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The description says these headphones will be outfitted with "HIFIMAN’s innovative Topology Diaphragms", the same diaphragms found in the HE-R10D headphones ($1299), which also feature (bulging) wood cups. So the HE-R7DX appears to be a trickle-down product with plastic cups and HIFIMAN's lighter, older-style headband. If Drop can get the price and tuning right, they could have a winner here.
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Jan 21, 2022
mattrisWas hoping the same thing. Early returns (review by Resolve) don’t appear promising unfortunately. The price point is a sign not to expect too much, the 6xx and 58x notwithstanding - sub-$200 headphones that actually do punch above their price are pretty rare.
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mensreaAll things considered, the launch price is fine. Shame about the unevenness in the upper-bass through the lower-mids. This tuning means they likely won't sound completely natural in quiet settings. This being said, the R7DX should perform well as an easy-to-drive, over-ear, closed-back, well-isolating headphone for casual use and/or on-the-go. From the marketing synopsis, these specific use cases seem to have dictated how the headphones were tuned.
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mattrisHmm, although if tuned for casual and in particular on the go scenarios (traffic, pedestrian and other noise), would expect more of a bass bump. I suppose it’s a Hifiman collab, so low end coloration wouldn’t be its thing regardless.
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mensreaResolve (Andrew) said the bass response is directly correlated to the fit and seal of the pads. With a good seal, I would not be surprised if on-the-go bass performance would be of adequate quantity/quality, if not close to ideal.
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mattrisZ says the same, so yeah, looks like it’s a thing with these cans.
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