[Hifiaddict]

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Upscale Audio is selling the Questyle QP2R for half price - $595.

Thanks will check it out but only thing i don't like is no touch screen.

 

[Jodet]

Thanks will check it out but only thing i don't like is no touch screen.

I have the QP1R and find it easy to use. And this price - best bargain I've seen maybe ever.

 

[peterinvan]

And I’m interested in buying these. If anyone could provide advice on my cable question, please let me know. I also own the Focal Clear. So I’m looking for a closed back set that can be used with a balanced cable. I can afford the Stellia, but I like the style of the Celeste more. Would I need an aftermarket balanced cable? Feels like my question is being ignored. Thanks in advance

I use the Meze 2.5mm balanced cable with my Elegias. No issues.

 

[peterinvan]

It also has a new driver.

Hi
Can you point us to where you got info on the new driver in the Celestee?

Thanks

 

[Hifiaddict]

I belive Celestee, Radiance and Elegia have the same driver.

 

[Hifiaddict]

It definitely has enough power — it’s 500mW at 32 ohm for balanced. I use the 4.4mm out but even the 3.5mm has enough power. The battery life is decent, it depends on whether you are streaming or not.

Thanks i am also looking at Shanling m6 Pro have you heard it?

 

[JelStIy]

Thanks i am also looking at Shanling m6 Pro have you heard it?

I have not.

Just to qualify my previous recommendation, I do think the Celestee needs a little bit of EQ whatever you end up choosing — although not much and not for all songs. Applying EQ also has the effect of gaining a little bit of depth in the soundstage. The pairing with the R5 is good, but using MSEB helps even out some of the rough edges. That’s why I like Hiby DAPs — you can use MSEB with any app.

 

[peterinvan]

I have not.

Just to qualify my previous recommendation, I do think the Celestee needs a little bit of EQ whatever you end up choosing — although not much and not for all songs. Applying EQ also has the effect of gaining a little bit of depth in the soundstage. The pairing with the R5 is good, but using MSEB helps even out some of the rough edges. That’s why I like Hiby DAPs — you can use MSEB with any app.

I installed HiBy Music on my Fiio M11Pro, and the MSEB equalizer helps with tuning for various earphones. With my Elegias (with fenestrated sheepskin pads) I don't use any EQ.

 

[SomersetR55]

Well I hope the tuning is more like Clear than Radiance...

How do you like your Klipsch Heritage cans? They are beautiful to look at but how do they sound? Thanks for reading

 

[xanlamin]

The HP3 was really good and it sounded even better with the Heritage amp. Even if I'm not using them, they are just so beautiful and pleasing to look at as a couple!

 

[Schwibbles]

Hi
Can you point us to where you got info on the new driver in the Celestee?

Thanks

I updated my original comment to correct my mistake. I mixed up my thoughts and was thinking about something completely different. I believe it's the same driver. My apologies.

 

[Nitrium]

I have not.

Just to qualify my previous recommendation, I do think the Celestee needs a little bit of EQ whatever you end up choosing — although not much and not for all songs. Applying EQ also has the effect of gaining a little bit of depth in the soundstage. The pairing with the R5 is good, but using MSEB helps even out some of the rough edges. That’s why I like Hiby DAPs — you can use MSEB with any app.

Any suggestions on the EQ for the Celestee?

 

[JelStIy]

Any suggestions on the EQ for the Celestee?

I am still looking for the optimal EQ, but am attaching my current settings as a starting point. They are for a fixed band equalizer but you get the idea.

 

[Schwibbles]

I started messing around with some EQ for like 30 minutes one night, but I don't usually use EQ and I didn't make much progress.

When I started messing around with the upper bass/lower midrange dip, it accented the slight recession in the presence region that can be seen on measurements. When I went to adjust that a bit, I started to end up back where I started in terms of tonal balance. At that point I gave up since I had more interesting things to look into.

 

[JelStIy]

I started messing around with some EQ for like 30 minutes one night, but I don't usually use EQ and I didn't make much progress.

When I started messing around with the upper bass/lower midrange dip, it accented the slight recession in the presence region that can be seen on measurements. When I went to adjust that a bit, I started to end up back where I started in terms of tonal balance. At that point I gave up since I had more interesting things to look into.

I think that region might be best left alone (although I did mess with it in the above EQ). To me the biggest benefit comes from adjusting the 1-4 kHz region (reduce 1-2 kHz and increase 4 kHz).