[jermaink]

Regarding the Wenge wood Auteur, did you measure the exact weight? Would be interested to know how it compares to the Teak and the Blackwood.

 

[grizzlybeast]

I actually have high hopes for the HP-3. I have a feeling it will be a bit much in the highs for me but the basshead in me is eager to hear them. I will have a pair sooner than later.

 

[cute]

You may be disappointed in bass, it is not a hard hitting bass like the TH900, or THX00, quite the contrary. And the highs are very nice, not peaky at all. The gear you use will make a difference though. I use the Kenzie and Metrum Amethyst, with that pair you will be good on both the ZMF and the HP-3.

Back to the Auteur!

 

[Hansotek]

What components were used to listen to the HP-3?

The Woo WA-8, the new Klipsch amp, the Fiio X5 III and the Acoustic Research M2. I didn't say anything above that I didn't say to the Klipsch team. It is really pretty and a lot of fun, but it's lagging behind in technicalities for the price point.

I consider the Klipsch a conditional recommendation for people who want a fun headphone for EDM and place a high value on aesthetics.

The guys on their team are really open to feedback though and really get the hobby. As I said above, I'm pretty sure it's just a matter of time before they do a killer headphone. IMHO, YMMV, etc.

 

[cute]

The Woo WA-8, the new Klipsch amp, the Fiio X5 III and the Acoustic Research M2. I didn't say anything above that I didn't say to the Klipsch team. It is really pretty and a lot of fun, but it's lagging behind in technicalities for the price point.

I consider the Klipsch a conditional recommendation for people who want a fun headphone for EDM and place a high value on aesthetics.

The guys on their team are really open to feedback though and really get the hobby. As I said above, I'm pretty sure it's just a matter of time before they do a killer headphone. IMHO, YMMV, etc.

What would you say about the bass on the Auteur? I'd like to hear them at some point for sure. Are they bass lite compared to the HP-3? Not good for EDM? Do they have a high value on aesthetics? Are they a fun headphone? Are they a killer headphone? I think I would really like to hear them!

 

[Slim1970]

I've spent some time with both, and the Klipsch does not show well in comparison to the Auteur at all. I have no doubt those guys are going to crank out a great headphone at some point, but the Heritage is miles behind the Auteur, sonically.

Exactly what I wanted to know, thanks!

 

[BuddhaBruce]

Exactly what I wanted to know, thanks!

There's one guy in the HP-3 thread stating he likes the HP-3 more than his Utopia/HEKV2/ and other really expensive headphones, but take that with a grain of salt. He said while not technically as capable it is the most enjoyable can hes listened to

 

[Slim1970]

There's one guy in the HP-3 thread stating he likes the HP-3 more than his Utopia/HEKV2/ and other really expensive headphones, but take that with a grain of salt. He said while not technically as capable it is the most enjoyable can hes listened to

I guess I need to hear both of these headphones. Not sure I'm looking for a another fun headphone. I have the TH-900 MKII's, B&W P9's, and the Denon D7200's. All of which are bass heavy, fun, closed headphones. The D7200's are probably the most balanced throughout the frequency spectrum and sound really good. But Auteur's seem like they would fit somewhere in between HD800S's and HEK's and be on par with the LCD-3's that I have based on early reviews.

 

[BuddhaBruce]

I guess I need to hear both of these headphones. Not sure I'm looking for a another fun headphone. I have the TH-900 MKII's, B&W P9's, and the Denon D7200's. All of which are bass heavy, fun, closed headphones. The D7200's are probably the most balanced throughout the frequency spectrum and sound really good. But Auteur's seem like they would fit somewhere in between HD800S's and HEK's and be on par with the LCD-3's that I have based on early reviews.

I'm kind of in the same boat. I really want 2 headphones.

One fun, bassy, energetic and another more neutral, airy, smooth, and lush

 

[zach915m]

Regarding the Wenge wood Auteur, did you measure the exact weight? Would be interested to know how it compares to the Teak and the Blackwood.

I think the Wenge is somewhere in the low 500's. It not as heavy as it might look as it's quite a porous wood. So Teak is lighter, and Blackwood is heavier.

Unfortunately no Wenge run right now, just had a few to test out, but down the line we could look into doing a run possibly!

 

[sacredgates]

@zach915m: I did not find any weight specifications for the Blackwood Auteur. I know it is a very dense wood. Could you give us an idea, please?

 

[zach915m]

@zach915m: I did not find any weight specifications for the Blackwood Auteur. I know it is a very dense wood. Could you give us an idea, please?

Ahh sorry about that:

Teak: 475-500g

African Blackwood: 550-575g in Black Aluminum, 600-625g in Brass

Added to the product page as well to avoid any confusion!

 

[Gym_Turtle]

I think the Wenge is somewhere in the low 500's. It not as heavy as it might look as it's quite a porous wood. So Teak is lighter, and Blackwood is heavier.

Unfortunately no Wenge run right now, just had a few to test out, but down the line we could look into doing a run possibly!

What woods have you tried with the Auteur?
I know you’ve tried Wenge, Camphor (I think?), Padauk, Mahogany, Teak, and Blackwood.

 

[zach915m]

What woods have you tried with the Auteur?
I know you’ve tried Wenge, Camphor (I think?), Padauk, Mahogany, Teak, and Blackwood.

Yep that's all correct except we didn't use Camphor. There's a number of very early prototypes made from ash too. I just like Teak a lot! It's really nice to finish after you get the wood smoothed down to 360 grit or so, and the pores are along the grain lines which gives it a very nice textural look.

 

[Hansotek]

What would you say about the bass on the Auteur? I'd like to hear them at some point for sure. Are they bass lite compared to the HP-3? Not good for EDM? Do they have a high value on aesthetics? Are they a fun headphone? Are they a killer headphone? I think I would really like to hear them!

I wouldn't call them bass-lite at all. More than anything, they are very punchy/tactile/visceral sounding. I'm certainly not left wanting when I switch over from the Abyss. Going off your headphone collection listed in your sig, I would think that you would like them a lot, actually.

Based on your comment to Grizzlybeast above, it sounds like you and I had very different experiences with the Klipsch, because the pair I heard was very bass heavy.... and not it a good way. It could be some product variation and synergy stuff at work there. Not sure.