Hello folks,
I've not read all this thread, too much.
Can someone clarify please. I too bought Elear's, listened to my first track from Max Richter first impression lovely, I might even sell my HD650's. Next track, War Anthem again Max Richter, as soon as it started with the strong bass/sub-bass "crack, pop, click, crack".
Now, I take damn good care of my hearing, I'm blessed with sharp hearing and at the age off 54 I feel blessed. I spend a lot of time out wild camping and hear things many can not, needless to say if I lost any sensitivity I'd be devastated, can't smell worth a damn mind you! lol
What I'm trying to say is I don't listen at extreme levels, it hurts. The crack from the driver actually hurt, the bass was not hurting and NOT at any higher level than I listen with my HD650. No extra gain, source direct from my PC / Qobuz to Regen to Marantz PM7005 DAC.
I returned them without listening further, very disappointed.
I read that this is not a fault but rather that it's folks driving them too hard with heavy bass.
Is that the consensus? ..... Or, are they just NOT the headphones to use if you enjoy say Max Richter War Anthem and the like?
It seems to me like the latter.
I've not read all this thread, too much.
Can someone clarify please. I too bought Elear's, listened to my first track from Max Richter first impression lovely, I might even sell my HD650's. Next track, War Anthem again Max Richter, as soon as it started with the strong bass/sub-bass "crack, pop, click, crack".
Now, I take damn good care of my hearing, I'm blessed with sharp hearing and at the age off 54 I feel blessed. I spend a lot of time out wild camping and hear things many can not, needless to say if I lost any sensitivity I'd be devastated, can't smell worth a damn mind you! lol
What I'm trying to say is I don't listen at extreme levels, it hurts. The crack from the driver actually hurt, the bass was not hurting and NOT at any higher level than I listen with my HD650. No extra gain, source direct from my PC / Qobuz to Regen to Marantz PM7005 DAC.
I returned them without listening further, very disappointed.
I read that this is not a fault but rather that it's folks driving them too hard with heavy bass.
Is that the consensus? ..... Or, are they just NOT the headphones to use if you enjoy say Max Richter War Anthem and the like?
It seems to me like the latter.
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