tashlin
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I recently bought the Audio GD DAC 19 DSP and C2 amp combo (connected using ACSS). I love the neutral, detailed sound but am having problems with sibilance on my existing headphones - a pair of Hifiman HE5-LE, which I usually use with my EF-5 amplifier and a HRT MS2+ DAC running out of my PC (with no sibilance issues!)
I presume this is because the HE-5LEs are not a particularly good match for the C2? Can anyone recommend a better one that will preserve the detail and musicality of the DAC/Amp combo but won't suffer the same sibiliance problems? I have pretty wide ranging music tastes so need a reasonable all rounder. A decent level of bass response is important to me (albeit I'm not a complete bass head - the HE5-LEs are just about right for me I think). I also use a set of B&W P5s for portable listening - I really like the sound of these when on the move but want something a bit more 'open sounding' for use at home.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions...
I presume this is because the HE-5LEs are not a particularly good match for the C2? Can anyone recommend a better one that will preserve the detail and musicality of the DAC/Amp combo but won't suffer the same sibiliance problems? I have pretty wide ranging music tastes so need a reasonable all rounder. A decent level of bass response is important to me (albeit I'm not a complete bass head - the HE5-LEs are just about right for me I think). I also use a set of B&W P5s for portable listening - I really like the sound of these when on the move but want something a bit more 'open sounding' for use at home.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions...