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Fostex TH-X00 Purpleheart Measurements and Quick Impressions

Discussion in 'Headphone Measurements' started by purr1n, Mar 24, 2016.

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  1. dcpoor

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    Any chance mahogany owners can purchase the purple heart cups separately? :)
     
    dcpoor, Mar 25, 2016
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    Any set date on the detachable cables? A pair of x00s with this finish and detachable cables would be a pirate's dream |\/|
     
    Ash1412, Mar 25, 2016
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    MrTie, Mar 25, 2016
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  4. Will

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    Sadly no, wanted to, but it's impossible for a variety of reasons.
     
    Will, Mar 25, 2016
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    Ok, Thanks for the answer.
     
    dcpoor, Mar 25, 2016
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  6. jexby

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    Agreed.
    Lack of detachable cable is the main reason I'm not jumping into the purple pool at this time.
    A shame.
     
    jexby, Mar 25, 2016
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  7. YtseJammer

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    +1, I would have been willing to pay $500 for a version with detachable cable.
     
    YtseJammer, Mar 25, 2016
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    Ditto, I would love to be able to run them with a balanced cable without having to re-terminate. Even a stock fixed balanced cable would be excellent (maybe with a 4-pin XLR -> 1/4in adapter offered in the drop alongside it).
     
    Dr. Higgs, Mar 25, 2016
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  9. Kon Peki

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    The demand is high enough that it likely will happen before long. Makes me feel good about having mahogany in hand now and waiting for the detachable cable version before going purple :).
     
    Kon Peki, Mar 25, 2016
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    agreed on the detachable cable. would allow so much flexibility wrt amp pairing. that's probably the only reason i'm not on the drop as of a few hours ago.
     
    brencho, Mar 25, 2016
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  11. ButtUglyJeff

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    Wow over 800 sold already!!!

    I wonder if the 1000 limit might go up?
     
    ButtUglyJeff, Mar 25, 2016
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  12. purr1n

    purr1n Desire for betterer is endless.

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    I vote no on detachable cables because it adds structural weaknesses to the cups, which were never designed for such in the first place. It also adds three extra connection points (two solder and one pressure fit) increasing chance of mechanical failure. Finally detachable cables increases gear neuorsis which gets in the way of musical enjoyment and diverts funds from more effective use such as getting a better DAC or amp.

    For the record, I am not against cables; but I think most people need to work on their systems first.
     
    purr1n, Mar 25, 2016
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    @purrin great advice and very convincing points. Thanks!!
     
    brencho, Mar 25, 2016
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  14. purr1n

    purr1n Desire for betterer is endless.

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    Remember kiddos: sex before gear, and definitely sex before cables. If you are having sex, you should feel free to spend whatever you want on cables and gear.
     
    purr1n, Mar 25, 2016
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    If there are structural weakened points with additional soldering, that makes sense.

    But all reports of the original mahogany TH-X00 cable being a snake mess that tangles itself automatically still sucks.

    If it must be a permanent cable, then make it from materials and sleaving that don't suck.
    That I'd pay for, since my Yggdrasil + BW1 system doesn't need any "work".
     
    jexby, Mar 25, 2016
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    I've been on vacation for 2 weeks in the Phoenix sun with the wife- do I owe you a count of notches on the bedpost or ??
    ;)
     
    jexby, Mar 25, 2016
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    So spend your cable money on hookers?
     
    ButtUglyJeff, Mar 25, 2016
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    Kon Peki, Mar 25, 2016
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    MD probably should have started with 2,000 units to begin with, but the initial limit of 1,000 units encourages people to act sooner rather than later. I did... but as I posted two hours into the drop, I expected MD to increase the limit to 2,000. This was posted by Will 8 hours into the drop:

    "Good news everyone! We've confirmed Fostex can product up to 2000 units of the Purpleheart without impacting delivery timeline. As such, I've increased the available quantity to 2000."
     
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    Thanks! I exchanged my regular TH-X00 order for a Purpleheart. Very easy to do if anyone else is thinking about it.

    --Andre
     
    Andre Y, Mar 25, 2016
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