[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by warrior05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Um... Rob? I believe you meant to say "everyone".

LOL! That was quite a slip

I have edited...

 

[Mr Incredible]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif I agree completely with Scott. The 780's when stock were WAY too bright. After S2 Audio recabled them, they were MUCH better. I was able to listen to recable jobs from ALO and APS as well, and they also tamed the highs. But the 780, even after recabling, is an aggressive headphone, and in the end I sold mine, much favoring the sound of the AT ESW9 for portable use. The 780 simply will not appeal to everyone.

Well like I said, these are S2 recabled, with about over 300 hours, do you guys think I should still give them some burn in noise? Even with the recable they're to harsh of highs. I'm very sensitive to highs, I may have to sell, but I really like the lows. And don't worry, I'll give them a fair chance.

 

[genclaymore]

are there any easy to do padding mods for the HFI-780. Some how I manage to get parts of my HFI-780 padding flat and have to mess with it to get it back to it regular shape.

 

[iQEM]

are there anyone had compare ALO780 - PRO900 head to head yet ?

i think it's gonna be interesting !

 

[warrior05]

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Originally Posted by iQEM /img/forum/go_quote.gif are there anyone had compare ALO780 - PRO900 head to head yet ? i think it's gonna be interesting !

There already is quite the difference between the HFI-780 and the Pro-750 so I would imagine you are correct.

 

[bordins]

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Originally Posted by iQEM /img/forum/go_quote.gif are there anyone had compare XXXX - PRO900 head to head yet ? i think it's gonna be interesting !

I was informed that sound quality of S-Logic headphones is subject to the anatomical structure of your ear canals !! The way sounds project onto your ear drums.

So, you must try them yourself.

PS. Bass quality of my Pro 2500 is very realistic, perhaps my ear canals are not bad. I doubt the Pro 900 can meet this.

 

[dfkt]

There is no "S-Logic"... it's just slanted, off-center drivers - like many other companies do as well, without all the hype around it...

 

[theitchybeard]

Just got my 780's back from Scott from S2, the highs have definately chilled out a bit. The cable is much more convenient as well. Now I just have to work out what my next purchase will be, damn this site

 

[alex1pdx]

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Originally Posted by theitchybeard /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just got my 780's back from Scott from S2, the highs have definately chilled out a bit. The cable is much more convenient as well. Now I just have to work out what my next purchase will be, damn this site

If you don't mind sharing, how much was the total cost (including shipping) for the recable? Also, in you opinion, was it worth it? I have a stock 780 and I've been thinking of having it recabled.

 

[theitchybeard]

Hi alex1pdx,
Here is a link to s2's site where you can check out their prices, depending on what exactly you want doing: s2-audio.com

You could also just PM Scott from s2, warrior05 a few messages up and he can give you a quote, he normally replies pretty quick and his customer service is great.

I went for the 5 foot re-cable with nylon sleeving and the sound chamber treatment. In my opinion on SQ it was worth it, as many other head-fiers have agreed, it just relaxes the over pronounced high's of the HFI-780's, don't expect mammoth changes, it is subtle, but the main thing for me is that I can listen to the headphones for much longer periods now without my ears becoming fatigued

I think other members have noticed more benefits than me from a re-cable, I guess it all depends on your ears.

Aesthetically, the re-cable is a great idea, the stock cable just used to coil up in a big birds nest, which I hated and it was far too long, the new one looks professional and is impossible to get in a tangle.

Also I live in europe, so shipping obviously cost a bit more, but to any other people on this side of the pond, s2 are happy to deal internationally, I couldn't find any re-cable options in europe.

Make sure you've given the 780's at least 200 hours burn-in before you make you're decision as this changes the sound quite a bit, but I guess you've probably already done that after reading other people's comments in this thread.

Well this is getting a bit long winded, so I say, if you've got the spare cash, a recable is worth it from s2.
Cheers

 

[genclaymore]

I gonna have to take out a loan before i could ever get those cables.

 

[alex1pdx]

Thanks theitchybeard for your thorough response. I do have more than 200 hours on my 780, but I might wait to hear them with the Caliente I am planning to order before sending them for a recable. Thanks again for your response.

 

[eruditass]

how hard is it to open up the cups and redo it yourself?

 

[FallenAngel]

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Originally Posted by DoomzDayz /img/forum/go_quote.gif how hard is it to open up the cups and redo it yourself?

Takes about 10 seconds to open cups and if you already have the cable ready, takes another 3 minutes to do the recable.

 

[Peter Pinna]

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Originally Posted by ecclesand /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really liked a lot of the qualities of the PL750 and PL2500, but the S Logic just ruined the overall presentation of the music to me by making the mids shouty.

There is no accounting for perceptions or tastes. Some say the mids are recessed on the Pro 750, you say the mids are "shouty" and my opinion is that the mids are just right.