I just got off the phone with Tyll and they will be offering to test non-HeadRoom headphones in a couple of months. Whats happening is, they are in the process of revamping their testing and spec methodology, and that means retesting basically all the models they keep in stock. So thats why they want 'a couple of months'-- in order for them to finish their own in house testing first. For what its worth, Tyll asked me the address of my W2002 website and he checked it out while I was on the phone with him. I dont think he had seen the W2002 before that moment, so it was fun to hear him say, 'whoa!.. hey those are cool! ..where did you get those? we might like to have some here" But when I told him they were not meant for the US market and that were made in a limited number to boot, it was obvious that it wouldnt do him any good to track some down. Anyway, it was a good talk.
As far as the HeadRoom Little More Power goes, I've had it for less than an hour (but the amp must have been used; the cord had a split in it from prior damage) and I like it waaayyy better than the mint tin amp I have. Since I've only spent about 20 minutes listening with it I dont want to make any grand claims about it, but I'm liking the crossfeed, at least at the moment. The sound seems a tad clearer than it did before.. the low notes a hair more substantial than before.. its a nice feeling. While using the crossfeed you can hear an increase in low midrange compared to not using it. I think I read this somewhere about HeadRooms crossfeed before, and its true- using the crossfedd gives you a stronger bump in the lower mids. As far as detail goes, I noticed that at 1:04-1:05 in the Led Zeppelin song 'Ramble On' theres a word or sound someone says.. its way down in the mix and I'm sure not many floor speakers can resolve it, but its pretty obvious with the W2002 (you should hear it just to the right of Plants voice) Its not part of the main vocals, its just a.. well.. check it out yourself!
Back to the cans!
