(HUGE SOUND) DEKONI + HIFIMAN Cobalt - Headphone Highlights

[@MasterMarslander]

UPDATE: I heard back from Dekoni about the cobalt drivers. Dekoni apply a special nano particle coating to their driver that is not found on the R7DX driver. This results in a "topology diaphragm," which is said to produce a more natural and detailed sound than what the driver would normally produce.

[@MasterMarslander]

Totally forgot to give it a Cloud Comfort score! 7 Clouds of Comfort.

[@crazyredwood1488]

Really fascinating comparison! I really appreciate that you showed what the internals looked like as well so we could see exactly how similar the internals looked. Really great review!

[@the12gaugeshotty]

Thank you for having both the Cobalt and the R7DX to compare, and actually opening both to compare the internals. I suspect the only major difference is the pads. Why Dekoni charges $399 for the Cobalt versus the Drop R7DX being available for $89 right now is beyond me.

[@MasterMarslander]

It is quite the price jump. I suppose we have to consider that with the dekoni you get two sets of pads, around $130 of value, and the upgraded headband. That's why I suggest if you already own the R7DX to just grab a pair of dekoni pads.

[@reckulurn3038]

I've been on the fence with the Cobalt. I already own the Drop R7 so I will go ahead and upgrade the pads instead. Which cobalt earpad do you recommend? Thanks for any info you can pass on. I really enjoy your reviews!!

[@MasterMarslander]

I personally prefer the Elite Velour pads, but Dekoni themselves recommend the Fenistrated Sheepskin.

[@pappsa8]

You should put the r7dx’s pads on the cobalt?!😆 Is it returns to r7dx’s sound?

[@MasterMarslander]

So that's what lead to all this teardown. I had a second pair of R7DX pads. I equipped both headphones with those pads and they sounded extremely similar.

[@pappsa8]

@@MasterMarslanderThen i will give a shot to r7dx with dekoni elite velour for sure!Cant wait

[@pappsa8]

The dekoni velour pads increase the soundstage too on the r7dx?

[@MasterMarslander]

Yes, definitely.