Despite the claims of Expanse and Stealth being very hard to drive, I love the pairing of Expanse with Topping G5. I was listening to this Cuban / African piece and it is a lot of fun with this pairing.
I've been very interested in the Expanse, but now not so much. I just discovered that this headphone uses an ideosyncratic and unique cable connector for the earcups - called the Hirose. It is incompatible with any of the types presently used with most other brands of headphones. So the Expanse is incompatible with my stable of extremely high-end headphone cables used on other premium headphones, including the 3.5mm (HiFiMan) and 4-pin mini XLR (Audeze). And aftermarket headphone cable makers probably wouldn't be able to make up adapters, or actual cables, using this connector. I don't know why they chose this connector, but I'm sure they will lose a few sales because of it, probably including me. I have found that the headphone cable is extremely important in optimizing the sound of fine headphones.
I've been very interested in the Expanse, but now not so much. I just discovered that this headphone uses an ideosyncratic and unique cable connector for the earcups - called the Hirose. It is incompatible with any of the types presently used with most other brands of headphones. So the Expanse is incompatible with my stable of extremely high-end headphone cables used on other premium headphones, including the 3.5mm (HiFiMan) and 4-pin mini XLR (Audeze). And aftermarket headphone cable makers probably wouldn't be able to make up adapters, or actual cables, using this connector. I don't know why they chose this connector, but I'm sure they will lose a few sales because of it, probably including me. I have found that the headphone cable is extremely important in optimizing the sound of fine headphones.
I've been very interested in the Expanse, but now not so much. I just discovered that this headphone uses an ideosyncratic and unique cable connector for the earcups - called the Hirose. It is incompatible with any of the types presently used with most other brands of headphones. So the Expanse is incompatible with my stable of extremely high-end headphone cables used on other premium headphones, including the 3.5mm (HiFiMan) and 4-pin mini XLR (Audeze). And aftermarket headphone cable makers probably wouldn't be able to make up adapters, or actual cables, using this connector. I don't know why they chose this connector, but I'm sure they will lose a few sales because of it, probably including me. I have found that the headphone cable is extremely important in optimizing the sound of fine headphones.
I've been very interested in the Expanse, but now not so much. I just discovered that this headphone uses an ideosyncratic and unique cable connector for the earcups - called the Hirose. It is incompatible with any of the types presently used with most other brands of headphones. So the Expanse is incompatible with my stable of extremely high-end headphone cables used on other premium headphones, including the 3.5mm (HiFiMan) and 4-pin mini XLR (Audeze). And aftermarket headphone cable makers probably wouldn't be able to make up adapters, or actual cables, using this connector. I don't know why they chose this connector, but I'm sure they will lose a few sales because of it, probably including me. I have found that the headphone cable is extremely important in optimizing the sound of fine headphones.
I've been very interested in the Expanse, but now not so much. I just discovered that this headphone uses an ideosyncratic and unique cable connector for the earcups - called the Hirose. It is incompatible with any of the types presently used with most other brands of headphones. So the Expanse is incompatible with my stable of extremely high-end headphone cables used on other premium headphones, including the 3.5mm (HiFiMan) and 4-pin mini XLR (Audeze). And aftermarket headphone cable makers probably wouldn't be able to make up adapters, or actual cables, using this connector. I don't know why they chose this connector, but I'm sure they will lose a few sales because of it, probably including me. I have found that the headphone cable is extremely important in optimizing the sound of fine headphones.
It's not the most common for sure, but I just checked the Norne Audio site and Trevor makes cables for DCA headphones. Sure, you won't be able to use the other cables you already have, but it's a bit of an exaggeration to say you couldn't get aftermarket cables for the Expanse...
The Hirose connector is my favorite. It's short, easy to connect, easy to detach, and the connection is nicely tactile and audible.
If you're looking for a blingy cable I'm sure those thievesartisans can make you a custom one. Those connectors are available to buy individually.
The Hirose connector is my favorite. It's short, easy to connect, easy to detach, and the connection is nicely tactile and audible.
If you're looking for a blingy cable I'm sure those thievesartisans can make you a custom one. Those connectors are available to buy individually.
I just got my expanse and put about 8 hours on earlier today burning them in...am listening to it right now...I had the stealth briefly and liked it but really didnt need a closed back but when the expanse was announced I figured I would give it a shot...thus far I like it...first off it may be the most comfortable HP I have owned and I love the way it folds up..I also like the cable connector which is so easy and so unlikely to cause an issue...first impressions,it is a bit wider soundstage than the stealth...it has a bit more bass and is a touch warmer....to me, it is incredibly clean sounding and that was what impressed me about the stealth as well...I know there are those who speak of lack of "slam" but that has never been an issue for me...compared to my susvara they are a bit less of a wide soundstage and perhaps the bass is not quite as impactful but man these detailed and clean and really a nice listen...I wont bother comparing them to my abyss TC because they are just so different but I will compare them to my Raal CA-1a...both are incredibly detailed..the Raal is a bit more spacious and both are incredibly detailed but the expanse is for lack of a better term more refined....so far no sibilance or harshness....all in all I like them quite a bit..I find them as difficult to drive as the susvara..I am listening through my CFA3 which is a monster and I about the same spot on the volume pot as I am with the susvara
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