I got a used mk. 3 with what looks like Lambskin pads a couple of days ago. I haven’t felt like listening to music much, but I did play some games. The Halo remastered collection sure is a lot of fun with this set! Explosions and epic music really come alive. The modern rock/metal soundtrack of Wreckfest tells me that they should be a big hit with at least some of my library.
Are the pads meant to feel like the inner material isn’t in the right place? It doesn’t feel the same on both sides. Maybe I’ll have to replace them… just got to figure out what with.
I have the suede pads, but there is nothing that seems “out of place” with mine. They are quite soft, but very comfortable. Sounds like you might need some fresh pads.
I’ve wanted to pull the trigger on a pair of these for so long, but as a RNHP owner I feel like I would be left wanting in power until a second headphone amp gets added to the collection.
I’m assuming the T60 Argons don’t play nicely with tubes being a planar?
Comparing those two is hard because they are quite dissimilar. I have a bit of a bias against the GL2k mostly because I feel like they were oversold/underperform (for their price). They do have a massive soundstage.
The modified GL2K are more similar to the T60rp stock, which I found too bright and bass light. I have used them quite a bit lately and am finding them more to my liking than when I first modded them, but if you gave me the choice of only owning one of the two, its an absolute no-brainer to pick the Argons.
I know sound quality/reproduction is the primary concern but the comfort difference between the two biases me as well. I’m a big guy (6’4") with a big head and the GL2k feels massive to me. I had to add Dekoni nuggets to the headband and there isn’t enough clamp to keep the GL2k from shifting around on my head with moderate movement. The Argons on the other hand, feel like resting my head on the most comfortable pillow. I often sigh when i put them on ( i love the feel of the suede pads). lol
Sorry to hear that. Mine took 17 weeks. I certainly understand the frustration. I just told myself when I sent mine in, to just try to forget about them and be happily surprised when they showed up. Usually I don’t have that kind of patience but somehow I managed to do just that.
Now I have a pair of T50s sitting here and bought the conversion a few weeks ago. I’ll probably mail them in a couple weeks.
I confirmed with both of them that it would be eight weeks. I understand if he can 't get parts for doing the mods, but I don’t buy the whole line about they got busy. My headphones should have gone into a " 8 weeks back" pile. If another hundred orders come in, they should be in line behind mine.
I can’t help but wonder, “Are people jumping the Queue?” Or does he “Prioritize selling converted headphones vs just modding headphones?”
I knew it would be a long wait, but I wish there was more communication.
modhouse is just super busy atm. when i got my t60rp’s done, it wasnt listed on the website yet. and i talked, through emails, with ryan quite a bit about them. would usually only take a day or 2 to hear back. i just think they are over whelmed a bit atm. both with orders and not being able to get enough stock fast enough.
Got mine today. Forgot how beautiful they are. And light too.
Finally get to use the HAC balanced cable. This arrived after I sent the 'phones to Modhouse.
The Pro iCAN sounded very good, but I am really loving the Liquid Platinum with these. Volume is sticking between 11:00-12:00.
Nice strong bass, but the mids are Very present and clear. Only noticed the treble on some Nubya Garcia (sax player).
Wow, are these ever comfortable! I have been wearing these for 7.5 hours and they are still not bothering me. Went through my test list twice and that went well. Then played a long STP playlist, including Velvet Revolver. They LOVE rock. I will feed them more horn jazz tomorrow and see where that ends up.
These need to find their own niche and I hope they will. The Cascades are my bass monsters and the T5P’s are my isolation specialists. These guys need to carve out their own space. So far, they sound pretty damn good!
How do like these pads? How’s the upkeep/cleaning? I have T60 argon’s with Ori Suede and I need to replace them with either Oval Suede or Alpha pads. What do you think?
Have you tried the ZMF Ori Suede pads? That’s what I have my argon’s but it’s time to replace them. I was wondering if you did and how it compares to the alpha pads and Oval suedes.
Also, how do you clean your pads, and how often do you replace them? I’m stuck between the oval suede and alpha pads. Thanks!
I have not tried Ori pads and don’t have any desire to. Alpha pads are “the one” for me.
I don’t replace pads often because I clean them by hand. I bought a second pair of alpha pads recently actually since some of my friends were curious to hear them. But for the most part I keep my face clean and my pads cleaner.
Yeah but if I’m dropping $200 I’d rather go for the Magnius and Modius and be able to run balanced. Might end up backing off that, as I’d be spending $850+balanced cable and that’s getting a bit much. New Heresy(or magni 3+?) And Modi would be half.
Though I’ve heard the Asgard also highly recommended…
