squadgazzz
100+ Head-Fier
So far, I've tried various dynamic and planar headphones, as was recommended in different threads. I am still seeking "my" sound since this journey is long.
I really enjoyed 2C, but EQ'ed with Oratory1990's presets as a starting point. To me, 2C's have a very deep bass, but they really lack in it's dynamic. I couldn't find a proper EQ setup to reduce this low-end hum while keeping the sound dynamic in the low end. I played around with damping, but still, my ears get tired after 10min with EQ'ed 2C.
I received many recommendations on trying X and GX. Since I am very sensitive to highs, I found X to be so annoying, whereas I really enjoyed the GX's sound. It is much more involved from the low-end perspective. I like mids and reduced highs. I also EQ them with AutoEQ(Oratory's preset sounds worse to me). The only thing I miss in GX is 2C's spaciousness and transparency. They sound to me like I don't wear headphones. Also, 2C has a very silent background, I am not sure how to explain it better, but when you are listening to something like Ryoja Ikeda, the sounds are separated and the gap between sounds is absolutely silent, I also hear more details with 2C.
So, I wonder what I should try next if I want something with 2C's spaciousness/transparency + GX's dynamic low-end. I heard that GX are based on MM-500 or MX4, not sure if that is true and if they will solve anything above.
I really enjoyed 2C, but EQ'ed with Oratory1990's presets as a starting point. To me, 2C's have a very deep bass, but they really lack in it's dynamic. I couldn't find a proper EQ setup to reduce this low-end hum while keeping the sound dynamic in the low end. I played around with damping, but still, my ears get tired after 10min with EQ'ed 2C.
I received many recommendations on trying X and GX. Since I am very sensitive to highs, I found X to be so annoying, whereas I really enjoyed the GX's sound. It is much more involved from the low-end perspective. I like mids and reduced highs. I also EQ them with AutoEQ(Oratory's preset sounds worse to me). The only thing I miss in GX is 2C's spaciousness and transparency. They sound to me like I don't wear headphones. Also, 2C has a very silent background, I am not sure how to explain it better, but when you are listening to something like Ryoja Ikeda, the sounds are separated and the gap between sounds is absolutely silent, I also hear more details with 2C.
So, I wonder what I should try next if I want something with 2C's spaciousness/transparency + GX's dynamic low-end. I heard that GX are based on MM-500 or MX4, not sure if that is true and if they will solve anything above.
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