Yea, agree with @Andrew_WOT on this. I think headphones can produce a more immersive stereo image than stereo speakers. Unless of course you have about 10k (maybe?) to build, treat and create the "perfect" room for stereo listening with the best speakers you like. Surround is a different story...

I would personally say Hifiman Arya. I have Arya V2 and it needs quite a bit of power alright, Im running it on a Lake People G111, which is the minimum it should run on. As far as I know Arya Stealth takes less power to run. I've not tried HD800S, but my experience of most other Senns are a...

From all the headphones I've tried & bought, I've only ever returned 2. Biggest dissapointment for me was the NDH-20's. "mix & master neutral headphones" - No. Sound was incredible, one of the lowest distortion headphones I've listened to, but the sound signature is just mental. There's a...

Ah that was quick for it to be removed! Yea those 3 would be great to have a listen to. Also "Sound of the End" from the OST The original OST of either Repliant or Automata are great but I think the orchestral recordings are just better in every way myself, without main vocals too, but I...

I'm amazed there aren't more recommendations for NieR in here. Absolutely love the soundtracks for the series of games, it adds alot of weight to the feel of the game. The "NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album" is by far my favourite game soundtrack recording and actually one of the favourite OST...

Hey, I say your post there the other week and I was going to join ASR just to thank you for this but came here instead. I should have joined here a long time ago. Anyway! I removed just 1 screw on each cup and yes instantly more sub-bass and enough that I removed EQ entirely on the XC ('21)...

Hello, long time lurker and musician, audio engineer. Potential audiophile for a few years now. My current setup hasn't changed that much in the last year, but hopefully looking to find some tips here for potential upgrades. Headphones: HifiMan Arya (V2) , Focal Clear MG, Audeze LCD-XC...