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E-MU Teak Headphones w/ Removable Cable
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E-MU Teak Headphones w/ Removable Cable
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From E-MU’s Wood Series, these headphones feature full-size circumaural enclosures handcrafted from your choice of rosewood, ebony, or teak. And now, they’re available with a removable 1.5-meter cable—something fans of the Fostex TH and Denon D Series have been wanting for a while Read More
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Mar 21, 2024
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Strong smell of mold inside the box
Mold inside the Emu Teak headphone's box both for the first pair and the second, replacement pair. Overall, not acceptable for a $500 pair of headphone or any headphones.
Further more, the box is very thin, cardboard construction which can be damaged easily during shipment.
For the ordering process, it took about 2 months from order to arrival, and refund took about 1 month after shipping it back.
Recommends this product? No
Terco
419
Feb 8, 2021
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Beautiful Cans
The sound was great! I sold mine I regret, hopefully they can be back for sale.
Recommends this product? Yes
R1ddl3
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Jun 9, 2020
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Great Sound, Poor Quality Control (Old Model)
I'm writing this review a couple years after buying an earlier version of these (the cable was still a thick braided black one) for the reward points. I love the sound signature of these - with the default wood option, they sound like a more well rounded version of the Fostex TH-X00, which I also owned. Unfortunately my unit had some pretty severe QC issues. The cable stopped working within several months. Shortly after that I stopped getting sound from the right side, and then a while after that the left side failed as well. At the time there appeared to be just one guy handling all customer support duties, meaning there was a turnaround time of over a week on email requests. Additionally, sending these back for a repair under warranty meant shipping them overseas. I wound up getting them repaired by a third party rather than go through that process. They still work since getting those repairs done, but overall the experience wasn't great. I'd hope these issues were resolved in newer versions.
Recommends this product? No
customNuts
5
Nov 11, 2019
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Very capable headphone.
Despite being packaged and presented in a budget fashion, these are excellent cans especially for bass lovers.
An important note, even though these are easy to drive, they sound significantly better when driven properly. They actually LOVE lots of current. Then the sound (especially bass) tightens up and becomes much more open and precise.
My favourite is balanced out of a high end tube amp. Unbelievable.
I use the little dott 6.
Recommends this product? Yes
JonnyAwesome
15
Apr 22, 2019
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Amazing headphones. Great balanced sound. Good quality bass.
SweetPrince
12
Mar 19, 2019
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I joined the drop for the Teak version around Christmas last year (2018).
Unfortunately, the pair of headphones that I received really did not live up to my expectations.
I ended up returning these headphones to Massdrop for RMA due to the following reasons:
- Wooden cups were not evenly sanded / straight on the left earcup. This led to a significant gap being left between the wood and the metal ear cup frame on the top of the left ear. To my ear, this did not affect audio quality in a noticeable way, but still did not look good.
- Left ear cup had some pretty noticeable scratches in the finish, a disappointing result considering these headphones cost $700AUD after conversion.
- The pleather earpads were already cracking due to having dried out, almost as if these had been on a shelf for years without proper protection.
- The left cable connector was loose, and rattled quite a bit when moving or when the cable touched clothing. This sound carried over into the headset, and could be heard while listening to music.
- The headphones came in the box without any foam or protection. The outside packaging used to ship the headphones was just a thin layer of bubble wrap, so these were essentially unprotected. You would expect such an expensive product to be better protected.
- The 'cable case' that came with the headphones was a pink zip up case that looked like a $2 case you'd find from a Chinese seller on eBay. Definitely not an acceptable accessory for a headphone that cost $700.
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Recommends this product? No
Jack-in-the-Box
109
Feb 18, 2019
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A friend of a friend told me he would kill to have my headphones. So yeah! 5/5
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Oddfellow
19
Dec 16, 2018
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these are my favorite cans to date (e-mu ebony). they're very easy to drive and i'm biased to warm sounding headphones. the wood cups look amazing as well (compared to my beyer dts/sub $200 cans from MD including AKG/Hifiman variants). although these are considered mid-fi, there is clearly an upgrade in quality to my aforementoned purchases (the only thing I may upgrade are the cables-currently looking at a balanced one from periapt) the I purchased these prior to the fostex having detachable cables and am not sure if i'm willing to spend a few hundred just for comparative purposes.
Moshball
58
Oct 6, 2018
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Here's my review from a couple of years ago, written for reddit.
I purchased the Ebony on the first drop.
The review is written in comparison to the X00, with which the E-MU share DNA.
Build & Usability
Solid Ebony cups, colouring varying from pale to jet black. The glossy finish looks nicely done; no unevenness, denting or scratches.The cups seem more voluminous than the X00. Another difference is the 3.5 mm termination, with an included 6.3 mm adaptor. Strange choice, given the length of cabling and the fact that these full-sized headphones are unlikely to see mobile use. Otherwise build is exactly the same as the X00 and other Fostex cans in the same family.
A recap from my previous TH-X00 review:“Headband covering is pleather. The headband is not uncomfortable, but could perhaps use more foam padding. It allows for graded adjustment through metal sliders. The pads are pleather. The opening of these stock pads are on the smaller end – those with extra large ears may feel somewhat squished, but most people won't have a problem. Fairly good quality cable as far as stock cables go, but the fabric covering is somewhat stiff. Poor isolation as a closed-back headphone. Will leak sound, in and out. I wouldn't bring it with me to the library or on public transport. Easy to drive. Proper amping will contribute to better bass management.Overall, it shares a similar build to the Foster TH series & the Denon AH-D series headphones. Nice & solid, slightly heavier than average. Relatively comfortable provided you don't have freaky-big ears, and may be used for a few hours at a time. Having said that, I did not like the cable – too stiff, does not handle well. I'll be looking at re-cabling at some point.”
