[gtrx333]

If any wants an e4000 in the UK, hifiheadphones are selling a refurbished boxed set for £89
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Final-E4...e:g:5q4AAOSwaiBcJi~N:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

 

[jwbrent]

Without much burn-in, I can easily hear that the Sonorous VI is a more refined version of the IV. I imagine the stainless steel cup has a lot to do with this due to resonance control since the drivers between the two are identical. Anyway, for those who’ve considered the IV/VI and wondered if the VI was worth $200 more, in my view, a big yes. I’m very happy with this purchase.

 

[F700]

Without much burn-in, I can easily hear that the Sonorous VI is a more refined version of the IV. I imagine the stainless steel cup has a lot to do with this due to resonance control since the drivers between the two are identical. Anyway, for those who’ve considered the IV/VI and wondered if the VI was worth $200 more, in my view, a big yes. I’m very happy with this purchase.

Great. Refined is the word. Enjoy them. For me, switching pads opened the sound a bit more. Shure 1540 pads and Lawton lambskin pads do a very good job. In any case, already with stock pads, the Sonorous VI is an amazingly good sounding headphone. The VI has soft tune up potential though. Pads and maybe cable, depending on confort and usage.

 

[jwbrent]

I have a question about this thread: since final makes so many models ranging in price from under $100 to 5K, is there some unwritten rule to keep all final product discussion in this thread?

I’m thinking of creating a separate thread for the Sonorous VI ... I think it’s deserving of its own space.

 

[jwbrent]

Never mind, I just noticed there’s already a thread on the Pandora Hope VI ...

 

[F700]

Never mind, I just noticed there’s already a thread on the Pandora Hope VI ...

Yes, let's talk more about the VI on the dedicated thread. Good idea. I am looking forward hearing your impression as a new owner

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

How is the Treble / Highs on the VI? I'm very sensitive to those things.

 

[jwbrent]

How is the Treble / Highs on the VI? I'm very sensitive to those things.

Smooth with tremendous clarity and spatial characteristics. I’m kind of surprised by this since the IV can be hyper detailed at times, not sibilant, but with poorly recorded music, not a fully pleasant listen. I expected something similar with the VI, but it’s very different. I used the word refined in an earlier post, but it’s beyond that which leads me to wonder if the same BA driver is being used.

I mean, I only have 30 hours, maybe, on it, but the VI is truly impressive sounding. The bass is deeper with better decay than the IV as well. For a headphone that is advertised as a IV with better material build, it goes beyond that in my view.

 

[F700]

Smooth with tremendous clarity and spatial characteristics. I’m kind of surprised by this since the IV can be hyper detailed at times, not sibilant, but with poorly recorded music, not a fully pleasant listen. I expected something similar with the VI, but it’s very different. I used the word refined in an earlier post, but it’s beyond that which leads me to wonder if the same BA driver is being used.

I mean, I only have 30 hours, maybe, on it, but the VI is truly impressive sounding. The bass is deeper with better decay than the IV as well. For a headphone that is advertised as a IV with better material build, it goes beyond that in my view.

You and I are owning maybe the 2 best sounding dynamic headphones available at the moment, meaning Focal Utopia and Final Sonorous X. Both are superior to the Final Sonorous VI, but considering their prices and TOTL status, I personally find that thethe pr/performance/built quality/design ratio of the Sonorous VI is just phenomenal. Unique, actually. What's your take on that?

 

[jwbrent]

You and I are owning maybe the 2 best sounding dynamic headphones available at the moment, meaning Focal Utopia and Final Sonorous X. Both are superior to the Final Sonorous VI, but considering their prices and TOTL status, I personally find that thethe pr/performance/built quality/design ratio of the Sonorous VI is just phenomenal. Unique, actually. What's your take on that?

I think I agree. The VI is not my Utopia, tonality or resolution wise, but for a $700 headphone, better than others I’ve heard under $1,200. I’m not a warm sound type of guy, I love upper frequency extension and portrayal, especially spatial info, so for those whom like a warmer sound, the VI might not be your cup of tea, but if you like what I like, wow! Great headphone. And yes, the build quality epitomizes Japanese craftsmanship. The box needs to go, though. It doesn’t protect the headband in shipment as well as it should. Mine came indented from the cardboard inner packing, not a good first impression. Actually, final should have provided a presentation/display box. I wish they would anyway since most of my other headphones do, and I’d buy a nice final labeled display box.

 

[F700]

Excepting the luxurious wooden box (and the fur inside) of the Sonorous X, Final decided to take a somewhat ecological path with their packaging since they changed the Pandora range into the Sonorous one. Less "bling bling" and just the essential. We can approve or not. I admit that I bought a USD 60.- official Final transport box right after the purchase. Solid and nicely crafted.
About the competition, I owned, tried or had a few headphones on loan in the USD 1000+ category. My now sold MDR-Z1R and HD800S did not bring such musicality as the Sonorous VI, which is, technologically speaking, not as impressive as the former two cans. The Focal Clear is the nearest parent of the Sonorous VI. Amazing tonality and confort. Otherwise, within the USD 500 - 2'000 price range (!), Hifiman, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Audio Technica and Mr Speaker's offering struggled or failed in bringing the sound experience I have with the Sonorous VI. A matter of taste at the end of the day. The Sonorous VI is the mid-fi king for me...and it's an easy win.

PS: E1000 are on their way. I am curious to know what Final can do cutting the cost at the max

 

[monsieurfromag3]

How is the Treble / Highs on the VI? I'm very sensitive to those things.

As a fellow treble-phobic, I’d warn the VI can get pretty hot up there. Lots of extension and presence in those regions. Certainly this contributes to the highly detailed sound and vast, open-back-like soundstage, but with cymbal-heavy metal or when female singers are recorded in such a way I find things become almost untenable, even with relatively soft sources.

 

[Licht]

As a fellow treble-phobic, I’d warn the VI can get pretty hot up there. Lots of extension and presence in those regions. Certainly this contributes to the highly detailed sound and vast, open-back-like soundstage, but with cymbal-heavy metal or when female singers are recorded in such a way I find things become almost untenable, even with relatively soft sources.

I agree too.
Maybe good if you listen in low volume.
I had it for a while and tried different pads, inserted felt, etc., but didn't work well and finally, sold.
I know it has a special taste of its own and loved its transparent uncolored mids and how the bass sounds, but was bit too hot for me.

 

[jwbrent]

Excepting the luxurious wooden box (and the fur inside) of the Sonorous X, Final decided to take a somewhat ecological path with their packaging since they changed the Pandora range into the Sonorous one. Less "bling bling" and just the essential. We can approve or not. I admit that I bought a USD 60.- official Final transport box right after the purchase. Solid and nicely crafted.

There’s a final case available? I’ve never seen it on its website or anywhere else.

 

[zilkhaw]

? Maybe its only me but I really feel that after I fall in love with Final product, I start to feel that a lot of the other makers products which fall into same price range are darker and less detail.

There’s a final case available? I’ve never seen it on its website or anywhere else.

This one? Link but I dun think that there is a place to store cables