Mike F
Headphoneus Supremus
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Yeah the dip in the presence area on the FSP looks drastic But it looks more drastic then it really sounds. Actually to my suprise it matches really good in resolution with my monitors. The treble on the FSP may sound so "unnatural" like I often read in reviews, because its so dry. I think its the missing in-room reverberation. I would prefer if it wouldn't compare that good because I really hate the comfort factor on the FSP. Wasn't the sound balance I have returned them immideatily
And You're right that the 7520 driver mis-match may just be a product variation. Couldn't test a second pair as they are hard to get in Europe. The mismatch wasn't really obvious in stereo but if I switched to mono it was noticable. In the time I tested the 7520 i found some flaws in my current project/master that wasn't clear audible with the FSPs/Genelecs. Even with that microscopic characteristic I decide against the 7520 because of the bassy balance and the huge dip. Fore sure its good to have a dip there. Its enjoable for fun listening also a thick big bass. But for mastering and mix decisions its a worse case, as you would lead to think the mix sounds ok, while somenones ears starting to bleed because of to much sharp 4,5Khz. I think you know what I' trying to indicate. Its the studio headphone thread. So I think preferation shouldn't be an remarkable attribute.
So as always measurements don't tell the so hole story. Just an indication. The soundstage for example on the 7520 is so narrow. You couldn't tell alone with graphs. For me its important to have trustful can to save time on making mix decisions. But of course I want also enjoy other music too.
P.S.: I maybe update the graphs with csd graphs later on when I find time.
I totally understand what you're saying about needing something which works well for mixing/mastering and not something which just sounds good, but I can't equate what you're saying with the many reports I've read (of which the Gearslutz thread I quoted above was just one example) of sound engineers saying that mixes done on the 7520's translate extremely well. Also, I have to say, that your post seems to be somewhat contradictory. You say that the 7520's revealed some flaws in you project master that weren't apparent either with the FSP's or even with the Genenlecs, indicating that they are very good for critical listening, but then you dismiss them saying that they're OK if you want a fun sound. Please don't misunderstand me - I'm not trying to argue with you or find fault in what you've taken the time to write here - I'm just genuinely confused!