I've had 2 AO2's that had channel imbalance and because it kind of keeps changing also with plugging cables in and out that sometimes fixes it, or changing the volume, i've kept them way too long. Just send them back, you are going to start to become way too sensitive to balance issues that...

I'm having the same problem. cable works sometimes. pressing the cups works sometimes, increasing the volume a little helps sometimes. I'm thinking it is just a bad cable connection, increasing the voltage can then help because it "wets" the connection. I'm contacting my reseller to have it...

I've had issues with the pads as well, the left one is a bit deformed. I've also noticed a lot of strong balance issues left and right, For me this was caused by the cable. I've replaced the cable and it works fine again. But i did have to replace the first unit for channel imbalance about 10...

I have the Aeon 2 Open and i've started running it with a Dragonfly Black and a Shiit magi 3. Right now i have the Topping E30 with the SMSL SP200 and it is a great combo, the SP200 is much more powerful than the Shiit for the current you need on this headphone. The E30 is a great dac with good...

The Fiio BTR5 or Q5 should work well in balanced mode, altough i don't have experience with it. I think ill get the BTR5 soon and try to combine it with a balanced cable, mount it on the top rail to turn it into a bluetooth headphone (for gaming mostly.)

I've had the AFO2 for about 3 months now and i really like it. I've upgraded my Dragonfly black to a Topping E30 as Dac as well (to Shiit Magni3), and it seems better. Probably because the dragonfly only puts out 1,2v. The issue i've had though is microphonics in the cable. I've made my own...