I pair them with my Cayin i5, no DSP is used. I agree that lower midbass specifically is being prevalent, it's definitely more that a "slight lift" to my ears.

Received a few days ago my K10C. The first thing I noticed is that the new logo (see my old post) looks FAR better IRL than it does in the photos. Seeing it only in pictures I was concerned that the new metallic logo is not as impressive as the old one, but now I'm really happy with the metallic...

Never seen either one IRL, but on the photos the new logo looks kinda unimpressive compared to the old one.

I wonder if the standard gold-colored Noble Audio logo has changed recently. This is the most recent one and it seems mine is going to be the same:   The previous one was different:

I was hesitating for half a month whether I should go with the K10 or the new Maestro v2 from UM, but after a local distributor confirmed the 20% discount, I finally ordered a Custom K10 today. Happy Birthday to Wizard!  

Greetings,   There is an unusual IEM's design in your lookbook:     According to "Details" this is a "Mystic Swirl" personal design, but it's blue instead of purple. I really enjoy the look of the blue swirl and wonder it's still possible to buy K10 with this design? And if it is...

Greetings!   I'm looking for some advice on choosing custom IEM. I have some experience with the universal fit IEMs, but never had a CIEM before. This time I definitely want to go with custom fit, because of comfort and isolation issues.   Generally, I prefer neutral tonal balance and as...

Thanks for you reply, that was really helpful. Now I'm pretty sure that bass adjustment mechanism itself shouldn't degrade the SQ in any way.

Does anybody know how exactly bass adjustment mechanism works on JH Siren Series?

No 1120 here.    My main rig will be: Lynx AES16 => Berkeley Audio Design DAC Series 2 (in process) => AT-HA5000 => ATH-W3000ANV (also going to add ATH-W5000). Two or three weeks more until my DAC arrives, so right now I'm listeing to (more like burning in) my ATH-W3000ANV from laptop.   ...

Thanks for your advice!

Hello!   I'm interested in computer-based digital source for my balanced DAC (North Star Desing DAC Extremo). I wonder which sound card is the best in terms of AES-output. I'm considering: 1. Lynx AES16 (PCI version). Why not AES16e (PCI Express)? It is impossible to find in Russia :( 2...

Quote: I've only heard Reference 8 and DAC19 with my current single-ended amp (and also with DarkVoice 337) and Beyerdynamic T1 headphones. I prefered Ref's 8 sound signature. I've heard neither Ref 7, nor any of them in balanced setup. As for your suggestion, I'm afraid that if ACSS is...

Hello guys! I'm planning my new rig and I have a question about ACSS vs Diamond Output. I've decided that my future rig should be balanced and based on R-2R DAC (no Sabre or Sigma-Delta) and HiFiMan HE-6 headphones. As for the amp, I currently have single-ended full MOSFET amp from my local...

Yes, I have minor sibilance issue with my Westone 3.

W5000 are much better than the W1000, to my ears. Also, I prefer W5000 to any other woody headphones, that I've heard (RS1, GS1k, D5000). But you need to know, that I listen mostly to classical music, and also to some semi-acoustic rock bands such as Magma or Univers Zero. W5000 are great with...

To my opinion, only E9 from the list suit the term "rock headphones" well. I've never listened to ATH-L3000, but I suppose them to be quite similar to W5000, just being greater in every single aspect. So they are the best for classical, not for metal. Denon AH-D5000 are great for heavy music...

I think, that STAX and AKG K1000 are a little bit unfairy with their special design. As for me, ATH-W5000 have the best soundstage of all "normal" headphones. Exept Denon AH-D7000 maybe, I have never listened to it. Don't forget about other stuff! ATH-W5000 have better soundstage with Lehman...

Is Audio Technica ATH-W5000 still better in terms of stage, airness and detalization? I definitely prefer W5000 to D5000 (and also to Grado RS-1/GS1000), because I listen mostly classical and acoustic music (often with female vocals), and they are incredible with their wide stage, that really...

Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear suit ATH-W5000 well, especially in terms of airness.

Looks similar to ATH-AD2000.