I recently picked up a DL300. Aside from having headphone outs and lacking AES, it seems to be the exact same specs as the D400 Pro. I’m curious to know if anyone can confirm this. I love the sound, but am wondering if the standalone DAC D400 Pro will offer better output performance/quality for...

Is there any difference between this sig version and the HFM/MZ versions?

I don't EQ headphones. I EQ the audio/music. No amount of EQ is going to change the "stock" sound of a headphone. It's going to sound the way it's going to sound. That's why we buy different headphones. Because they each have their own sound ;-) - As well, I don't use measuring equipment. I use...

You have a fundamental misunderstanding of the purpose of EQ. EQ is used to tailor to taste. All music you listen to is EQ'd when its mastered, and MEANT to be EQ'd after it's mastered. Professionally mastered music, is EQ'd to be as flat as possible to be compatible with multiple playback...

Sheesh...147db of dynamic range?! - Wouldn't that make this the best HP amp of all time?

Hi All, I've been playing a bit for the first time with a balanced HP connection; using Edition XS & Ananda Stealth HP's. Comparing, at first, the Zen Can single-ended against an Atom+ & Liquid Spark, the Zen Can fell flat. I then read I needed to upgrade the PSU and use Balanced connection for...

I've owned the 660s twice now. I picked it up the 2nd time when it dropped to $300 recently. I've been disappointed both times. Because there's no bass or treble, and the very narrow width. I think the 660s would be fairly priced at $250. I'd have a VERY hard time paying >$400 for a similar...

These 840a's are now my favorite all rounder. Great for listening, monitoring, tracking, and mixing. The default tuning is a great balance between fun and flat. I like a little smiley curve (which it has) for listening and critical listening. I usually have to EQ every headphone to suit my...

I'm new to this thread. Been a while since I jumped on Head-Fi. - My daily drivers are now down to: HD599, Sundara, SRH-840a, M50x, XM4, & AirPods Pro,

I cant comment on the Focal comparison, but the plastic is lighter (and cheaper?), and is a better design than the old 840. The swivel points of the cups are not in an easily breakable position. Its way more comfortable, and though its early, It's a practical and utilitarian design, that I'm...

Def the 840a. The only area where 770 wins, is comfort. If you like a scooped/smiley EQ, and listen at quiet levels (the bass distorts a bit early), you may really like the 770. The 840a has better tonal balance, and goes louder.

Mainly the old 840, the M50x, M40x, and DT770. The quality of the timbre/tonality blows away the M50x/M40x (it's most obvious competitors). But I have all the HP's in my signature, and can reference those, anytime. I was recently using just the DT770 for studio monitoring (comfort), and...

These new 840a's are my favorite headphones. They are great for both casual listening, and studio monitoring. They're well balanced/rounded, and don't do anything wrong. They improve on the old 840, with better/lighter design, more even frequency balance (more bass, and no 9k peak like the old...

Perhaps its personal taste, but when listening to music, I usually like to EQ down 500hz-2khz 3-4db, shelf boost the bass at 70-90hz 3-4db, and treble at 5-7k 3-4db. With the 560s, no matter how much I EQ, that mid/treble region stick out. It's also a bit dry and uncolored (to some, they may...

Also agree with this review. The 560S is better suited as a multimedia work tool, rather than a hp for enjoyment/pleasure..imo