screaming oranges Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 And may I add looked fantastic! The particular piece of stock he used on your pair had absolutely phenomenal graining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm still surprised he hasn't sued Grado for copying his exclusive and innovative concept of making headphones using wood. Seriously, fuck that self-important prick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Leif Garrett... how the hell did this thread drum that image up. He'd sell the headphones for some blow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Welcome to head-caseSteve can make any thread gayBut he doesn't alwaysYou should feel specialSent frum mah phone-blet using Tapatalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb233 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I had a pair of Vixens with PS1000 drivers. One thing I can say for sure is that you should change the ear pads immediately. The ones that Larry puts on them sound terrible. I lived with mine for about a year before I figured out that T-1 pads make a night and day difference. At the time I had J$ pads also. The T-1 pads sounded best. Before experiencing this for myself, I would not have believed the difference. Trust me. Get rid of those pieces of crap ear pads. They should be illegal. FYI, I bought the T-1 ear pads from Todd Green @ TTVJ Audio. Aside from that, I think that you can expect a slightly smaller sound stage from the Vixen with a little bump in the bass (compared to stock Grados). Still very good imo, just a little different. The Vixens are a lot more comfortable than Grados though. Also, just want to say, If I can help anyone here on head-case, post something, and I will reply a month later. Sorry about the delayed post. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purk Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) Larry is crazy. He destroyed countless Sony MDR-CD3000s as well as HP-1000s to create his phones. I once owned a tricked out Sony MDR-CD3000 with exotic woodcups. I later ditched those cups b/c I like the sound of the stock CD3K with upgrade cable better. Guys...I miss the CD3K....those are wonderful headphones. I remember trading my minty CD3k for a Canon G6 once....that was a stupid deal! Edited June 2, 2013 by purk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 I saw a recommendation by someone for one of his headphones on a computer forum, so I guess he's still being recommended by folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I've always pined for a set of CD3Ks, especially when I had an X-Box playing housemate. What the bring on the used market ensures that I'm never going to own a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 How much are CD3000 sold for these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I took forever to sell my last pair and I think I only got $275 for them. Remember when they were over six used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purk Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 How much are CD3000 sold for these days?Around $400-500 for a well used pair. I think they go up to $700 or $800 on a near NOS one. Seriously though, a recabled CD3000 is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 negative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Sovshiller liked them so I have my doubts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Around $400-500 for a well used pair. I think they go up to $700 or $800 on a near NOS one. Seriously though, a recabled CD3000 is really good. Thanks, I didn't know they were going that expensive. I have a pair in very good condition, not recabled. I find them in the bright side of things, it'd be interesting to see them measured. IMO the brightness comes more from some delayed energy in the treble than from a response peak. With good ancillaries and recordings they sound pretty good and enjoyable. For my taste, which is probably defective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Dreamer Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Is this where I get summarily punished for encouraging Larry's earliest efforts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 IMO the brightness comes more from some delayed energy in the treble than from a response peak.¿Que? I mean, I agree with everything else you said, especially the it's bright but I like it part, and sounds better with better ampd and such, I'm just not sure I agree with that one sentence as to why. Sent from mah phone-blet via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Because for the headphones I've had the chance to listen and to see measurements that have inconsistencies, the brightness due to frequency peaks shows in different ways than the one due to response peaks. Response peaks don't have a delay, some sort of echo effect which can be heard playing stuff at higher volumes. I'm not saying their brightness is for resonance problem or delayed energy issues, just that to my ears, until measurements prove me wrong, I think the brightness is coming more likely for that than a pure response peak from the driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purk Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) negativeSovshiller liked them so I have my doubts...They are not comparable to really good open headphones but heck they are considerably better than the Denon D7000 after a simple cable upgrade. Let's face it ...most closed dynamics under $1000 are a bit boommy. Edited June 4, 2013 by purk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am glad dusty bought mine, I know he appreciates them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I do. As a matter of fact, I should try them at work again. I'm back in the room with the ([relatively] noisy) server. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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