TOP 10 October 2014
1. J.V.C HA-SZ2000
Driver size: 55mm "Sub-woofer"/ 30mm CNT
Impedance:16 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Exceptional +30dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (anything)
Weakness: Veiled , Poor stock pads.
DAP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
2. FOSTEX TH900
Driver size: 50mm dia Nd magnet
Impedance 25 Ohm
Amp Headroom:
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' Anything
Weakness:...Price?
AP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
3. Sony XB1000
Driver size: 70mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 24 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs
Genre' (HipHop/EDM/?)
Weakness
illow pads absorb too much of the hit.
DAP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
4. J.V.C HA-SZ1000
Driver size: 55mm "Sub-woofer"/ 30mm CNT
Impedance 16 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Exceptional +30dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (anything)
Weakness: less veiled than sz2k but veiled , Poor stock pads.
DAP: ipad
EQ:
"Equalizer" app
42Hz Q 1.000 +7.9dB
51Hz Q 1.000 +7.7dB
78Hz Q 5.000 +2.8dB
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
5. FOSTEX TH600
Driver size: Driver:50mm dia Nd magnet / bio-dynamic diaphragm
Impedance 25 Ohm
Amp Headroom:
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' Anything
Weakness:.
AP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
6. JVC HA-MR77x
Driver size: 57mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 46 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Good/Great 16-20dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs (to raise mids)
Genre' (Hip-Hop)
Weakness: mids sound like ass.
DAP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
7. HPH Yamaha Pro 500
Driver size: 50mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 32 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' (Anything)
Weakness
ad size (shallow)
DAP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
8.Audio Technica -ATH Pro700mk2
Driver size: 53mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 68 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' (Anything)
Weakness
ad size (shallow)
DAP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
9. V-MODA Crossfade M-100
Driver size: 50mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 32 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' (Anything)
Weakness
ad size (shallow)
DAP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
10. Monster Beats DETOX Pro
Driver size: 50mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 32 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Good +14dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (Hip-Hop/EDM)
Weakness: (?)
DAP: COWON iAudio10
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
AMP: FiiO e12
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
Best 40mm
Driver size: 40mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 32 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs (raise bass only,?)
Genre' (Hip-Hop/EDM/Gaming)
Weakness:Mids like ass?
Configurations used
- Source
Cowon iAudio10
flat eq,
Mach3Bass +9
BBE+8
AMP
Fiio E12 - 16db gain,
bass boost on,
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- Source
Sony NWZ E473
Clear Bass +3,
flat eq,
AMP
Fiio E12 - 16db gain,
bass boost on,
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- Source
Apple Ipad
App - "Equalizer",
eq,
42Hz Q 1.000 +7.9dB
51Hz Q 1.000 +7.7dB
78Hz Q 5.000 +2.8dB
AMP
Fiio E12 - 16db gain,
bass boost on,
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- Source
HTC ONE M8
BoomSound "on"
AMP
Fiio E11 - 11dB gain,
bass boost on,
Notes & Thoughts
The bass paper test is just a visual of what is heard and felt on ear. It's pretty damn accurate. The cans you think will do well usually do and the ones that you don't think will... often don't.
Thanks to the folks that participate and take the time to show new ways to get to basstopia.
If I had a set of cans that hit harder than one on the list I'd do it in a heartbeat, share the exact settings and let my vid replace 500 words of stuff already said about can "A".
If you can lounge around threads talking about not too much really... you could put a face to the bass. I'll eventually get to em' anyway .
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Oh I'm not playing that game...it's dumb
or
**plays dumb game...kicks major azz .....and waaaalks away laughing**
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I'd do the 2nd one cuz I'm competitive like that.
Folks..
There wasn't a wiki or a list to even argue about much less anyone even trying to be creative with an easy to mimic way of showing low energy force. Nada. Just words.
If you disagree with the list be a productive member and shave 5 minutes off your life showing something. If you're not a basshead you should just enjoy the view. I don't troll Stax threads or any other thread that is not in my range of interest. This thread is 149 pages of non flaming and name calling. It's been great sans 4 events and one needed a mod and 3 were worked out among adults and self edited. If you have a bad moment I'll ask you to get a hold of yourself
(it happens...we all get wound up sometimes) if you don't edit I'll flag ya and the folks who need to know ...they know this thread is clean. It will stay that way. You have the tracks and EXACT settings from multiple hardware sources.
This is a collection of the hardest hitting cans.
Nothing more.
Nobody is claiming anything besides the fact that these 10 will thump your head.
There are no links provided. We do not do sales by proxy. Find your own links.
You proceed with the knowledge that
nothing is better than a personal listening experience.