E-MU Teak review (2020): My END GAME headphones

[@TotallydubbedHD]

E-MU's website: fave.co/30UtaUJ Review of the non-removable cable variant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIW3aYykfJyebpY Video timestamps: -Intro: 00:00 -Build quality & design: 00:44 -Cable: 03:01 -Pads & comfort: 04:19 -Gaming performance: 06:03 -Sonic cup differences: 07:12 -Sound quality: 08:39 -Verdict: 12:56

[@syncwork]

where to buy them? I am from India.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@syncwork from their site directly

[@syncwork]

@@TotallydubbedHD that would be a huge custom duty for me :|

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@syncwork then unfortunately, you'll have to look at alternatives. Maybe contact E-MU to discuss your options?

[@syncwork]

@@TotallydubbedHD i have email'ed them, wait for their response. Also, what alternative are there in market?

[@diamantispithis2330]

Fully agree with the reviewer. This is an amazing set. I have them (the detachable cable version) since last April and I can't listen to any other IEM or Headphones ever since. You get hooked to the deep bass, the excellent mids and highs.I mostly listen to Classical and Jazz for hours, but they are equally impressive in vocals, rock and generally all types of music. I drive them mostly through a Cayin N6ii EO2 DAP. Fully recommend them.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you like them as much as I do :)

[@divinginthedeep]

Yes - the original teaks that I have were my endgame as well back in 2016; now they are among my two end-game headphones, the other being the Focal Elex.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Nice collection bud!

[@o0Dan0o]

My same set as well, both are amazing headphones. I'm sure there are better, but this is 95%+ of what the best of the best can offer

[@stephenpotts7022]

Excellent review ---- I have these , superb headphones , beautiful to look at and handle. I am a Denon AH-D2000, and 5000 owner. Two modded, one stock, the E-MU Teak are a major step up in terms of sound quality. I bought a Stepdance portable amp to match up with my 5000's --- Meier, this little portable amp matches up better than Dave ---- better than my vintage Yammie and better than my heavily modded little dot hybrid. I have been doing an A -B comparison with my Ananda. This is what blew me away about the teaks ------ pop --- rock --- it's the teaks that are better. Classical and orchestral music its Ananda. The teaks are the best sounding closed headphone I have heard and owned. I have sold the TP5GEN2, but still have the Amiron and 990 pro and 1990 pro. Plus Sennheiser 800 and 650 , I have heard all of the current line --- 5200 7200 , the teaks hammer them in every respect. Only the Ananda hold their own --- but don't posses the rich tones and texture --- but they detail better and have more height. The teaks are far more of a musical entity though Truly amazing headphones ---- on of my better purchases. You are spot on with your review, very concise , and accurate.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Amazing collection of headphones; thanks for sharing and glad you liked the review :)

[@theprinceofeverything1975]

Lets go!!! I have been waiting for this follow up video! Yesterday I spent hours doing useless research on the teaks, but this is just what I need to push me to purchase them! Great work

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks bud; they're fantastic, let me know what you make of them when you get them! :)

[@theprinceofeverything1975]

@@TotallydubbedHD i will! Would you also mind telling me what power these headphones require? I prefer usage off a phone but understand completely if they need an amp. I am not sure if you mentioned this in the video because I am only 9 minutes in. Thank you so much!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@theprinceofeverything1975 I didn't actually - going point. They don't need much power, easy to drive, including if you go via even your mobile phone. Of course, if you want to get 'better' sound out of them and want something that's 'cleaner' sounding, then a DAC will always be best. In my case, I use them with the Chord Hugo 2 DAC.

