Hi KB24, are these the original version Clears or the newer MG version? Thanks in advance.

Burn in will definitely help. Give them 100 hours or so and see if they improve for you.

Srinis, I had the same issue with USB C cables, and also as you did, had problems with the Burson provided USB C cable. I just picked up a Composer/Soloist stack that was sold by a member here (terrific, smooth transaction BTW). It seems these units are quite picky about the cable. I have...

Re. Open box phones from HIFIMAN, I just received a set of Ananda's that I ordered, and they came from a New York address in a matter of days, and were indistinguishable from new - fully wrapped, with box, accessories, etc.. YMMV. Good luck!

No, I'm in the US. The sound does not seem negatively affected to me, very much the same, if not better. I had to fiddle constantly with the original pads for a decent fit and sound. As for the pads, I went direct to ZMF - https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/pads/products/ori-pads

Not while I used them. They were too small for my ears so I've replaced them with ZMF Ori pads - very nice.

Just want to chime in as a new owner of the Signature and say "thanks" for all the useful information in this thread - reading it in it's entirety convinced me to get the unit, and after 4 days of ownership, I'm pretty thrilled. :thumbsup:

Have had these headphones for about 2 weeks now, and am enjoying them very much. A tremendous value at the price. Any suggestions for balanced cables for these? I'm running them from an iFi IDSD Signature with 4.4mm outlet. Thanks in advance.