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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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DorianGray
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Jul 20, 2018
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I own the Denon AHD2000's which are awesome headphones and similar but without any wood. These are significantly better with a wider soundstage , better bass, and clearer highs. Mids are a bit recessed, but the overall sound is sublime. These give a truly audiophile sound. I have a headphone amp, but I think these sound just as good without the amp. They do get a bit warm on the ears after a while, but they are super comfortable and plush. Be aware these are pretty big headphones. I have a big head and these fit me perfectly but only on the absolute smallest setting. If you have a small head they may just be too big for you. Overall, I highly recommend. You will want to listen to all your music again as this brings out details and sounds so much better than other headphones you will be amazed at this pricepoint.
mayorblurps
499
Dec 15, 2018
DorianGrayI've got a set of the D2000 also, but with the 7000 cups and minor Lawton mod (cannot remember at the moment) in the original box. If you happen to want an upgraded version shoot a comment
Ralf_Boegel
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Apr 27, 2018
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Materials and Finish is excellent, especially the wooden cups are marvellous.
The comfort is also pretty satisfying. The cable is rather stiff and sensible to "tactile noise" - so do not move when listening. Concerning sound quality, the sound signature is "fun-type". Frequencey response has a u-shape characteristics - so the bass has quite a lot of impact, is pretty "punchy", and - most importantly is very accurate. The top end can get over-accentuated with critical material. However, I would not state that the sound is unballanced. Detail retrival is good but not outstanding . The same holds true for imaginging and soundstage. The sound can be slightly "grainy" at times (not perfectly smooth and liquid).Despite this is a closed headphone design, sound isolation is only moderate.
In summary, I appreciate the sound signature especially for rock, blues and electronic music a lot. With other genres (classic, jazz, vocals) I prefer my Mr. Speaker Ether C flow (when I need isolation from ambient noise) and - of course(!) - my Stax SR 009 (open design); however, I must admit that this is a rather unfair comparison...
The cost / performance ratio of the E-Mu Teak is absolutely outstanding and hard to beat!
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dafos
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Jul 20, 2018
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These are worth to buy! I owned the Fostex X Massdrop THX-OO, but the E-Mu Teak sound (for my taste) much better.
A more refined sound, with a wonderfull bass (but less boomy than the THX-OO). Clear highs, great instrument separation. They're comfortable and light. I've tried them with several daps, it's not picky at all. I'm happy!
SweetPrince
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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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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
Katode
10
May 24, 2018
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I have had the Denon AH-D5000 for many years, and it's been my favorite headset overall, although I am also very fond of my Sennheiser HD600. The E-MU Teak is a significant improvement over the D5000 in all areas, but retain the overall balance and sound signature that I enjoy and prefer. Source is currently Schiit Gungnir MB into Schiit Magni 3.
I like the detachable cable, which is a must for me, but as commented by others, it is quite sensitive to mechanical influence. If you touch it, you will hear it in the headset. Also, although technically a closed headset, isolation is quite limited, which might be an issue for some.
I like the detachable cable, which is a must for me, but as commented by others, it is quite sensitive to mechanical influence. If you touch it, you will hear it in the headset. Also, although technically a closed headset, isolation is quite limited, which might be an issue for some.
zubairom
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May 2, 2018
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Excellent Headphones for rock / pop especially for recordings that may sound a bit dull with otherwise warmer sounding headphones. It can give new life to some recordings . Fluid sound which is easy on ears , no harshness at all. Good sub bass.
ryanaeh
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Jul 18, 2018
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Best headphones I own. Been listening a couple of days now and I'm in love. Don't tell my wife. The Teak cups are beautiful, and the sound produced is beautiful to match. And just tonight I finally pulled the little pelican case out of the baggie to put the cable in to bring along on a trip tomorrow, I pop it open and there's already another cable and 1/4" adapter in there! I'm not sure I've ever seen it mentioned that it comes with 2 cables. Also, the fastest shipping if any drop ever. Chan @ E-Mu is the man!
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Recommends this product? Yes
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BigEdMustapha
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Jul 20, 2018
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Good headphones for lively music like rock and electronic. Easy to drive with daps, computers or cellphones. Slick looks with the nearly black ebony wood cups.
Some negatives for me include almost non existent clamping force as these things fall off my head if I tilt my head down or lean back, and there is an issue with the joint on the right earcup squeaking every time I take the headphones on and off. Makes a pricey pair of headphones sound and feel very cheap. I tried mineral oil but to no avail. Other than that, there's almost no isolation factor for these headphones. Outside sound leaks in and the headphone audio leaks out. Definitely not great for quiet environments or places you'd want some physical noise cancelling to happen.
Will likely be selling on ebay or something if I get around to it.
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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.
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