[iFi audio]

The iOne has a bit of grit and sounds thinner, i.e. the Korg is smoother and richer sounding. Also, the Korg is cheaper and includes a pretty decent amp and costs less (currently). Have you compared them?

I haven't heard that Korg, but am always interested to see what folks here have to say about our products. Our DACs in general lean towards richness and carefully applied warmth more than details. All good though, thanks for sharing!

 

[iFi audio]

Think you got anything that can beat my MX-DAC (and I mean in sound quality, not measurements, formats, or features )

Haven't heard it so can't say, but wouldn't be scared to put ZEN DAC Signature against it

 

[elvergun]

Got something in the mail today...

 

[elvergun]

First impressions (no burn in...just ripped the package from the mailman's grip and plugged them in ASAP).


I hate the F pads. They are identical to the TTVJ flats (I didn't like those either).

It is and incredible looking headphone - on par with the RS2e. Both are beautiful, yet different.

The highs, mids and lows are very similar. Perhaps the Hemp's bass is a little more controlled and less boomy on certain songs. The RS2e has more bass, but the Hemp's is more composed. The sub-bass of both models is excellent and extends down low (not to planar levels). The RS2e is a little more resolving. The Hemp has a wider sound stage. The RS2e never got along with my Project Ember and it shined plugged into my iCan (XBass off). The Hemp sounds much better from the Project Ember. My iPhone does not drive the RS2e very well - I never use it with my phone and chose the SR60 when on the go instead. The Hemp sounds great connected to the iPhone.


I was hoping I would keep both, but they are too similar sounding, so one has to go.

 

[ruhenheiM]

First impressions (no burn in...just ripped the package from the mailman's grip and plugged them in ASAP).


I hate the F pads. They are identical to the TTVJ flats (I didn't like those either).

It is and incredible looking headphone - on par with the RS2e. Both are beautiful, yet different.

The highs, mids and lows are very similar. Perhaps the Hemp's bass is a little more controlled and less boomy on certain songs. The RS2e has more bass, but the Hemp's is more composed. The sub-bass of both models is excellent and extends down low (not to planar levels). The RS2e is a little more resolving. The Hemp has a wider sound stage. The RS2e never got along with my Project Ember and it shined plugged into my iCan (XBass off). The Hemp sounds much better from the Project Ember. My iPhone does not drive the RS2e very well - I never use it with my phone and chose the SR60 when on the go instead. The Hemp sounds great connected to the iPhone.

Bassheads might prefer the RS2e since they always want moar and moar bass.

I was hoping I would keep both, but they are to similar sounding, so one has to go.

that impression based on flat pad or bowl pad?

 

[elvergun]

that impression based on flat pad or bowl pad?

I was using L cushions (on both headphones). The flats came off one millisecond after I opened the package.

 

[donlin]

I was using L cushions. The flats came off one millisecond after I opened the package.

That’s a shame. Without the flats it’s a different headphone. Might as well return it.

 

[elvergun]

That’s a shame. Without the flats it’s a different headphone. Might as well return it.

The flat pads are rough on my ears (itchy ears).

But I experimented with the flats vs L pads with my RS2e and I could not hear a night and day difference between the two. I will definitely try the Hemp with the flats eventually.

I might as well return it if I can't use it because it is extremely uncomfortable.

I'm liking what I hear from the Hemp with the L pads. I believe that the RS2e is fighting a losing battle.

 

[lumohomo06]

Try the pads from your SR60?

 

[donlin]

The flat pads are rough on my ears (itchy ears).

But I experimented with the flats vs L pads with my RS2e and I could not hear a night and day difference between the two. I will definitely try the Hemp with the flats eventually.

I might as well return it if I can't use it because it is extremely uncomfortable.

I'm liking what I hear from the Hemp with the L pads. I believe that the RS2e is fighting a losing battle.

If the pads a really uncomfortable, it’s understandable you wouldn’t want to use them. The reason I bought the Hemp in the first place is because I saw it had flats and love that sound. They don’t seem to bother my ears fortunately.

 

[elvergun]

Try the pads from your SR60?

I'm trying the flats now....

 

[elvergun]

If the pads a really uncomfortable, it’s understandable you wouldn’t want to use them. The reason I bought the Hemp in the first place is because I saw it had flats and love that sound. They don’t seem to bother my ears fortunately.

Even the L pads bother me after a while, but I'm using a cover with them which fit them perfectly. I think the same company makes a smaller cover which might be able to fit the flats. But honestly, to my ears the difference is minimal. If you want to hear a night and day difference use some Grado G cushions with your Hemp. The quick comparison above was made with L cushions (on both models) and I like the Hemp quite a bit. Perhaps I will like them a little more with the flats if the covers also work for those pads.

 

[Chodi]

Even the L pads bother me after a while, but I'm using a cover with them which fit them perfectly. I think the same company makes a smaller cover which might be able to fit the flats. But honestly, to my ears the difference is minimal. If you want to hear a night and day difference use some Grado G cushions with your Hemp. The quick comparison above was made with L cushions (on both models) and I like the Hemp quite a bit. Perhaps I will like them a little more with the flats if the covers also work for those pads.

May I ask what amp and dac you are using to audition the Hemp and your rs2e?

 

[elvergun]

May I ask what amp and dac you are using to audition the Hemp and your rs2e?

I'm using an iCan, a Project Ember, and a Sennheiser HDVA600...with a Yulong D100.

 

[szore]

Hi guys...first - time Grado buyer as of today. Just got home with my new GS3000e. Running off my sp1000M until I get my desktop rig set up and they sound rather phenomenal! Only thing, when i got home and opened them up, the head band was broke... This does not fill me with warmth. Is Grado known for poor construction?