[@suhaib1249]

Great review and exactly what I needed. I am daily driving my HifIman Anandas and love the large sound and slam at low end (Anandas are not exactly like Sundaras but same house sound so your comment on Sundaras is useful). I also have B&W P9s which I love for their musicality and fun which lot of people in audiophile community might disagree with. I was looking to get a new headphone to complement my current pairs and someone recommended Fostex TH-X00 and EMu-Teak so this review was very timely. I was also looking at Focal Elex but since I never liked Senheiser HD6XX (another headphone that I own) because I found them very claustrophobic, someone on head-fi told me to skip Focals because chances of disappointment are high. I think after listening to your review it appears that this is the sound signature that I enjoy and I will go ahead and order these bad boys. Unfortunately, I cant try them on in London so will have to rely on these reviews and feedback from people who are a lot more knowledgeable in this area than myself. Thanks again for this amazing review.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you found the review useful! Look forward to hearing your thoughts when you get them :)

[@davidmason8212]

how do you compare ananda to the sundara ? which one do you prefer ? btw elex is an improved 6xx sound signature if you hate 6xx skip the elex

[@suhaib1249]

@@davidmason8212 I had both Sundara and Ananda for couple of weeks before I returned Sundara and decided to keep Ananda. From memory, Sundaras have big slam similar to Ananda but less neutral. You could say, Ananda are Sundara on steroids with better clarity, big sound and wide soundstage. I think the premium is totally worth it and Ananda could give any headphone up to £1500 a run for its money if you like neutral (not sterile) sound. Summarising, if you like big sound, which is also neutral with lots of clarity and wide sound stage, you will love Ananda. Hope this helps.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@suhaib1249 that's a good summary and my thoughts too - at least vs the Ananda BT.

[@davidmason8212]

@@suhaib1249 Actually i have 4xx and i loved them so much it sounds way better than my 6xx and emu teak. That's why i am thinking about the ananda. The most important thing is how does it sound on high volumes ? I like to hear my music so loud that's why i am asking . The reason i hate my emu teak is they don't sounds good on high volume.

[@eliotjacobsen4361]

Great review! One of my all-time favorite headphones. You might ask E-mu to send you some ebony cups. I have several wood variants from E-mu and I like the ebony slightly more than the teak. Both are very good, but the ebony's higher density seems to more effectively dampen dampen the resonances of the teak. They're a bit heavier, so they provide a more stable base for cleaner, tighter, impactful bass.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing! Are the cups available for purchase separately I wonder? How did you get your hands on those cups? And glad you liked the review :)

[@04yellowjacket]

Great review. I have the EMU Teak and I love them as well. Although I prefer my HD800S and Focal Stellia over them, the EMU Teak are certainly in a class of here own when it comes to bang for the buck. How would you compare these with the AH-D7200? Especially when it comes to bass. Are the AH-D7200 tighter in the bass? Also which one do you think has better (bigger) soundstage?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks! Going from memory, after having reviewed the Denons, I'd say the Teak have got that slightly bit more warmth in the low-end - probably due to the choice of wood (Teak). I feel the timbre reproduction is that slight bit more present, while the Denons have got a little more of a tame low-end - namely in the sub-bass extension. You could argue that the Denons have a slightly tighter bass response, too - yes. As for soundstage, I think they're very similar but the Teak again comes out on top namely due to its slightly bettered instrument separation. Effectively both are great, but I'd go for the Teak every day of the week. That's not even looking the mids, where the Teak sound more forward and pleasant across the range vs the Denons that sound more recessed (both have a V-Shaped sound though, so won't compete with the like of the HD800S).

[@04yellowjacket]

@@TotallydubbedHD Thank you for the detailed reply. You painted an excellent picture that matches with my expectations. Once again the middle weight champion EMU Teak punches way above its weight! I have yet to find a headphone for under $1300 USD that I think is better. Although I am on my way to pick up a Focal Radiance now which I think will be a small step up in bass control and accuracy, which I think is the only weak spot for the Teaks.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@04yellowjacket let me know how you find them! And pleasure, glad you liked the description :)

[@LegendM0605]

Great review. I bought some ZMF Eikon pads directly from ZMF but the stitching was poorly done. Bevin said they wouldn't refund me the $70 I spent on them and to try my luck selling them on message forums. Will never order from there again.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Oh wow! Sorry to hear that. Glad you liked my review though

[@abenaj02]

