AllenWalker
100+ Head-Fier
Was comparing A&K SE100 and Sony NW-WM1Z by using Sony MDR-1AM2. Both felt forward, but A&K SE100 was thicker for vocal, while WM1Z was cleaner (maybe?). Not sure how to correctly describe them but I enjoyed the SE100.
I tend to feel like you do... I dislike graininess and harshness and seem sensitive to it. But when I hear it anymore, I tend to blame the recordings or mastering more than the equipment. And I agree, the SE100 will definitely show recordings that tend to have that trait. I've never heard the SP1000. I've never heard another A&K product. I kinda always thought A&K might be overpriced luxury rather than serious listening. But after having and listening to the SE100 for some time now, I see that thinking about A&K was uninformed and misguided. Which kinda makes me a little mad at you, because the description you've given of the differences in the SE100 and SP1000 makes me think the SP1000 might be more aligned with my preferences in sound, along with it having a reference sound quality... and now I'm thinking I might have to get one to find out if I like it even more than the SE100.That's true. But sibilance is easy to perceive. Graininess is perhaps more subtle.
I tend to feel like you do... I dislike graininess and harshness and seem sensitive to it. But when I hear it anymore, I tend to blame the recordings or mastering more than the equipment. And I agree, the SE100 will definitely show recordings that tend to have that trait. I've never heard the SP1000. I've never heard another A&K product. I kinda always thought A&K might be overpriced luxury rather than serious listening. But after having and listening to the SE100 for some time now, I see that thinking about A&K was uninformed and misguided. Which kinda makes me a little mad at you, because the description you've given of the differences in the SE100 and SP1000 makes me think the SP1000 might be more aligned with my preferences in sound, along with it having a reference sound quality... and now I'm thinking I might have to get one to find out if I like it even more than the SE100.
Damn this being addicted to sound, audio, music AND technology!
It does seem to make life more worth living, though... if you can afford it (I can't really... but I do).
FYI: Tomorrow, Amazon is having "Prime Day" when allegedly one can get good deals. I don't know if there will be any deals on AK products, but I plan to check it out. Of course, you have to be an Amazon Prime member.
...Damn this being addicted to sound, audio, music AND technology!
It does seem to make life more worth living, though... if you can afford it (I can't really... but I do).
I tend to feel like you do... I dislike graininess and harshness and seem sensitive to it. But when I hear it anymore, I tend to blame the recordings or mastering more than the equipment. And I agree, the SE100 will definitely show recordings that tend to have that trait. I've never heard the SP1000. I've never heard another A&K product. I kinda always thought A&K might be overpriced luxury rather than serious listening. But after having and listening to the SE100 for some time now, I see that thinking about A&K was uninformed and misguided. Which kinda makes me a little mad at you, because the description you've given of the differences in the SE100 and SP1000 makes me think the SP1000 might be more aligned with my preferences in sound, along with it having a reference sound quality... and now I'm thinking I might have to get one to find out if I like it even more than the SE100.
Damn this being addicted to sound, audio, music AND technology!
It does seem to make life more worth living, though... if you can afford it (I can't really... but I do).
SE100 and SP1000 are both top quality. The difference is not about sound quality. The difference is about how they deliver the sound. Their signatures are different. 100 is airy and light, 1000 is rich and tight with that airy and lightness added to it.I tend to feel like you do... I dislike graininess and harshness and seem sensitive to it. But when I hear it anymore, I tend to blame the recordings or mastering more than the equipment. And I agree, the SE100 will definitely show recordings that tend to have that trait. I've never heard the SP1000. I've never heard another A&K product. I kinda always thought A&K might be overpriced luxury rather than serious listening. But after having and listening to the SE100 for some time now, I see that thinking about A&K was uninformed and misguided. Which kinda makes me a little mad at you, because the description you've given of the differences in the SE100 and SP1000 makes me think the SP1000 might be more aligned with my preferences in sound, along with it having a reference sound quality... and now I'm thinking I might have to get one to find out if I like it even more than the SE100.
Damn this being addicted to sound, audio, music AND technology!
It does seem to make life more worth living, though... if you can afford it (I can't really... but I do).
CoolWas curious if the SE100 would allow OTG storage like the SP1000 and it does. Tested a memory stick and an SD card reader and they both worked.
Nothing but closeouts on the A&K Amazon Prime Day sale. No SE100 or SP1000. Not surprised, though.