BTW, I don't agree with that review about the comfort. I think the stock pads are very comfortable. First I cut the foam and was happy. Then that review awoke my curiosity and I bought the BRAINWAVZ Angled Hybrids. I think both sounds very good. Stock without foam is a little brighter. Angled hybrid tames the highs a bit and adds some punch to the bass. Which one you prefer is up to you. I'm a little treble sensitive, so I'm using the angled hybrid ones. Both are better that stock, though, IMHO. I feel that the thick foam was holding them back.
Thieaudio Ghost Thread
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preauxtip
Head-Fier
So I have an OTL tube amp arriving next week. I'll be sure to report back on if the Ghost plays nicely with it or not.
preauxtip
Head-Fier
It is yes, still worth exploring if they place nice together or not I think.
Shane D
Headphoneus Supremus
Even efficient headphones sound great with the right tube amp. This week I am using my Grado's with a Schiit Valhalla 2 and a Little Dot MK9. And my Grado's are 32 and 38 Ohms.
Sounds Awesome!
preauxtip
Head-Fier
Happy to report these are actually doing a really good job on my TA-26 OTL tube amp. I wouldn't necessarily say there's any major scaling above my Modi/Magni or even above my Fulla E but there's definitely a little bit of a change in the sound that I am enjoying. I'm only a few songs in so I don't have any significant observations besides 'Sounds good, want to listen to the next track'
Same experience here, tried them with Little Dot mk3. I just love the way it sounds.
Condocondor
500+ Head-Fier
Had these for a couple of months now with about 75+ hours on them ,and for the third time on this thread I'm telling you folks these are great headphones--not for the money, but period. There is nothing missing. Everything is there: texture, smoothness on the treble, midrange, soundstage, imaging, bass, etc. I just don't feel there is compromise anywhere in their sound signature. Everything is CRYSTAL clear and yet non-fatiguing. Winners. Pure winners. Just give them some time. At this price there's nothing to lose. I suspect that for many a poor audiophile, this will be the only headphone they need. One other thing that I REALLY appreciate is that they don't leak sound too bad at all. They're more like a semi-open in that regard. In time when more audiophiles discover these gems, they'll have a nice following. I know one thing, they're going to set a new standard for $129. What an amazing time to be an audiophile.
Agree, the value is incredible. Maybe this is the beginning of great budget headphones, like what happended recently to budget chifi IEM:s. Would love that.
Condocondor
500+ Head-Fier
I think we're seeing it. The FIIO FT3 are another one I'm reading about for $299 that punch up value 2X-3X its price.
preauxtip
Head-Fier
IDK I think we've had plenty of great budget headphone choices already, 58X and 6XX come to mind. These are just another great choice in the sub $200 space.
Condocondor
500+ Head-Fier
Had both of those. Ghosts are much better.
Yeah, they are great, but 6XX $239, Ghost $129 (Both on sale at the moment, $199 vs $116). Almost half the price.
$116 is really cheap. I got 6XX too, but I'm currently using Ghost as daily driver. I like both, though.
preauxtip
Head-Fier
I love my Ghosts don't get me wrong, but the 6XX on an OTL tube amp is just magical.
Just hoping they get decent salaries in the factories. I mean, there's good IEMs now for $20. Just got the Truthear Hola for $19. It's crazy.
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