Kukuk
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Oh, to me it's definitely worth it. It's just to most people I think they'd find them to be at best not worth the price increase, and at worst more uneven sounding.
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Oh, to me it's definitely worth it. It's just to most people I think they'd find them to be at best not worth the price increase, and at worst more uneven sounding.
1. Elite
2. VC
3. D9200
(big gap)
4. Nightowl
5. HD650
6. Nighthawk
7. PX8
2. VC
3. D9200
(big gap)
4. Nightowl
5. HD650
6. Nighthawk
7. PX8
Kerry56
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1. Denon AH-D5200: These are my newest acquisition and I'm still getting used to their sound. Many describe them as having a warm sound, but they are probably the most neutral of my small collection. Bass is solid, but lacks some impact. Midrange is rich and smooth, rather than sharp and analytical, thank goodness. I really dislike headphones that pick apart the sound. Treble is inoffensive, which is also my preference.
2. Philips Fidelio X2: An old favorite, and one of the only open-backs I've kept for long. Good bass for an open back, and an overall warm tone. I've beat my set to death and have had to repair it a few times, but it still sounds good. The X2 does have a touch of sibilance now and again. I use them for movies a lot these days, as their wide soundstage works well for that task.
3. Creative Aurvana Live!: No one would recognize my set as a CAL!. I've had to improvise a new headband, I've replaced the too-small earpads with some from a HyperX Cloud headphone, and I've replaced the backs with teak cups that I made myself. Their sound is still rich and immersive. They won't win any contests on resolution, but they have a warm, relaxing sound that is impossible to beat at their price point.
4. Hifiman HE-R9 (Woodie): Again, few would recognize these. The sound of the HE-R9 was so disappointing out of the box that I decided to do some necessary surgery. I got rid of those ridiculous, angled cups, and replaced them with wooden cups that I made. This got rid of the distortion and booming mid-bass that was overwhelming everything else. They still have a slightly prominent bass response, but my modification improved the set into something worthwhile. Not quite an all-rounder, but when I'm in the mood for bass heavy music, these can shine.
5. Koss Porta-Pro: Don't use these much any more. Decent, but prominent bass and a little muddy.
6. AKG K240 Studio: My least favorite set. Dull and lifeless. If the backs hadn't cracked for no reason whatsoever, I'd have gotten rid of them years ago. I refuse to listen to music with them. They exist to provide sound on my third computer, so I can watch videos there. I may hold a bonfire at some point with them.
2. Philips Fidelio X2: An old favorite, and one of the only open-backs I've kept for long. Good bass for an open back, and an overall warm tone. I've beat my set to death and have had to repair it a few times, but it still sounds good. The X2 does have a touch of sibilance now and again. I use them for movies a lot these days, as their wide soundstage works well for that task.
3. Creative Aurvana Live!: No one would recognize my set as a CAL!. I've had to improvise a new headband, I've replaced the too-small earpads with some from a HyperX Cloud headphone, and I've replaced the backs with teak cups that I made myself. Their sound is still rich and immersive. They won't win any contests on resolution, but they have a warm, relaxing sound that is impossible to beat at their price point.
4. Hifiman HE-R9 (Woodie): Again, few would recognize these. The sound of the HE-R9 was so disappointing out of the box that I decided to do some necessary surgery. I got rid of those ridiculous, angled cups, and replaced them with wooden cups that I made. This got rid of the distortion and booming mid-bass that was overwhelming everything else. They still have a slightly prominent bass response, but my modification improved the set into something worthwhile. Not quite an all-rounder, but when I'm in the mood for bass heavy music, these can shine.
5. Koss Porta-Pro: Don't use these much any more. Decent, but prominent bass and a little muddy.
6. AKG K240 Studio: My least favorite set. Dull and lifeless. If the backs hadn't cracked for no reason whatsoever, I'd have gotten rid of them years ago. I refuse to listen to music with them. They exist to provide sound on my third computer, so I can watch videos there. I may hold a bonfire at some point with them.
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1: RAAL CA-1A
2. Abyss 1266
3: T+A Solitaire T
4 Moondrop Para
5: Abyss Diana Phi/DCA Stealth
6: audeze mm-500
7: HD650
8: ATH M50
The CA-1A as long as well powered is great and enjoyable to use. The abyss gets second cause it’s hard to wear and but with a slightly better sound to me.
Solitaire T is my everyday headphone and I think it sounds great except for soundstage. Moondrop Para is a surprise as I enjoy it a whole lot more then my Diana phi and stealth. Diana Phi and Stealth is at the same level, not that their sound is worst then para, but more like the genra I listen to is better off abit more on the cool and airy side.
2. Abyss 1266
3: T+A Solitaire T
4 Moondrop Para
5: Abyss Diana Phi/DCA Stealth
6: audeze mm-500
7: HD650
8: ATH M50
The CA-1A as long as well powered is great and enjoyable to use. The abyss gets second cause it’s hard to wear and but with a slightly better sound to me.
