I did use Pink Noise for me

This is Rachael's song slowed down 800%...and it sounds f#$@! incredible     

I remember the Denon D5000 were also easy to drive.   Worked like a charm with a phone as well.   Of course, not as punchy, but not too shabby either.

Keep me updated about the balanced cable. I would be interested in knowing whether it is worth the investment.

I got the Elear and do not regret my choice at all. Thanks for pointing me at the right direction.

Please keep me updated. I would be curious to find out about the difference in sound quality (if there is a difference).

Daft Punk, DJ Shadow work great with the Elear. Actually the last Daft Punk is so well produced, very enjoyable with the Elear.

  Glad your second pair suits you.  Mine have been flawless thus far.  No issue with the headphone band either (as some have apparently encountered).    I do not really understand the mid issue that some people are referring to.   The vocals* are so well emphasized with those headphones...

  I actually think the Elear may work better with a good SS amp.  The Elear are easy to drive, and are warm enough.   I am not sure a tube amp is necessary.   Maybe overkill?     I am considering the Matrix M stage HPA3B, which has excellent reviews (specs wise, it is hard to get this under...

Amen to that

That does not surprise me at all. Beyer are generally bright and can be quite irritating. The Elear are simply overall better cans. Best bang for the bucks

  Let us know what you think of the Z1R

Tons of thing to check. Thanks for checking. Like DJ Shadow. Endtroducing was great.

Never had that issue. I have had them for more than 2 or 3 weeks now. They sound superb and they become even better as time goes. A pleasure really.

  I just checked on Amazon (US though), and they are 1960 USD at the moment.  Good looking headphones.   I like the black look!    Personally, I am perfectly content with the Elear, they are what I needed.  Effective and dynamic.  But the take-home message is that they will always be a better...