Back home I tried to figure out all this, and I'm confused ... basically the measurements are nearly exactly the same, except the Arya is ~3dB lower. If I understand well, since Arya sensitivity is 90dB and HEKse 96dB, I can go again 6dB less... So basically, I apply -9dB to the HEKse to the...

Thanks for your answer. Just checked Crinacle.com,, and found these Arya and HEkse. I'll give it a try later, and bring my feedback.

Hello measurement experts, Here is the context: Some time ago, I wanted to buy an Arya, and once in the shop, I also listened the HE1000se, I was pretty impressed, but way over my budget. The seller was kind enough to lower the price enough to allow me this purchase, and I finally went for the...

Thank you I Updated my post with my thoughts on the Ifi iPurifier3 (forgot to mention about it).

1 Year + has passed since I originally posted here... I had time to invest, test and make my own opinion on things ! Here is my conclusions :darthsmile: devices owned and/or tested during this year : DAC/Amp : FiiO e2k, FiiO K3, Aune S6 Pro DAC : SMSL SU-8, Denafrips Pontus AMP : Aune S7...

@Monsterzero thanks for all your posts It was realy eye opener to me. Just connected the Focal Clear on my FiiO e2k, and ho surprise... the headphone reacts diferently, better ! than using the Aune S6 ... (placebo effect ?) Anyways ... Now I have to think fast ... I keep the Aune and send back...

You just said something that intrigues me ... I thought that as long as an amp can bring enough power to the headphone, it should be showing its best... So it's not the case ? low impedance headphones have a disadvantage in some cases ?? (I'm checking tube buffer, I didn't know that, it's...

@Monsterzero Thanks for the info. Audio-GD seems very good stuff ! and also expensive =P the one you mention could be in my budget, but I run XLR, and it doesn't have this option.... and I see audio-GD with XLR prices are a bit too high ^^; Not that I can't afford... but I want to be more ...

Guys, that's fine, we all have favorite headphones, and different ears ... Back to my case, in my last post, I mention that it seems my headphone issue is over ... So I love the sound of the Focal Clear, and if I want a bit more warmness to it now, I wont change the headphone (if this can close...

I'm back with some HOT news ! Focal support contacted me, and it seems I had 2 issues ... - First one, 100% my fault cable not perfectly connected, cause trouble in wiring tests ! (note the plug on headphone side, is not very secured ... it can be removed easily) - 2nd one, it seems I'm over...

I double check today, and I was mistaken regarding massdrop. It ships to France ! It's just at the time I created an account when I was interested by the Cavalli Liquid Carbon, this particular product did not ship... It's a good point, I have more options now (example massdrop HD650).

@buke9 Massdrop not available in France :) @zach915m I dont have favorite dealer, just going random, I personally dont trust sellers ... I'm an amazon buyer, but this does not work for headphones, can't buy without hearing it. This being said... I go to Germany from time to time... If you...

@buke9 thanks , I'll give a try to the HD650 then ! this one is very easy to find. Regarding the amp, what you stated about the Cavalli Liquid Carbon was the reason why I try to find it some time ago, but couldn't find it anywhere ...

I'm just lost ! :) I have to be honnest I'm not experienced or expert enough I express what I feel should be fine to me... Also certainly I did not hear everything ... Did not hear the things that could make me change my mind, my opinion on let say close headphones, or bassy headphones.... All...

Yup I heard it is a whide stage close headphone so I was wondering :) If it slam hard then ... I might not like it ... but I'll still try it just for its look, and we never know, I might be surprised. If I'm not mistaken, the Fostex TH900 would then be considered as a V shape ?? a bit like...

@Law87 thanks for your advice, I will deffinitly try it. Also, sadly ZMF seems to not be available in shop in Paris ... So I wont be able to hear it ... If anyone had the chance to listen it and the fostex TH900, and can give an honnest comparision ?

Currently, I'm building a short list of headphones I should try to listen (hoping they will be available in shops) - fostex 900mk2 - ZMF Aolus, or Auteur I know HD920 is available, I did not try it cause usually I prefer open headphones, but I will stay openminded and try it out. I also keep in...

unfortunate me !!! Few hours after posting here , I run an issue with my headphone !! it's crackling ... See know issue : https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/8ssxbo/focal_clear_snapcracklepop_in_audio_tests/ I'm not sure I'm ready to accept the official answer from Focal ...

Hello thanks for your message :) Yes, it's fun for me to read that some others will think HD660S feels not neutral, when it is for me from what I experienced ... It's so subjective thing ... depends of your ears, and past listening experiences... I would rephrase my question as follow : from...

Hello to you audiphiles experts :wink: I am relatively new in terms of audio setup. I came across FiiO e2k + HD599, then K3 + HD660S. I realized quickly but still too late :) that these setups were not good enough to my expectations... HD599 has the best comfort I've try untill now, it's...