Hey where can I find the suspension strap that you use? And would you say the TH900 is a worthwhile upgrade to the Teak? Great video BTW! I too have been a big old school Denon fan (still have my AH-D 2000s purchased in 2012; the headband fell completely apart so I had to reconstruct the headband out of duct tape haha. They look horrible but fit great and and still work beautifully). I watched your reviews of the E-MU Teak and took the chance and ordered and, after having the E-MU Teak for a while now, I must say, your description of the sound signature was spot on. The Teak is truly amazing at the price and were absolutely the perfect long sought-after upgrade to the Denon I have been searching for. I really think these cans are underrated. I have Hifiman Sundara and that is a great headphone but the Teak beats it handily everytime. The Teak doesnt quite have the detail retrieval or the speed of the Sundara but the Teak has about 90% of it and the Teak throws in that organic woody resonance and effortless bass and sub-bass that the Sundara just cant match even with loads of EQ. Everytime I put the Sundara on I find myself enjoying it and saying to myself why did I buy the Teak and then I switch back to the Teak and it quickly reminds me who is boss! Thanks for this video.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha, we seem to share a similar repertoire of headphones! I'd say the TH-900s are indeed worth an upgrade, however, when you consider the asking price, it's easy to forget about the differences. The 900s do better in the mids, and are superior in this domain over the Teaks - see it if you will, like the difference between the D2K and the Teaks in terms of the improvement in the mid-range. You can see a review of the 900s here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4uvhGCwj66UhtE Glad you're liking the Teaks and agree with my assessment over the D2K - they're fantastic aren't they :D? As for the headband - gosh I honestly don't know the name, but I just looked it up on eBay from memory - looking online now, I can't seem to find it. To be honest, can be any headband strap/suspender - see if you can find them online; I went through my feedback profile on eBay and found this: "Denon D2k AH-D2000 D7k AH-D7000 - Head comfort upgrade strap - Lohb Strap (#183782164674)" from seller, 'electrofunk303' - maybe message them, but they don't seem to be selling it anymore on their profile (inactive for 6months). FYI it was £30. In terms of the Sundara - they're brilliant, but open-back headphones; completely different type of beast; I love my Sundaras, although, barely use them now as a result of the Teaks being my dailies!

[@abenaj02]

@@TotallydubbedHD Thank you for the quick reply. No worries about the strap. I'll keep searching online but I really appreciate you trying to track it down. I'll check out your review of the Th 900 again. I am pretty sure I watched it before but at the time I wasn't as interested in them as I am now. Yes, Sundara and Teak totally different; open vs closed; but for me, I find it interesting how the Teak makes me forget that its a closed back sometimes with its soundstage lol. The Sundara is wider and more open sounding, but the gap isn't that great...imho of course. Anyways thanks for the info and the great videos. Much appreciated! Keep up the great work!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@abenaj02 pleasure, glad I could help :) If you haven't already do drop a like or sub!

[@TimTheMain]

The replacement of the cables is a real pain though, they are super fragile and the cups (and cable) are wired wrong (bottom of the connector is not ground but middle is) This means that no replacement cable I have tried has worked. In the EU its incredibly hard to find a replacement cable, I haven't been able to yet... and E-Mu charges 100 dollar for a replacement that's excluding duties. While I love the headphone this is something worth considering and not to be glossed over. # Update: I found a cable that works its the one linked in my reply to this comment. It appears any cable with 2*2.5mm mono should work. HD 700 replacement cables sometimes have this.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

This is good to know! I understand they are working on an updated variant, maybe they are looking to sort out their grounding...shame to hear this. Upon a quick Google, it would seem you are right and replacement cables are around, but the ones I've seen are from the US.

[@TimTheMain]

@@TotallydubbedHD I just ordered www.amazon.de/FeiYen-Ersatz-Audiokabel-Sennheiser-HD700-Kopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B07D28KWLQ these might work, ill update if they do. Great review btw.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@TimTheMain oh yes do let me know, thanks for sharing! :) Glad you liked the review, too!

[@Maxiimko1989]

What’s your favorite set of cables? Do you know anything about Jenna labs or Periapt cables?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I currently just use the stock ones. Not tried others!

