[Jeangenie]

anyone know if the PS500e has better detail retrieval than the ma900?

 

[maheeinfy]

Looking to buy MA900 used. If anyone willing to sell, PM me

 

[NoobAThome]

Hello everyone, I've heard that the MA900 has a similar signature the the Audio Technica R70x but has a wider sound stage. Just wondering if the treble is as detailed as the R70x?

 

[cryptochiral]

Hello, 

Just posted my take on the resistor mod here.

Sir, thank you ;p

Could you tell me how high is the output impedance of your Gustard H10? Couldn't find it anywhere xd

 

[sunneebear]

Sir, thank you ;p

Could you tell me how high is the output impedance of your Gustard H10? Couldn't find it anywhere xd

Sorry, don't know either.

 

[cryptochiral]

Sorry, don't know either.

Awww, shame. That would be very helpful.

But overall, you do recommend the mod right?

 

[sunneebear]

I think it makes the sound a bit more edgy, lively. The MA900 is pretty mellow for a dynamic driver headphone so I think is helps. It seems like there is more deiver excursion than with the resistors.

 

[purpledrank]

Every once in awhile these headphones still amaze me by finding details in songs I didn't previously notice. It shouldn't be too surprising though since it only has to compete with my Portapros and SE215s 

 

[maheeinfy]

Ordered these from a ebay seller from Japan. Its been 5 days and the tracking status shows as JFK NY. Did it get stuck in customs? Do i call somebody?

 

[sunneebear]

Ordered these from a ebay seller from Japan. Its been 5 days and the tracking status shows as JFK NY. Did it get stuck in customs? Do i call somebody?

USPS is always slow to update or the info is way off.  I've had parcels that shows at custom but it was out for delivery and parcels that shows delivered but didn't show up for two days.

 

[ginder]

what would be a good reasonably priced amp to use to increase bass output for the ma900s

 

[amigomatt]

  what would be a good reasonably priced amp to use to increase bass output for the ma900s

Cayin C5.  Great and powerful amp with a nice bass boost button.

 

[Fadem]

  what would be a good reasonably priced amp to use to increase bass output for the ma900s

 

  Cayin C5.  Great and powerful amp with a nice bass boost button.

 
Whatever bass boost feature/EQ you end up using, the MA900 will never do well in the lower bass regions. For gaming I use an E17k with the bass boost to +10 and it sounds quite nice, not so much for music listening - where the lack of sub-bass is really noticeable and a mid-bass hump is not as desirable.

 

[amigomatt]

 
what would be a good reasonably priced amp to use to increase bass output for the ma900s

 
Cayin C5.  Great and powerful amp with a nice bass boost button.

Whatever bass boost feature/EQ you end up using, the MA900 will never do well in the lower bass regions. For gaming I use an E17k with the bass boost to +10 and it sounds quite nice, not so much for music listening - where the lack of sub-bass is really noticeable and a mid-bass hump is not as desirable.

I've never felt the bass to be that lacking with the MA900. The kind of bass you are describing is for 'bassheads' if you are turning the bass up to +10, a level that even you say is not good for music. Yes, I agree that the sub bass is somewhat lacking with these headphones but through my Cayin C5 with the bass boost on, they deliver plenty to my ears.

 

[Sp12er3]

I'm an avid user of the MA100 and been thinking of upgrading it... but right now is confused whether to choose Fidelio X2 (which I've tested In store and loved) or the MA900 (haven't tried it yet) for its lightweight build and overall complete package improvement over the MA100. thinking of using it mostly for watching movies and long study session, sometimes music (but I have my Grado for that) can you guys give your opinion on both?