The Magni is a push pull amplifier which is more efficient plus they sound better than a class A in my opinion. Class AB amplifiers have a better rhythm and pace and get you moving. Class A amplifiers are biased very high and get very hot due to the transistor doing both the positive and...

I would have to disagree, headphones are all about replicating the way a live performance sounds. I have listened to both headphones and the HD-650 is the same as being in a live performance with ear warmers on. No one can say that the HD-650 sounds natural and if anyone hears harshness in the...

You need to EQ the heck out of them. They lack bass like nobodies business. I would exchange them for a better headphone altogether since they sound horrendous.

The best thing that you can do is get or buy another headphone. The Elear is an overrated very forward honking sounding headphone that is very annoying.

I am sorry but even though I hate the 650's they sound better than the Focal Elear.

I disagree, I found the Focal Elear to be a honky mid-rangy headphone, I was not able to stand them. They lack soundstage depth, width, height, bass and the treble is awful. They sound to me like a honking AM radio at full blast in my poor ears.

I agree, what is with the single jack? We can't balance the headphones unless you add another one on the other cup. Beyerdynamic is still a Mickey Mouse headphone company.

I have a Gungnir and the Meridian Explorer 2 sounds smoother to my friend and I both. The Gungnir cost more and has more hardware packed inside but the truth is in the hearing. We also compared the Explorer 2 to the Explorer1 and it was difficult to tell which one was better for most songs. The...

To get true good sound you will need to replace your sound card and use an external DAC. There is just too much noise inside a computer for an internal sound card to sound good. The external DAC should then be plugged into a good amplifier such as Schiit Audio Asgard 2. 

The HD-650 compared to the HD-700 do sound distorted and is audible when comparing the two side by side. I am not saying the HD-700 is better but I did notice what Purrin described in his review. He is very accurate with his review and spot on. The HD-700 however don't sound bad. I do enjoy them...

There must be something wrong in your systems because the Valhalla doesn't sound shrill. Maybe you should try different tubes. I changed mine for gold JJ and and the output tubes from Cryoset. Schiit installs cheap tubes so they can price the amp not to expensive. 

You have the right to your opinion and so do I. The Gungnir is a great DAC but it's just not up the the sound quality of the Meridian Explorer 2. Sorry if you don't agree but I have both and listen to the Meridian (DAC portion only). I am just making a statement that is what I found and may help...

I have the Gungnir and a friend brought over a Meridian Explorer 2 to compare. The Meridian at less than half the price sounds much much better. It is smoother with a larger sound stage with better instrument placement and smooth as silk. The Gungnir is not very good. 

I use JJ Gold tubes in mine. I like that they have a balanced smooth sound. Replacing the output tubes makes a world of difference, just get the tubes from Cryoset they are fantastic. The stock tubes from Schiit are well you know. 

I am wondering if there is an improvement in sound quality vs the Explorer?

The HD-700 are only bright when first played. Once broken in they are fantastic. 

Meridian has always been PCM they have no plans for DSD as far as I know. They claim PCM sounds better with the filters and has more dynamic range. I have compared the Schiit Loki DSD with the Explorer2 and there is no comparison. The Explorer2 sounds so much better. 

I don't understand how you would be able to use it with an IPad? Plus why would you want too? This device is for high end audio files. It needs to be used with a computer. 

How would you use this with an Android phone?