[Kernmac]

TMA-1 diver size = 40mm
 
Fools gold = yellow cable
 
Plenty of coloured 3.5 mm cables around.  I doubt that the 2000 limited editon will mean that they become collectors items.
 
I still think the TMA-1 is great portable headphone, but I would get the basic over the Fools Gold if it were my money.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernmac /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I doubt that the 2000 limited edition will mean that they become collectors items.
 
I still think the TMA-1 is great portable headphone, but I would get the basic over the Fools Gold if it were my money.

I would too, but the Fool's Gold has the lockable cables, as well as the straight cable included. If I were to buy the regular, then a straight cable on the side, it would come to the same price.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Updated with info on a TMA-1 studio version.

 

[JamesMcProgger]

the folding mechanism is similar to the Marshall Major
 
 

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Anyone have any thoughts on the news of a studio-use aiaiai TMA-1? What do you want, and what do you hope they exclude?

 

[Coq de Combat]

Those are pretty damn good looking IMO. I hope they sound as good as they look..
 
Having hopes for the circumaural version of the TMA-1 as well.

 

[mosshorn]

I'm definitely interested in these, especially if they keep the same sound signature and the price isn't too crazy.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Quote:

I'm definitely interested in these, especially if they keep the same sound signature and the price isn't too crazy.

Ditto on the price tag..

 

[manveru]

Yeah, ever since I learned that I have an earwax problem and can't use IEMs anymore, I've been keeping an eye out for a good possible portable headphone that is supra or circumaural and not too unwieldy or fragile to be stuffed in a satchel. Don't wanna spend a huge amount of money on it because I wouldn't actually use it that often, but it would be nice to have when wanted. I've always thought that Aiaiai's looked cool. Hopefully one of these would have a more balanced/flexible sound signature, but my gut feeling is that they will be quite colorful in one way or another.

 

[MorbidToaster]

Being that the TMA-1 is one of (if not) my top pick for a portable...I'm pretty excited.

 

[MorbidToaster]

My problem as well.
 
Quote:

Yeah, ever since I learned that I have an earwax problem and can't use IEMs anymore, I've been keeping an eye out for a good possible portable headphone that is supra or circumaural and not too unwieldy or fragile to be stuffed in a satchel. Don't wanna spend a huge amount of money on it because I wouldn't actually use it that often, but it would be nice to have when wanted. I've always thought that Aiaiai's looked cool. Hopefully one of these would have a more balanced/flexible sound signature, but my gut feeling is that they will be quite colorful in one way or another.

 
 

 

[manveru]

 
Quote:

My problem as well.

Yup. Kinda sucks. Isolation can be such a huge factor in sound quality in certain environments. What's worse is that I'm also a drummer, so I have to wear ear plugs not infrequently, which is now a double-edged sword. Protecting and exacerbating my ears at the same time. I'll have to try and get some of those "drummer" headphones eventually, even though they don't work as well.

 

[BRSxIgnition]

Quote:

 

Yup. Kinda sucks. Isolation can be such a huge factor in sound quality in certain environments. What's worse is that I'm also a drummer, so I have to wear ear plugs not infrequently, which is now a double-edged sword. Protecting and exacerbating my ears at the same time. I'll have to try and get some of those "drummer" headphones eventually, even though they don't work as well.

Well, the TMA-1's were great at isolation and sound leakage.
 

 

[OmerNess]

I really don't get this folding mechanism.
looks like they flipped the pads somehow.
It looks wrong, because these pads are anchored to the headband with bolts
 
got it now, dammit i feel stupid

 

[St3ph3n]

Will the studio TMA's be better than the Capitals?