Additional update: the line level attenuators work super well. They give me an extra three hours or so of movement on the Darkvoice’s volume knob. I also want to add that the sound pressure level issue WAS NOT being caused by the equipment but by a double ear infection + congestion. Two of the...

Hi, George! That’s right. I’d forgotten that you wanted something with lower impedance. You could try the 58x instead, which are a bit cheaper and 150ohms. On the other hand, you could go the IEM route, with something like the Moondrop Starfield, Moondrop Aria, or Tin T2. All of these are...

Hey, George! I might be able to help you a little bit. I haven’t heard the 680, but I own a pair of the 780, and they’ve always felt harsh in the treble to me. You sound like you’re also treble-averse, and if the 680 sound anything like the 780, I’m afraid that you’ll find them too harsh...

Update: I reached out to Denafrips support. They confirmed my suspicions. The Ares’ RCA output is 2Vrms, which is likely too much for the DarkVoice. By the way, I’ve searched everywhere online for the DV’s input impedance number and can’t find it. If anyone has that number, I’d like to know it...

Just gonna go ahead and add something to this... I've essentially troubleshot every component in the chain: cables, interconnects, headphones, amps, USB cable. I even got a TIDAL trial to see if something was wrong with Apple Music (what I normally use). I found that the The DarkVoice sounds...

Hi, all! It doesn't seem that my Ares II and DarkVoice want to get along. Music is clipping majorly, and the sound pressure level (forgive me if I'm using the wrong term here) is INTENSE. I'm getting listening fatigue quickly. Everything sounds slammy as hell, even the ever-chill 6xx. Has anyone...

Yeah everyone’s gonna have their own opinion on that lol. Personally I love it whenever an audio company uses a color besides black and silver.

No problem! I haven't heard the Magni, but they were both made by Kennerton so there are probably some similarities for sure. The cable is awesome. It sounds more clarified than stock cables to me, more refined. I agree with this video's take on it: . It's also really well constructed. It's nice...

I would say stellar bass and very solid mids. I'll still listen to my 6xx when I want that excellent vocal realism, but the Caspians when I want to rock out without feeling like I'm sacrificing mid-range quality like I do with the Argon. Hope that helps!

No problem! They're more reserved in the upper frequencies than the 6xx. They lean neutral/dark rather than bright. I use SoundSource on my Mac for EQ, and I've never found myself bumping the treble down with them. Depending on the song, I've boosted the treble at 16k when I want that extra bit...

Not at all! No slipping, sliding, or anything like that. They have enough clamp force that I can shake my head and they stay perfectly in place, even when I'm shaking pretty vigorously lol. The sound is wonderful. Before getting them, I used the Argon Mk 3 for rock and metal. These blow those...

I got these in yesterday and spent around three hours listening to them, and another three hours this morning. Overall, the comfort is great. The headphone isn't heavy to begin with, and the weight distribution is phenomenal. Thanks to the thick headband, I don't get any hotspots or discomfort...

Thanks for the 6XX rec! I think I'm going to go with these. Everyone seems to love them. The clamp force is the most uncomfortable part of the Sundara for me. I've been getting "jaw fatigue" after a couple of hours, even after stretching them out. Hopefully they'll loosen up with some more...

Hi, everyone! I got a pair of Hifiman Sundara about a month ago. I'm loving the sound qualities, but I find them to get a bit uncomfortable after marathon sessions. As a copywriter, I do nothing all day but sit at my computer, write, and listen to music, so I really need a pair of headphones...

Hi, everyone. I'm looking for a pair of ~$500 open-back headphones with wide sound stage and great imaging. I'm a fan of a V-shaped sound signature. I like fast, punchy bass. Nothing too analytical. I'll be driving them with the Schiit stack (Modi, Magni, Loki). Because I've got the Loki, I'll...