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Terminator ((( V4 ))) leather headband option now available!
I start with a new pair of DT770/80, then implement my sound and aesthetic modifications with your choosing of one of my different exotic woods. I transform a borderline (IMO) stock pair of cans into a world class set of headphones. With their redesign to version four, a number of things in both categories have changed. First is their new name... Terminator ((( V4 )))
Sound wise, the amount and quality of midrange over previous versions (and significantly over stock) to my ears, is almost startling to me. Mids described as meaty and well fleshed out by a trusted listener, I would agree totally. Not the overdone upper mids like an R10, not my taste...
These have the vibe I was hoping for when engineering these, and for awhile thought was unachievable. These have a new interior design, including a set of Korina sound chambers inside. Those have added the magic to the mids, Korina being excellent for mid tones. Lows and highs seem just right to me in ((( V4 ))) too. I'll say it again, I think these are… SWEET!
A decent source and Solid State amp are needed to realize their potential. I have not tried these personally with tubes, but I do know that past versions do not excel as they do with SS.
I recommend ((( V4 ))) highly, as a headphone with enough bass to sound real and speaker like, unlike many headphones that can't produce a credible bass to my ears. ((( V4 ))) are now my favorite closed can at any price, and really a heck of a value IMO.
((( V4 ))) also have a new slant to the lower portion of the wood sides, along with an Abalone dot marker on their left top side. Makes it easier to determine left side when putting them on.
If you are a musician, or have experienced live music, then I would guess you'll find these an enjoyable listen… If you've been raised on cheap ear buds or not ready for prime time speakers, you will probably need some time to adjust to these more "real world" sounding cans. Though I don't think it sounds good for the music I listen to, some place black tape over one or two of the holes (in each) plastic rim housing to reduce the amount of overall bass. Try it if need be...
A break-in period of 100-125 hours is recommended for performance potential to be reached. Terminator ((( V4 ))) is BlackCopper, BlackMax, or my fave, BlackGold upgradeable, along with pad and termination variables (plugs). Each ((( V4 ))) will come with a headphile COA.
A new pair of DT770/80 are already added into the appropriate pricing options. I won't be allowing users to send in their own pairs for these, sorry… Recables are opposite, you send those.
For a visual example on how to order, click here
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