[1967cutlass]

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Originally Posted by Fitz /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm gonna try burning in with a 60Hz test tone at 120V to greatly accelerate the process.

ROFL

You sure love these don't you..

 

[AudioCats]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm gonna try burning in with a 60Hz test tone at 120V to greatly accelerate the process.

Then pretty soon you will be looking for a pair of SR-5 drivers to make StaxQuart's...... Might fit?

 

[Fitz]

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Originally Posted by 1967cutlass /img/forum/go_quote.gif ROFL You sure love these don't you..

I'm listening to the 45x right now since I can stand it more than the 55x. I guess it could make a decent lo-fi rock/metal phone with its boom-boom bass to mask its other flaws, but I'm still not moved by them.

 

[1967cutlass]

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Originally Posted by Fitz /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm listening to the 45x right now since I can stand it more than the 55x. I guess it could make a decent lo-fi rock/metal phone with its boom-boom bass to mask its other flaws, but I'm still not moved by them.

Have you tried EQ-ing them by chance?

 

[Fitz]

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Originally Posted by 1967cutlass /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you tried EQ-ing them by chance?

I don't have EQ available in my normal headphone rig, since it's never been necessary for any of the other phones I own. My PC isn't setup for high quality playback, so that isn't much of an option either.

 

[holland]

Now I'm kinda bummed. I didn't expect that turn for the worse...and I didn't even get them yet. Oh well.

Do the 45x and 55x have the same drivers? What else will fit in there? Anything from AKG, Beyer or AT at the lower price point for drivers?

 

[1967cutlass]

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Originally Posted by holland /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now I'm kinda bummed. I didn't expect that turn for the worse...and I didn't even get them yet. Oh well. Do the 45x and 55x have the same drivers? What else will fit in there? Anything from AKG, Beyer or AT at the lower price point for drivers?

Don't feel bad, if you don't like them sell them and get your $30 back lol. That's what my plan is.

 

[holland]

Nah, just a bit of a shock...

I'll use em for pads at the very least. I love my Beyers. Maybe K240S drivers fit in the Q45X? It sounds like the K240S is a big step up.

 

[1967cutlass]

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Originally Posted by holland /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nah, just a bit of a shock... I'll use em for pads at the very least. I love my Beyers. Maybe K240S drivers fit in the Q45X? It sounds like the K240S is a big step up.

Good call actually, if I don't like these I was planning on getting beyers, I guess the extra pads are worth the money.

 

[Fitz]

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Originally Posted by holland /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nah, just a bit of a shock... I'll use em for pads at the very least. I love my Beyers. Maybe K240S drivers fit in the Q45X? It sounds like the K240S is a big step up.

I think K240 series drivers are more like 32mm.

 

[holland]

Search and ye shall find.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...=101241&page=2

AT have 53mm drivers. I wonder how much the AD700 drivers cost. Guess I'll give em a call in a few weeks after I get the headphones.

Anyone have pictures of how the drivers fit in? Is a 4mm variance critical for mounting?

 

[1967cutlass]

I'm digging the retrofit idea..

Where does one even find/ buy high end drivers?

That would be hot to put HD600 drivers in these

 

[holland]

I wouldn't go nuts with it. The shell affects sound quality significantly. The amount of damping is important, as I'm sure the shape is as well. Putting AT drivers in won't make it sound exactly like an AT, but it'll be fun to play with.

 

[AudioCats]

I'd say wait until yours arrives and burn in and then make decisions. These things sound very different to different ears. I like both, with the 45x being the better of the two; Fitz at this point dislike both but think the 45x is more bearable; and scompton think the 55x is good while 45x is horrible..... All different reactions. You probably won't know how you like them until you listen to yours, after burn in.

 

[holland]

Well said. I full intend to give them a fair shake.