hanumanbob
100+ Head-Fier
To me analytical refers to clarity and separation. Go figure.
Speaking of hype I remember the time when Liric was touted as the endgame for closed back after its release 2 years ago. I liked them but sounded a tinge bit artificial.
As much as I love my Empyrean II, I actually prefer the E3's more natural, analytical sound signature even after swapping the Empys' duo & angled earpads. I just wished they were slightly more efficient since I'm always using my Mojo 2.
Be careful, the Composer is specified as 112 dBspl/V, which is less than 112dB/mW… yet they are still much more efficient than the E3. I use them with my M17 with high gain at 40 and 60 respectively.Efficiency of headphones is sometimes quite interesting. On paper e.g ZMF Atrium and Austrian Audio Composer look very different. 112db/mw Composer looks hugely more efficient than 96db/mw 300 ohm Atrium. In reality when heard with Fiii15S they sound so evenly loud as can be. Big planars like E3 seem to need more current clearly.
Oops. Thanks for correcting. I clearly was too used for efficiency metering announced in db/mw. M17 seems to be a real powerhouse.Be careful, the Composer is specified as 112 dBspl/V, which is less than 112dB/mW… yet they are still much more efficient than the E3. I use them with my M17 with high gain at 40 and 60 respectively.
Yes, high 2nd and 3rd order harmonic distortions, high output impedance and poor driver control can often be perceived as “warmth” - it’s just distortion.Anyone finding tube hybrid synergy gear with E3 as yet to add more body/euphonics... a spin on the core sound...?
Anyone finding tube hybrid synergy gear with E3 as yet to add more body/euphonics... a spin on the core sound...?
Who dislikes E3!?I've tried with Cayin HA-3A for few songs. Definitely add some body to the sound, but it's still sound like "E3" nevertheless. If you already like E3 and just want to add a little body and sweetness, this amp may become the answer. Not sure this amp capable to convert people from dislike E3 to become like it so much.
Who dislikes E3!?
Finally got it yesterday after snow/ice storm delays. Love it so far!Exactly. Use it and let it sink in. Being in a rush just ruins the experience.
Gryphon is fine for traveling around works great but your home desktop I might look for something with a bit more overhead. They can profit a lot for more power. All in one I love RME ADI-2 FSFinally got it yesterday after snow/ice storm delays. Love it so far!
Not loving the UI on the Mojo 2 however. I have some color blindness and am finding the several colors on the menu hard to discern. Considering an alternative at around the same price point. Folks have suggested iFi Gryphon here. Anything else I should consider that pairs nicely with E3?