Just letting you know, there is no 'plastic' whatsoever in the frame of the TH-X00 (other than the nylon grommets you see in the adjustment mechanism and the nylon thrust washers between the yoke and driver frame.) The 'plastic' you talk of is actually a magnesium alloy, ridiculously lighter yet stiffer than any plastic. The build of the headphone is of very premium materials which is why they cost what they do: ALL the black parts are a special magnesium alloy, the inner headband is a stainless alloy, the adjustment mechanism is made from Duralumin (aluminum/copper/magnesium/manganese alloy historically used in structural aeronautical/aerospace applications), and of course you have the various woods for the cups of the different TH-X00 models. And the stock cable is a very quality cable as you know. And then there is the BIODYNA drivers. These are not cheaply made headphones...

You didn't talk about the tuning kit, or the pads, or their relation to the stock sound, or compare them to the other THX00, and you didn't even mention their INSANE bass. What was the point of this?

I know you said the tuning kit in them shouldn't change much but... I've never found them terribly sharp or at all fatiguing. Not in the least. I think the high's stop just short of being too much. Almost there, but never sharp. I describe them as detailed and pleasant, by no means sharp or fatiguing. But thanks for the review and your opinion!

you've been doing great work lately DMS! Keep it up

Any plan on reviewing the E-mu teak?

You didn't mention the pads in the end. :( (or the tuning kit; it would be interesting to hear about that stuff)

Hey DMS3, maybe in the future can you please talk about what source you are using to drive the headphones in your review. I know you have a NFB-11, Fulla2, and an Asgard and it would be interesting to know how they sound with different sources even if it's briefly. Love your work keep it up!

Finally a video that is not an April fools joke

Please do a review on the set of Talos hanging behind you! There aren't many video reviews to be found on them and they certainly warrant more. Curious to hear your take on them.

You are getting a nice collection of headphones (Sennheiser, Fostex and Monoprice), you may like the Sony ma 900 which is a nice open back with 70mm dynamic drivers. I am enjoying your reviews and channel thanks for all the posts.

If you are reviewing a headphone that isn't stock you should probably specify which mod is installed. Even if you don't think it makes a big difference it is important information.

Just received my TR-x00 mahogany and they are also very sharp. Was very disappointed in the headband and stock pads. Not nearly as much sub bass as was hyped. Gonna probably order some ZMF Eikons and try those out

Could you compare these with the fostex th610 ? I heard those are the least V-shaped from the fostex variants. I like a fairly neutral/slightly warm headphone that I can EQ in the low end when I feel like it. No overbearing highs since I am sensitive to them

Go listen to metal571. He's reviewed the Ebony's. Different sounding headphone vs the Purple Hearts.

I would call these my most "fun" headphones - I like them - they're a bit heavy for my taste though. I still go back to my HD 650 for most of my listening, Sen Momentum 2 over ears is my "leave at work" for their microphone convenience/cool looks factor off my phone and the Bose QC 35's for traveling and "on the move" (Yes Bose, sorry). My dad took my Monks. BTW, NFB 11 at home - most of the gear I've purchased came from your reviews so THANK YOU!

What did you do to your m1060 headband? looks like you removed it and added something? Please elaborate!

how can you do a review talking about how they sound with and without a tuningkit and new pads when you actuly dont know how they sound original cause it sounds like there is alot of difference from the original

Even more V shaped then the original HE-400? I liked those quite a bit, would I like the Purple Hearts?

Thumbs up to Earth , Wind and Fire .

I freaking love that shirt!

I love these and everything about them , If only the cable could be detached !! IF only

ayy and wow those m1060 looks comfy :P

@DMS3 TV. How would you compare these to the th-900's? I currently have the th-900's, but I am just curious because I've heard some people say the Purplehearts sound better than the 900's.

Oh shit this timing

the new version has a detachable cable.

hey could you review Senheiser momentum 2.0 on ear?

I'm with you on these. I love my hd650s and want to love my X00 Ebony but they are too fatiguing for long sessions. listening to metal and rock, they have recessed mids for sure. what I would do if I could find cans similar to hd650 but with more bass depth. EQing up 6db works a a little bit but feels like blasphemy. any recommendations? would the m1060 get me there?

What afternarket earpads are used here?

aren't most fostexs need a lot of mods anyway? which is their target market.

Shout out to dat boi Gofspar for the unexpected feature at 1:26

whats up with your m1060 band?

I love my Purplehearts and mostly agree with DMS's assessment, however - I don't hear fatiguing at all. I would find it very helpful when a reviewer describes a specific attribute of a pair of headphones, if they could pair that attribute with a specific track they're listening to that brings out that attribute. I think it would really help clarify what they're hearing and what is meant by something like "fatiguing highs", "recessed mids", or "veiled vocals". Zeos does this, he's described using Mountains from the Interstellar soundtrack to reveal dynamic range, and that's perfect. But I appreciate the review. No headphone can be perfect. The best you can hope for are finite strong qualities, but always at a cost in another area. I guess it's just the physics of speaker design. Although I don't hear fatiguing, I come away from this review by DMS with a strong idea of the general attributes of this headphone that I "mostly" agree with. Good job, DMS! Thanks for reviewing my second favourite pair of headphones.

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Are you gonna do HD800/HD800S review and comparison with HD650 would like to see your opinion :).

Lol those pads change the sound completely. Try them with stock pads.

No shave challenge? It's been getting more dank every video

you should put a link to the ear pads and headband strap it had on it in the description

hey is that pilot pad on the m1060's?

Is that a pair of Talos behind you?

this explanation is as same as my emu teak

my perfect chilled out fun cans for pops n rocks.... worst for classicals

try th900, its is way better

At least yours are purple.....mine are almost black.

Dekoni pad master race

You must not listen to EDM if you don't like them

the ebony is better

wanna sell it for $300? i'll take it off your hands.

Dms smd

Hmm, pretty crappy review lol.

360p club

sometimes you say "the [TH-x00]" and sometimes just "[TH-x00]" it drives me wild, where does this terrible lingustic aesthetic come from pls say "the" always