[alphaproject]

So after days on end of wearing these I can say the Gemini stock pads are not perfect. They are probably great for most people but once I can order the bigger pads I'm going to.
 
The stock Gemini pads are not as thick thus I think my ears slightly touch the inside...that's where my issues seem to lie.

 

[w00dman]

Try these EQ settings for flatter response on Takstar Hi-2050.
Let me know what you think.

 

[Roderick]

Has anyone tried removing the metal cover over the driver? I don't know if it can be removed without damaging the driver, maybe if it is connected to the baffle instead of the driver. I love both hi2050 and pro80 and I don't find them too harsh. However the highs are still not natural as I'd like. I was thinking maybe the metal cover causes reflections? Atleast when on the inside of the cups, metal surfaces tend to boost high frequences. I know audio technica and sony use similar driver cover on some of their headphones so I don't think using metal in inherently wrong but maybe it is in this case? It definately isn't lack of damping inside the cups.

 

[alphaproject]

Well, hopefully sometime next week the HM5 pads will arrive for my HSR 1000s.
 
Which cans are brighter, the pro 80/HSR or 2050?  I'm betting the 2050 are since they are open but I can't imagine them being better than the Pro 80's or Gemini variants.
 
Either way I'm pretty satisfied and I'm coming from the DT 770's which cost a lot more.

 

[quisxx]

The 2050/990 are brighter. Not only because they are open, but because the pads are velour.

 

[Gr33nL34f]

prob going to order the hsr1000's today with the nvx angled pads. not really getting these for music just a all arounder that's comfy.

 

[alphaproject]

  prob going to order the hsr1000's today with the nvx angled pads. not really getting these for music just a all arounder that's comfy.

Awesome... I think you'll really like them. As for the pads I've heard the best ones are the HM5 pads from a few experienced people.
I think the angled ones might alter the sound a bit. Maybe they won't....

 

[Gr33nL34f]

i ordered them. went with the regular HM5 pads instead of the angled ones just to be on the safe side. cant wait...my last headphone purchase for alongggggggg time.

 

[alphaproject]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mcND8sIO6E

 

[quisxx]

If you want bass it's best to stick with the stock pads. Hm5 pads do make vocals clearer however.

 

[Gr33nL34f]

so the hm5 pads take some bass away...;(

 

[quisxx]

Yes, lots.

 

[spurxiii]

Yes, lots.

I didn't think it took away lots. The velours sure but not the pleathers

 

[quisxx]

Yeah, everyone hears differently. The opinion on the hm5 is a mixed bag to say the least.

 

[spurxiii]

Yeah, everyone hears differently. The opinion on the hm5 is a mixed bag to say the least.

Agreed