[Happytalk]

Ok. Head fi Eq-ers. Show us your eq settings for these. Genres, general preferences, etc.

 

[Change is Good]

Ok. Head fi Eq-ers. Show us your eq settings for these. Genres, general preferences, etc.

None.

 

[Happytalk]

None.

Me as well, actually. But I respect the detail oriented mindset of headphone enthusiasts and I am assuming someone has come up with something. Likely something subtle.

 

[Change is Good]

Some more early impressions from a few hours of listening and switching pads:

I'm still grasping how it compares to the 1540 w/alpha pads and whether if it was a side grade rather than an upgrade. My early impressions is that, well, it is an upgrade... but only over the stock 1540. Switching to the alpha pads really made them (1540) that much better, and more fitting to its price range. The X00 has a similar u-shaped sound, but the soundstage is definitely wider and maybe slightly deeper, so that is a plus.

Now, I never heard the 600 and 900, but my guess is that those are really bassheads cans which may lead to the over-exaggerated talk about these mids being forward and bass being reduced. Compared to those cans, probably yes, but these are still borderline basshead material. If I kept the 1540 for two years, I can see these sticking around for just as long, if not longer.

PS: Switching to alpha pads on the X00 may be a sonic improvement, as they do tighten up its bass. Unlike on the 1540, however, it reduces the amount of slam, slightly. I prefer the slower decay and thump of the stock pads, so that is how they will remain.

PPS: Amazing job by PETEREK on the mod. The Boompro adapter is top notch, as well.

 

[deafanddumb]

Okay now, these are only early impressions, but I think I'm digging the stock pads more than the alphas. Yes, the bass tightens up and is sonically improved with the alphas, but I seem to prefer the slower decay and thump of the the stock pads.

As an owner of both....I'm now attracted to the alpha pads to create more of a difference

 

[deafanddumb]

Thanks for the info on the pad swap. I have to wait till Christmas for my girl to give me my Lawton pads and then I'll post some impressions. Does anyone have impressions with the th900/600 pads?

You thinking Lawton preferable to alpha pads? Why?

 

[legcramp]

  Some more early impressions from a few hours of listening and switching pads:

I'm still grasping how it compares to the 1540 w/alpha pads and whether if it was a side grade rather than an upgrade. My early impressions is that, well, it is an upgrade... but only over the stock 1540. Switching to the alpha pads really made them (1540) that much better, and more fitting to its price range. The X00 has a similar u-shaped sound, but the soundstage is definitely wider and maybe slightly deeper, so that is a plus.

Now, I never heard the 600 and 900, but my guess is that those are really bassheads cans which may lead to the over-exaggerated talk about these mids being forward and bass being reduced. Compared to those cans, probably yes, but these are still borderline basshead material. If I kept the 1540 for two years, I can see these sticking around for just as long, if not longer.

PS: Switching to alpha pads on the X00 may be a sonic improvement, as they do tighten up its bass. Unlike on the 1540, however, it reduces the amount of slam, slightly. I prefer the slower decay and thump of the stock pads, so that is how they will remain.

PPS: Amazing job by PETEREK on the mod. The Boompro adapter is top notch, as well.

 
IME, 95% of the sonic change from TH-600 to TH-X00 came from swapping the pads. The other 5% are the wooden cups. I couldn't stand the stock pads on the TH-X00 because of the extra bass and slower decay as you prefer it since I am used to the sound signature of Fostex with TH600/TH900 pads. I am surprised that the TH-X00 were advertised as having bass tuned lower than the 600/900. 
 
I spent the last couple hours comparing the X00 and 600 using the same pads (pulled off the pads on my 900 and stuck them on the X00).
 

1. Treble on 600 had a little more sparkle but also a little more sibilant.
2. Mids on X00 were more forward by a small amount, but pretty much identical otherwise to my ears. 
3. Bass quality was also identical to me; I thought X00 had a tiny bit more bass quantity.

 

[mungbean66]

So these headphones are amazing. Finding them a solid choice for almost all music I listen too.
I have noticed that classical could be better.

I need some advice though. I will be getting a Chord Mojo in March next year and was wondering what a good companion hp would be?
I was thinking the hd600 but I have a problem with bright treble and love at least moderate bass.

Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[Change is Good]

   
IME, 95% of the sonic change from TH-600 to TH-X00 came from swapping the pads. The other 5% are the wooden cups. I couldn't stand the stock pads on the TH-X00 because of the extra bass and slower decay as you prefer it since I am used to the sound signature of Fostex with TH600/TH900 pads. I am surprised that the TH-X00 were advertised as having bass tuned lower than the 600/900. 
 
I spent the last couple hours comparing the X00 and 600 using the same pads (pulled off the pads on my 900 and stuck them on the X00).
 

1. Treble on 600 had a little more sparkle but also a little more sibilant.
2. Mids on X00 were more forward by a small amount, but pretty much identical otherwise to my ears. 
3. Bass quality was also identical to me; I thought X00 had a tiny bit more bass quantity.

 
I may just have to look for some 600/900 pads, then. Thanks!

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

http://www.head-fi.org/products/fostex-th-x00-massdrop-exclusive/reviews/14816
My review ^^. Probably will read it and edit here and there.

+1 on this being a non - shipment thread. Although the other thread does have quite a bit of info.

 

[Change is Good]

http://www.head-fi.org/products/fostex-th-x00-massdrop-exclusive/reviews/14816
My review ^^. Probably will read it and edit here and there.

+1 on this being a non - shipment thread. Although the other thread does have quite a bit of info.

Maybe we can post links to the qoutes we find to be of significance, here? That way it would make it easier to find for those reading up on all the info available.

 

[fjrabon]

Ok. Head fi Eq-ers. Show us your eq settings for these. Genres, general preferences, etc.

it's fairly subtle (no adjustment larger than 3dB), but does two things: makes the bass more linear and evens out the upper midrange/lower treble hole a bit.  It still maintains the overall character of the headphone's underlying signature.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

The first post is usually where thread "sticky" goes.

Maybe we can post links to the qoutes we find to be of significance, here? That way it would make it easier to find for those reading up on all the info available.

 

[sahmen]

The first post is usually where thread "sticky" goes.

I have linked your review to the first post on this thread.  I hope that is okay with you...

 

[elvergun]

   
I may just have to look for some 600/900 pads, then. Thanks!

 
I just got some TH900 pads...should get here on Tuesday.