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...
@IguanaFilmArts7 жыл бұрын
Exactly my thoughts
@darren5917 жыл бұрын
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?
@Condor9877 жыл бұрын
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!
@CamperIV7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree. I think he should have reviewed the stock X00 because this was an extremely unrealistic depiction of the X00 that he did. I also have them and they are nowhere close as "extremely v-shaped" as he said. Sharp and fatiiguing? Hell no. Unless he has some extre sensitive ears or just got too used to the Sennheiser sound signature. No idea. But I was really disappointed with the review.
@BattleshipSailorBB637 жыл бұрын
These are my PH's. And I agree, to me there is absolutely zero fatigue or sharpness. I have to politely disagree with DMS there. 4-6 hour sessions are normal to me. I purposely got the most V-shaped of the X00 variants, as these are the "fun" can counterpart to my daily driver Stax. And I do really like the ZMF pads and Pilot Pad. *edit* The highs did get sharp on me once playing them really, really, REALLY loud! Like over double my normal listening volume. But I also know I have a good bit of hearing loss (hey, old-man ears represent!), so it IS possible I just can't hear sharpness at my normal volume, even if it's there.
@brandonbreuer65897 жыл бұрын
which mod did you install in the purplehearts?
@BattleshipSailorBB637 жыл бұрын
The Lawton Tune-Up Kit. lawtonaudio.com/fostextuneupinstructions.html Per instruction from Mark Lawton, I installed the driver damping, but left out the cup damping to try like that first. And then I promptly procrastinated, and never tried it with the foam discs in the cups. Those tiny screws are a b**** with my blocky working-man's hands.
@matzi19697 жыл бұрын
I totally disagree with his reviews regarding the sound quality of this purpleheart X00. This is one of the cans I've own that impresses me right out of the box experience and its not a V-shape sounding cans and the vocal is just right, not forward not recessed. I dont even use eq settings. This is one of my cans that i really enjoy listening to and it is not even fatiguing considering my age that im almost 50 :). Maybe he should have considered reviewing the stock X00. This is one of the well-rounded headphones that i own. Peace!
@haaabil7 жыл бұрын
you've been doing great work lately DMS! Keep it up
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Keeping the ball rolling!
@samyoo16787 жыл бұрын
Any plan on reviewing the E-mu teak?
@TheVoidOfWhatever7 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention the pads in the end. :( (or the tuning kit; it would be interesting to hear about that stuff)
@Testo_7 жыл бұрын
The alternative pads being used on this pair of TH-X00 are supposedly ZMF Ori pads. The tuning kit applied to his review pair of TH-X00 is the Lawton Tune-Up kit, but apparently they were not dampened fully due to owner preference. Here are few links to the mods if you are interested in pursuing them... Pads: www.zmfheadphones.com/pads-and-cables/omni-pads Tuning Kit: www.lawtonaudio.com/fostextune-up.html
@TheVoidOfWhatever7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I actually have the Ori pads coming my way as we speak. :)
@Testo_7 жыл бұрын
No problem man! Feel free to hop into the Discord server if you've got any more questions ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@AznKillahX7 жыл бұрын
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!
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
Good call I didn't get much into detail there.
@octanegamer15767 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that is not an April fools joke
@_fatalruin7 жыл бұрын
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.
@DaveTheBird7 жыл бұрын
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.
@brandonbreuer65897 жыл бұрын
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.
@mattdouglas89006 жыл бұрын
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
@jim86437 жыл бұрын
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
@motap0017 жыл бұрын
Go listen to metal571. He's reviewed the Ebony's. Different sounding headphone vs the Purple Hearts.
@mistermatsuda6 жыл бұрын
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!
@604RPM7 жыл бұрын
What did you do to your m1060 headband? looks like you removed it and added something? Please elaborate!
@Testo_7 жыл бұрын
He took the stock headband off and replaced it with a ZMF Pilot Pad. If I had to guess, its probably the "lambskin" variety.
@nissanbling7 жыл бұрын
Hmm, do you think the adjustment mechanisms have been removed as well? I can't see it very clearly in the video, but it looks that way to me. Edit: Confirmed, removed adjustment mechanisms, and added a ZMF Pilot Pad (Lambskin I'm assuming)
@Xziznoel7 жыл бұрын
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
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
Xziznoel because I've also listened to the original. The tuning kit helps reduce some of the harsh highs.
