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HE1000 V2 or HE1000 Stealth for vocals / classic rock
HE1000 V2 and HE1000 Stealth are now at the same price: for those who have listened to them, which one would you recommend for vocals and classic rock (Springsteen, Dire Straites, etc.) ? Apart of technical qualities, which one has the most unique and enjoyable sound ?- cfranchi
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Chord Mojo 2 or others portable DAC/Amp for HD600
Did you have chances to compare Chord Mojo 2 vs others portable DAC/Amp for HD600 ? What would be your recommendations ? Thank you- cfranchi
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« Best » closed back headphone under 500 Eur
I’m looking for a closed back headphone that sound natural and somewhat spacious : which headphone would you recommend ? Thank you !- cfranchi
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Fiio BTR7 or ifi Go Blu for Hifiman RE800 silver iem ?
Which one would you choose ? It is for bluetooth listening only. Thank you- cfranchi
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Best wireless IEM in 2023 ?
My question is « simple » : what is the wireless IEM with the best audiophile sound ?- cfranchi
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Arya Stealth vs Clear OG
Hello all, I’m debating between these 2 headphones (they will be powered by Chord Mojo 2). Who have both and what do you think about them ? Which one is the most natural ? The most engaging ? I have Hifiman XS (which is supposed to have same house sound than Arya Stealth) but find them a bit...- cfranchi
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Sundara or HD600 for vocal songs
I know that Sundara is technically stronger than HD600 but for vocal songs only which one would have the more natural / best timbre ?- cfranchi
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Apple lightning -> USB cable for DAC
Hello, Are all cables equal ? I see it as digital transfer so does a quality cable matter ? Are better cables supposed to provide better sound ? Thank you- cfranchi
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Hifiman RE800 silver
RE800s is currently available at 149$ from Hifiman (starting price was 600$) : for RE800s owners, how do they compare to more recent IEM? I’m very tempting by RE800s because of the very tiny form factor and current price but I’m debating if it is still worth to get it. Thank you!- cfranchi
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Which IEM with same sound signature than Hifiman HE6se ?
Which IEM has same sound signature than Hifiman HE6se (i.e. neutral but still musical and dynamic) ? Thank you- cfranchi
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Amplifier : more capacitance = more current provided to headphones ?
All amplifiers are specified using W @ a given ohm value, but is total capacitance value more representative about how much current are provided to the headphone ? And so more capacitance the better ? I have HE6se and like all planars they love power, I’m wondering about pairing it with speaker...- cfranchi
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Tsakiridis Achilles as headphones amp
Here is a youtube review (you can activate english automatic translation) of Tsakiridis Achilles tube speaker amp used as headphones amp for hard to drive headphones: A solution to consider given its « affordable » price (2500 eur). The reviewer (Pierre Paya) highly praised the Achilles as...- cfranchi
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Tube amp for HE1000 v2
Hello, On which tube amp the HE1000 v2 would shine ? I actually have Flux FCN-10 DAC / Amp combo : an AKM velvet DAC + pure class A headphone amp (2x16w @32 ohm). The FCN-10 drive my HE6se beautifully : the sound is both natural and authoritative. I’m waiting for my HE1000 v2 to be delivered...- cfranchi
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Tube amp for HE1000 v2
Hello, On which tube amp the HE1000 v2 would shine ? I actually have Flux FCN-10 DAC / Amp combo : an AKM velvet DAC + pure class A headphone amp (2x16w @32 ohm). The FCN-10 drive my HE6se beautifully : the sound is both natural and authoritative. I’m waiting for my HE1000 v2 to be delivered...- cfranchi
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Shozy Black Hole : semi-open back DD IEM
A new IEM from Shozy with an open-back design and a single dynamic driver, promising. Read the very good review at Headfonia: https://www.headfonia.com/shozy-black-hole-review/- cfranchi
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IEM recommendation for a wide and natural (yet musical) sound
Hello, I’m a headphone guy but I’m looking for an IEM when working at office. What I’m looking for in term of sound (I mainly listen to rock, vocals, live songs, acoustic) : - a wide and holographic sense of space - a natural sound (but still musical) with no obvious coloration (I’m really...- cfranchi
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IEM with same sound signature than Hifiman HE6se
Hifiman HE6se sound can be described as balanced, lifelike, punchy, detailed and musical : which IEM would have the same sound signature ?- cfranchi
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What is the advantages of a class A headphone amp ?
I’m looking at 2 headphone amp, one is class A, the other is class AB. What advantages would bring the class A amp ?- cfranchi
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Current quantity in an amplifier
Hello all, I was debating about which amp to get : often we look at W for a given impedance but what to look for current quantity available (especially important for planar headphones) ? Some amp indicate a current capacity in uF : is it a useful informatîon about the quality of an amp ?- cfranchi
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IEM with same sound signature than Hifiman Sundara ?
I’m looking for an IEM with same sound signature than Sundara : natural, clear and airy sound, quality bass. I was thinking to Hifiman RE800 silver : any recommandations ?- cfranchi
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Audeze isine 10 or Hifiman re800
I have actually a Hifiman Sundara that I particulary like : natural and airy sound, quality bass, realist voice. Between isine10 and re800 silver (mainly same price) which one would be the most similar to Sundara ? Thx- cfranchi
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Affordable planar recommendation
Hello all, I currently have a Fidelio X2 that I love (highly musical, wide soundstage, super comfortable, etc) however I want to taste the planar sound (500 EUR max). Now that Sundara is at 350 EUR I'm tempted with it but I don't really get how the sound is : reading some reviews I feel it...- cfranchi
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Looking for a super comfortable headphone with a spacious and musical sound
All is said, I’m thinking to re-buy a Fidelio X2 but do you have others recommandations ?- cfranchi
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Aeon Flow Open vs Fidelio X2
Hello all, I’m looking for a super comfortable headphone with a musical and engaging sound. Too bad I have sold my X2 because I have bought a Kennerton Vali, a very dynamic and punchy headphone but sadly comfort is not great and I can’t completely immerse into the music as I did with my X2...- cfranchi
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Confortable headphone with a dynamic, punchy and spacious sound
Hello all, I currently have a Kennerton Vali, a very musical and engaging headphone : amazing bass, delicious vocals and mids, smooth treble. Unfortunately, the comfort is not great and sound stage could be better. I already had a Fidelio X2, a sort of little brother of the Vali : a perfect...- cfranchi
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