TOP 10 for August 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.
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2. FOSTEX TH900
Driver size: 50mm dia Nd magnet
Impedance 25 Ohm
Amp Headroom:
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' Anything
Weakness:...Price?
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3. 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:.
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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.
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5. 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.
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6. Sony XB700
Driver size: 50mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 24 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Good +18dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (Hip-Hop/EDM)
Weakness: Pillow pads absorb too much of the hit.
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7. 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.
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8. 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)
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9. V-Moda M100
Driver size: 50mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 32 Ohm
Amp Headroom: (?)
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' (Anything)
Weakness:stock pads shallow
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10. ATH - PRO 700MK2
Driver size: 53mm Mylar (PET)
Impedance 38 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs (raise bass only,?)
Genre' (Hip-Hop/EDM/?)
Weakness: Pad depth. Different pairs very different sound?
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HARDWARE USED
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%
* All cans tested using identical hardware and setting by 2 different Head-fi'ers besides Yamaha Pro 500
Tracks used
An additional Bass mega mix created by cb was used for a final battle between the sz2k and the TH900
Notes & Thoughts
Never saw the "TH" Bash brothers coming. I have heard and been impressed but it took an owner to put them through the motions to confirm that they are not only epic audiophile cans they have enormous low end power.
If you're a basshead and want your cake (bass) and eat it too (Hi fidelity sound along with it)...the TH series wait for you...and your money
Every can on this list is owned by a single owner and were compared in exactly the same manner. On the ear to confirm what the Paper test shows. That's a nice visual to enjoy. The settings were identical. Personal bias was overcome. I know 1 user who would have loved to have seen those hand glazed cups at #1. Never think this is about anything but bass. Lotta work and communication goes on that you never see. Most thought out comprehensive, accurately compared list of bass cans on the internet by a very wide margin.
Enjoy.
NOT TOP 10, BUT STILL RECOMMENDED!
IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
Drivers: 40mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 8Hz-30kHz
Sensitivity: 115dB
Impedance: 95 ohms
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Drivers: 40mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 20HZ-20KHZ
Sensitivity: 110db
Impedance: 32 ohms
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Drivers: 40mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 20Hz-23kHz
Sensitivity: 110dB
Impedance: 16 ohms
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Drivers: 40mm
Form: On Ear
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: Not Specified
Impedance: 32 ohms
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Drivers: 40mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 10Hz-20KHz
Sensitivity: 110db
Impedance: 64 ohms
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Drivers: 50mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 5Hz-30KHz
Sensitivity: 107db
Impedance: 32 ohms
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Drivers: 50mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 10Hz-22kHz
Sensitivity: 100dB
Impedance: 24 ohms
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Drivers: 50mm
Form: On Ear
Frequency Response: 3Hz-28kHz
Sensitivity: 106db
Impedance: 24 ohms
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Drivers: 57mm
Form: On Ear
Frequency Response: 5Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 108dB
Impedance: 64 ohms
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Drivers: 57mm
Form: On Ear
Frequency Response: 5Hz-30kHz
Sensitivity: 107dB
Impedance: 64 ohms
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Drivers: 50mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 5Hz-32kHz
Sensitivity: 115dB
Impedance: 32 ohms
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Drivers: 53mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 5Hz-35kHz
Sensitivity: 106dB
Impedance: 68 ohms
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Drivers: 50mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 10Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: Not specified
Impedance: 32 ohms
Video
Drivers: 40mm
Form: On Ear
Frequency Response: Not specified
Sensitivity: Not specified
Impedance: Not specified
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Drivers: 89mm
Form: Over Ear
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: Not specified
Impedance: 8 ohms
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Drivers: 50mm
Form: On Ear
Frequency Response: 6Hz-40kHz
Sensitivity: 106dB
Impedance: 32 ohms
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Edited by cb3723 - 8/8/14 at 7:03pm
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I just saw a can that is gonna take a spot maybe on the Top 10??