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Post by MaN227 on Mar 1, 2007 23:08:34 GMT
Pink Floyd, I have had the DR-150 for a little more than a week, as you know I'm not golden ear , but with that out of the way. Here is what I think, I did as you reco to take the taped in cloth out and it was instant the diff, CRAZY ! I love the cable and that you can do what you want and not soldering or the like, just plug in a diff cable if you so choose. I find the size of the ear cups JUST big enough to remain comfortable. The headband adjustment that you commented on, I feel the same [ our mellons must be the same size lol ] it is JUST long enough and would do to be a bit longer and they would be even more comfortable. Now the best part , I got these very cheap [used] I wont mention the price it was that good Sound, in my straight up simple delivery , I find it fits squarely between the Senn 650 and the AKG 701 in its sound sig, quality and quantity. Its like it takes the best of both of these cans and marries them into one....AMAZING!!! for the cost, to run with the big dogs, and the fact that its low load and easy to drive with ANYthing is a certain + in its favor. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this wonderful can here, I would not have discovered it had you not I am a believer , and mine are not going anywhere, they have found a home on my mellon
thanks again.now if someone can point me to a reasonable iPod lineout connection I'll be set ! , where is the great bargain in this catagory? I just cannot bring myself to spend upwards of 100USD for such a thing. Its been my experience with ohter stereo and TV inters that the difference is negligible between a moderately priced cable and a VERY expensive cable, IF there is any real difference at all. Case in point, I bought a 100$ Monster HDMI 18G [3 FT] and a Monoprice 28G HDMI for 22$ [12 FT] and there is NO , absolutely no difference in quality between the 2 of them. Guess I don't need to tell ya which cable was taken back for refund ......... so again if anyone can point me to a quality iPod line out to mini , PLEASE let me know, a PM would be great, be it a big co. or just someone you know that does them DIY.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 30, 2007 14:25:37 GMT
Hell yeah! after reading page after page of how you all are loving your DR150 I finally joined the ranks. I bought them used for $80 delivered and they look brand new. The seller had put about 3 hours when he sold it to me. Anyways they sound fantastic and IMO they kick my old HD600 ass to the shithouse! Thanks Mike for bringing this to my attention. Nice one Miguel, have you removed the black grille pads as yet? IMO they sound even better with those out of the way and it's a very easy "mod" to carry out too. I'm still loving my pair, they are just so musical and for the money quite amazing! I wouldn't say they kick my HD600s "ass to the shithouse" but they are certainly better in some respects (like in the bass department) maybe not as wide a soundstage as the HD600 but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Easy to drive, great sounding and as cheap as chips they're an absolute must have at the price!
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 30, 2007 15:35:34 GMT
Yes, it would! Another damned good thing about these 'phones, they use standard 3.5mm jack plugs at either end of the cable so rolling your own is made very easy indeed!
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 30, 2007 15:38:01 GMT
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Post by xerxes on Mar 31, 2007 10:28:21 GMT
No, I'm pretty sure they weren't there when I last looked at the site. I Googled them and found a couple of reviews, seems they're pretty good, but at £50.00, very nearly as much as the top of the range full size headphones.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2007 12:34:18 GMT
Guys You are in for a rude shock. www.headcandi.co.uk has them for 61.99 POUNDS ! (GL1150) Added to their range 26 Feb. Currently some on ebay for 59 ? (hope it wasn't an old entry !) sandyK
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Post by jelosno on Apr 14, 2007 18:00:30 GMT
JUST ordered a DR 150 from Headcandi for 77.98 GBP incl. shipment to South Africa.
Let's sit back and wait...
