theBigD
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YES! The source is huge! This has been the single biggest improvement Ive made with respect to sound. I think you saw my thread in the amp forum
so I probably dont need to say more than that.
With regards to the D7000, Ive only heard the D5000 in comparison and find the D7000 much more balanced with a more forward midrange and less flabby bass out of the box. If you mod them Stuffing the pads and damping the back of the driver you can bring the midrange much more forward. I think in my current arraingement Ive probably found audio nirvana with the d7000, the only thing that would be nice was if you could get an infinite soundstage experience like you can with akg701. But I dont think the Grado RS1 will give you that feeling either. If I found the Grado headphones more comfortable, I would give the RS1 a try but I can only stand for about 1/2 hour at home before my ears start burning
Originally Posted by K3cT /img/forum/go_quote.gif Gradofan's post got me thinking, perhaps I got my priorities mixed up. Do you guys think upgrading my source will yield a more significant improvement in the long run? I'm using the Compass right now and I'm thinking my upgrade along the line of a NOS DAC such as the Paradisea 3+ or Havana to be paired with Audio-gd C2C. |
YES! The source is huge! This has been the single biggest improvement Ive made with respect to sound. I think you saw my thread in the amp forum
With regards to the D7000, Ive only heard the D5000 in comparison and find the D7000 much more balanced with a more forward midrange and less flabby bass out of the box. If you mod them Stuffing the pads and damping the back of the driver you can bring the midrange much more forward. I think in my current arraingement Ive probably found audio nirvana with the d7000, the only thing that would be nice was if you could get an infinite soundstage experience like you can with akg701. But I dont think the Grado RS1 will give you that feeling either. If I found the Grado headphones more comfortable, I would give the RS1 a try but I can only stand for about 1/2 hour at home before my ears start burning