[Drhonker]

These used babies came in today... poor things have no idea what they have in store for them 

 

The Frankenstein bass monster, just like doctor Hawaiibadboy suggested and MAN do they feel so much better. Just got my sz2k's for about 3 days now and would not have thought a simple earpad change would make such a difference. My ears thank you all... sadly my wallet cannot. 

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 
These used babies came in today... poor things have no idea what they have in store for them 

 

The Frankenstein bass monster, just like doctor Hawaiibadboy suggested and MAN do they feel so much better. Just got my sz2k's for about 3 days now and would not have thought a simple earpad change would make such a difference. My ears thank you all... sadly my wallet cannot. 

 
 

 

[Thenewguy007]

 Hawaiibadboy, did you ever get around in doing the Meze 99 review?
 
Could they hold their own against the Fostex TH600X00/900 in sub-bass?

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

   Hawaiibadboy, did you ever get around in doing the Meze 99 review?
 
Could they hold their own against the Fostex TH600X00/900 in sub-bass?

No, I gave them to my girlfriend but I will review them. No, they cannot hold their own against those 3 listed cans in sub bass.

 

[NV2U]

Those of you who have had experience with Massdrop: Will the X00's make a re-appearance there (or anywhere) at that same price-point? If you had the option of either the X00's or the Taction Kannons - which would you choose? Both are scarce on the ground right now so this is an iffy question, I know.

 

[vapman]

I've got an extra set of HAM 55X's here if any bassheads are suffering with stock pad SZ2000's.
 
It's amazing to hear the veil go away.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 What are the best bass headphones? ​

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This is the hunt for the "Top 10" Bass headphones on the consumer market. 
The list will be compiled and based on identical set-ups (or similar) and tracks with identical Eq sloping/boosting.
 
 

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TOP 10 March 2016​

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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1. J.V.C HA-SZ2000 & Taction KANNON

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Driver size: 55mm "Sub-woofer"/ 30mm CNT  

Impedance:16 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Exceptional +30dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (anything)
Weakness: Veiled , Poor stock pads.

 

 

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%
 
 

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* Taction info to be updated


 

 

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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?

 

 

 

 

AP: 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%


 
 
 
 
 
 

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3. Sony XB1000

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Driver size: 70mm Mylar (PET) 

Impedance 24 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs 
Genre' (HipHop/EDM/?)
Weaknessillow pads absorb too much of the hit.

 

 

 
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%
 
 
 
 
 

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4. J.V.C HA-SZ1000   

 

 
 

 
 
 

 

Driver size: 55mm "Sub-woofer"/ 30mm CNT                                                                                                        

 
 

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Impedance 16 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Exceptional +30dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (anything)
Weakness: less veiled than sz2k but veiled , Poor stock pads.  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAP: ipad  
EQ:
"Equalizer" app
42Hz Q 1.000 +7.9dB
51Hz Q 1.000 +7.7dB
78Hz Q 5.000 +2.8dB
 
   
 
AMP: FiiO e12
 
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%

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5. FOSTEX TH600 / MassDrop TH-X00      

                  

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Driver size: Driver:50mm dia Nd magnet / bio-dynamic diaphragm

  Impedance 25 Ohm
Amp Headroom: 
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' Anything

  Weakness:.

 
 
 
 
AP: 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%

 

 

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6. 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.

 

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%
 



 



 

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7. HPH Yamaha Pro 500

 

Driver size: 50mm Mylar (PET)

 
Impedance 32 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' (Anything)
Weaknessad size (shallow)

 

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%

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8.Audio Technica -ATH Pro700mk2

 

 

Driver size: 53mm Mylar (PET)

 
Impedance 68 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' (Anything)
Weaknessad size (shallow)

 

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%
 

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9. V-MODA Crossfade M-100

 

 

 

Driver size: 50mm Mylar (PET)

 
Impedance 32 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' (Anything)
Weaknessad size (shallow)

 

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%
 
 

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10. Monster Beats DETOX Pro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

Driver size: 50mm Mylar (PET)

Impedance 32 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Good +14dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (Hip-Hop/EDM)
Weakness: (?)  

