Thunderpants (T50RP mod) Group Buy

[sml1226]

How much is the modified velour option?

 

[Radio_head]

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Long time lurker, first time post.  Can't think of a better time to get started.  I would love to be a part of this opportunity but lets try to keep things easy on smeggy.  It sounds like he's going to very busy.

drgajet, this was your post expressing initial interest.  You were the 14th (including brent.) I took the bolded line to mean "lets keep things easy on him... and not do a group buy."  Like I mentioned a couple times in my lists, you were free to update the list (yourself by quoting it and adding your own name.)  You'll notice I didn't include people like kiteki or robobandit either, because they seemed to be on the fence, and they could have updated themselves if they were so inclined.  By contrast, googleli and than (who were also around your post) just said "I'm in" which I took as a sure thing.  Please keep in mind that the fact that it was your first post heightened my assumption that you weren't serious about it and caused me to misread your post that way.
 
Sorry if you got shafted based on that, but people may still drop out...
 
 

 

[brentatent12]

Hi Gary,
 
My top choice of wood is Brazillian Rosewood as pictured here and here.  I'm prepared to pay extra.  Can you let me know if something like this would be possible?  Your help is much appreciated.  Thanks!
 
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Svyr, sadly I'm not going to have time to do replacement wooden blocks at the moment with the group buy just because of the sheer workload I have on my hands. I might be able to update them at a later time though. For right now, no time!

Googleli, the isolation is, I think, a small increse, and the sound imo is a little better. More air and a slightly better balance.

Oqvist,

Speaking for myself, I prefer mine to the LCD2, I know it may sound nutty to some but we all have personal preference and I like mine more because I can make mine do exactly what I want in a phone and they get 95% or more ear time. The LCD is a superb headphone and I love them to bits, the proof of the pudding though is in what I tend to pick up and listen to, that ends up being the TPs. Now, I'm not saying the TP is the better phone, I'd never dream of being that presumptuous, it's better for me. I wear mine in the region of probably 6+ hours a day, every day.

"Closing the port how much do you feel it destroy the sound. I am sure it help with ev reverb or resonance issues but as mentioned hard time believing it would better the LCD-2?"

Closing the ports will completely destroy the sound because they need venting. It's not a 'bass port' per-se, or anything to do with reverb or resonance. It's that the driver is designed to work with an air vent. Without it there is little bass or depth, similarly, the driver isn't designed to be used open backed and sounds equally bad as such. Again, which is 'better' is a personal preference based on what sonic signature you prefer.

"What is the lightest you can get this? Possible to go lighter then the stock version?"

It's a tough proposition but I am getting close using lightweight replacement materials in my latest experiments. I don't know if it will ever be below stock weight as it uses very thin and light plastic, however, any additional weight is more than mitigated by vastly superior comfort. It is possible to get close though providing people don't ask for woods that are very heavy and dense. There's only so much I can do.

Update:

I have managed to reserve 5 blocks of the blackwood and three of macassar, I'm still tracking down more macassar and the ziricote. I have access to the purpleheart and others. Tracking down all the parts and what-not is taking some time.
 

 

 

[brentatent12]

Radio_head,
 
In answer to your PM question, I'm not sure yet.  I'll know more once the list has been finalized, and we'll work things out from there.  I have a few different ideas, but need to give it more thought.  I'll keep you posted.
 
Best,
 
Brent

 

[TIMITS]

Hi Brent,
 
Just verified my order details and updated the comments section in the shared spreadsheet:
 
Cocobolo (gloss finish instead of matt)
Stax O2 pads (choice of O2 pad colour up to Smeggy - whatever looks the best)
 
Many thanks.

 

[sml1226]

Hi Gary,
 
My top choice of wood is Brazillian Rosewood as pictured here and here.  I'm prepared to pay extra.  Can you let me know if something like this would be possible?  Your help is much appreciated.  Thanks!
 


 

I can tell you right now, if Smeggy can find any at all, the price will easily be well over any other wood he has used. It's a protected wood now and it's not easy to come by at all.

 

[brentatent12]

Gotcha.  Thanks
 
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Hi Brent,
 
Just verified my order details and updated the comments section in the shared spreadsheet:
 
Cocobolo (gloss finish instead of matt)
Stax O2 pads (choice of O2 pad colour up to Smeggy - whatever looks the best)
 
Many thanks.

 

 

[Jalo]

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No worries.  I've updated your detials to the following.
 
Jalo I am 100% committed to the group buy, regardless of final wood(s) to be used.
LCD2-Rev2 pad
Macassar Ebony
 
Can you verify this is correct?  Thanks
 


 

Yes, it is confirm as indicated above, and as Sperandeo posted above, if a balance connector is available, I would like to pay for that options.
 

 

[brentatent12]

Sml1226,
 
Thanks for the heads up.  I'll see what the price differential is like before making a final decision.  That is, if Gary can find it at all.  
 
Quick question since you seem to be knowledgeable on these matters:  Looking at those two photos I linked, do you know of any other woods that look similar, but may be easier to procure? 
 
Thanks,
 
Brent
 
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I can tell you right now, if Smeggy can find any at all, the price will easily be well over any other wood he has used. It's a protected wood now and it's not easy to come by at all.

 

 

[Jalo]

If the Brazilian Rosewood is available, I'll pay for an addition pair of cups.

 

[brentatent12]

Order verified.  A balanced connector instead of a 1/4 jack?
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Yes, it is confirm as indicated above, and as Sperandeo posted above, if a balance connector is available, I would like to pay for that options.
 

 

 

[Jalo]

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Order verified.  A balanced connector instead of a 1/4 jack?


 

Yes, a 4 pin XLR.  Thanks.
 
 

 

[brentatent12]

I'm not sure if it is available or not, but I'll add it to your files (Jalo and Seperando)

 

[dBel84]

It appears some sanity needs to be restored. Rant on "Gary agreed to a group buy as he is truly a GREAT guy and a little soft when it comes to favours. The reason customs cost what they do is because of the time spent on each individual request and tailoring something to a specific need. Knowing Gary, he would never come out and try and streamline any of this as , well , he likes to please and be assured that he is delivering the best product possible for the individual. Scanning this thread, it is clear that this has become more personal tailored to meet individual needs than the initial gesture intended. I have no personal gain in this other than looking out for a friend, so my request to you all is this. If you have a question ( or several), do some reading and come up with the best solution yourself before loading the mans time. Following this thread and answering everyone's , or in some cases one persons hundredth question is an effort which is truly not needed. Think what you will of me for saying this but try and respect what is being offered here and if you really need the specifics, step out of the group buy and pay for the service ( which is still incredibly reasonable if you consider other people's custom work ) " that's it..dB

 

[sml1226]

Sml1226,
 
Thanks for the heads up.  I'll see what the price differential is like before making a final decision.  That is, if Gary can find it at all.  
 
Quick question since you seem to be knowledgeable on these matters:  Looking at those two photos I linked, do you know of any other woods that look similar, but may be easier to procure? 
 
Thanks,
 
Brent
 


 

Similar to Brazilian Rosewood would only be other rosewoods from what I've seen. Of course, you're not always luck enough to find a highly figured board, but here's what I've seen similar to Brazilian:

Cocobolo, Madagascar Rosewood

A red finish would help the Madagascar if you're really set on that look. If Smeggy's willing to get the wood that's great, but going out of the way to dye it or get a finish he'll use once seems like it's asking a bit much IMO, especially when he's already used cocobolo on these before and it's pretty red to begin with.