White Widow for my Amperiors and like you say, 
The difference really is night & day!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jackrabbitslim0]

Portable Rig of this week 

 

 
iPod Touch 5G + New Apogee One + V-moda M100 White... 
 
Synergy, Details, Imaging, Dynamic are Perfect for me....
Just I have to keep spare Sanyo Eneloop XX AA batteries with me all the time....

 

[Kojaku]

  Balanced cans are definitely the way forward for portable rigs.
I agree with all you say about the improvements you listed. 
Ive had Frank make me up a balanced White Widow for my Amperiors and like you say, 
The difference really is night & day!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Is that a toucan? I almost owned that amp xD
 
Kojaku