[@ansonlin6807]

The non removable cable version was just made available on Drop again. Would you recommend jumping on it or should I wait for the removable cable version to drop again?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I personally would wait, as mentioned the cable and the gaming experience were deal a breaker for me. Issue with waiting is that you could be waiting for a long time

[@LegendM0605]

Just a head's up. I have the removable cable version. One side off my 2.5mm connections is slightly loose and it causes a clicking noise when the cable moves. Spoke to Chan and he said they would look into it, but it's been 5 days and he hasn't contacted me again.

[@sand9577]

I just pulled the trigger on these ones. I'm just hoping the customs transit is painless.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Enjoy! Let me know how it goes :)

[@sand9577]

@@TotallydubbedHD OK, just got them today. Made a quick pad swap to a pair of Orion earpads that I was using with my now retired Audioquest Nightowl. These E-MU Teak are the best headphones I've owned so far. I haven't realized how much midrange I've been missing on all my previous headphones and this bass...damn, it stays on the lower registers and lets everything else above shine. Comfort-wise, they disappear, I don't feel them on my head. Your review is spot on. My closed back headphone quest is over, just for curiosity I would like to listen to the ZMF Verite Closed; but looking at the graphics alone, I probably won't like them much, but that depends on everything else. The build is kind of lackluster, I was expecting more metal for what I paid. Build-wise the E-Mu Teak can't hold a candle next to the DT-1990; the best built headphones I've owned so far. But, the DT-1990 can't hold a candle to everything else sound-wise next to the E-Mu teak, the Teaks have WAY better bass, better midrange, better highs, better timbre. All of that means is that I will have to baby the Teaks. I would like to know what you think of the ZMF Verite Closed if you ever get the chance to audition them.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@sand9577 really glad you're enjoying them! How was the customs fees? Not tried the other headphones, so no idea!

[@sand9577]

@@TotallydubbedHD Total custom fees: 40 USD. Mr Chan went above and beyond.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@sand9577 legend!

[@FlacomanXD]

Is there a cable replacement you recommend to mitigate microphonics? Thanks!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not found or tried any, so can't comment sorry! I'm still using the supplied cable

[@dontwatchmydoomvideos]

I know this vid is months old at this point, but I'm curious to know if you have any opinions on this versus the Beyer 1770 pros.. I have the beyers and wanted to know if this is a bass upgrade in quality

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not tried those Beyers, so can't comment!

[@brianyau9812]

Hi. My Denon D7200 just broke recently (significant channel imbalance). While I'm waiting for the price of it to drop in amazon uk, I love the deep rumble, thick mids and detailed upper treble of my D7200, but not so much for the subdued upper mids to lower treble. I'm curious to see how the E-mu Teak compare to the D7200 as you have tried it both. And people called the teak more balanced than D7200, but I wonder if it is a downgrade to the D7200 in terms of the things I said above, and the killer imaging capabilities(when it's working)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

The imaging on the Teaks is better, the soundstage improved, the mid-range also improved (and indeed less recessed), the sub-bass extends a little further and the woody tonality translates to a great overall sound signature. They're essentially in almost every way an upgrade, not a downgrade, over the D7200.

[@brianyau9812]

@@TotallydubbedHD oh! that's great to hear! thx for the quick reply. I'm definitely gonna get a Teak now. btw, how's the isolation on the Teak VS D7200 if you remember?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@brianyau9812 literally identical to be honest, if anything the slightly thinner pads of the Denon, mean it has worse isolation Vs the Teak... But it's minimal differences. Would highly recommend the Lawton Audio pads. I've had mine for 8 years now, and they're still going strong

[@arrowzen7433]

@@TotallydubbedHD hmm...why do you think this is the case? - I mean on paper the D7200 has the more technically advanced driver. Should be more capable. Is it simply that the build, design and tuning of the E-MU is that much better? - that it unlocks the potential of the “inferior” driver better?...if so, that makes me wonder what Denon is doing. I mean, they should be more than capable of implementing their tech optimally...

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@arrowzen7433 could be, I mean Denon's decline in the audio space is something they've been trying to rectify ever since they went their own way after the original D2/5/7x line.

