[Cocophone]

I'm hoping they start selling the closed model soon.   I have my paypal money ready to spend.

 

[geoxile]

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The black is listed as well. I should have some impressions of these in a few days.

 
Oh, I see. How do you request the black one?

 

[Supertoaster]

I think I might get one of these just for fun.

 

[Transformatron]

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Oh, I see. How do you request the black one?

Probably just put it in the comments and don't forget to mention you're a Head-Fier for a $7 dollar discount

 

[geoxile]

Is it me or is the opening on the HD681 mk. II larger in the actual product than it is in the render in OP?

 

[whoelse]

 
 

 

[kidcharlemagne]

Received the black HD681 evo earlier today (thanks a bunch Doyen+Audiohipster), some pics -
 

 

Looks like some stiff felt was added in front of the driver, I guess to tame the treble. Venting scheme has changed abit with the new design too.
Also note the three screws; i've tried removing them to open up the cups but the baffle won't budge. I wonder if it's clipped on or glued on, because it's on there pretty tight. Would love to get in there to see if they implemented some sort of filter similar to Solderdude's filter on the old 681 or if they're just relying on the thick felt to tame the treble
 

 

The pads are nice, theyre made of a pleather material similar to Creative WOW pads, but the foam within the pads is firmer and so it feels pretty stiff. Creative pads do fit btw, with a bit of stretching
 
The build quality is similar to what I remember of the older Superluxes, plasticky yet fairly sturdy. The glossy parts give off the "cheapy" vibe but its all decent quality plastic. The headband suspension system is abit of a disappointment compared to the older Superluxes, the headband doesnt really move freely (it's pinched somewhere), doesnt have very much room to adjust, and sits fairly high. I'd imagine these won't be very comfortable if one doesn't have a tall enough head, or a buffer of hair between their head and the headband 

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Sound is pleasant so far, highs are definitely emphasized but not strident like I remember of the other Superluxes, seems a little bit more tilted toward the boosted lows now. It's got the same v-shaped signature of the ol' 681. Wish I still had mine to compare since sonic memory from more than a year ago isn't very reliable, and also because my source+amp has changed since then.

 

[Marximus]

Are those pads any deeper?  I had the 668Bs, and I found the old pads to be very uncomfortable.

 

[kidcharlemagne]

Im not quite sure, I think it might be a little deeper. I measured a little less than 5/8" from the inner lining out to the edge (or top?) of the pad

 

[Cocophone]

Kidcharlemagne
 
How do you think the headband would be on a bald head?

 

[kidcharlemagne]

Depends, I guess if the wearer has a tall head it ought to work well 

 

[Supertoaster]

Do they clamp as much as the old ones? 

 

[KetchupNinja]

I really enjoyed the HD 681, might have to pick up a pair of the Evo's later.
 

 

[Jim McC]

What's the diameter of the ear opening inside the pad? Thanks.

 

[sofastreamer]

any comments on the hd381 evo? will there be an "F"-Modell as well?