syed786
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shigzeo
what is the level of transparency and separation on these A1 compared to ortofon
what is the level of transparency and separation on these A1 compared to ortofon
Thanks a lot, a-recording. Great review.
Let us know, why you choose A1, but not SB. Thanks.
I reask my question - which model, A1 or SB, best for Broken Social Scene.
Also, I've now tried using Sony Hybrid and Head-Direct bi-flanges instead of the stock tips, and I've figured that the stock-tips are actually reducing the bass response. The HD large bi-flanges are my pick (as they often are with almost every IEM!) because they have add to the atmosphere, widen the soundstage and increase sub bass/ improve the bass timbre. They sound pretty fantastic with these...
Since these headphones are technically BA phones, there shouldn't be any burn in time, correct?
They are more of a hybrid driver. Something between a BA and Dynamic driver. A similar type of driver is used in the Orofon EQ-7 and the Grado GR8. Grado calls it a moving armature driver. According to Grado, the GR8 requires 25 hours of burn in. http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/474226/grado-gr-8-first-impressions#post_6428718
I had another chance to listen to the e-Q7 and the heaven a together today. The Final Audios just couldn't compare with the Ortofons for me in terms of soundstage and bass. It's a shame because the design is classic and weight/comfort is much preferable on the heaven a. (And some of the paint was coming off the Ortofons, which worries me.)
Where before I was trying to decide between the heaven a and the e-Q7, now I'm leaning more towards deciding between the e-Q7 and the cheaper/lighter Klipsch X5 or Audio Technica CK10.