[@csazlzzzzz6209]

I can’t decide on my next headphone, I’m upgrading from my VMODA M100 crossfades I’m looking for fun exciting headphones with punchy bass. At the same time everything else sounds good. I’m debating between these and the fostex thx00.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

100% these

[@csazlzzzzz6209]

@@TotallydubbedHD Sounds good, I don’t see them on Massdrop, i don’t really know where to buy these that’s my problem at the moment. Wish they were on Amazon.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@csazlzzzzz6209 yeah that's the issue, you can still go via E-MUs website I think?

[@csazlzzzzz6209]

@@TotallydubbedHD Oh okay, I just found the website I’ll email him and see if they’re still in stock, hopefully he’s still doing okay durning covid. Thank you for all the help man 👍.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@csazlzzzzz6209 all good dude, alright! Hope the same with you? And nice, let know how you get on :)

[@MegaLinker]

Hey man nice review! Do u know if is there any difference between getting them on drop and getting them from e-mu site directly?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Cheers! No idea, but can't imagine there will be other than potential customisation

[@LegendM0605]

How did the Lawton pads affect the sound vs the stock pads? I know you said it affects width and depth, but what does it do to the bass, mids, and highs? I'm looking to buy some because I have big ears and the stock pads are kinda uncomfortable. Did you use any kind of attenuation rings?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Would highly suggest them for the soundstage alone. Doesn't affect the rest of the sound frequency, as it's just placing your ears a little further away from the drivers. The sound presentation, will however, might sound a little more relaxed.

[@LegendM0605]

@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks for the reply. I'll check them out. Everyone on Headfi and reddit recommended the ZMF Eikon pads. They said it was the closest to stock. That was BS. They were very comfortable, but they made everything noticeably more boomy. I tried it with and without the attenuation ring. Nothing like stock. IMHO it ruined the sound. I also agree that they're great for gaming. Have them hooked up to a Soundblaster G6 with a mod mic connected to my PS5. The sound is very accurate.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@LegendM0605 sounds like a good setup :)

[@ofek5365]

This headphones looks like my Fostex TH-X00. Incredible headphone btw

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Indeed, probably similar in terms of sound too. But from research these do a far better job throughout the frequency range.

[@DarkSilV]

hi totallydubbedHD, I had E mu Teak for 4 years, I like them , I want more of the same but better , will Denon AH-D9200 be a good pick?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not tried the Denon, so can't comment!

[@callmevil]

now im intrigued how these emu teaks compare to my lcd-xc.. its just a shame they're not easily obtainable here in the UK without getting hit by ridiculous custom fees..

[@TotallydubbedHD]

the issue I found with the LCD-XC is that they tried to take the LCD2/3 sound signature and bring it to a closed back. It worked, partially, but at the expense of the mid-range (the Teak are no saints vs other of course); but then given the price. £1.3k headphones vs £500 ish headphones that are also more comfortable...it's almost a no-brainer :D Obviously non disrespect! Those Audezes are great, and truthfully if you have them, there wouldn't be much of a need to get the Teak; as they would be similar

[@callmevil]

@@TotallydubbedHDim most annoyed with the fact that it needs the reveal plugin for all the frequencies to sound coherent. The attractive price of the emus is whats tempting me to ebay my lcd-xc off.. gahh

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@callmevil yeah it's a great (tempting) price, for sure. I mean ultimately if you do get them in and don't like them - would be somewhat easy to sell the Teak on for almost no loss - given most might not want to wait or have to deal with customs. Just a thought :)

[@callmevil]

@@TotallydubbedHD exactly.. i paid 1.7 for my lcd xc and another 250 for the carbonfibre headband. im expecting to incur a lost greater than the price of the emus for sure on ebay.. lol

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@callmevil blooodddyyy hell mate haha.