 

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%
 
 
   

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Configurations used

 
 
 
 

1. Source

Cowon iAudio10
flat eq,
Mach3Bass +9
BBE+8
 
AMP
Fiio E12 - 16db gain,
bass boost on,
 
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1. Source

Sony NWZ E473
Clear Bass +3,
flat eq,
 
AMP
Fiio E12 - 16db gain,
bass boost on,
 
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1. Source

Apple Ipad
App - "Equalizer",
eq,
42Hz Q 1.000 +7.9dB
51Hz Q 1.000 +7.7dB
78Hz Q 5.000 +2.8dB
 
AMP
Fiio E12 - 16db gain,
bass boost on,
 

 

 

[franmadrsid]

I have same doubt about this ones  J.V.C HA-SZ2000 & Taction KANNON, HPH Yamaha Pro 500, V-MODA Crossfade M-100, Monster Beats DETOX Pro ...meaby the best one for me is the JVC is the best basshead sound.. but I use like 3 hour per day so,, I am not sure if they are confortable or not.. really I am very newbie. Also I am looking to use with a btune bluetooth reciver some time.. I dont know it I could remove the cable. 
The Yamaha one is like more lighter, and the V-Moda is selling in Spanish Amazon so I dont need pay customs. 
 
Someone can give a idea... 
 
@Hawaiibadboy thanks for the paper test is really nice and helpfull.

 

[Scrappydoo]

I have same doubt about this ones  J.V.C HA-SZ2000 & Taction KANNON, HPH Yamaha Pro 500, V-MODA Crossfade M-100, Monster Beats DETOX Pro ...meaby the best one for me is the JVC is the best basshead sound.. but I use like 3 hour per day so,, I am not sure if they are confortable or not.. really I am very newbie. Also I am looking to use with a btune bluetooth reciver some time.. I dont know it I could remove the cable. 
The Yamaha one is like more lighter, and the V-Moda is selling in Spanish Amazon so I dont need pay customs. 

Someone can give a idea... 

@Hawaiibadboy
 thanks for the paper test is really nice and helpfull.

If portability is a factor then get the v-moda. When they are folded up in their case they fit in my hoodie pocket. For home use I'd go with the jvc, unless you don't mind waiting until the taction's come out. No matter which way you go you'll need an amp to get real basshead levels. But all those you listed are decent without an amp.

As far as comfort, the v-moda is comfortable but the jvc with brainwavez pads is more so because the cups swivel.

 

[vapman]

The JVC with the brainwavz pads are pretty huge. I personally use the memory foam Brainwavz.
 
You get maximum raw impact with the JVC HA-M55X pads but the sound is so sweet with the Brainwavz.
 
Even the M55X themselves sound pretty good with the Brainwavz memory foams!

 

[franmadrsid]

ok, for the JVC to use 3 hour per day which should pads I choose Brainwavz memory foams or some other more comfortable?  My amp is a portable one.. fioo E18 and I can not buy another one at the moment. 

 

[vapman]

ok, for the JVC to use 3 hour per day which should pads I choose Brainwavz memory foams or some other more comfortable?  My amp is a portable one.. fioo E18 and I can not buy another one at the moment. 

Trust me when I say nothing else is more comfortable.

 

[Scrappydoo]

ok, for the JVC to use 3 hour per day which should pads I choose Brainwavz memory foams or some other more comfortable?  My amp is a portable one.. fioo E18 and I can not buy another one at the moment. 

Your e18 will be just fine. Another thing I forgot to mention if you're considering a portable headphone is the company's warranty policy. If you're getting them from amazon you could also get their accidental coverage for additional piece of mind.

 

[NV2U]

  I have same doubt about this ones  J.V.C HA-SZ2000 & Taction KANNON, HPH Yamaha Pro 500, V-MODA Crossfade M-100, Monster Beats DETOX Pro ...meaby the best one for me is the JVC is the best basshead sound.. but I use like 3 hour per day so,, I am not sure if they are confortable or not.. really I am very newbie. Also I am looking to use with a btune bluetooth reciver some time.. I dont know it I could remove the cable. 
The Yamaha one is like more lighter, and the V-Moda is selling in Spanish Amazon so I dont need pay customs. 
 
Someone can give a idea... 
 
@Hawaiibadboy thanks for the paper test is really nice and helpfull.

The V-Moda M-100 now comes in a wireless bluetooth model.

 

[BadReligionPunk]

What's up thread? I read every single post from beginning to end. Phew! Just wanted to point out that Yamaha Pro500 is 23 ohm not 32 ohm and can take 1000mw of amp sauce before frying.