[Miiksu]

Ahhh cause there are really cheap and good mmcx cables out there. Is there any 2.5mm connectors on aliexpress?

Oh mostly to the walls of the cups and other places.

Probably its bad quality sound dampering mat. Good quality do not leave resins when touched. I can give u link to good quality foam later. Im at work atm.

 

[RenZixx]

Probably its bad quality sound dampering mat. Good quality do not leave resins when touched. I can give u link to good quality foam later. Im at work atm.

Ahh please do, mostly aiming for a warmer and forgiving sound.

 

[Miiksu]

Ahh please do, mostly aiming for a warmer and forgiving sound.

I used 3mm at the back. At front I used 3mm on the edges and in the cushions 2mm. 2mm was leftover from product backaging its same stuff than that 3mm. I used douple side tape to attach 3mm foams and it works well. That 2mm thickness is just first try. May not be the best way to do like this but I just wanted to figure can it make sound good or not.



This seller I got the 3mm thickness.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-10-mm-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

You can try this one 2mm thickness?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/35x100cm-E...a=0&pg=2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

I used 200 mesh on the back dampering and front too.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Stain...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[RenZixx]

I used 3mm at the back. At front I used 3mm on the edges and in the cushions 2mm. 2mm was leftover from product backaging its same stuff than that 3mm. I used douple side tape to attach 3mm foams and it works well. That 2mm thickness is just first try. May not be the best way to do like this but I just wanted to figure can it make sound good or not.



This seller I got the 3mm thickness.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-10-mm-ESD-Anti-Static-High-Density-Foam-Antistatic-Insertion-Tool-Black/192787004344?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

You can try this one 2mm thickness?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/35x100cm-EVA-Foam-Sheet-Black-Cosplay-Model-DIY-Craft-Supply-1-2-3-5-10mm/303303748583?_trkparms=aid=555018&algo=PL.SIM&ao=1&asc=60709&meid=14be1af4d3d44508923e8df316c1aa4a&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=12&mehot=co&sd=153453071692&itm=303303748583&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

I used 200 mesh on the back dampering and front too.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Stainless-Steel-Woven-Wire-Mesh-Filter-Grading-Sheet-Grill-Silk-Heavy-Gauze/223244338785?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Ahh I see, well the thing is I had already ordered that damper (well I'll order the ebay one and I'll compare the too)
Rs. 110.02 25%OFF | QYFANG Gold Plated Beryllium Copper MMCX Female Jack Solder Wire Connector PCB Mount Pin IE800 DIY Long/Short Audio Plug Adapter
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/mtPOorVI
These are the mmcx connectors I'm lookin at atm.

 

[RenZixx]

Ahh I see, well the thing is I had already ordered that damper (well I'll order the ebay one and I'll compare the too)
Rs. 110.02 25%OFF | QYFANG Gold Plated Beryllium Copper MMCX Female Jack Solder Wire Connector PCB Mount Pin IE800 DIY Long/Short Audio Plug Adapter
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/mtPOorVI
These are the mmcx connectors I'm lookin at atm.

Was curious how much space is available for the connectors.

 

[Miiksu]

Ahh I see, well the thing is I had already ordered that damper (well I'll order the ebay one and I'll compare the too)
Rs. 110.02 25%OFF | QYFANG Gold Plated Beryllium Copper MMCX Female Jack Solder Wire Connector PCB Mount Pin IE800 DIY Long/Short Audio Plug Adapter
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/mtPOorVI
These are the mmcx connectors I'm lookin at atm.

Should do the trick Seems small terminal. There is not much room. The driver is very close to the original wire or even touching it. I used basic 3.5mm plugs because I wanted silver and did not want ruin the look.

 

[RenZixx]

Should do the trick Seems small terminal. There is not much room. The driver is very close to the original wire or even touching it. I used basic 3.5mm plugs because I wanted silver and did not want ruin the look.

Ahh I see, thanks I'll be going with mmcx (cause why not

 

[Miiksu]

I got better measurement and it sound good too. Treble is now kinda okish. Positioning the high density foam sheet is very crucial and the shape too. After my mods u lose alot volume I hear I lost some of the subbass but in the trade off I got some smoother treble. So much fun to fine tune these cheap cans. I think I'm at the edge now.

 

[Restatic]

I have the B8 and the SIVGA version and like them a lot. Any mods you did to them? How do you compare them to the Takstar?

My main speakers are the big Maggies which I customized and love. They are magnetostats like the Takstar but need lots of clean power to really sing. I understand that the Takstars are happy with a few hundred mW. Would my FiiO E7 be good enough? I like it's DAC.

Thank you all for your input.

I do use E17 of Fiio also on the Takstar. It's a high power dac amp. Works very well! . Takstar do sing on every device, even on a very cheap bluetooth receiver amp.... And I did test them last night next to Fostex T50 / T60 / Stax L300 /.... **** them all!

Takstar is the best for me now. . (Don't forget to upgrade earpads! That's the best upgrade you can do.)

 

[Restatic]

How about the midrange and treble? Did u do any mods to the HP itself?

No mod to the HP. Only the new earpads. Mids are more smooth and high treble is perfect now. With the original earpads it was a bit harsh on the high treble. I liked the leather original earpad the best, untill I wanted the same quality of an Audeze LCD-x. . So I did just order those earpads of the LCD-X. And now I 'm there on Audeze quality .

 

[Restatic]

I have the B8 and the SIVGA version and like them a lot. Any mods you did to them? How do you compare them to the Takstar?

My main speakers are the big Maggies which I customized and love. They are magnetostats like the Takstar but need lots of clean power to really sing. I understand that the Takstars are happy with a few hundred mW. Would my FiiO E7 be good enough? I like it's DAC.

Thank you all for your input.

Maggies are nice because of the passive foils. I do build my own Electrostatic speakers . But I don't like electrostatic headphones... I do have a Stax.. but yeah... what the hack it is....

check here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Elektrostaten/?ref=bookmarks

 

[Restatic]

I have the B8 and the SIVGA version and like them a lot. Any mods you did to them? How do you compare them to the Takstar?

My main speakers are the big Maggies which I customized and love. They are magnetostats like the Takstar but need lots of clean power to really sing. I understand that the Takstars are happy with a few hundred mW. Would my FiiO E7 be good enough? I like it's DAC.

Thank you all for your input.

I do use the B8 on location in the office, traffic, sportschool.. etc etc. It's an amazing HP for the price of it.

 

[Restatic]

What's the cheapest portable amp that can drive these?

https://www.action.com/nl-be/p/maxxter-audio-ontvanger-4/

 

[Restatic]

What's the cheapest portable amp that can drive these?

check this unit: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/329...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_9,searchweb201603_55

I do use this amp with a bluetooth receiver. Portable tube amp / pocket warmer .

 

[Miiksu]

check this unit: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/329...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_9,searchweb201603_55

I do use this amp with a bluetooth receiver. Portable tube amp / pocket warmer .

You change opamp on that device. I would try LME49990. Any hiss or unwanted floor noise?