Solitaire T is my everyday headphone and I think it sounds great except for soundstage. Moondrop Para is a surprise as I enjoy it a whole lot more then my Diana phi and stealth. Diana Phi and Stealth is at the same level, not that their sound is worst then para, but more like the genra I listen to is better off abit more on the cool and airy side.
| Headphone Personal List | |||||||
| 1 | FOSTEX | TH900MK1 | With proper AMP, will be like home audio sounding | ||||
| 2 | REVAMP | TAMBORA | Local product. Most real life sound heaphone I ever heard | ||||
| 3 | AUDEZE | LCD2,2 (SOLD) | Great Sound, upgrade from 650, but not so good build quality driver | ||||
| 4 | SENNHEISER | HD650 | Old but Gold | ||||
| 5 | AUDIO TECHNICA | R70X (SOLD) | Like HD650 but thinner mid and softer bass | ||||
| 6 | SENNHEISER | HD600 (SOLD) | More neutral than HD650 not my preference | ||||
| 7 | SONY | WH-1000XM5 | Wireless headphone with good sound and great noise canceling | ||||
| 8 | GRADO | SR80i (BROKEN) | Best for rock, marshall amp sound like | ||||
| 9 | AUDIO TECHNICA | MSR7 | Nice sounding headphone for its price, smooth, detail, but lack technicalities | ||||
| 10 | AUDIO TECHNICA | MSR7B | Sound more detail than MSR7 and balance | ||||
| 11 | SONY | MDR1A | Nice bass little weird mid, but relaxing and comfortable | ||||
| 12 | SONY | MDR1R | Thin bass version from MDR1A | ||||
| 13 | SENNHEISER | HD202S | My first headphone, with nice bass | ||||
| 14 | HIFIMAN | HE400i (SOLD) | Maybe that time not get a proper amp, sound so thin and tight bass | ||||
| 15 | SUPERLUX | HD681B | Cheap but nice sound | ||||
| 16 | AUDIO TECHNICA | WS1100IS (SOLD) | Bassy | ||||
| 17 | HIFIMAN | HE350 (SOLD) | Nahhh, I don't like how it sound |
Damn this is hard... But if i had to rank it will be :
1. Verite Open
2. Caldera
3. Atrium Closed
1. Verite Open
2. Caldera
3. Atrium Closed
*update*update
-Harmonicdyne Zeus
-Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium
-Ibasso SR2
-DCA Aeon 2 Closed
-Fostex TR-X00
-AKG K550
-Shure SRH1540
-Shure SRH1840
-B&W P7
-Kef Space One
-Philips A3-Pro
-Monoprice M560
-Oppo PM3
-Sony MDR-XB1000
-Focal Elear
-Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 ohm
-Bang Olufsen H6
-Sennheiser HD58X
-Philips Fidelio X2HR
-Denon AH-MM400
-Audio Technica ATH-M50X
-Master & Dynamic MW60
-Meze 99 Noir
-Sony MDR-1A
-V-Moda M100
-V-Moda M100 Master
-Meze 99 Neo
-1More H1707
-Sennheiser Momentum 2 (wired)
-Sivga Robin
-B&W P5
-Sony MDR-XB500
-Audio Technica ATH-MSR7NC
-Harmonicdyne Zeus
-Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium
-Ibasso SR2
-DCA Aeon 2 Closed
-Fostex TR-X00
-Audeze LCD 2 Classic
-AKG K550
-Shure SRH1540
-Shure SRH1840
-B&W P7
-Kef Space One
-Philips A3-Pro
-Oppo PM3
-Monoprice M560
-Sony MDR-XB1000
-Focal Elear
-Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 ohm
-Bang Olufsen H6
-Sennheiser HD58X
-Philips Fidelio X2HR
-Audio Technica ATH-M50X
-Denon AH-MM400
-Master & Dynamic MW60 S-95
-Meze 99 Noir
-V-Moda M100 Master
-Sony MDR-1A
-V-Moda M100
-Meze 99 Neo
-1More H1707
-Sennheiser Momentum 2 (wired)
-B&W P5
-Sony MDR-XB500
-Audio Technica ATH-MSR7NC
Swagsupply
New Head-Fier
Maybe a little controversial but
1. LCD4: Detailed, resolving but not overly bright
2. LCD3 PF: Nice middle ground between 4 and 2
3. ZMF Atrium: Super HD650, spatial magic
4. LCD 2.2: Lush warmth
5. ZMF Bokeh: Fun and bassy
6. HD800: Soundstage, positioning, gaming
7. Fostex TH900: Bass cannon
1. LCD4: Detailed, resolving but not overly bright
2. LCD3 PF: Nice middle ground between 4 and 2
3. ZMF Atrium: Super HD650, spatial magic
4. LCD 2.2: Lush warmth
5. ZMF Bokeh: Fun and bassy
6. HD800: Soundstage, positioning, gaming
7. Fostex TH900: Bass cannon
Canonlon
New Head-Fier
Is that the Atrium open or closed?
Fostex TH900 Mk2 > Focal Clear > Sennheiser HD650 > Meze 99 Classics > Koss portapro > Sennheiser HD250 BT
Canonlon
New Head-Fier
Ranking based on what I’ve owned over the past decade:
He1000v2
HD800s
ie600
HD650
LCD2
Koss Porta Pro
Elex
HD560
Letshuoer S12
HD599
AQ Nighthawk
And based on what I’ve liked, I think my next purchase might be a ZMF Atrium?
He1000v2
HD800s
ie600
HD650
LCD2
Koss Porta Pro
Elex
HD560
Letshuoer S12
HD599
AQ Nighthawk
And based on what I’ve liked, I think my next purchase might be a ZMF Atrium?
2 days from now, i have new Fiio FT5. They are great. I think my ranking is like this now:
1. Final D8000
2. Fiio FT5
3. Pioneer SE Master 1
1. Final D8000
2. Fiio FT5
3. Pioneer SE Master 1
Well Since my 2 channel system is my priority … I limit myself to only one open back and one closed back.
so of my 2
1. Kennerton Rognir Planar
2. Meze Elite
I have a Modhouse Tungsten on the way to see if it can outduel the Meze. I also have a B&O h6 which doesnt really belong on this list as it is only brought out for a travel.
so of my 2
1. Kennerton Rognir Planar
2. Meze Elite
I have a Modhouse Tungsten on the way to see if it can outduel the Meze. I also have a B&O h6 which doesnt really belong on this list as it is only brought out for a travel.
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