[mwhals]

Finally got my Mogwai amplifier in yesterday and got to compare the Atticus and Eikon together. Made me edit some of my post on my site. The short story is that the Atticus handles Microdynamics wonderfully. Also when switching from Eikon to Atticus I don't hear a downgrade as much now as I do 'tradeoffs'. I have declared a personal favorite of the two and that goes to the Atticus. While I am sure the Mogwai 'measures flat' the specific tubes they have in them now open up the Atticus more. One thing I love about the Atticus is it's realistic timbre. I listen and feel fully satisfied. Both are easily the best two closed backs I have had or heard. They make me love my music more. The Atticus hugs my music and the Eikon serves me my music with a little more finesse, clarity, and accuracy. The Atticus delivers more viscerality, realistic timbre, and nuance. Both are immersive. 

Good to hear. I am saving for my next expected purchase, which would be a Mogwai or Taboo. This is assuming I don't get something else first, LOL.

 

[ProfFalkin]

Hello, new Blackwood owner here.

Even though I'm enjoying my Blackwoods, I can't help but start planning what my next headphone upgrade will be down the road (no hand, stop reaching for that wallet!), and the A & E are high on my list. I've gotten a good idea of the sound quality from reading this thread, but my question is about isolation and sound leakage. I understand that the A & E are more isolating than the Ori, but can anyone who owns both the Blackwood and either the A or E (or Zach of course) give a comparison in those two areas?

Thanks!

I own the Vibro, if that helps. My Atticus and Eikon both isolate better. In the office, I can't hear someone talking right next to me. Good thing my desk faces my office door, or I would never know if there was someone there trying to get my attention.

 

[DruidxEFD]

I own the Vibro, if that helps. My Atticus and Eikon both isolate better. In the office, I can't hear someone talking right next to me. Good thing my desk faces my office door, or I would never know if there was someone there trying to get my attention.

Wow! I guess I just assumed that the Blackwood or Vibro would be more isolating because they seem more closed. Time to start saving up...

 

[Pharmaboy]

  Pharmaboy, that's a great post you wrote (#2945). I really enjoyed reading it (and re-reading). It really gets to the heart of audio.

 
@rgs9200, thanks for the shout-out! 

 

[Pharmaboy]

  Finally got my Mogwai amplifier in yesterday and got to compare the Atticus and Eikon together. Made me edit some of my post on my site. The short story is that the Atticus handles Microdynamics wonderfully. Also when switching from Eikon to Atticus I don't hear a downgrade as much now as I do 'tradeoffs'. I have declared a personal favorite of the two and that goes to the Atticus. While I am sure the Mogwai 'measures flat' the specific tubes they have in them now open up the Atticus more. One thing I love about the Atticus is it's realistic timbre. I listen and feel fully satisfied. Both are easily the best two closed backs I have had or heard. They make me love my music more. The Atticus hugs my music and the Eikon serves me my music with a little more finesse, clarity, and accuracy. The Atticus delivers more viscerality, realistic timbre, and nuance. Both are immersive. 

 
call an ambulance...I'm having an "Atticus lust" attack.
 
(BTW, thanks for "viscerality." Awesome word!)

 

[mwhals]

call an ambulance...I'm having an "Atticus lust" attack.

(BTW, thanks for "viscerality." Awesome word!)

You need an emergency audio bypass. Atticus lust attack is not something to take lightly.

 

[Pharmaboy]

You need an emergency audio bypass. Atticus lust attack is not something to take lightly.

 
You're right!
 
Emergency audio bypass is an outpatient procedure--they run a 14 gauge ground wire between the ears, straight through the cranium (easily done--a large, empty space)

 

[mwhals]

You're right!

Emergency audio bypass is an outpatient procedure--they run a 14 gauge ground wire between the ears, straight through the cranium (easily done--a large, empty space)

It might be a double audio bypass with a balanced cable.

 

[Contrails]

Between the A and the E, which is more Hd650/LCD-x type? Thanks.

 

[ProfFalkin]

Between the A and the E, which is more Hd650/LCD-x type? Thanks.

That's a tough question. I'd say neither, and I own the 650s. Sure, all 3 do mids so darn well, and you can draw comparisons all day, but IMO the Atticus and Eikon take the entire experience to a much higher level. You know? It's like asking which sounds more like the Koss porta pros, the HD800 or HE6? (That might be a little extreme, but you get my point.)

If you are trying to make a decision between the two, I'd say go Atticus if you like super amazing mids and bass, and go Eikon if you want amazing mids, sub-bass, and treble.

Lots of really good reviews written by the folks here. Read them!

 

[zach915m]

Check out #12!!!!!
 
https://www.cnet.com/pictures/the-worlds-best-headphones-period-pictures/
 
So weird to be on a list like that, but very cool!

 

[ProfFalkin]

WOOOO! Congrats on that! That's not weird, it's well fricken deserved!


You better bribe Guttenberg with a pair of Eikons so he can get a review up there to go along with the photo.

 

[Contrails]

Cheers Proffalkin,

I am in the process of ordering a Glenn OTL amp as well. I have heard a good OTL amp gives the Atticus a balanced sound. I am a little worried that the Eikon may not slam as hard as a Hd650/LCD-x. I am not a bass head but do like a little clean slam. But at the same time don't want the Bass bleeding into the mids.

Regards

 

[ProfFalkin]

Cheers Proffalkin,

I am in the process of ordering a Glenn OTL amp as well. I have heard a good OTL amp gives the Atticus a balanced sound. I am a little worried that the Eikon may not slam as hard as a Hd650/LCD-x. I am not a bass head but do like a little clean slam. But at the same time don't want the Bass bleeding into the mids.

Regards

My Eikon slaughters my HD650 in bass. =) Plenty of slam, no bleed. Go read Aornic's review about that.

A Glenn? Nice!

 

[Contrails]

Cheers man, I am sold!