I'm planning to build a poctop D87 and have been lurking the forum for a few weeks now. I haven't been able to conclusively determine who makes the best K87 capsule, I have been only able to infer general sentiment people have over time.
So far:
3U: It seems like Guosheng is a well respected expert in audio and his capsules are generally regarded very highly.
Heiserman: Probably on the higher end of the price scale, people seems to be very happy with the quality, and Eric has been in the game for quite some time. But I have read that they are quite bright, and even brighter than original Neumann capsules.
Beeskneez: Another option on the higher end of the price scale, my take away is that people are very happy with their products and Ben produces top notch stuff.
Maiku: Likely reskinned 3U capsules but people are very happy with the sound profile. A bit on the darker side.
Neumann: Obviously probably the best candidate considering it is an original capsule but sadly it seems like Neumann/Sennheiser doesn't sell it as a part anymore.
797: Well-made, well-priced Chinese made capsules, not like many of the cheap Chinese K87's out there.
Peluso: On the upper range of the price scale, seems to be a commonly recommended capsule as well.
Luke Audio: Botique , higher end of price scale. Not sure how the 1 micron mylar changes the sound.
Tim Campbell: Well respected capsule maker. K67 and K87 capsules coming in the future.
Some sources courtesy of Tim Campbell: MBHO/Haun, Braingasm in Italy and Soyuz
Some promising renditions from fellow members soliloqueen, Recording Engineer coming soon as well.
OPR from AU makes his own capsules for his own line of clone mics.
Edit: updating list with more suggestions for future reference.
So it seems like all of these are good choices, but can anyone who has used some of them, definitively rank them? Will something like a Beeskneez, Heiserman be in a different league compared to a 3U capsule, as suggested by the price difference?
So far:
3U: It seems like Guosheng is a well respected expert in audio and his capsules are generally regarded very highly.
Heiserman: Probably on the higher end of the price scale, people seems to be very happy with the quality, and Eric has been in the game for quite some time. But I have read that they are quite bright, and even brighter than original Neumann capsules.
Beeskneez: Another option on the higher end of the price scale, my take away is that people are very happy with their products and Ben produces top notch stuff.
Maiku: Likely reskinned 3U capsules but people are very happy with the sound profile. A bit on the darker side.
Neumann: Obviously probably the best candidate considering it is an original capsule but sadly it seems like Neumann/Sennheiser doesn't sell it as a part anymore.
797: Well-made, well-priced Chinese made capsules, not like many of the cheap Chinese K87's out there.
Peluso: On the upper range of the price scale, seems to be a commonly recommended capsule as well.
Luke Audio: Botique , higher end of price scale. Not sure how the 1 micron mylar changes the sound.
Tim Campbell: Well respected capsule maker. K67 and K87 capsules coming in the future.
Some sources courtesy of Tim Campbell: MBHO/Haun, Braingasm in Italy and Soyuz
Some promising renditions from fellow members soliloqueen, Recording Engineer coming soon as well.
OPR from AU makes his own capsules for his own line of clone mics.
Edit: updating list with more suggestions for future reference.
So it seems like all of these are good choices, but can anyone who has used some of them, definitively rank them? Will something like a Beeskneez, Heiserman be in a different league compared to a 3U capsule, as suggested by the price difference?
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