Another parcel for mysterious mail runs ;D
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Post by jelosno on Apr 26, 2007 20:29:26 GMT
They arrived today. So, I was on my way to remove the stuff that's in the way of the better sound but I am confused. Mike, you mentioned that one has to use a little screwdriver in order to get to the foam/plastic to be removed. As you can see on the pictures below there is only that black mesh but it is on the outside and nothing inside the can that could be removed. Just rip out that black foamy layer? ...and they are a bit tight. do they loose tension over time?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Apr 26, 2007 22:15:07 GMT
They arrived today. So, I was on my way to remove the stuff that's in the way of the better sound but I am confused. Mike, you mentioned that one has to use a little screwdriver in order to get to the foam/plastic to be removed. As you can see on the pictures below there is only that black mesh but it is on the outside and nothing inside the can that could be removed. Just rip out that black foamy layer? ...and they are a bit tight. do they loose tension over time? No no no no no!!! Leave the layer of foam where it is! What you are removing is the layer of cloth that sits inside the metal grilles ...... look at the grilles and you'll see the cloth inside them...... remove the four screws that sit under the earpads (just prise the earpads outwards slightly to gain access to them) when you've removed all four screws it's simply a case of seperating the two sections of the housing and then pulling out the cloth that is sellotaped to the metal grilles...... when done you just screw the two sections back together (finger tight with the screws and then one full turn to nip them up) you will then be able to see the drivers through the grilles: Makes for a better looking and better sounding pair of DR-150 IMO.... so, in short..... pull back pads slightly until you see screw... remove all four screws...... sepreate housing by gently pulling apart.... remove grille cloth.... refit housing and tighten up screws...... as easy as pie. You've been looking at the wrong end of the 'phones Stefan They are a bit tight on the old noggin, yes, but they do "give" after a while..... my pair decided to "give" in the form of a crack appearing on the outer edges of the headband It turns out this is the most natural place to "give" and if it happens to your pair nothing to worry about, the crack will not migrate to the flat part of the headband. I'd be inclined to actually recommend sawing a 1mm groove into the overhang on the headband (the lip that runs the entire span of the band) no doubt she will eventually "give" to accomodate your noggin but if you want a less natural bed in then run a hacksaw blade through the lip approximately two inches from the headbands pivoting point..... all you are doing is allowing for a bit more flexibility..... I'll take some pictures and explain this in more detail but the way the headband has been designed allows for natural "crackage" and nothing at all to worry about when it occurs..... the main stress points have been superbly addressed and consider the lip cracks (which will happen) as "break in"....... I love these 'phones, they are so quirky
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Post by jelosno on Apr 27, 2007 13:25:30 GMT
DONE Thank you Mike! My thoughts have been more in the direction of 'if it has to sound better something must be IN THE WAY of the sound'. Hence the wrong side The black cloth on the left (outer) side is gone now. The matching screwdriver for the four little black screws is a 'PH00'. Definately not robot assembled. Manual labour seems still to be cheaper in China ;D Stefan
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Post by theadmans on Apr 27, 2007 15:09:56 GMT
Thanks for the extra explanation guys - I also was a little confused about the front and back cloth issue. Anyhow I have done it now and it sounds great - as you said PinkFloyd two minutes work!
I also have the new 5 metre mini jack to mini jack lead that you recommended to me Pink Floyd. Sound just as good as the stock cable and allows me to get comfy on my sofa whilst listening to the DR150's !!
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Post by scott on May 16, 2007 7:25:41 GMT
Wow!! Plugged the Goldrings into My Heed and was blown away.I had been listening to my LPs via a Denon 103 MC and the Canamp and HD650s.Looking back on it now i think the Bassy darker denon and the HD650 was a poor match and the lighter sounding Goldring is a match made in Heavan.The Jam and Red Hot Chilli Peppers have never sounded so dynamic and open before. Thanks for the tip!!
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Post by PinkFloyd on May 16, 2007 22:39:38 GMT
Wow!! Plugged the Goldrings into My Heed and was blown away. Glad you like them! Have you removed that ridiculous sellotaped foam from the grilles yet? How long have they been in operation? I found mine slightly light sounding too (at first) but, believe me they blossom and fill out the more you use them What about some Marmalade (obla di obla da) and some Bread to put it on man? My pleasure Sir.
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Post by scott on May 17, 2007 7:41:31 GMT
The sellotape is still there..too buisy enjoying the music, but will get them pimped soon. I have only heard them for a couple of hours so far and had a great time last night listening to them with paul wellers as is now dvd.Going a bit heavier tonite with some Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.Thanks for the "Brot" tip will check them out soon!!
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Post by PinkFloyd on May 19, 2007 20:38:41 GMT
Get two pillows, place your DR-150 between them and then put the two pillows into a black bin liner allowing the cord to protrude out of the end of the bin liner, position black bag in a warm place (in front of a radiator / central heating) and then turn your HEED up to the 12 o' clock position on the dial. Play music on loop for 48 hours.... when 48 hours have passed remove the headphones from the pillows / black bag and place on your ears..... you will smile like a Cheshire cat
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Post by scott on May 23, 2007 11:34:58 GMT
Mike thanks for the running in tip...i have now removed the felt cloth as well and have noticed a much deeper bass and cleaner treble.Very happy with the Headphones
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Post by PinkFloyd on May 23, 2007 21:43:01 GMT
Mike thanks for the running in tip...i have now removed the felt cloth as well and have noticed a much deeper bass and cleaner treble.Very happy with the Headphones Nice one Scott I think it's pretty much night and day with that cloth and sellotape removed, plus they look better too, some people may disagree but ces't la vie.... to my ears they are a much better sounding headphone with the cloth removed. Don't know if I've already mentioned it in this thread but they are also fabulous headphones to use with the ipod, maybe not for using "out and about" but for home listening they pair up together very nicely indeed. I certainly prefer them to the Senn PX-100 / Senn HD-25/1 when listening through the ipod and they're extremely efficient and sensitive so not a battery drainer. I never thought I'd say it (as I hate the whole concept of "downloading" music ) but the synergy between the ipod / goldring is pretty much spot on.