@andrewevergreen91037 жыл бұрын
Even more V shaped then the original HE-400? I liked those quite a bit, would I like the Purple Hearts?
@functionaldoc50547 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up to Earth , Wind and Fire .
@Bradum6 жыл бұрын
I freaking love that shirt!
@kam21426 жыл бұрын
I love these and everything about them , If only the cable could be detached !! IF only
@TheRulzux7 жыл бұрын
ayy and wow those m1060 looks comfy :P
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
video on the mods sooon
@TheRulzux7 жыл бұрын
good stuff
@garyschwob44585 жыл бұрын
Look forward to it
@garyschwob44585 жыл бұрын
Look forward to it
@californiadrm7 жыл бұрын
@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.
hey could you review Senheiser momentum 2.0 on ear?
@hautdoge1417 жыл бұрын
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?
@jalsarrelevantchaos88177 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for the same thing too. Was thinking about the LCD-2s. Heard they are like the hd-650s but better in every way.
@hautdoge1417 жыл бұрын
Paul Koby sure, but I hear they are pretty heavy tho. not sure if that's a problem, the hifiman HE400 is heavy and quite uncomfortable.
@jalsarrelevantchaos88177 жыл бұрын
Really?. That won't work for me. Heavy headphones give me a bad headache after about 30 to 45 min. I guess I'll stick to my hd650s for a while longer. Toying with getting a tube amp for them.
@malfunkt7 жыл бұрын
hey guys, yes the LCD2 very much is that headphone. I will say, you won't really find a true replacement. The LCD2, at least mine, are quite a step up - better transient detail, incredibly solid sound and some of the most linear extended bass out there. On the hand, they lose a bit of the magic the 650 has, while adding their own. LCD2, classic rock is incredible, as well as the best jazz recordings. Higher quality electronic music is amazing as is small chamber classical and vocal. But really, the HD650 still has everything, its bass is just a bit rolled off, and the upper-end is a bit muted to make it softer but still coherent. I'd recommend keeping the HD650 as your open, and adding a closed-headphone that will give you some contrast. While I consider other headphones to be better than the 650 technically, including HD700, HD800, LCD2, LCD3, SR-007 etc, they still aren't the 650. It really is that good, regardless of price.
@jalsarrelevantchaos88177 жыл бұрын
malfunkt Are there any closed headphones that you would recommend? I know they are a lot harder to find that aren't boomy or have killer treble. I have a set of Sony MDR-1A for my phone. They can be a little boomy depending on the source but the highs never try to kill me.
@zinion707 жыл бұрын
What afternarket earpads are used here?
@franzb696 жыл бұрын
aren't most fostexs need a lot of mods anyway? which is their target market.
@Testo_7 жыл бұрын
Shout out to dat boi Gofspar for the unexpected feature at 1:26
@MedusanVideos7 жыл бұрын
RRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE
@DaBomb53096 жыл бұрын
whats up with your m1060 band?
@Unwise-5 жыл бұрын
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.
@sarfaraz.hosseini5 жыл бұрын
That would be better, but Zeos' reviews while entertaining can be overall terribly misleading, particularly to newbies. I'd lurk on say SBAF.
@Testo_7 жыл бұрын
༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ
@anmu90387 жыл бұрын
Are you gonna do HD800/HD800S review and comparison with HD650 would like to see your opinion :).
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
I would like to if I can get my hands on some.
@anmu90387 жыл бұрын
DMS3 TV Will be waiting for it. Really like way you review headphones, description of sounds etc. Better than Z reviews imho. Keep it up :).
@vaoaboo7 жыл бұрын
Lol those pads change the sound completely. Try them with stock pads.
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
VAB I did :)
@kaimills88075 жыл бұрын
DMS what pads were those
@totinospizzarolls47377 жыл бұрын
No shave challenge? It's been getting more dank every video
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
Gonna see how long I can stand it lol.
