(HUGE SOUND) DEKONI + HIFIMAN Cobalt

(HUGE SOUND) DEKONI + HIFIMAN Cobalt - Headphone Highlights

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Dekoni has their own take on the Hifiman cereal bowl design and takes it to a new level. Lots of similarities to the Drop + Hifiman R7DX, maybe even more than one might realize. What is certain is that Dekoni knows how to match a headphone to an earpad with exceptional precision. The Cobalt illustrates what a a simple design can really accomplish.
ADDENDUM: Dekoni released an excellent video that breaks down the difference between the Cobalt and the R7DX. This is exactly what I needed prior to the review. Watch it here: • These Headphones Are M...
DEKONI + HIFIMAN Cobalt - dekoniaudio.com/product/dekon...
DROP + HIFIMAN R7DX - drop.com/buy/drop-hifiman-he-...
DEKONI Elite Velour Earpads - dekoniaudio.com/product/dekon...
DEKONI Fenestrated Sheepskin Earpads - dekoniaudio.com/product/dekon...
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0:00 Introduction
2:15 Build and Accessories
7:30 Comfort
11:40 Sound Performance
16:00 Are The Cobalts Actually Different?
22:30 Closing Thoughts
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@MasterMarslander 8 ай бұрын

UPDATE: I heard back from Dekoni about the cobalt drivers. Dekoni apply a special nano particle coating to their driver that is not found on the R7DX driver. This results in a "topology diaphragm," which is said to produce a more natural and detailed sound than what the driver would normally produce.

@MasterMarslander 8 ай бұрын

Totally forgot to give it a Cloud Comfort score! 7 Clouds of Comfort.

@crazyredwood1488 8 ай бұрын

Really fascinating comparison! I really appreciate that you showed what the internals looked like as well so we could see exactly how similar the internals looked. Really great review!

@the12gaugeshotty 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for having both the Cobalt and the R7DX to compare, and actually opening both to compare the internals. I suspect the only major difference is the pads. Why Dekoni charges $399 for the Cobalt versus the Drop R7DX being available for $89 right now is beyond me.

@MasterMarslander 8 ай бұрын

It is quite the price jump. I suppose we have to consider that with the dekoni you get two sets of pads, around $130 of value, and the upgraded headband. That's why I suggest if you already own the R7DX to just grab a pair of dekoni pads.

@pappsa8 8 ай бұрын

The dekoni velour pads increase the soundstage too on the r7dx?

@MasterMarslander 8 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely.

@reckulurn3038 8 ай бұрын

I've been on the fence with the Cobalt. I already own the Drop R7 so I will go ahead and upgrade the pads instead. Which cobalt earpad do you recommend? Thanks for any info you can pass on. I really enjoy your reviews!!

@MasterMarslander 8 ай бұрын

I personally prefer the Elite Velour pads, but Dekoni themselves recommend the Fenistrated Sheepskin.

@pappsa8 8 ай бұрын

You should put the r7dx’s pads on the cobalt?!😆 Is it returns to r7dx’s sound?

@MasterMarslander 8 ай бұрын

So that's what lead to all this teardown. I had a second pair of R7DX pads. I equipped both headphones with those pads and they sounded extremely similar.

@pappsa8 8 ай бұрын

@@MasterMarslanderThen i will give a shot to r7dx with dekoni elite velour for sure!Cant wait