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Post by PinkFloyd on May 23, 2007 23:07:59 GMT
I think 1 metre would be an ideal length and here's what you are looking for Miguel www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/35mm1.htmlTried and tested cables available in 1M, 2M 3M 4M 5M 10M..... lengths. I first mentioned them for use with the DR-150 here rockgrotto.proboards39.com/index.cgi?board=review&action=display&thread=1176479950 (8th post down) Very good price too. There's a helluva lot of info in this forum Miguel, unfortunately the search facility isn't too good, replacement cables (affordable and good quality) have already been covered Somewhere the guy who purchased that cable wrote that it sounded no different from the stock cable and IIRC he bought a 5 metre length of it. (in theory a 1M length should sound better than a 5M length) I also have the new 5 metre mini jack to mini jack lead that you recommended to me Pink Floyd. Sound just as good as the stock cable and allows me to get comfy on my sofa whilst listening to the DR150's !! On the subject of searching..... if you scroll right down to the bottom of the page you'll see a Google box there.... check the circle that says rockgrotto.proboards39.com and then enter your search query..... it brings up quite a lot of info I may sticky something about the google in house search as it's not that obvious being stuck at the bottom of the page out of sight.
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Post by theadmans on Jun 21, 2007 14:48:31 GMT
Still loving the sound of my Goldring DR150's after having them for a couple of months now.
However, the only thing I am having a problem with is the clamping force of the DR150's - which I'm finding is making them uncomfy after listening to an average album (45 minutes approx). I've got them fully extended and even though I have never considered my head to be particularly large they are still quite tight.
I have started leaving the headphone stretched out over one of my Bookshelf speakers (the width of the speaker is a bit wider than my head. In addition, I insert a couple of CD jewel cases either side for a further stretching effect. I've had them like this for a few days and there is a small improvement but the problem has not gone away totally.
Has anyone else got any other suggestions ? Is it possible to take the headband apart and bend it somehow?
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Post by leo on Jul 2, 2007 16:23:00 GMT
I missed this thread, as I'm still looking around for replacements for my old HD540's are these Goldring DR150's still the nads? I was originally thinking of the AKG K 701's or the Sennheiser HD600/650's, do these cheapies really sound as good? I've had chance now to hear the HD600's and K 701's but not had chance to compare them direct or use in the same system
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Post by largespeakers on Jul 16, 2007 19:41:07 GMT
Got myself some 150s and have to agree they are very good. I took out the foam from the grills and had the expected improvements. great dynamics and overall musical presentation.
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Post by wildebassman on Jul 28, 2007 20:26:07 GMT
Couldn't resist, bought me a pair...
Cheers,
Dennis.
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Post by wildebassman on Aug 6, 2007 11:03:29 GMT
I have been listening to them for a few days on my Sony MP3 discman, and I'm not sure what to think, I find the mid-range pretty recessed compared to the Senn's PX100... I'll wait with a final conclusion untill I've had a chance to test them on the Solo Green. Not impressed.
Cheers,
Dennis.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Aug 6, 2007 22:24:43 GMT
I have been listening to them for a few days on my Sony MP3 discman, and I'm not sure what to think, I find the mid-range pretty recessed compared to the Senn's PX100... I'll wait with a final conclusion untill I've had a chance to test them on the Solo Green. Not impressed. Cheers, Dennis. Hi Dennis, They need a "good" couple of hundred hours / thrashing before they come on song. Have you removed the sellotape and grille cloth as yet? Mike.
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Post by wildebassman on Aug 7, 2007 13:57:11 GMT
I have been listening to them for a few days on my Sony MP3 discman, and I'm not sure what to think, I find the mid-range pretty recessed compared to the Senn's PX100... I'll wait with a final conclusion untill I've had a chance to test them on the Solo Green. Not impressed. Cheers, Dennis. Hi Dennis, They need a "good" couple of hundred hours / thrashing before they come on song. Have you removed the sellotape and grille cloth as yet? Mike. Hi Mike, yes I've removed the sellotape and grille cloth.. I have them on music 24 hrs a day for 3 days now, I'll be patient.. ;D
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