@notmoogar58707 жыл бұрын
you should put a link to the ear pads and headband strap it had on it in the description
@Testo_7 жыл бұрын
I got you fam... Ear pads: www.zmfheadphones.com/pads-and-cables/omni-pads Headband: www.zmfheadphones.com/pads-and-cables/pilot-pad
@notmoogar58707 жыл бұрын
Testo thank you very much!
@posypicker7 жыл бұрын
hey is that pilot pad on the m1060's?
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed! As well as some other mods
@posypicker7 жыл бұрын
DMS3 TV I think like the fostex planars, the 1060's have potential to be a modder@s Paradise. did you change the pads too?
@posypicker7 жыл бұрын
modder's*
@ArmandD7 жыл бұрын
Is that a pair of Talos behind you?
@MedusanVideos7 жыл бұрын
superarmandbros we don't talk about those
@ArmandD7 жыл бұрын
why?
@Testo_7 жыл бұрын
Pay him no mind sir. He's just mad that Cascadia Talos are brighter than his future... ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
They are indeed lol
@davidmason82124 жыл бұрын
this explanation is as same as my emu teak
@a5kobe3137 жыл бұрын
my perfect chilled out fun cans for pops n rocks.... worst for classicals
@dhruvmeena965 жыл бұрын
try th900, its is way better
@adamburris15597 жыл бұрын
At least yours are purple.....mine are almost black.
@CaptnKrksNippls7 жыл бұрын
Are you sure you didn't get the ebony version?
@adamburris15597 жыл бұрын
Saturite yea that's what I thought but massdrop confirmed it was the purple hearts.... a little disappointed.
@Testo_7 жыл бұрын
Supposedly the purpleheart wood on the TH-X00 fades over time to a darkish brown. It is most likely due to consistent light exposure.
@Shahzad-Khan7 жыл бұрын
Dekoni pad master race
@GH-te6gp5 жыл бұрын
You must not listen to EDM if you don't like them
@DMS3TV5 жыл бұрын
I do listen to edm actually. They're just bad headphones.
@GH-te6gp5 жыл бұрын
@@DMS3TVI see. What do you suggest for edm ?
@charliebaker1427 Жыл бұрын
@@DMS3TV nah they absolutely aren't, you just have very sensitive ears
@eug3nius6 жыл бұрын
the ebony is better
@510MyTube7 жыл бұрын
wanna sell it for $300? i'll take it off your hands.
@DMS3TV7 жыл бұрын
This was a review unit. Plus I think you can do better for $300
@planewreck4214 Жыл бұрын
Dms smd
@BearMetro3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, pretty crappy review lol.
@DMS3TV3 жыл бұрын
It’s a video from 2017... But it’s still a crap headphone.
@BearMetro3 жыл бұрын
@@DMS3TV I understand it's an old review, but I wouldn't call it a crap headphone. I think there's an inherent issue with headphone reviews. Sound is subjective and depending on what you're using the headphones for it, it can influence what preferred signature one may prefer. I wish reviewers would be more neutral and highlight who might like the headphones, rather than just give their own subjective take. I personally have liked the Fostex ebony, and throughly enjoyed this purpleheart model as well. For a V-shaped they do everything really great. It's hard to find a complaint unless you really want something with an emphasis on detail, soundstage, and neutrality.
@DMS3TV3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I do in moist of my videos, but some things are just a poor value. The THX00 has a poor reputation by modern standards as an underperforming headphone regardless of subjective preferences.
@BearMetro3 жыл бұрын
@@DMS3TV My ears tell me different. I've tried about ten closed backs in total and these were by far my favorite. I guess that's just the way it is with sound. I can't argue against an opinion.
@Leo.SKDXL052 жыл бұрын
@@BearMetro what's the difference between the ebony and purple heart in sound? I had the ebony and sold them due to their built, it was loss fitting and one ear cup fell off due to the tiny screw that hold the cup to the headband snapping. I was so discourage by the fit and lost confidence on the built that I sold them. since then I've been looking for a replacement but tbh i do not believe there's anything that sound like them at any price level. I'm not a planar guy so I do not consider those cans. your input would be appreciated.
@gaba3197 жыл бұрын
360p club
@jodgey47 жыл бұрын
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