jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 (edited) Here are the results on some semi-serious listening. Initial listening: Just after the box, it has very harsh bass response and the high frequency detail is very muddy. Looking at the stock cable, the length is about 2 metres. It is meant for home usage rather than outdoor portability. Due to the head band have some elastic effect to hold the phone in position, walking in big steps would caused rubbing sound audible. The closed design only able to reduce the ambient noise slightly. Burn in time 48 hours... The big bass has tune down and the muddy sound has gone. The only thing I dislike is the soundstage is very narrow, everything is thrown at your face. This baby has a bright signature and less detail low frequency response. I don't recommend this for classical but rather rock and pop. Closed headphone will naturally increase the bass a lot but the DT231 has a slight increase only and I like it . Will use for long hour gaming purposes. Overall it sounded 80% similiar to my HD600 (my benchmark ) due to it didn't meet my soundstage requirement, I will stop here. PROS Light weight Does not accumalate heat Comfortable Better than normal earphone CONS Narrow soundstage Bright Less detail low freq response Equipment used for listening: Marantz 7300 PPA Edited October 18, 2003 by jasonhanjk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Excellent. How much did it cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 how does it compare to your koss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekguan 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 how does it compare to your koss? It's burning in! Be patient. Oh it looks cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Got another question for you, how is the fit? Does the earpads encapsulate your ears or rests on top of it partially? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 S$89 from Hung Bros. Now as I listen, my best to worst chart: Senn HD600 KSC-35 DT231 The HD600 soundstage is the best and especially detail. The KSC-35 have a slight higher bass but it sounds nice with singing artist. Burn in is not required. More detail after I get it back from repair. DT231 is closed and have a good ambient noise isolation. It is not detail and the bass is too much; may need more burn in. The headset is very comfi and does not heat up that much compare to the HD600. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Got another question for you, how is the fit? Does the earpads encapsulate your ears or rests on top of it partially? It rest on top of the ear. Not good for those who wear specs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Thanks man. Look forward to the post 48hr burn in impression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sipher 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 some guy at hung brothers recommend me this cans when i was shopping for my first "expensive" can. but i chose hd 200 over this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheebangpoopoo 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 out of curiosity, whats the difference between this galactic and the normal black 231? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Don't know.... Sound should be the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekguan 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 looks cooler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Their specifications are the same. The only difference besides the colour/design, is the Galactics are Special Edition & commands a slightly higher price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2003 (edited) In actual fact, DT231, DT231 pro and DT231 Galactic are essentially the same except for the translucent blue enclosures of the latter. They are equivalently priced (ie HK) but some retailers may or may not charge the Galactics for the hippy cosmetics. Edited October 12, 2003 by Mackie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2003 jason: so how's the improvement so far? after the break-in period? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
