[HiFiWar]

Makes me so happy seeing your rankings! I'm a week into JMA XTC2 and worlds happier than hekv2 in terms of bass and custom tuning, significantly better fit/comfort (still not perfect but certainly improvement), and well value/price. I am actually considering a closed back too...

Well, the JMA XTC2.5 is an excellent closed back. I also really like the Beyer T5 right now as well

 

[ApertureSilence]

@Daniel4IEM Ok, since you asked I did make an attempt at a ranking after all, but it's HARD.

1. Hifiman Susvara & ZMF Atrium Closed (tie)
2. ZMF Atrium Open
3. ZMF Caldera
4. ZMF Verite Open
5. Abyss Diana MR
6. Final Audio D7000
7. ZMF Auteur Classic
8. ZMF Verite Closed
9. Hifiman HE1000v2 Pre-Stealth
10. Focal Radiance
11. ZMF Aeolus
12. Audeze LCD-2.2 Pre-Fazor
13. Kennerton Gjallarhorn GH50
14. DCA Aeon X Closed

 

[ApertureSilence]

Yep. It comes with an XLR-4 connection. Hard to find a portable system with that connection. The Mojo or something from iFi are all I can think of that would be ok portable without just going with a DAP. Fiio M15S is awesome, you'd need an XLR-4 to 4.4mm adapter like this: https://amzn.to/3ImOEll - I have one and it works well, but the added weight is annoying for the portable concept.

I'm going to have to correct you on this one. You absolutely can get the Diana MR terminated in 4.4. I know because that's how I bought it. It's also a GREAT portable headphone IMHO, due to its compact, light, and robust build.

 

[Daniel4IEM]

@Daniel4IEM Ok, since you asked I did make an attempt at a ranking after all, but it's HARD.

1. Hifiman Susvara & ZMF Atrium Closed (tie)
2. ZMF Atrium Open
3. ZMF Caldera
4. ZMF Verite Open
5. Abyss Diana MR
6. Final Audio D7000
7. ZMF Auteur Classic
8. ZMF Verite Closed
9. Hifiman HE1000v2 Pre-Stealth
10. Focal Radiance
11. ZMF Aeolus
12. Audeze LCD-2.2 Pre-Fazor
13. Kennerton Gjallarhorn GH50
14. DCA Aeon X Closed

Thanks for doing it! Seems I need to listen to some ZMF

 

[ApertureSilence]

Thanks for doing it! Seems I need to listen to some ZMF

I'm a pretty big fanboy.