JM Audio's Mod of HiFiMan Audivina - Did JM Save the Audivina?

Thanks to JM Audio for doing the mod!
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Timestamps...
00:00 Intro, Disclaimer
01:29 Shameless Self Promotion
02:02 About the Mod & Takeaways
07:36 Mod Sound
11:42 Final Thoughts

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  • @louisteerlinck7228
    @louisteerlinck722815 күн бұрын

    I very rarely laugh out loud while watching a headphone review. However, when you mentioned a fan noise having possibly being increased in pitch and volume, I completely lost it. Thanks I needed that today.

  • @TonkyTronicus
    @TonkyTronicus17 күн бұрын

    The pumpkin headphones return!

  • @jazzandcocktails7
    @jazzandcocktails718 күн бұрын

    Own these. I had dropped into Audio 46 looking to buy the T&A Wireless, was disappointed with the build, and plumped for the Audivina as an Impulse purchase. Was thinking of returning when I learned that the W had cut up the outside box, precluding return. A couple of things that have made them listenable -- break in at least 50 hours. Replacing the cable and running them balanced. Mine do not show an imbalance between the cups. I'd still be interested in the mods or maybe Hifiman should do an eq.

  • @JMAudioEditions

    @JMAudioEditions

    17 күн бұрын

    you would be surprise how many headphones I get in that aren't matched- few people notice until they are matched - for instance I never let any XTC I make get unmatched drivers ever so that's a non starter from the begining with my builds BUT I have tested hundreds of other peoples headphones and no one matches drivers so meticulously as I do- I guarantee it

  • @JTB--
    @JTB--18 күн бұрын

    You should try and get in some of the JM Audio headphones. Very under the radar HP's and good bang for the buck

  • @vanbuitran1746

    @vanbuitran1746

    13 күн бұрын

    Hi. It seems you are the few who have both xtc2 and xtc^2.5. Can you compare them for me? I can't decide, even JM doesn't provide too much information. Thank you very much, have a nice weekend

  • @JTB--

    @JTB--

    13 күн бұрын

    @@vanbuitran1746 They are pretty similar as I got the "Warm yet Detailed" tuning on both Headphones. The 2.5 which is a closed Back pretty much sounds close to an open back headphone. Both are Great All Rounders with Detail, Punch and Slam and nice Bass when called for. I preferred the 2.5 more as far as comfort goes. If you get a JM Audio headphone try and upgrade to the nicest headbands he offers. If you've heard the HIFIMAN, ZMF and other big name HP's the JM HP's are right there with them sound wise.

  • @Berkanann
    @Berkanann18 күн бұрын

    I think, HiFiMan should slash the price of the Audivina to $999, sell out the stock and forget this mistake.

  • @enjoshi-godrez8775

    @enjoshi-godrez8775

    18 күн бұрын

    I like how you think it will sell even for that. The HE-9 had to be slashed from $700 all the way down to $100. 7 times cheaper before it was able to sell. This will be no different as all those that wanted such esoteric experiences, already bought it.

  • @ryanhostudio

    @ryanhostudio

    17 күн бұрын

    could be a possibility for sure haha

  • @Berkanann

    @Berkanann

    17 күн бұрын

    @@enjoshi-godrez8775 I wouldn't take the Audivina even for free, but I know some folks who actually like it. Weird.

  • @daviddier9865

    @daviddier9865

    17 күн бұрын

    ​​@@Berkanann our evaluation worked out in such a way to develop compulsive disorders very quickly. Esoteric tunings exist because there is a very particular parts of such a presentation that the brain laches onto, then carries you away with it. No matter how awful something is, your brain will learn to cope with it.

  • @Berkanann

    @Berkanann

    17 күн бұрын

    @@daviddier9865 True, but only to a certain extent.

  • @Nephilim-81
    @Nephilim-8115 күн бұрын

    This is a headphone that surprised me. Based on looks alone (build quality) I thought this headphone was gonna kick ass. Personally I haven’t heard it, but many respected reviews like yourself don’t like it. 😮

  • @JMAudioEditions
    @JMAudioEditions17 күн бұрын

    Thanks Wave theory LOVE your channel no hold back! the hifman Audivina looks weird on but feel nice in hand - the mod was grueling - tons and tons of material they glued on has to be removed without ruining wiring or magnets- its a crazy tuning I tried my best but over all it could have turned out worse im glad it turned out better- BTW the drill holes were NOT necessary all around but my first instinct was tune it like a flute and well that didnt work out lol- so closing or opening ports do zilch

  • @benedu3450
    @benedu34503 күн бұрын

    $300? I mean you could cut loss with that price and just sell them.

  • @ZandoNoid
    @ZandoNoid17 күн бұрын

    You should review the JM XTC headphones, i'm sure that would be at least interesting stuff

  • @JMAudioEditions

    @JMAudioEditions

    17 күн бұрын

    He did but Im waiting for new headbands and case to send out which should be around 3 months from now

  • @vanbuitran1746

    @vanbuitran1746

    13 күн бұрын

    ​@@JMAudioEditions so we have to wait 3 months to have new headband and case when order?

  • @hartyewh1
    @hartyewh117 күн бұрын

    Sounds like Hifiman ought to pay a few grand to JM for the mod specs and release Audivina Stealth😅

  • @random-internet-dude
    @random-internet-dude17 күн бұрын

    AudiviNO

  • @onepieceatatime
    @onepieceatatime17 күн бұрын

    What's better, this mod or the Modhouse Argon T60RP?

  • @danielsamson9505
    @danielsamson950518 күн бұрын

    👌👍

  • @husamalden2897
    @husamalden289717 күн бұрын

    Is that the hd620 behind you?

  • @wavetheorysound

    @wavetheorysound

    17 күн бұрын

    🤫😁

  • @delta9k
    @delta9k17 күн бұрын

    Poor Audivina....

  • @Michael_mki233
    @Michael_mki23320 күн бұрын

    Kept this one hidden from us, I see, lol.