[oldmate]

Apparently, Focal are releasing a new model/s this year.

Interesting - where did you hear this?? I thought Focal were going to leave the headphone market.

 

[eternalEquilibrium]

Interesting - where did you hear this?? I thought Focal were going to leave the headphone market.

Never have expected that. I thought their headphones were very popular?

 

[Tano]

Interesting - where did you hear this?? I thought Focal were going to leave the headphone market.

Pretty sure that's not the case. I heard that a few selected people were able to check a new model on a recent audio show.

 

[IXOYE]

Raal 1995: Magna & Immanis

 

[George Hincapie]

Huhntech Zabilion 5D Satellite Driver over ear, kinda like the RAAL SR1 but multiple free floating drivers, like a portable Atmos setup. The prototype almost hanged the designer when the mini sub's power flipped him backwards during a huge 22hz spike so release postponed to autumn most likely

Fostex TOTL projected for end of 2024, over 2k

Pharsalus Piezo Hybrid PlasmatechPlanar, emits gas during max tension so unclear if it gets through certification.

Herzakon Bioplasmid Microcellular Level Diaphragm, like biocellulose but way stiffer and yet lighter, extracted from amazonian frog backs.

Hifiman 's high sensivity Susvara replacement filling the void in the upper price bracket.

There is no void in the upper price bracket.

 

[George Hincapie]

anticipating audio gear that much what

what progression can be expected from 2023 to 2024 other than increasing prices for inflation and new daring trends of testing the resolve of audiophile wallets

how much progress in transducers has been made since planars and electrostats of the 70s and 80s for example

your question may be better for the audiophiles of summit-fi who are on the bleeding edge of technology that bleeds wallets dry for miniscule gains

A realist. Well done.

 

[Brandfuchs]

I couldn't agree more with the point above. Headphone prices are soaring insanely these days, and tbh, I feel the issue is even more severe over those iems.
That's why I'm looking forward to STAX's X1000, at least in terms of pricing, it seems reasonable.

 

[yaluen]

Don't bite your nails waiting for headphones. Use scissors or nail clippers. Much healthier.

I'm mostly waiting for the Stax SR-X1 to see if Stax can actually tune a headphone.

I mean, we've had the answer over the last 20 years, but I refuse to learn.

The Alpha/Gamma Pro vintage small round driver models are some of my favourites and I've always wondered if Stax would bring them back. Indulging myself with just a bit of cautious optimism.

Reference Tyll's measurements, especially the one with Yaxi pads: https://www.stereophile.com/content/innerfidelity-headphone-measurements

 

[tholt]

Grell OAE1

I'll second this, more so because I just preordered one

I am interested to see how DMS Project Omega gonna turn out.

Also interested in this. Was tempted to preorder but I'll just wait to hear others' opinions once they get shipped. I'm sure there will be some on the used market soon after

I guess lastly for me the new Raal 1995 models

 

[drummerman1]

Grell OAE1

Got to be this one. Too many stupidly high priced HP's around.

 

[IXOYE]

Meze 105 AER

 

[mattmik]

Meze 105 AER. I like the 109's but am honestly not a huge fan of wood cups. I like something a little less likely to get scratched up so these are great.

 

[mattmik]

Got to be this one. Too many stupidly high priced HP's around.

I am excited about it also, but I REALLY wish there was a little more info out there. For something so hyped I am shocked there is only one review floating around.

 

[rockclassics]

I'm on the waiting list for the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro X with the new drivers used in the DT700 and DT900. I've had both, and the 700 was too tame, the DT900 was fun and easily in the daily driver class along with my Hifiman HE5xx for all around sound and all day comfort. The DT770 Pro X should be fun to try if they improved the tuning but didn't stray too far. Looking forward to bass extension and if they smoothed the treble peak a wee bit. Due for release this month, they're just taking preorders now. Usually on eBay some seller starts offering them even before pre-orders are sent out. Going to keep checking and see who actually gets their hands on them first.

I'm hoping for a DT 990 Pro X Limited headphones this year even though nothing has been announced. Given they have done an updated DT 770 Pro X it seems it will be a matter of time for an open back set.