đŸ”¶ Audioquest NightHawk

Headphones [Official] Open Back
762

As these get harder to find, besides cup material and a few cosmetic differences, what’s the difference between the OG Nighthawks and the Carbons? I was too slow in pulling the trigger, and now everywhere is out of stock on new ones, save a few outrageously priced on ebay.

1 Like
763

If the Nighthawk Carbons were divisive for their weird sound signature, the OGs were even weirder, or so I’ve heard. Have you checked Music Direct? Earlier this week they had an open box back on for 199$.

1 Like
764

dang
 looks like they’re gone #blamem0n

2 Likes
765

Oh goodness they are. Guess it’s time to stalk r/Avexchange.

2 Likes
766

they’re going to go back up to the original $700 asking price lol

2 Likes
767

Has anyone tried pad rolling on the OGs to see if it makes it more like the Carbons?

1 Like
768

For anyone interested, there’s a bundle with a Dragonfly Red for $499 on Amazon that shows In Stock. A little more than what they’ve gone for recently taking out the going rate of the Red, but I figure I can just sell that and net a decent price.

1 Like
769

I currently use the suede carbon pads on my og and it doesn’t make them sound like carbons

2 Likes
770

So far I quite like how they sound, but I’ve been running them off my laptop. I know I’ll need to get a dac/amp soon. My easiest-to-buy choices are the Xduoo XD-05 Plus, Hip Dac and Zen Dac. Thoughts?

1 Like
771

The Xduoo would probably be the best

1 Like
772

The xDuoo has lots of poooweeer
 :wink:

2 Likes
773

I prefer them on the xd05+ personally
 xduoo has a more spacious sound and is more energetic and lively (comparatively) whereas the zen (and hip I assume) is more warm and laid back
 both have plenty of power for the nighthawks

1 Like
774

I use them with the xduoo. AMAZING pair up. I think they got great synergy

1 Like
775

Just going to agree with what was said already lol

776

Amazon order unfortunately cancelled due to outdated inventory info
back to the hunt.

777

They are rapidly disappearing lol, time to panic

778

keep an eye on the used market. I’ve seen a few pop up on avexchange in the last month. Some people just don’t like them so decent chance for one to get listed.

just when the world needed them most, the nighthawks disappeared

1 Like
779

They receded back into the darkness from whence they came. Only to be heard henceforth by those deemed worthy. (Those who jumped on that Music Direct deal, that is!)

4 Likes
780

Hello darkness my old friend
lol

2 Likes
781

Hahaha. It’s such a shame that they r disappearing. Such a magical headset

1 Like