I think its perhaps not so much the clamp per se- Just 'where'! I haven't had jaw pressure before from a headphones. I already paid import duty from china though so ill stick it out and see if i get used to it. Cant complain about the sound.

So, took delivery yesterday of the stealths - Really quite incredible! Find myself listening to all my favourite songs again. I thought the variations were detailed but this is another level :) Very happy! Only slight concern is the comfort factor, I have a big head and there is a none...

Appreciate the lengths some people go to, but I honestly think the EF400 will probably be sufficient and approaching the limits of my hearing. Im not bothered about squeezing the last drops of audio fidelity, so spending 400 on something that will make a minutia of difference to me is not really...

Thanks everyone for suggestions. The custom cans may be the direction I go for if I do upgrade. Mostly for the colour choice!

Thanks - Honestly I'm so excited! Just waiting to see how much I get stung by import duty. As an aside, what do people think of the stock cables? I assume they perform well but the aesthetics leave a little to be desired. Does anyone have any budget recommendations that, at a minimum don't...

Thanks all for the input, i snagged a bargain on a used EF400 - I don't need many features and it looks like it fits the bill.

Does that go for schiit offerings too? Jot2 etc.

So guys - I may or may not have made a huge mistake, but my ADHD impulse brain splurged on a good deal on the HE1000 Stealth (at least, £100 more than the Arya was going for in the UK). My only problem is now my funds are somewhat limited to purchase the DAC/AMP. I will be looking for good deals...

How are people's Arya's holding up? About to pull the trigger on a pair, but hesitant. If their after sales support is okay ill do it. I haven't heard of issues with the Arya but still, i'd expect them to last 5-10 years with this kind of money.

Thanks! Hard to know whether I'm treble sensitive really. My fiio fh7 were rather sibilant and it did irritate me, but having heard neither the clear or Arya Its hard to say. Richer sounds in the UK do have Ananda and clears I could demo. The clear probably fits more my preferred music genres...

Thanks for the detailed reply - i look forward to it then! If i can find the money ;)

Hi, I hope it is okay to post here. I am currently a IEM user but due to ongoing comfort/fatigue issues (ear pressure?), I am thinking of switching to open backs. I own some moondrop variations and I do love their detail and bass. I listen to a wide variety of genres, but mostly...