I eventually re-cabled my X00 through Brian at BTG-Audio. Yes, the stock Fostex cable is stiff, kinks easily, and is generally a little annoying - the same problem is present here on the E-mu. Overall, very nicely built headphones, fairly comfortable even during an extended session.
Sound Clean and euphoric sound.Very well balanced, no strong emphases with good extension on both ends.The tuning is very nicely done.May be described as somewhat warm in sound, but not as much as the X00. Minor cup resonance detectable, less than the X00. The soundstage is superior to the X00, beating its sibling in both depth and width – one of the best I've heard in a closed can. As with the X00, left-right separation is great, with instruments nicely distributed along the coronal plane. Separation and imaging was great – better than the X00 by a small amount. Nice bass...this goes without saying, as the E-mu, X00 and it's other Fostex siblings all have superb bass. The E-mu does not hit as hard as the TH-900, and does not have as much mid-bass as the X00, but it does hit cleanly, tightly & deeply. As with the X00 (and in contrast to the other Fostex cans), the mids are not recessed. In fact, on the E-mu, the vocals are lush & sweet. Very smooth & life-like listening.Less intimate compared with the X00, but more detailed. The treble was of good quantity and quality, with no significant rolling-off at the top.Lots of presence, very airy for a closed can (kinda unexpected really), but not shrill.I did not find the E-mu fatiguing, even during extended 3 to 4 hour sessions. In retrospect, if the X00 had a weakness, it was the detail and maybe the extension of the treble...these E-mu cans don't have the same problem.
Direct Comparison with X00: Cups - nicer wood, increased cup volume. Bass – less mid bass, similar extension, somewhat tighter, less resonant. Mids – more definition, slightly less intimate.Treble - more quantity & presence, slightly better quality, less roll-off.Sound stage - Wider & deeper.
Why should you buy it?
Why shouldn't you buy it?
A recap from my previous TH-X00 review:“Headband covering is pleather. The headband is not uncomfortable, but could perhaps use more foam padding. It allows for graded adjustment through metal sliders. The pads are pleather. The opening of these stock pads are on the smaller end – those with extra large ears may feel somewhat squished, but most people won't have a problem. Fairly good quality cable as far as stock cables go, but the fabric covering is somewhat stiff. Poor isolation as a closed-back headphone. Will leak sound, in and out. I wouldn't bring it with me to the library or on public transport. Easy to drive. Proper amping will contribute to better bass management.Overall, it shares a similar build to the Foster TH series & the Denon AH-D series headphones. Nice & solid, slightly heavier than average. Relatively comfortable provided you don't have freaky-big ears, and may be used for a few hours at a time. Having said that, I did not like the cable – too stiff, does not handle well. I'll be looking at re-cabling at some point.”
I eventually re-cabled my X00 through Brian at BTG-Audio. Yes, the stock Fostex cable is stiff, kinks easily, and is generally a little annoying - the same problem is present here on the E-mu. Overall, very nicely built headphones, fairly comfortable even during an extended session.
Sound Clean and euphoric sound.Very well balanced, no strong emphases with good extension on both ends.The tuning is very nicely done.May be described as somewhat warm in sound, but not as much as the X00. Minor cup resonance detectable, less than the X00. The soundstage is superior to the X00, beating its sibling in both depth and width – one of the best I've heard in a closed can. As with the X00, left-right separation is great, with instruments nicely distributed along the coronal plane. Separation and imaging was great – better than the X00 by a small amount. Nice bass...this goes without saying, as the E-mu, X00 and it's other Fostex siblings all have superb bass. The E-mu does not hit as hard as the TH-900, and does not have as much mid-bass as the X00, but it does hit cleanly, tightly & deeply. As with the X00 (and in contrast to the other Fostex cans), the mids are not recessed. In fact, on the E-mu, the vocals are lush & sweet. Very smooth & life-like listening.Less intimate compared with the X00, but more detailed. The treble was of good quantity and quality, with no significant rolling-off at the top.Lots of presence, very airy for a closed can (kinda unexpected really), but not shrill.I did not find the E-mu fatiguing, even during extended 3 to 4 hour sessions. In retrospect, if the X00 had a weakness, it was the detail and maybe the extension of the treble...these E-mu cans don't have the same problem.
Direct Comparison with X00: Cups - nicer wood, increased cup volume. Bass – less mid bass, similar extension, somewhat tighter, less resonant. Mids – more definition, slightly less intimate.Treble - more quantity & presence, slightly better quality, less roll-off.Sound stage - Wider & deeper.
Why should you buy it?
- All around performer
- Easily driven
- Clean, smooth and exciting listening
- Exotic wood cups!
- Sturdy construction
- Excellent value
- A rare closed-back design with no glaring sonic deficits
Why shouldn't you buy it?
- Poor sound isolation – not great for portable/public/DJ use
TechieTomi
1
Oct 5, 2018
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Excellent headphones, highly recommended.
Love the bass, can't get enough of the mids... highs get me excited.
I have only one note currently. I have a big head and I would hope that the adjustments could be just a bit longer. That would allow a slightly better fit on my ears. Situation might improve as the cups soften and get used to my head properly. But just a heads up for big headed purchasers :)
Still highly recommended!
I have only one note currently. I have a big head and I would hope that the adjustments could be just a bit longer. That would allow a slightly better fit on my ears. Situation might improve as the cups soften and get used to my head properly. But just a heads up for big headed purchasers :)
Still highly recommended!
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