For 4 years I've tried to love these headphones. But I can't get above simply 'liking' them. I listen to lossless (flac) Jazz, Blues and Rock using a mi-fi quality $500 DAC.
In a nutshell, I am continuously looking for better transparency/clarity/detail. I have tried to understand the common description of SR80's as 'bright' - however, the only 'bright' sound I have found is in a peak in the response that centers on male and female vocals.
I have tried cup and cable mods, looking for improvement, but have come up wanting. The cup mods made the most difference. The cable upgrade had little impact.
In a nutshell, I am continuously looking for better transparency/clarity/detail. I have tried to understand the common description of SR80's as 'bright' - however, the only 'bright' sound I have found is in a peak in the response that centers on male and female vocals.
I have tried cup and cable mods, looking for improvement, but have come up wanting. The cup mods made the most difference. The cable upgrade had little impact.
