Thank you for the information. Iâm curious as for the difference between balanced and unbalanced cables and why is it not needed. I really appreciate if you can further forward explaining to me.
There is no need for a balanced cable, because the Magni/Modi are single ended only DAC/Amp. You wouldnât be able to take advantage of the cable designed to be used on a balanced amp, and would end up needing an adapter to use it at all.
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HD58x just for $129 NOW
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Here is a you tube video that I stumble across on.
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58x on Crack, liquid plat and the lake people RS-08 with the ARES II are great pairings. Gives the 58x more body, clarity, smoothness and thatâs where iâve found where the 58x become so so good as it scales up.
Using the 58x with the BTR5 is a passably enjoyable experience but throw it on some better gear and these have surpassed their value for me.
Iâve passed on these headphones for so many years and im so glad I have them when I have the ability to throw them on my current setups.
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About to purchase the HD58x as well, may I ask do I need a balanced cable when I have a micca origen 2 preamp? Thanks in advance
Welcome to HFGF 
as far as Iâm aware the Origen 2 is se only so you wonât want or need a balanced cable 
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I have been basically daily using my HD58X for around 3 years now, for TV and movies. Still a great headphone and the pads have held up extremely well. No creaks, nothing has come loose. Excellent choice for extended listening and huge number of hours use over long term.
A few months ago sound in the left side stopped working. Easily tracked to the stock cable. Which was a good opportunity to replace it as I always found the stock cable a bit heavy and inflexible. Also slightly too long for my situation.
Went with this one from Amazon (Iâm in Australia) and chose the 1.3m length.
https://www.amazon.com.au/NewFantasia-Replacement-Compatible-Sennheiser-Headphones/dp/B07Q9J87VL/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&sr=8-6
Couldnât be happier with it. Light, flexible, length perfect for me. And I like the red post split section as it breaks up the all black headphone. The splitter itself is slim and never gets caught on anything. For a cheap cable, I highly recommend it for anyone needing a new one.
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I am using a balanced cable on my 58x and to be honest I canât tell much of a difference up against the stock SE cable.
I even had a few friends test it out and there is barely any difference, so I personally wouldnât worry about it. More of something nice to have or do further down the line.
Does this mod still retain the âspaciousnessâ effect of what removing the big piece of foam does to the audio because I want the best of both worlds. Which is having a dust filter and makes it sound more spacious at the same time.
I tried this and it also sound better to me too
I checked out the Sennheiser HD58x it has decent bass response but its treble is definitely lacking in extension. For the sale price of $129 its definitely a good buy. I find this the most comfortable headphone I own because its so light
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Iâve been enjoying my new HE6se V2, but for fun I pulled out my dusty old HD58X. I slapped some new pads on there, did my sheer curtain mod and bumped up the upper mids with EQ a bit, and yeah, these are great. Theyâre definitely not as impressive sounding as the HE6se, especially in bass clarity and detail, but theyâre much more right sounding. For acoustic music, folk, guitar, that kind of stuff, Sennheisers are nearly unbeatable. Theyâre also enjoyable at significantly lower volumes than the HE6se, so my ear health is happy.
EDIT - hereâs the EQ
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I am really digging these headphones. This is a case where the graph looks more neutral than my ears are hearing, and what I am hearing is exactly what I was hoping for.
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Another selling point, the Drop HD58x is really efficient to drive, they have no problem plugged into a Roku remote. My wife doesnât like the zombie sounds of The Walking Dead, so I tried these for some catch up viewing this weekend, and they worked great. I ran them between 22 and 30 most of the time.
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lol, they really run with anything. I remember using them plugged to the PS4 controller to watch a movie, and there was no problem at all 
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Try an impedance adapter on these. It opens up the soundstage. Best mod for these!
I went with 80 ohms.
Give it a try, itâs kinda of a cheap mod.
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Do it add more bass? It could be interestingâŠ
It does add bass⊠I also tried 220 ohms but made them way too warm! I also removed the back foam.
With the 80 ohm adapter it improves soundstage, instrument séparation and clarity.
I donât feel the need to eq them now.
Feels like it did something to that 5khz
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