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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Headphone Mania => Topic started by: Rocket on 25 Mar 2016, 02:10 pm
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Hi Guys,
So what do you thing? Is this a good deal? Thanks for your help.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/fostex-x-massdrop-th-x00-purpleheart-headphones?utm_placement=0&referer=5DKVPZ&mode=guest_open&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Automated%20Daily%20Promotional%202016-03-25&utm_term=Daily%20Promotional
Cheers Rod
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It's a phenomenal deal. A good friend in the industry who has ears I trust, said he liked these slightly more then the TH900's. I ordered a pair shortly thereafter. The purple wood on this newest "drop" looks pretty sweet too.
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Hi,
Thanks for the responses. So you already have a pair of Foster TH-X00 from a previous drop with Massdrop?
I'm after a pair of high quality headphones for a reasonable price. I already have a pair of Mr Speakers Mad dogs and Sennheiser HD650's. Happy with both but I want to go to the next level.
Cheers Rod
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Rod,
I bought into the last drop at the end of January. Allegedly they start shipping the phones in early May.
Based on what you have, these should be a step up, at a reasonable price.
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I'm amazed at how many of those (and how fast) they are selling...
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Hi John,
Yes the rate of adopters surprised me as well. It must be a pretty good headphone. Hope your well.
Cheers Rod
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How do these compare to the TH-900?
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They are better compared to the TH600. They have done work on a number of areas
that critics pointed out in that model. Whether they are "as good as" the TH900 is
something that can only be determined individually. The 900 has a more premium
finish and at the price differential should be better.
regards,
Hibuck....
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They are better compared to the TH600. They have done work on a number of areas
that critics pointed out in that model. Whether they are "as good as" the TH900 is
something that can only be determined individually. The 900 has a more premium
finish and at the price differential should be better.
regards,
Hibuck....
OK, thanks. I really like the TH-900 and if these were comparable to them I'd grab a pair.
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Good review here. (http://www.head-fi.org/t/788776/fostex-x-massdrop-th-x00-review)
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i heard alot good thing about,i jump in the last drop in January ,the shipping should be in may :thumb:
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I just joined the drop. :green:
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I jumped on the first drop of the TH-X00 as a christmas present for myself. Absolutely love them :thumb:
The purple heart version sounds very interesting, slight boost to bass and treble by the description... could be good, but perhaps a more "flavored" sound, the mahogany ones are fairly neutral. I would say if you have the money, grab a pair. If they are not a significant improvement I would think you will have no problem selling them (perhaps for even more than your purchase price). Check the used market on the TH-X00... hope that helps. Cheers
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Hi John,
Yes the rate of adopters surprised me as well. It must be a pretty good headphone. Hope your well.
Cheers Rod
Hi Rod, the rate has slowed down a bit but still. 1000 headphones sold just like that!
Hey I'll send you a PM.
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Hi Guys,
Okay i just signed up for this drop. I'm going to sell my Mr Speakers Mad Dogs and Sennheiser HD650's to help pay for these headphones. I have until August to save up for them though.
I'm hoping they sound great and will be the last pair of high end headphones I purchase (famous last words).
Cheers Rod
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And now in ebony:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-fostex-th-x00-ebony-headphones
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Hi Guys,
I received my headphones yesterday and have been giving them some time to run in. First impression is they are quite detailed and perhaps more so than my Sennheiser HD650's when using with the Objective 02 headphone amplifier. I think the sound is fine but I think that perhaps the 02 is holding these headphones back?
I have a balanced cable that I can use with the HD650's and use them with my Red Wine Audio Isabella preamplifier which has a headphone amplifier on board. The sound is another level better when using the HD650's with the Isabella preamplifier.
I'm feeling slightly let down at this stage but understand that a better quality source and headphone amplifier will improve sound quality. The build and quality of finish is very good imo.
Anyway, I just thought I'd let you know my opinion regarding these headphones.
Cheers Rod
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If you just got them perhaps they need some hours on the cones to break-in. Plug them into something and let them play a variety of musical styles at differing volume for a few days and then give them a listen. If you still don't care for the sound or it doesn't live up to the hype.....sell. I have yet to find the perfect sounding headphone or earspeaker but I'm still listening, selling, and buying. My first headphones were WW II Army Aviation I got from my dad (mono).
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Hi,
Yes of course that is an option I can consider. I think that perhaps the THX are so high in quality that they need a better source and amplifier. I also tried my AIAIAI Young Gurus in for comparison and the Fostex are definitely more detailed.
Anyway early days.
Cheers Rod
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Hi Guys,
Just an updated as I had my Objective 02 upgraded by AGDR Audio and the result is greatly improved sound quality using the Massdrop Fostex headphones. Thoroughly enjoying their sound now. No need to upgrade in the future.
Cheers Rod
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Looks like they've sold nearly 9,500 pair of these headphones now :o (in three versions)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=168522)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=168523)
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They have quite the captive audience now :D
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I am quite happy with the pair I got. At times I even prefer them over my TH900's. The TH900's are technically better across the board, but something about these makes me want to listen.
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Hello I have a pair of Sennheiser HD700, would the Fostex be an upgrade from the HD700? The treble spike on the HD700 is making me wanting to look for a replacement headphone for it.
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It's a very different sound signature for sure. I think it would be an upgrade, though I don't have a very high regard for the HD700 in the first place.
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Oh yeah - very different. Be prepared to get a different amp to suit the Fostex.
Edit: I'd be using a tube amp with the Sennheiser.
Partially agree, but only because the Bottlehead Crack is a classic pairing with the Senn. But don't get bent out of shape shopping for amps if you already have one.
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Oh yeah - very different. Be prepared to get a different amp to suit the Fostex.
Edit: I'd be using a tube amp with the Sennheiser.
Yeah I paired the HD700 with my Oppo HA-1 (The only good dac/amp setup I have) and it just didn't sound good to my ears. I guess I am looking for a good headphone to pair with the HA-1.
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Rocket, what upgrade did u get for your O2?
You can pm me if this isnt appropriate for this thread.
Alex
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I've gotten some good deals from Massdrop, but their forums are a farce - good people asking questions, and "volunteers" hyping the gear beyond belief. Hopefully their users will look around and find other audiophile forums.
Not only that but the product descriptions are often farcical too, like this from the AKG K7xx description: "The lows have been jacked up by 3dB for fully immersive stereo imaging." WTF that is supposed to mean is anybody's guess, but it doesnt't sound truly informative to me. That is one reason I've never pulled the trigger on a massdrop; another is the lack of clarity regarding warranty status. They had a 'drop' of the Shure SE535 awhile back in which the copy said to ignore unusual characters on the box. That suggests 'grey market' to me. I suggest contacting the mfr of anything you buy there and confirm that warranties will be honored. I was also suspicious that they listed the K7xx as 'MSRP $699' which applies to the Austrian-made 712 Anniversary, implying that's what you're getting, whereas the 7xx is made in China (Harman's parent company Samsung moved all AKG production there for the usual reasons.) Nothing against China, the headphone may very well be just as good, but the marketing feels misleading if not deceitful. As with any purchase, caveat emptor.