FiGuY1017
500+ Head-Fier
II & III do not apear to have the BA could be wrong though.
That sounds rather more like excellent customer service to me!
Sennheiser were similarly superb when I needed to return my IE800's.
Yeah - that's how I felt.
But at the same time it sounded too good to be true.
Isn't it crazy that I had this feeling that there must be something wrong just because I didn't expect such a good move? (I do mean this to be taken as a self - reflection)
It would be really helpful to get some kind of comparison chart from FAD explaining the differences between each of the Sonorous models.
From casual inspection, I can't see any change between II, III, IV and VI other than the latter uses metal earpieces, plus the ongoing confusion over which pads come with each and which sound best.
Isn't it the case only the original VI has the VI pads and all the rest hasn't? Talk about confusion
Isn't it the case only the original VI has the VI pads and all the rest hasn't? Talk about confusion
I think it's even more confusing than that. Only some of the Pandora VI (6) have the original 'VI' pads but later units have the Hope IV (4) pads. As do the Sonorous IV & VI...I think.
Even more confusing is that the original pads are referred to as Type B whereas the newer ones are Type A (introduced alongside the Hope IV). Although going by Final's numbering conventions they like to defy logic
We were promised a 'report' from Final's engineers on explaining all the pads variants (A, B & C?) some time back but I don't think that ever materialised. I suspect they may be just as confused as the rest of us
As much as I like their products as a company I find them incredibly frustrating at times (the reps have helped to a degree to be fair though). Reading the incredibly vague descriptions of the new headphones I can't even hazard a guess at what I'd be getting sound wise so for now they're not even under consideration.
I think it's even more confusing than that. Only some of the Pandora VI (6) have the original 'VI' pads but later units have the Hope IV (4) pads. As do the Sonorous IV & VI...I think.
Even more confusing is that the original pads are referred to as Type B whereas the newer ones are Type A (introduced alongside the Hope IV). Although going by Final's numbering conventions they like to defy logic
We were promised a 'report' from Final's engineers on explaining all the pads variants (A, B & C?) some time back but I don't think that ever materialised. I suspect they may be just as confused as the rest of us
As much as I like their products as a company I find them incredibly frustrating at times (the reps have helped to a degree to be fair though). Reading the incredibly vague descriptions of the new headphones I can't even hazard a guess at what I'd be getting sound wise so for now they're not even under consideration.
Thanks jf,
Looks like @Final US owes us one right? Right. I reckon a ''heard it here first'' on the prices as make up will be accepted by most ^^
I apologize that there is confusion on our ear pads.
We currently have 3 types of ear pads: Type A (Sponge), Type B (Low Compression), and Type C (Hybrid Sponge and Low Compression).
The original pad that was included with the Pandora IV & VI was the type A pad. When we changed the name from Pandora to Sonorous in 2015 the pad type was still a Type A.
The Type B pad was designed to be an accessory for those who were looking for a better seal as provided by the Low Compression material.
The new Type C pad was designed to match the acoustic requirements of the Sonorous VIII & X which also launched in 2015.
jellofund, the former one.
It is written on the official website. Maybe added recently though.
They say,
> *As a special bonus, ear pads made from low-resilience sponge have been included with this product.
> This special bonus will revert back to the standard sponge type ear pads when stocks commemorating the release of the product sell out.
Sorry I cannot put link here since I am newcomer and not allowed to write link yet.
They say that the sound of two pads differs as well.
Low-resilience: superior bass reproduction
Standard: superior in terms of the reproduction of clear sound in the medium and high ranges
Edit: managed to find a post I recalled from a while back. One of our members, Licht, translated the Hope VI japanese product page and it refers to the plan to change pads:
http://final-audio-design-directshop.com/fs/final/FI-EPPA/FI-EPPADX
※AタイプはSONOROUS VI(旧称:PANDORA HOPE VI)の発売特典終了後の製品とSONOROUS IV(旧称:PANDORA HOPE IV)に装備している製品です。
※BタイプはSONOROUS VI(旧称:PANDORA HOPE VI)の発売特典として装備していた製品です。
Yes the Pandora Hope VI sound signature greatly differs by pads.
I prefer the B type (low resilience) better but still felt somewhat harsh.
Mod by using fabric or sponge filters made difference but not a good solution considering significant effect to sound stage and mid/low presence.
But finally, I got Chord Mojo (DAC PHPA) recently and it made it!
Really nice match with Pandora Hope VI.
Harshness disappear, bit recessed mid become fluid and full and become very well balanced across the frequency range.
I don't have to think of selling Pandora Hope anymore.
I've heard that both CEOs in Chord and final likes this pair (Pandora Hope VI and Mojo)!
That was a happy surprise for me.
Give a try if you have a chance.
Agreed. Surprising move from Sintron and it deserves to be praised.
Lets hear how the Sonorous sounds to you compared to what you're used to ^^
Black sliders on the II and III would have been cool making it stealthy all black. Website says they're based on the X with dynamic drivers.
Must .. know .. pricing ..
Isn't it the case only the original VI has the VI pads and all the rest hasn't? Talk about confusion