THE COMPOSER OPEN BACK FLAGSHIP by AUSTRIAN AUDIO

[Nomax]

Very nice video from the assembly line of Composer. Interesting. Thanks for posting.

Hopefully the upload works with Bernhard the acoustician....because the video is over 30 minutes long

NOMAX

PS.If not, then we're out of luck

 

[musicday]

I hope it will work, the Composer is still my favourite headphone.

 

[xxx1313]

One is ready
(With english subtitles)



NOMAX

Ps.I will upload the other video when I have time
(And the upload also works with the Ipad)

To all not capable of understanding Austrian German - make sure that you enable the (english) subtitles at Youtube.

 

[Nomax]

I hope it will work, the Composer is still my favourite headphone.

Part One



Bernhard....One of the few besides Axel Grell who has also worked in the industry for almost 30 years

Part Two



NOMAX

PS.I'll do the third part another time...unfortunately I don't have time anymore sorry

 

[xxx1313]

And how were your first few days with it?

NOMAX

PS.Did you manage to find a clear favorite for yourself?

Well, I do not have much to add, because imo @noplsestar did a really great job in describing the sound differences here.

My first impressions were that I really prefer the sound of the suede pads, but it is not that simple. I still prefer them for longer listening sessions because the upper mids are tamed a bit compared to the original pads and bass extends a bit lower. I can dive in and get lost in music listening even more with the suede pads. However, the mid-bass slam of the original pads is also great sometimes and I also tend to prefer them with electronic music. The original pads with spacers are great for symphonic orchestra and film soundtracks. And just as @noplsestar I also feel that suede pads together with the spacers is the only combination that does not really work for me, because there is too much midrange suck out.

@Nomax, I agree with you that it is a matter of taste, music genre and individual preference. Both the suede pads and the spacers are worthy alternatives for slightly altered sound presentations, imo. So I will keep them both and will keep listening with them, as well as also with the original pads.

Cheers,
Bernie

 

[Nomax]

Before heading to Munich.....also the third part
(Also why the pads lasted so long and why the spacers are not made of plastic )



NOMAX

PS.Sorry about the modest quality of the videos and the English subtitles...but I'm not one of the professional reviewers