[@DruidVorse]

What's your EQ profile for this?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I don't use any EQ

[@MTheoOA]

Very interesting headphone. Some recommended me. Although, it's not a very famous hp, and it have few reviews. Crinacle puts them into a high category to it's tech, and some guys said it is punchy as Focals are. More dynamic, less microdetail, punchier, well extended, with a bit of reduced lower mids, good soundstage and imaging. Alright; and your opinion when it comes to Hd660s? It's an upgrade for textures in music, for example? I'm here just to listen to music, clarifying. Thanks :)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

The Senns provide more forward mids and a wider sound presentation but are otherwise beaten by these imo

[@asianhat8660]

What high end headphones have you tried? I just want to gage your recommendation with the market. Would you say it's a better pick than something like Elex or 6xx/600? Maybe something more expensive like the Focal Clear and Arya/Ananda? (I know they are open back but still). I'm talking purely performance-wise. What would you say?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

There are so many out there, from the Adanda BT, Audeze line, Sennheiser to the likes of electrostatic headphones. Not tried the Focal however. How they compare to top-tier flagships... Well it would depend on which one lol. Take your 600 example, which are far from flagship: the teak have got far better low end reproduction, better instrument separation, but lack the forward mids and openness due to them being closed back. It then goes a little further if I compare them with the hd800s for example. The latter do even better in these domains, and further, up the notch in instrument separation.

[@asianhat8660]

@@TotallydubbedHD I see. From what you say I conclude that Teak is priced very appropriately, performing probably similarly to $500-800 headphones. In this regard it has a pretty good price-to-performance rating since the law of diminishing returns get bigger with more expensive cans. Thanks for replying!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@asianhat8660 well to be honest, I didn't compare it, in my example to closed backs. And in this domain it essentially performs the same to cans that cost 2-3x its price. That's where you'll then know that these perform far beyond their asking price.

[@asianhat8660]

@@TotallydubbedHD That almost seems too good to be true lol. Have you had any experience with the ZMF Eikon or Atticus? Or maybe Dan Clark Aeon 2 Closed? Those are more expensive closed backs and I wonder how they compare to the Teak. If not, that's fine, I appreciate your answers!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@asianhat8660 I haven't, no. And yes you'd think it's too good to be true too, but that's why they're my end game headphones now. I got the Fostex TH900 range coming in soon. So stay tuned (subscribe if you haven't already) for that.

[@bentobox3140]

The leather tears on the headband and the cups so be prepared for that if you buy them

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yup, as mentioned in my original Teak video as it shares the same Denon headband/materials

[@petrugandrabura9923]

Are the cups on these bigger than the Denon D7200 cups by any chance?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

From memory of the Denon set (I have the D2K), they're identical but have different fittings

[@petrugandrabura9923]

@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks for the reply! They may be the same size as D2K but the newer Dx200 are completely redesigned and they look smaller to me judging by the pictures/videos, I just can't find any pictures of these next to each other. The thing is that I bought a pair of D7200 and although the build quality is fantastic, the ergonomics is really bad, and the scene width or depth didn't improve over my current 150gbp audio technica headphones, so I was wondering maybe the E-Mu or any other Fostex from this family has a bigger scene due to bigger cups, if that's actually true.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@petrugandrabura9923 I reviewed them around 3 years ago, and they're effectively the same cup size - maybe you're in need of better ear pads for your headphones? Is that what's causing the issue - as surely it's not the clamp force?

[@Oscar-eo8mg]

hi buddy, does metal and rock music sound good with this headphone?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yes.

[@towsifshahriarshovo]

I wanna buy a bass fun sounding headphone, looks like e mu is a great option. How do they compared with audeze lcd 2c In sound ?? For fun listening under $1000 which headphone you recommend most??

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I'd say ther LCD-2C are great with their overall low-end extension, but won't come across as eloquently in the mids. On the flip side, the LCD-2C have got a wider and more airy soundstage due to their design. The big thing for me, however, is that I'd never get the LCD range as they're too heavy to be worn for a prolonged time, while the Teak can be worn for hours on end without discomfort. Of course, that's got nothing to do with the sound, but is/was a major factor for me. Hope that helps!

[@towsifshahriarshovo]

@@TotallydubbedHD thanks for the reply

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@towsifshahriarshovo no worries

[@JPC326]

Does this variant support balanced AMP/DAC ?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Good question; no, the stock cables aren't balanced - at least, not from what I'm aware! Looks like you can buy aftermarket balanced cables though!

