SLCanhead
100+ Head-Fier
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I think that the real issue that I forget and come back to is that the FAs are closed headphones, which is a big plus in my situation. The sound leakage makes me have to wait until it's late and nobody is in the room. The FAs are the perfect solution for me as I can listen whenever I want and create an intimate setting - even with 2 kids running about. If I start opening doors again to other cans, it will likely dilute the enjoyment factor of these anyway. I can tell they aren't perfect, but the flaws to me are minimal. These present an entry/window into what a really good presentation of sound should be IMO - the characteristics are there.
The build quality is probably the only knock on these - particularly the "frame". They look good, but the wood cups weigh down the frame a bit, so I am careful when I handle them.
Funny to see how these got to FOTM status, then started getting knocked for their flaws (exposed!, not giant killers, are they as good as can "y", I knew these werent going to be what everyone said they were! - not exact quotes), now are leveling out to be known for what they really are. Not as good as the best ever, but still good for the price. In fact, I still think they are very good for the price. I just hope people read through it all and can still come to the conclusion that they are good headphones, so they can be experienced.
If you come with realistic expectations, and these fit your basic needs coming into it, I think that they will please. However, this is such a subjective hobby - it's good to remember that ones favorite is another's most disliked. You may need to try until you find what you want - like many are right now.
I just peeked over in the LCD-2 thread...people debating possible "flaws", just like everything else! That's the danger in the glowing initial review, you have to take it in the right context.
Sorry, I just felt the need to bring the thread back to review the FAs for a moment, to present them for what I believe they really are. I think this is just closure for me, as I have what I need at this point and these have been reviewed enough.
Back to the 598 vs FA003 shootout to come!
The build quality is probably the only knock on these - particularly the "frame". They look good, but the wood cups weigh down the frame a bit, so I am careful when I handle them.
Funny to see how these got to FOTM status, then started getting knocked for their flaws (exposed!, not giant killers, are they as good as can "y", I knew these werent going to be what everyone said they were! - not exact quotes), now are leveling out to be known for what they really are. Not as good as the best ever, but still good for the price. In fact, I still think they are very good for the price. I just hope people read through it all and can still come to the conclusion that they are good headphones, so they can be experienced.
If you come with realistic expectations, and these fit your basic needs coming into it, I think that they will please. However, this is such a subjective hobby - it's good to remember that ones favorite is another's most disliked. You may need to try until you find what you want - like many are right now.
I just peeked over in the LCD-2 thread...people debating possible "flaws", just like everything else! That's the danger in the glowing initial review, you have to take it in the right context.
Sorry, I just felt the need to bring the thread back to review the FAs for a moment, to present them for what I believe they really are. I think this is just closure for me, as I have what I need at this point and these have been reviewed enough.
Back to the 598 vs FA003 shootout to come!
