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I tried taking some pictures, alas I couldn't find my phone so had to make do and borrow someone else's. They look awful, but hopefully you'll get the idea
To give an idea on the Momentum cable.
The V-Moda M-100 cable and the KEF cable (yes they had them in stock - they have an open-box unit for sale, and a couple of others methinks. And of course they'll get more stock later. I think they're the only people in Canada who has them. Heck I think they're one of the only dealers around)
As you can see they do not have the XL pads in stock or on the demo pairs.
KEF cable. It's flat, and rubberized nicely. Fairly solid cable. No qualms with it.
One more almost-identical picture because why not?
As you can see they're pretty manageable - I had to go through some efforts to get them tangled.
The new Young-thingymadingdong TMA-1 Studios aren't in Canada yet, however he might decide to get them in stock. The problem is that he had ~40 or something people who had the headbands break with the original Studios, and alot of complaints. So he's a bit hesitant.
As for sound impressions....I've only gotten 1 hour of listening time in before the store shut down, so I wouldn't be doing anyone any favours by saying anything right now. And frankly it'd be a bit irresponsible of me. I'll be back next week to pick up some tips so I might get some extra time to listen if I go a bit earlier.
All in all, what I can say is that the KEF was probably the more balanced and more linear pair out of the lot. Not a lot of subbass, but the punch is good, and the mids are very much clear. In fact they were the clearest out of the three (the Momentums, the V-Modas). Upper mids are a bit bumped but nowhere near K550 levels (which was also there at the time). I do wish there was more detail to compliment the clarity though. Treble is nice, pretty balanced.
My favourite sounding were, and are still, the Momentums. Grain-free, smooth, just a tad bit of punch emphasized, great sub-bass, pretty much a downwards-sloped FR. If you aren't getting a pair I might. Out of the criteria I think these might fit the most. The price is still a bit iffy though. Most of the dealers have approximately the same (blame it on Sennheiser).
Again though, take with a grain of salt, especially since I can't go into greater detail than that.
If you can though, I highly recommend going in the store, if and when he gets the TMA-1 in. It'd probably be the best way to judge for yourself.
To give an idea on the Momentum cable.
The V-Moda M-100 cable and the KEF cable (yes they had them in stock - they have an open-box unit for sale, and a couple of others methinks. And of course they'll get more stock later. I think they're the only people in Canada who has them. Heck I think they're one of the only dealers around)
As you can see they do not have the XL pads in stock or on the demo pairs.
KEF cable. It's flat, and rubberized nicely. Fairly solid cable. No qualms with it.
One more almost-identical picture because why not?
As you can see they're pretty manageable - I had to go through some efforts to get them tangled.
The new Young-thingymadingdong TMA-1 Studios aren't in Canada yet, however he might decide to get them in stock. The problem is that he had ~40 or something people who had the headbands break with the original Studios, and alot of complaints. So he's a bit hesitant.
As for sound impressions....I've only gotten 1 hour of listening time in before the store shut down, so I wouldn't be doing anyone any favours by saying anything right now. And frankly it'd be a bit irresponsible of me. I'll be back next week to pick up some tips so I might get some extra time to listen if I go a bit earlier.
All in all, what I can say is that the KEF was probably the more balanced and more linear pair out of the lot. Not a lot of subbass, but the punch is good, and the mids are very much clear. In fact they were the clearest out of the three (the Momentums, the V-Modas). Upper mids are a bit bumped but nowhere near K550 levels (which was also there at the time). I do wish there was more detail to compliment the clarity though. Treble is nice, pretty balanced.
My favourite sounding were, and are still, the Momentums. Grain-free, smooth, just a tad bit of punch emphasized, great sub-bass, pretty much a downwards-sloped FR. If you aren't getting a pair I might. Out of the criteria I think these might fit the most. The price is still a bit iffy though. Most of the dealers have approximately the same (blame it on Sennheiser).
Again though, take with a grain of salt, especially since I can't go into greater detail than that.
If you can though, I highly recommend going in the store, if and when he gets the TMA-1 in. It'd probably be the best way to judge for yourself.
