Hifiman Sundara, Edition XS or Ananda Stealth

I have had problems with the comfort of my right ear with the stock pads, they give an annoying itch, I think I will order DT-700 PRO X pads to try if they are more comfortable.

I have DT1990, I like them, but the pad comfort could be better, they are to hard and shallow imo.

Keep them and use PEQ, I have 800s and with 5db low-shelf bass lift they have more than enough bass.

Meze 105 AER

Meze 105 AER looks very interesting, easy to drive as well it seems, personally I think they look sleeker than 109 👍

Apple Music > IMac 24 > Beyer 770 Pro X... Insane bass...

I upgrade from RME-ADI 2 to V-222, V-222 has a warmer sound, is it better? for me it was, but I wouldn't spend money on it if I didn't have them to spare, the difference in sound is just a matter of nuance, like all high-end equipment.

I have purchased Violectric V-222 amp and use RME ADI-2 as DAC, honestly the difference in sound is minimal, V-222 is slightly warmer in sound, but the quality is not better, just different, I assume the same difference applies to tube amps. My Violectric has more power, which I honestly don't...

The DT-770 Pro X is a bass monster, even better than my DT-1770 pro, I highly recommend to listen to Budgie's first album with 770ProX

My experience with Crossfeed is that you lose a little soundstage but gain significantly less listen fatigue, but I think it's worth it, especially with 800s that already have an extreme soundstage. but I haven't experienced losing any bass at all.

I can't listen to headphones without using Crossfeed since I started using that option with my RME, it allows me to listen for hours without any fattique.

I assume V322 is the successor to V222?

I don't think burn in will make any huge difference, but EQ works wonders, I lowered the high peaks and added a -2db low-shelf from 100hz, which made them sound very balanced and suitable for serious music listening as well.

I got mine yesterday, the build quality and comfort is excellent, but the treble pikes out of box was horrible, worse than my 1990 Pro imo, so the first thing I did was reduce them with EQ, after that they sounded ok. The bass, however, was superb, these are the first headphones I've owned that...

I would look for something else if you are a bass head, I use Beyer 1770 Pro with EQ for that type of music.

You got it right, ZMF is nowhere near in terms of sound quality, they are well built and comfortable, but nowhere near the quality of Sennhieser in terms of sound quality, Sennheiser is a big respected company, ZMF is in a basement in comparison.

Interesting, I use RME ADI-2 FS as DAC with my V-222 and I can't imagine that anything else can sound any better, and RME offers more options than I can ask for, so i can't see why I should upgrade to something else.

I ordered mine from Amazon.se right now 👍

Very nice indeed 👍

WOW! that's an nice collection, I own DT1990 and 1770 Pro myself, and I love the Beyer sound (after EQ)

IMO, Sundara with EQ is the best headphone Hifiman ever have produced, I have own several more expensive Hifimans, but to me Sundara sounds best.

I have owned both XS and Sundara, and in my opinion the Sundara with EQ is the best headphone Hifiman has made

Beyer 1770 Pro with Harman EQ is the best headphones I heard for metal and classic rock.

Don't listen to your heart, HD800s are superior to any ZMF, ZMF is all about good looks an great comfort, but if that's what you're after go for ZMF.