[@krenkson]

sorry but the mic is an overkill.... how could you do that to them? :D For the Denons get the headband cover and remove that horrible strip. Great review, thinking of buying them.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Sorry what do you mean? And glad you liked the review :)

[@petert.9583]

I just got the E-MU teak and i also found the stock pads with the small ear holes to be a little uncomfortable. I bought the AHG orion ear pads for them and they are much more comfortable, but they change the sound too much. Most notably the bass is reduced. Does the Lawton Audio pad also reduce the bass? Do you know what kind of difference the attenuation ring makes? It is permanently attached to the stock pads so I couldn't use them on my replacement pads. I know Dekoni audio has attenuation rings that you buy, but I don't know if they'll bring the bass back.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Indeed pads will make a difference to the overall sound signature. Namely because your ears are further away from the drivers. I have had no issues in terms of bass with the Lawton pads. Sounds great to me. Might be a little less in your face I guess?

[@danb874]

These vs denon ah d7200?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@danb874 these

[@Gerz970]

what amp/dac are you using if any?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

The one I just as my daily driver is the Chord Hugo 2

[@DruidVorse]

@@TotallydubbedHD is an amp/dac needed for this?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@DruidVorse not required as they're easy to drive, but always helpful

[@123nemsis]

anyone tried the ebony cups from E-MU Teak I just ordered the headphone but want to know if the ebony cups are worth

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I'd suggest just the Teak, they're really good as they are :)

[@123nemsis]

@@TotallydubbedHD thank you really appreciate your reply

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@123nemsis no worries buddy. Drop a like or sub if you haven't already :)

[@123nemsis]

@@TotallydubbedHD thanks again brother now I'm in love with them and I own some good headphones dt1990 pros , hd650 , argons , Sendy Aiva's and the emu is my favorite

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@123nemsis glad to hear it buddy!

[@anatoliyb6079]

are those still your End Game 3 years later?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@anatoliyb6079 yup, love them!

[@anatoliyb6079]

@@TotallydubbedHD thanks for the quick reply! they are on sale currently so thinking to pick those up. Any recommendations, anything to lookout for with those?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@anatoliyb6079 other than what's pointed out in my video, nothing else to mention!

[@anatoliyb6079]

@@TotallydubbedHD thanks! going to pick those up, been looking for something for everyday use and those seem to tick all the boxes. Nice review!

[@anatoliyb6079]

@@TotallydubbedHD finally received E-mu teaks today and fell in love with them - the bass is so clean and powerful

[@Jamie-666]

Do you still use them?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Jamie-666 yup!

[@Jamie-666]

@@TotallydubbedHD That's always a good sign from a reviewer. Great channel btw and all the best.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Jamie-666 thank you! :)

[@davidmason8212]

i have got the emu teak on january 2020 the build and comfort is excellent simply 10 out of 10 BUT the sound is not that good and i am going to tell you why the bass is big especially in mid bass but the subbass don’t have enough details at all you can feel the bass but you can’t hear any subbass . the mids are excellent but there is a 5k peak which makes the some instruments unbearable highs are excellent nothing wrong with it very detailed overall vocals and details are class leading except the bass area . soundstage is wide for a closed back but narrow for an open back. imaging is bad the elevation in the bass area makes it impossible to pin point the direction of the sound . the worst thing in this headphone is the THD. the total harmonic distortion in this headphone on high volume is crazy . if you are used to hear music on loud volume just skip this headphone it’s useless for you

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That's very odd to hear - not my experience at all. How are you driving them?

[@davidmason8212]

@@TotallydubbedHD Jds labs atom dac Liquid spark amp

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@davidmason8212 never heard of that one. But I don't have those issues, sounds odd.

[@Jamie-666]

Does Drop ship to the UK?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Think it does but I think you'll have to pay customs

[@vladimirussachevsky1315]

8:40

[@MrLimaify]

Hmmmm such a shame I need to pay customs and taxes for them.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

The only downside lol.

[@MrLimaify]

@@TotallydubbedHD in price range of 500€ I can get Denon Ah d7200 in Europe. Big differnce between 7200 and Teak?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@MrLimaify yeah, I'd opt for the Teak in terms of mids quality

[@Yos115]

Shame these are from America only meaning I'd have to pay about £80 on import VAT and handling charges :/

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Still worth it!