Never heard "grey sounding" before TBH :o2smile: This might be a taboo here but I use parametric EQ with both suede and lambskin pads. After a week of EQ, you can't go back. something is missing in the stock tuning IMO.

Sundara closed is awful! They sound nothing close to the open version. Audeze Sine is not comfortable at all. Maybe look into Aeon Closed X which is discounted right now for 380$ on drop. The sound signature is close enough to Deva and they're super comfortable.

Well that's unfortunate to hear. Guess I'll have to look elsewhere.

I wonder if anyone is using EQ with their Aeolus. This is my favorite tuning at the moment (w/ Suede pads): Adds a bit of sub-bass boost and sparkle + getting rid of that 5k-ish bump.

Looks really interesting. Any info on size/weight and does it have a display or EQ (hopefully parametric) capabilites?

Do we have the specs? Impedance, sensitivity, maybe frequency response graphs?

If you're not happy with the bass performance, no amount of break-in will change your mind. It's just your brain adjusting to the sound. I also found that after some weeks of use, the earpad's thickness shrunk and that helps with the sense of impact (just push the cups into your ears by hand)...

If you're fine with the weight and size of LCD-X then yes. LCD-X has better dynamics, better bass (especially when EQed), more resolution and better controlled treble IMO.

An overlapped frequency response graph of both leather and "flannel" pads of G200, measured by @Resolve. I'm not a fan of either. Looks a bit similar to LCD-3 and old LCD-X which screams "EQ me!"

For under 2000$ I'd say Hifiman Arya Stealth is an excellent planar. It's recently discounted to 1299$ which is a steal! It's on the brighter side but It's the best all-rounder I've heard under 2K$. It improves upon everything you like about Sundara. (Details, Soundstage, bass extension, timbre...

I never liked how the Atticus looked; But I have to admit yours is gorgeous!

That is correct. There's so many compelling options in this price range. LCD-X, Clear, Arya, Auteur or even a used OG HE6. But I think I've made my mind now, thanks.

Nah, I've sold my Edition X a year ago. I miss the way it presented sound though, So I think I'll go with the Arya. I'm not sure if I can handle the weight of LCD-X.

Looking at your headphones, which one do you think is a better compliment to Aeolus? Arya SE or LCD-X? I'm thinking Arya because it's a wider more detailed headphone.

I'm currently using Jotunheim 2 with my Aeolus and I'm happy with it. But recently I've come across a deal on Lyr 3 and I can exchange My Jot 2 with Lyr 3. Would you guys recommend it? (I might get an Arya Stealth too in near future)