[ra990]

Finally got my Stealths! For others waiting and concerned, don't be...

My go-to tracks are sounding noticeably different from anything else I've heard so far. They have something distinctive going on here and I'm unable to think of another headphone that sounds very much like them. It's not a tuning I've heard before and may need some time to get used to. It's very different from the Abyss (or Susvara from recent memory) with more mid presence than either. I'm glad about that, I wanted more of a contrast between my headphones. There's also more perceived detail than I've heard from a DCA headphone before, which is great! They're only a bit more efficient than the Abyss TC, I'm about 5db lower in volume on my TT2.

Too early for early more impressions, but so far, I like what I'm hearing. Bravo @mrspeakers

 

[rsbrsvp]

Finally got my Stealths! For others waiting and concerned, don't be...

My go-to tracks are sounding noticeably different from anything else I've heard so far. They have something distinctive going on here and I'm unable to think of another headphone that sounds very much like them. It's not a tuning I've heard before and may need some time to get used to. It's very different from the Abyss (or Susvara from recent memory) with more mid presence than either. I'm glad about that, I wanted more of a contrast between my headphones. There's also more perceived detail than I've heard from a DCA headphone before, which is great! They're only a bit more efficient than the Abyss TC, I'm about 5db lower in volume on my TT2.

Too early for early more impressions, but so far, I like what I'm hearing. Bravo @mrspeakers

Please bring on more comparisons to TC and Susvara as you get used to the stealth. I also have a TC and Susvara which are both incredible, and am looking for something a bit different for my third headphone instead of more of the same.

 

[Ciggavelli]

Please bring on more comparisons to TC and Susvara as you get used to the stealth. I also have a TC and Susvara which are both incredible, and am looking for something a bit different for my third headphone instead of more of the same.

You didn't ask me, and it's kinda off topic, but you should also consider the SR1as as that 3rd pair of headphones. Those three are called "the trifecta" for a reason

 

[xirxes]

The Bloom Audio comparison was very professional.

Is Stealth more similar to an electrostatic headphone than Susvara or Utopia in overall presentation?

He stated it pretty clearly in vid: take either of those cans, subtract a little boosted energy in 8khz+(more so in Susvara), subtract a little boosted energy in the 150-250hz range (more so in Elite) and you get Stealth. All other factors similar, but Stealth takes cake for imaging/technicality and accuracy

 

[xirxes]

You didn't ask me, and it's kinda off topic, but you should also consider the SR1as as that 3rd pair of headphones. Those three are called "the trifecta" for a reason

Now you need to add Stealth and call it “The 4 pillars of transcendence”!

more “4 horsemen if the headpocalypse”

 

[rsbrsvp]

I am well aware of the SR1, but I am not willing to buy the accompanying Amp. for one headphone for another 5K. No way I'm getting the Shiit amp.

if I do it, I go all the way.

 

[jlbrach]

Still ignoring the existence of T+A Solitaire P. And I don't get that "warmth" fetish.

the solitaire P is one very special HP

 

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[inseconds99]

At $2,500 Ish I would have been an immediate buyer. But I cannot see a closed back headphone being worth that price. Just my opinion obviously.

 

[DarginMahkum]

At $2,500 Ish I would have been an immediate buyer. But I cannot see a closed back headphone being worth that price. Just my opinion obviously.

For how many headphones have you been part of the engineering of it from research to production, to settle with that price?

 

[Tachyon88]

For how many headphones have you been part of the engineering of it from research to production, to settle with that price?

Potential customer does not have to engineer a headphone to determine what they think something is worth and are willing to spend.. Its still just a headphone at the end of the day...

 

[DarginMahkum]

the solitaire P is one very special HP

And interestingly none of the well known reviewers ever mention it.

Now you need to add Stealth and call it “The 4 pillars of transcendence”!

more “4 horsemen if the headpocalypse”

I often see kind of snobbish attitude from those three pillar owners, like being part of a more elite social status in the community that they can be judgemental against people that make other choices. It is like, they make the laws, so they can decide what is in or not. So, I personally would read that kind of a classification, at least partly, in that context. I am not pointing fingers here ( ), but have seen that interesting approaches in Solitaire thread so many times.

Anyway, many subjective positives we mentioned here, like the separation, accuracy, cymbal sounds etc. overlap with the video. I still think a metal listener, especially for some bloated and compressed music could prefer a slightly more V sound - which is also easily achievable with Stealth With a very slight EQ.

 

[jlbrach]

And interestingly none of the well known reviewers ever mention it.

I often see kind of snobbish attitude from those three pillar owners, like being part of a more elite social status in the community that they can be judgemental against people that make other choices. It is like, they make the laws, so they can decide what is in or not. So, I personally would read that kind of a classification, at least partly, in that context. I am not pointing fingers here ( ), but have seen that interesting approaches in Solitaire thread so many times.

Anyway, many subjective positives we mentioned here, like the separation, accuracy, cymbal sounds etc. overlap with the video. I still think a metal listener, especially for some bloated and compressed music could prefer a slightly more V sound - which is also easily achievable with Stealth With a very slight EQ.

stereophile and absolute sound gave it a great review as have many others but yes it travels under the radar ....

 

[jlbrach]

For how many headphones have you been part of the engineering of it from research to production, to settle with that price?

imagine how many susvara's they would sell at 3 grand...or how many mercedes they would sell at 20 grand etc

 

[gearocdguy]

+1
Would also be interesting for me because I'm hearing 90% metal.

IMHO, I prefer either the Stellia/Celestee are better closed-backs for metal. I like the Stealth because I listen to everything. But, when I have the Stellia on I tend to pick music that hits harder.