I got my DT 1990s today and have used for a couple songs. Nothing has played out as I expected. First impression is that these are nowhere near as bright as I feared. Not sibilant one bit either, even songs that just beg to piece your ears LIKE THIS. I don't even find them "sharp" sounding...

Why is there such a huge treble spike in the mid treble in these headphones? It's scaring me and is frequently brought up. Are they trying to target a diffuse field curve? It was clearly not the Harman Kardon curve, so I'm wondering what drove them to do that. If that wasn't present, I think...

Oh, and one other quick thing: I also forgot to mention that Morphit has a feature to simulate other headphones. It's very hit or miss because an EQ curve can only go so far, so sometimes when you emulate a different pair of headphones it sounds horrific, but it's fun to play around with and see...

You're right, I was thinking of the Sonarworks version that is sold with a mic that also does room correction as well. It's sold at a similar or same price so I was confusing them. That being said, from what I've read on forums and such, Dirac Live is superior to it when it comes to impulse...

I guess I can give that a go. I've tried something similar Toneboosters Morphit, but I found it to be a little strange sounding. It I had more money I'd buy Dirac live with the microphone.

Hi Guys. I’m back. Shortly after I posted here a couple days ago, I my DACport HD arrived, and then just today, my HD6XX! I know I am just le headphone amateur, however I thought I would update the thread incase anybody was interested and also just as a way to document my own experiences. I’ve...

I'm too much of a little ***** to wait, and the HD6XX happened to be on massdrop now for 13 hours more when I saw it so I took the plunge. I thought to myself "two pairs is probably excessive, especially with no amp here yet", but I've already sold the other 2 pairs I didn't like on eBay in the...

Thanks for your responses guys! I'll definitely be looking at the HD650, like if I can get a deal on it on black Friday because it is up there in price. I've also done some additional research too, because you know how idealization works. HIFIMAN Sundara, Audio-Technica ATH-R70x, Shure...

I'm not a headphone kind of person but every once in a while I buy a pair thinking I may found my match, but I am really never pleased. The last time I was here was a long time ago, maybe 2 years? Here’s what I’ve tried so far: KRK KNS-8400: detail level to the extreme, extremely forward...

Just a quick update. I ended up getting those, but I just find them too bright. I've come to the conclusion that I simply like a darker sound signature... anything upper mid range boost or treble frequencies sounds less natural to me the longer I listen, like more digital or just harsh. I'd...

Yeah, this probably a bit of my fault, but the Behringer UM2. I asked about this a while ago, as well as needing them for speakers, and the conclusion was that audio interfaces would be a better value, even if not the best/made for headphones. I could have got a better one, but the DAC/AMP isn't...

I feel like the pickiest person on this subject. I just got my MSR7 today and they seem a bit bright. I was literally thinking "I want darker" or "more neutral" on first impression. Brightness is like salt - too much and it makes food taste less "natural" and more "engineered". I also don't feel...

I'll try to make this quick so not to waste you time reading!   I don't use headphones/IEMs/anything, I'm almost exclusively speakers (I have the JBL LSR305 with the bass turned down to give you an idea of what I'm used to things sounding like). The only pair of headphones I have is a $10 pair...

I heard it was normal for most monitors to exhibit a small amount of hiss, due them being more revealing (I think I also once heard it was related to noise floor). If it was just a signal/noise issue, then maybe a higher quality cable would work (balanced instead of unbalanced). I don't really...

Quote:   Sorry for a super late reply. I don't come here often, but better late than never.   I believe the length along the whole side is the standard 145mm. The temple piece at the end of my glasses are 6mm by 4mm by 3mm. The temples have 23mm of straightness from the frame piece...

Well, I just did a review on these. I'm a beginner with headphones though so the soundstage and closedness was a hurdle my brain needed to adapt to but maybe somebody can still use my experience anyways. I have also confirmed that I can't wear these with glasses. When I do so, the entire sound...

Is this your first pair of headphones? I really only have one (the KRK KNS 8400), and they are mine too. I was actually just about to post a review on them. Not sure if it will be of any use to you or not, but it's another beginner's experience if you want to read one.

Some people have to learn things the hard way.

Quote: It also says a lot about those who have promoted them. I didn't pay much attention to Lady Gaga when she first came out, but by the time Poker Face as a single, I decided to investigate what all the hype was about. I didn't find much to warrant the hype, not to mention I found her...

Headphones are only one part of the equation. Music from today is usually destroyed by the loudness wars. So, while people think they have it good by simply buying nice gear, they are actually still missing out in ways that can not be simply bought.