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    Rank the Headphones that You Own.

    From the four up for "Classical" today [Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring"]: AKG K501 [w/stock cable, InnerFidelity EQ] AKG K812 [w/Arctic Cables Define hpc, Oratory 1990 EQ] Sennheiser HD650 [w/Youkamoo 4.4mm balanced cable, Oratory 1990 EQ] Sennheiser HD8XX...
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    AKG K501 [InnerFidelity EQ]<--Violectric V222 [balanced, w/BDR #3 cones]<--XLO Signature S3-2 XLR<--SMSL D400EX [w/Marigo Labs ceramic isolation cones, Super Slow, Sound 1]<--Apple Music: [Warner Classics 1973. Remastered EMI Records Ltd. 2002]
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Sennheiser HD650 [w/Youkamoo 4.4mm balanced hpc, Oratory 1990 EQ]<--Violectric V222 [balanced, w/BDR #3 cones]<--XLO Signature S3-2 XLR<--SMSL D400EX [w/Marigo Labs ceramic isolation cones, Super Slow, Sound 1]<--Apple Music:
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    Violectric V222 and V202

    Did not see the picture on my [USA] FB.
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Sennheiser HD650* [w/Youkamoo 4.4mm balanced hpc, Oratory 1990 EQ]<--Violectric V222 [balanced, w/BDR #3 cones]<--XLO Signature S3-2 XLR<--SMSL D400EX [w/Marigo Labs ceramic isolation cones, Super Slow, Sound 1]<--Apple Music: (*Revisiting Schubert's majestic 9th Symphony but with the HD650...
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    Violectric V222 and V202

    Can't believe how good the HD650 sound with the V222! Expansive(!), dynamic, so coherent and beautifully balanced. More engaging than the [modded] HD8XX to my ears.
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    To my ears, the HD650's midrange is more coherent that of the HD8XX [modded], although I find bass definition from the HD8XX to be better. [Caveat: the HD650 I have, with less than 10 hours head time, are most likely not broken in yet.]
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    Violectric V222 and V202

    Frankly, as [very] much as I enjoy the V222, I actually prefer the more neutral balance of the Lake People RS-08. [Although, the V222 IMHO can be somewhat "neutralized" with effective cabling choices.] From what I understand, the further up the "V-line" you go, the more neutral the balance...
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    . . . not yet, anyway. :wink:
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Sennheiser HD8XX [w/(full) "sticker" mod, Audio Envy ToneKraft hpc, Oratory 1990 EQ]<--Violectric V222 [balanced, w/BDR #3 cones]<--XLO Signature S3-2 XLR<--SMSL D400EX [w/Marigo Labs ceramic isolation cones, Super Slow, Sound 1]<--Apple Music: Challenge Classics 2020.
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Sennheiser HD8XX [w/full "sticker" mod, Audio Envy "ToneKraft" hpc, Oratory 1990 EQ]<--SMSL SP400 [balanced/BDR #3 cones]<--Cardas Clear Light XLR<--SMSL D400EX [w/Marigo Labs ceramic isolation cones, Super Slow, Sound 2]<--Apple Music: Teldec Classics 1988-1990, 1992. Currently queued:
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    Have the SMSL D400EX and SP400 hooked up. Plan to reintroduce the HD650 [perhaps later this evening], Deo volente.
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    Some thoughts on AKG K812 pro

    Lovely synergy with the K812.
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    Good headphone amp around or under $500?

    The SMSL SP400 is a great little amp that gives the Violectric V222 a serious run for the money. (Truth be told: I more often prefer the SP400.) It pairs very well with the [1x AKM4499] M400--even better with the [2x AKM4499EX] D400EX.
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    S.M.S.L SP400 Impressions thread

    M400 + SP400 = a great stack! The SP400 gets more head time than any of my other headphone amps . . . a highly competent and consistent performer.
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