[sateric]

Do you prefer the Clairs over the z1rs?

Yes I do

 

[Neverest]

I find its lesser a difference among IEMs. I just think when it comes to headphones there are more differences in sound characteristic. I have a Sundara that is netural flat sound and it sounded extremely different when i compare to HD650 to Beyer DT880/DT990 and if i change the amp and dac, they sounded even more different. Thats why my last comment was i find most IEMs to a certain price point does not sound that much a difference except for their airiness, soundstage and separation, the resolution differences is minimum.

 

[IEMusic]

It doesn't have to be about music, though. You can't keep inventing new genres of music(as does happen), and create an artificial need for a headphone with a tuning that specifically matches that new genre. Why not simply use a headphone that can accurately produce all sounds extremely well, catering to no genre, and call it a day? That's what I want - a high-end all-arounder(like HE-6, LCD-3, 1266, Clair). There's also movies, games, podcasts, YouTube, etc. I don't really want to switch between 9 IEMs, for each genre.

Everyone has different preferences with this as well. I’m perfectly happy with the Clairvoyance with any genre of music (which is exactly what I wanted from it), but there are other IEMs that I prefer for classical music and vocal music, if that is predominantly what I listen to. Some people prefer to get the best single IEM that they can afford. Others prefer to have multiple less expensive specialists. I think this is where some of the budget gems really show their worth. For instance, if I really liked the u12t or another all-BA IEM as my TOTL all-around IEM, something like the KBEAR KS1, BL03, KZ ZAX, or KZ DQ6 would be amazing for a well rounded IEM with potent DD bass.

 

[akilablat]

I find its lesser a difference among IEMs. I just think when it comes to headphones there are more differences in sound characteristic. I have a Sundara that is netural flat sound and it sounded extremely different when i compare to HD650 to Beyer DT880/DT990 and if i change the amp and dac, they sounded even more different. Thats why my last comment was i find most IEMs to a certain price point does not sound that much a difference except for their airiness, soundstage and separation, the resolution differences is minimum.

Well that's true if you compare iems to headphones. As for someone who enjoys big soundstage, I found iems just can't compete with open back headphones for the soundstage regardless of price. The resolution and separation could be better on the iems tho.

 

[CT007]

big soundstage, I found iems just can't compete with open back

What's the best you've heard so far? I'm pretty happy with how YBF, Legacy 3 and FD5 sound in games. For headphones, my tops would be: HD660, Erupt, AD900X(huge, but not so accurate). FD5 is quite impressive, spatially.

 

[akilablat]

Everyone has different preferences with this as well. I’m perfectly happy with the Clairvoyance with any genre of music (which is exactly what I wanted from it), but there are other IEMs that I prefer for classical music and vocal music, if that is predominantly what I listen to. Some people prefer to get the best single IEM that they can afford. Others prefer to have multiple less expensive specialists. I think this is where some of the budget gems really show their worth. For instance, if I really liked the u12t or another all-BA IEM as my TOTL all-around IEM, something like the KBEAR KS1, BL03, KZ ZAX, or KZ DQ6 would be amazing for a well rounded IEM with potent DD bass.

Exactly, there are things couldn't be coexist on a single set. If you want strong bass impact, you not gonna get crystal clear high. If you want a big soundstage, you not gonna get upclose sweet vocal, etc.

 

[CT007]

Exactly, there are things couldn't be coexist on a single set. If you want strong bass impact, you not gonna get crystal clear high. If you want a big soundstage, you not gonna get upclose sweet vocal, etc.

Back in my day, we were only allowed to swap out ONE set of speakers per day..! I dunno how you guys do it I would just use the +/- bass button, for the first problem.

 

[akilablat]

What's the best you've heard so far? I'm pretty happy with how YBF, Legacy 3 and FD5 sound in games. For headphones, my tops would be: HD660, Erupt, AD900X(huge, but not so accurate). FD5 is quite impressive, spatially.

It's really hard to describe what's the best. If you talking about the soundstage, I like Sennheiser better, hd800 for the headphones and ie800 for the iems. The ie800 is a very controversial iem tho, but I do like it quite a bit just because of its unique soundstage.

 

[CT007]

hd800

So you don't find them artificially/unnaturally large sounding..? That was my issue with K701 and X2. It sounded like there was a 10 foot radius of dead space to the closest sound. I haven't heard HD800 yet, still dreaming about it lol. Sundara sounds very spacious, but unnaturally thin for my liking.

 

[akilablat]

So you don't find them artificially/unnaturally large sounding..? That was my issue with K701 and X2. It sounded like there was a 10 foot radius of dead space to the closest sound. I haven't heard HD800 yet, still dreaming about it lol. Sundara sounds very spacious, but unnaturally thin for my liking.

Yeah that's true but like I said everyone has their own taste. I won't say HD800 is thin and light like K701 but I generally do like some colored and exaggerated sound. With that said I actually prefer K701 over Hd800 for female vocals and ACG songs lol.

 

[Neverest]

I have a sundara.. it will sound different with different Dac and amp. I believe Sundara likes a little more power, my suggestion, minimum amp for Sundara should be A70/A90 its very clean and clear (which some might find it thin) hence need to pair with a warmer DAC.,

 

[CT007]

it will sound different with different Dac and amp

True about every headphone, right? I think I prefer accuracy over distortion warmth for my source, so far, as far as affordable amps go. I'll have a Mojo to try out soon, with my D50s+ATOM currently. Hoping to hear a difference lol

 

[CT007]

(delete - already asked about Lokahi VS Tea lol, I think.. or did I? )

 

[Neverest]

True about every headphone, right? I think I prefer accuracy over distortion warmth for my source, so far, as far as affordable amps go. I'll have a Mojo to try out soon, with my D50s+ATOM currently. Hoping to hear a difference lol

To my, for best measurement to get uncoloured and clear music reproduction. A90/D90 takes the cake here. I have a feeling Mojo does color the sound a fair bit. Try Sundara/Ananda with A90/A90 combi and i believe you will love it much.

 

[CT007]

I have a feeling Mojo does color the sound

You're probably right about that, heh. It seems details are not as good as the half-priced AAA 789, but bass is more powerful. We'll see! I'd love to try the A90/D90.