marshallmole
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I have been thinking about compli(e?)menting my HE-5LEs with a pair of dynamic headphones. I find the Hifimans pretty good for everything, but sometimes I want a better imaging for classical music. I think planars' imaging is in a different way from dynamics. With planars, instruments seem to always be around your head, never inside your head, unless it is deliberately made so in recordings (like singers in pop songs), thus making the soundstage a little empty in the center sometimes, and 'crowded' in the periphery. This makes me miss the analytical ability of dynamics, especially listening to orchestral music.
Based on my preference for tonal balance (well controled bass, not over colored mids, good treble and some nice higher frequencies), these two seem to be potentially good choices. Does anyone has experience with both? Any impression or idea is welcome. Intriguingly these two also seem to get mixed opinions. I am partially inclined to the beyers since I have had pretty good impression from DT990s. But the 1840s seem to be also a very neutral or objective pair of headphones.
Since I live in a small town I have no chance to audition them. Your suggestions please!
Based on my preference for tonal balance (well controled bass, not over colored mids, good treble and some nice higher frequencies), these two seem to be potentially good choices. Does anyone has experience with both? Any impression or idea is welcome. Intriguingly these two also seem to get mixed opinions. I am partially inclined to the beyers since I have had pretty good impression from DT990s. But the 1840s seem to be also a very neutral or objective pair of headphones.
Since I live in a small town I have no chance to audition them. Your suggestions please!