Well, that depends on the acoustic space too, actually. There are a number of headphones that experience a phase-cancellation dip in the midrange, such as many of the Beyerdynamic headphones. These don't act like minimum-phase devices and actually have a FR dip due to outgoing sound (bouncing...

I have tried both, and I wasn't sure at first, went back and forth a bit. Eventually decided to stick with the Elex pads. Elear pads bring more midbass and upper treble, and recess the midrange. Result is a V-shaped signature, whereas the other pads are more balanced, which brings forward the...

Something from Audeze will get you a similar sound, but smoother. I'd look into LCD2 or 3 if you want warmth. Some of that 'warmth' you're perceiving is the relatively recessed midrange. You won't get that with Clear, for example. If you have Elear already and and want to get close to Clear's...

outside of the jacks, there was a change, documented with pics somewhere on this thread. SMC version has a metal backplate over the magnets (grill-side of headphone with grill removed) to protect the driver from external objects, but then next revision does not have the backplate. There were a...

The tuning has changed. balance of mids and treble has shifted with acoustic changes and driver changes. 'Better' is subjective, on their thread there are owners who strongly preferred the original, YMMV

Hifiman has been making dynamic driver earphones for a long long time. They made the HE-300 back in the day, have done the HE-35X with Drop previously, they have a dynamic driver in Edition S, and have somewhat recently released the R-10D. Now they have just released the R9D. The RE-600 were...

Definitely D. Provides the most contrast, with white being a clearer and cleaner design than the all-red

Looks like the cable goes in both sides, I'd say its unlikely to work, unless they are using a dual entry cable with internal wiring as well. EDIT: This is the old style hifiman headband, there's no room for a cable, and we'd see it. This isn't going to work. On another note, R7DX has much...

I have the same two sets of extra pads and feel the same. Both sets of pads probably take some sensation of soundstage away because they will bring the midrange back more. Might take some getting used to but I personally prefer their treble to stock Elear pads, and the bass is cleaner even if a...

Looking for a pair of the old-school HE-6. Prefer 6-screw but open to all. I love this headphone, really willing to make sure we are both happy with this transaction. Thanks

Was responsive, answered my questions, made the whole process of buying from them easy. Gear came as described, packaged safely. Great seller!

Maybe we're talking about something different? mine just creaks, I wouldn't say it is truly a squeaking sound. And it doesn't do anything once it is on the head, only with some adjustment do I get a little bit.

the squeaking is a consequence of their design decision, and is intended (not that they designed it to squeak, rather that their ideal design happens to). if you look at the metal yokes, they have some freedom of rotation within a cutout in the headband plastic, against an inverted peak that...

I'm looking to get my hands on an old hifiman model, specifically the HE-6 or HE-500. If you're willing to sell one of these let me know, we can discuss price based on condition, however I may not be interested if condition is not good or excellent. I don't like to lowball offer so I'm hoping we...

SOLD