[juggos]

  I also saw these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TASCAM-HP-A9-High-Definition-Light-Weight-40mm-Driver-Over-Ear-Headphones-/231061636660?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35cc58c634
 
Picked them up for $12, and they are also surprisingly decent for Supra Aurals. Not sure if this is an old model or not. No press releases on it anywhere.

 
I just put in an offer for $10 and it auto accepted it. I wonder how low he'd really go. Thanks for the link. 

 

[Hente]

Without EQ, are these as good or better than the Monorpice 8323s?

 

[donunus]

Waiting for the mx2. If those perfect the TH-02 even in the FR, Those would be giant killers. Of course, proof is in the listening.

 

[JoeDoe]

Just pulled the trigger on two pairs from VMInnovations. Got em for $25 a pair.
 
If they're half as good as the hype, I'll use em. If not, then they'll be great for drumset lessons! Wicked case of NGAS (new gear acquisition syndrome)!

 

[lei111]

How does TH-02 compare against HP-A9?

 

[bhazard]

  How does TH-02 compare against HP-A9?

The TH-02 is better. For ~$10 though, the HP-A9 is probably the best $10 headphone you'll ever hear.

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

Just ordered both.  Hoping to hear a difference but at this price.  I wouldn't be surprised that it doesn't have a huge difference.  

 

[bhazard]

MX-2 now available. Shopping around to see if anyone will do less than $40.

 

[squallkiercosa]

Takstar also have similar models, although a bit more expensive. 
 
http://www.amazon.com/Takstar-TS-610-Enclosed-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00G1Y07JI/ref=sr_1_100?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1383016563&sr=1-100
http://www.amazon.com/Takstar-5000-Professional-Enclosed-Headphones/dp/B00G1Y0I2E/ref=sr_1_38?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1383016441&sr=1-38&keywords=Takstar
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Takstar-takstar-hd-3000-professional-monitor-s-dj-fashion-headset-earphones/1070036425.html

 

[Arve]

While the Takstar TS-610 appears very similar to the Tascam TH-02/TEAC CT-H02, it's not the same headphone (the earcup design is identical, and there are minor variations in the headband) - as evident by the 60Ω impedance for the Takstar vs 32 for Tascam/TEAC

 

[bhazard]

Any earpad suggestions?

 

[JoeDoe]

If you do a search for either 90mm or 85mm headphone pads, AMZ or eBay turns up plenty of off-brand results. 

 

[bhazard]

Just pre-ordered the TH-MX2 for $33. Ships in 3-4 weeks, but some are available now. Just ask for a lower price on any of the sites that allow it. There are a few of them in google shopping.

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

Wait how did you remove the lids?  I haven't gotten mine but if that helps with the sound stage I'm willing to try it out. 

 

[JoeDoe]

My pairs arrived today.

First impressions.

Decent build quality: mostly heavy plastic and leather substitutes.
Good sound: mostly neutral, slight warmth in mid bass, good extension in the extremes, especially given the price point. To me they sound like a diet M50.

Luckily I've got a big head, so these fit easily. I could see though, if you have a smaller head that getting a good seal would be an issue.
Stock pads are very firm. Can't help but think that some velour would do the trick...

The only issue that I have is I'm getting lots of crackles and pops whenever I touch the jack to adjust it or accidentally. Does this sound like a defective product or a brand-new product?