[headwhacker]

So far my favorite sources to pair with Aeon is the AK240SS and the iPod/Pico Power stack. I don't think the DX200 and LPG are a good source for Aeon.

 

[Mkoll]

Could you please explain further of why you prefer one to the other. I am awaiting the liquid spark release but the iDSD mirco BL looks nice as something till the spark is released. Also does anyone have comments on the XDP-300R or other dap that will push the aeon because I don't think my v20 will cut it with these. Mine aeon's should be in today.
Thanks CB

The BL has a warmer, more fun signature to my ears. The Mojo is more clinical and precise. The Aeon already leans more toward clinical and precise than warm and fun so the BL positively modulates the sound for me. It's not a huge difference and the Mojo is still a great pairing with the Aeon.

I actually have an XDP-100R but I haven't used it much with the Aeon (I use it with IEMs). The few times I tried it with the Aeon, I had to put it on the highest gain setting and crank the volume up to around 140/160 for strong listening levels. It definitely gets loud enough, but the Aeon is pretty hard to drive and sounds better out of something with more power like the BL. The 300R may have more power, but I haven't looked at the specs.

 

[econaut]

The BL has a warmer, more fun signature to my ears. The Mojo is more clinical and precise. The Aeon already leans more toward clinical and precise than warm and fun so the BL positively modulates the sound for me.

Which also confirms my doubts concerning the Jotunheim / Aeon pairing.

Since I already own Jotunheim, I will probably end up with a Bimby + Saga + Jot + Aeon combo at my working place in order to get aesthetics and system synergy right

 

[Mkoll]

Don't get me wrong, the Aeon still is a fun headphone because of its tonal presentation and technical prowess, despite being pretty flat and unemphasized throughout the frequency spectrum. Also, some people's idea of fun is as clinical and precise as possible and I'm not knocking that. For me, I prefer a bit of warmth and lushness which the Aeon nicely provides with the foam inserts.

 

[hagenhays]

I'm kind of sceptical if the Jotunheim has good synergy with the Aeon...

Aeon has a dip in the lower mids and a combination with the slightly upper mid forward Jotunheim doesn't sound like the best idea?

I have a Jot in my office and need to get a closed can. Aeon is on my shortlist, but the question above keeps me hesitating.

I need a closed can too that would play nice with vali 2. I just picked up the open senn hd6xx (but They don't ship until dec.)

Wondering if this would be different enough to warrant purchase? Was hoping to have one of each-high end open and closed.
Thoughts on this are appreciated.

 

[jeffri]

It appears that I lost one side of the foam insert, just realized it after going on the meet with my local community. Must has been fallen somewhere along the way. The Aeon just not feel the same to me without it.

@mrspeakers when will be the foam inserts available to purchase? I'd like to buy one or two, please.

 

[jeffri]

I need a closed can too that would play nice with vali 2. I just picked up the open senn hd6xx (but They don't ship until dec.)

Wondering if this would be different enough to warrant purchase? Was hoping to have one of each-high end open and closed.
Thoughts on this are appreciated.

I have both HD6XX and Aeon, they definitely are quite different. You can't go wrong with Aeon if you are looking at closed back cans.

 

[meomap]

Could you please explain further of why you prefer one to the other sound wise ?. I am awaiting the liquid spark release but the iDSD mirco BL looks nice as something till the spark is released. Also does anyone have comments on the XDP-300R or other dap that will push the Aeon because I don't think my v20 will drive them properly. My Aeon's should be in today.
Thanks CB

I am listening the Aeon with DX200: almost max out. From 120 to 135 with hi gain. 150 is max volume.
Aeon is harder to drive.

 

[Riley Beale]

Can the Opus 1 Metal drive the Aeon pretty well ? or would I need an external amp or something? If this is the case I would prefer to just get the standard because it is cheaper Opus 1. I asked this on the Opus 1 thread, but got some conflicting info. So I am pretty confused about this.

Thanks

Riley

 

[x RELIC x]

I am listening the Aeon with DX200: almost max out. From 120 to 135 with hi gain. 150 is max volume.
Aeon is harder to drive.

I really don't understand how the AEON could require such volume unless you like to listen loudly. They are more efficient in impedance and sensitivity than the ETHER Flow and I drive those just fine with 50-60/120 volume on the X5iii which is far less powerful than the DX200(am1), and in the lower double red with the Mojo for my listening levels averaging 85dB.

I'd be curious to know what the actual dB levels are that you're getting at those volume settings with the AEON.

Has anyone compared the ETHER Flow to the AEON at the same volume setting? I'm really curious to know what the perception of volume is at the same level between the two for a frame of reference.

 

[meomap]

I really don't understand how the AEON could require such volume unless you like to listen loudly. They are more efficient in impedance and sensitivity than the ETHER Flow and I drive those just fine with 50-60/120 volume on the X5iii which is far less powerful than the DX200(am1), and in the lower double red with the Mojo for my listening levels averaging 85dB.

I'd be curious to know what the actual dB levels are that you're getting at those volume settings with the AEON.

Has anyone compared the ETHER Flow to the AEON at the same volume setting? I'm really curious to know what the perception of volume is at the same level between the two for a frame of reference.

Rx could not drive.
CDM max and could not drive properly.
Cv5 at 3/4 and not good synergy.
SS6 at 3/4 and not good synergy.

These are initial burning time frame.
DX200 also not good synergy at first but both units are open up better.
I have not try ALO products back yet.
My Utopia still at Focal for rattles evaluation.

 

[x RELIC x]

Rx could not drive.
CDM max and could not drive properly.
Cv5 at 3/4 and not good synergy.
SS6 at 3/4 and not good synergy.

These are initial burning time frame.
DX200 also not good synergy at first but both units are open up better.
I have not try ALO products back yet.
My Utopia still at Focal for rattles evaluation.

I'm just going by the numbers and it doesn't make sense to me. Again, unless you listen very loudly. Frankly, the math doesn't make sense for what you're saying. Enjoy what you want at whatever volume levels you listen at, but, IMO, it's rather misleading making statements to everyone that they are very difficult to drive.

 

[TSAVJason]

Ob

I'm just going by the numbers and it doesn't make sense to me. Again, unless you listen very loudly. Frankly, the math doesn't make sense for what you're saying. Enjoy what you want at whatever volume levels you listen at, but, IMO, it's rather misleading making statements to everyone that they are very difficult to drive.

obviously it's a listener that needs to listen very loudly. I'm not seeing any efficiency issues at all. They get damn loud pretty easily. I hope he doesn't damage his hearing

 

[MattTCG]

A few years ago, I was at a meet in Nashville. Some dude picks up the headphones that I'd setup at my station. He turns them up to full volume/max. I'd never gone past 12:00 on the dial which was very loud itself. But oddly, he didn't seem to be bothered whatsoever. I suppose that he was mostly deaf which is the only way anyone could have tolerated that much noise. Everyone in the room stopped what they were doing to witness the spectacle.

Dan Clark was there and I'm sure that he remembers. I'm just glad that my headphones were not damaged.

 

[TSAVJason]

Dan, Warren and I watched a security guard at last years SF Head-fi meet pound to death a set of Utopia's. The drivers could be heard popping 20 feet away. It was amazing he didn't scream from pain but he appeared to be oblivious to the driver overload. Crazy but it does happens. Glad to hear your cans survived. The Utopia didn't.