What headphones would you like Amir to measure next?

[johny_2000]

Sennheiser HD 490 Pro,
Focal Clear MG,
Fostex TH808,
FiiO FT3 / FT5.

 

[solderdude]

ThieAudio Ghosts.

Not Amir but I measured the Thieaudio Ghost.

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[zonk]

I think we should stop testing headphones, where manufacturer are not able to deliver any kind of spare parts.
Some manufacturers cannot even provide replacement earpads.

Same for IEMs: if you want replacement eartips, you are on your own.

 

[solderdude]

I have contacted Thieaudio and am awaiting a response if they can supply spare pads. They don't seem to be available from their webshop.

 

[solderdude]

Got a reply from Thieaudio and indeed there are no spare pads available.
Shure SRH1540 pads do fit but a set of these pads will set you back $ 50.- or so.
The cheaper SRH940 pads also fit but have less depth. Alternatives can be found but it is unknown how they might change the sound.

 

[Jeromeof]

Given the sale price I bought the Thieaudio Ghost and I have been using it with PEQ using the FiiO/JadeAudio JA11 (with the updated firmware) - overall it is a very cheap way to get an decent headphone (for the total price of about $60 total). But I agree with your review - you cannot EQ the bass and it cannot play loud with distortion. I also found the Pads too warm for longer session ( so I ordered some cheap replacement pleather pads from Aliexpress which I believe will fit ).

 

[WickedInsignia]

I think we should stop testing headphones, where manufacturer are not able to deliver any kind of spare parts.
Some manufacturers cannot even provide replacement earpads.

Same for IEMs: if you want replacement eartips, you are on your own.

It's an annoying problem but I'm not sure that would do anything to rectify the situation. It's probably better if people mention in reviews and comments that a manufacturer should offer replacement part options and stress their disappointment at the lack of this. Create a pro-repair culture rather than product-exclusionary culture.

Nobody can be informed on a specific product's pitfalls if we don't review it.

 

[phoenixsong]

Denon DN-HP700

This is an old headphone that I could have gotten years ago but didn't, and with its positive reviews online (which I only saw after becoming savvier in this hobby) I can't help but wonder what I missed out on

 

[Seta Seta Pop]

Austrian Audio Hi-X65.

Please.

 

[Graph Feppar]

Sonos Ace

Bose Quietcomfort 2023 ( QC45 successor )

Apple Airpods Max 2024 USB C

 

[phoenixsong]

Kefine Delci/Delci AE. This quite affordable iem has received really good reviews and measures consistently close to the Zero 2 which has been reviewed here with a little more treble (which should be very welcome looking at the comments on the Zero 2 thread)

 

[thunderchicken]

I’m curious about how different ear tips would measure in IEMs. I had a set of specialty tips that tamed treble response for some excessively bright headphones.

 

[Oldson]

kennerton magni?

 

[FTB]

Hi,

The Fiio FT1 looks like a good competitor of the AKG K371, both at same price (~150 €).

 

[Jeff29]

The Fiio FT1 then ?

Awaiting to receive mine ordered yesterday with Fiio KA17dac and extra portable battery.

 

[solderdude]

Hi,

The Fiio FT1 looks like a good competitor of the AKG K371, both at same price (~150 €).

Different in comfort, fit mostly (better on FT1) and sound.

FT1 is a bit more bassy/fuller/muddier and treble differs.

 

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[FTB]

Different in comfort, fit mostly (better on FT1) and sound.
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FT1 is a bit more bassy/fuller/muddier and treble differs.

Thanks for the input.

Is this graph coincide with your feeling too ?

 

[solderdude]

Ft1 has more bass. K371 does not sound muddy in the bass (when a good seal is achieved) where the FT1 does.

 

[FTB]

More Ollo headphones (S4X, S5X, the new X1) could be good to see under Amir's scope