TexasBuck
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New owner here. Picked up a used pair recently and have logged about 15 hours so far.
This is my first "Flagship" headphone I've owned but I've had several other highly regarded phones over the years. (Currently Fostex TH600 and Mr. Speakers Alpha Dogs) I thought from this point forward, any improvements would be subtle and marginal. After listening to the T1's for a week or two, I've decided there was more room for improvement than I thought.
The detail on the T1's is the best I've heard, hands down. Imaging is stellar. The sound stage is another element that really stands out. It's the the widest and most natural I've heard.
The T1 is an excellent "all-rounder" for the many types of rock music I listen too. It comes off fairly balanced on my set up.
I can see how some people may think the treble is too hot. I have a DAC/Amp combo on the warm side (Yulong A18/D18) so no problems for me there. Also, my ears are not particularly treble sensitive and I typically like some sizzle versus a rolled off treble. For instance, I found the Senn HD600's somewhat dull, but loved the HiFiMan HE-400 treble.
The bass has been interesting to listen to. It seems to be very recording specific. The bass can be monstrous at times but other times, it can take a back seat to the mids. No matter the quantity of the bass, the quality is always there. There's never a danger of bloated bass drowning out detail in other frequencies.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with T1's. For all the detail and clarity, the T1's are still very musical. I consider myself much more a music fan than an audiophile. The T1's make music more enjoyable, which is objective #1 for me. At some point FAR down the road, I hope to try the 2nd gen version. In the meantime, I will enjoy these very much.
This is my first "Flagship" headphone I've owned but I've had several other highly regarded phones over the years. (Currently Fostex TH600 and Mr. Speakers Alpha Dogs) I thought from this point forward, any improvements would be subtle and marginal. After listening to the T1's for a week or two, I've decided there was more room for improvement than I thought.
The detail on the T1's is the best I've heard, hands down. Imaging is stellar. The sound stage is another element that really stands out. It's the the widest and most natural I've heard.
The T1 is an excellent "all-rounder" for the many types of rock music I listen too. It comes off fairly balanced on my set up.
I can see how some people may think the treble is too hot. I have a DAC/Amp combo on the warm side (Yulong A18/D18) so no problems for me there. Also, my ears are not particularly treble sensitive and I typically like some sizzle versus a rolled off treble. For instance, I found the Senn HD600's somewhat dull, but loved the HiFiMan HE-400 treble.
The bass has been interesting to listen to. It seems to be very recording specific. The bass can be monstrous at times but other times, it can take a back seat to the mids. No matter the quantity of the bass, the quality is always there. There's never a danger of bloated bass drowning out detail in other frequencies.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with T1's. For all the detail and clarity, the T1's are still very musical. I consider myself much more a music fan than an audiophile. The T1's make music more enjoyable, which is objective #1 for me. At some point FAR down the road, I hope to try the 2nd gen version. In the meantime, I will enjoy these very much.
