It's really nice to see two new mid-fi closed-backs being released (Azurys and the upcoming Sennheiser HD620S).
Ordering the 620S is a given for me. Not sure about the Azurys, but it will depend on whether it can be run balanced, which I thought was a definite "no", now I'm hearing the jury isn't out yet? I hope some reviewers will shed some light on this.
I've never tried a Sennheiser closed-back and just accepted open-back is all they're good at. This is the first time I've been motivated to buy a closed-back from them. And Focal is the best for isolation. Wearing the Celestee was almost like having active noise canceling.
So I'm very curious to see if Sennheiser can step up their closed-back game and if Focal can replicate their usual closed-back experience in the lighter-weight "cheaper" form factor.
I was looking at the HD 620S but Sennheiser’s track record of closed-backs and past experience with them haven’t been good, there have been decent ones but Senn seem to miss the mark more than anything. It’s not really a FR response thing, they’re often just lacking and don’t sound right. Maybe the HD 620S will be the one that will finally breaks the trend of subpar closed-backs and I do hope to hear it if reception ends up positive after the initial hype. But wonder if it will reach its asking price range in terms of sound quality or end up being a bit overpriced for what it is.
I have heard many good things about Focal Closed-backs. So been very eager to try one for a while. I mostly been enjoying Beyer closed-backs, and tried a few Audio-Technica’s, Sony’s, and Fostex’s I liked. Haven’t heard many planar closed-backs.
How does the bass on Azurys compare to Radiance? If it is about equal, then it will be fine to me.
I understand Hadenys is better than Azurys. But at home, I have LCD5, Utopia already. I assume I would never use Hadenys at home. But certainly will use Azurys while travelling. Not a fan of Bathys.
How does the bass on Azurys compare to Radiance? If it is about equal, then it will be fine to me.
I understand Hadenys is better than Azurys. But at home, I have LCD5, Utopia already. I assume I would never use Hadenys at home. But certainly will use Azurys while travelling. Not a fan of Bathys.
If Azurys is a Radiance in a smaller package I'll buy in a heartbeat. That headphone is great, and having it in a light form factor would be pretty awesome.
I was looking at the HD 620S but Sennheiser’s track record of closed-backs and past experience with them haven’t been good, there have been decent ones but Senn seem to miss the mark more than anything.
I'd rather use my BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II than the Elegia without EQ, and not at all for the bass. Elegia was probably the worst headphone I ever bought (for my HRTF and taste, of course. Maybe for you it's perfect!).
Coming back to the Hadenys, it will probably be my first day1 buy in the headphones world. I'm looking for a good sounding lightweight can to use every day at my desk.
The Hadenys has an amazing looking frequency response. If it sounds how it measures, I may have to scoop one up. It reminds me of the HD650 with almost perfect Harman bass —> sub bass.
Per the Elegies, throw a little EQ at them and they can sound amazingly good.. I picked them up for around $320 from Audiorama in 2022. Seemed new in the retail Focal box, with 3 cables..
This Hadenys looks really something. I will try to listen them in a french store near to me soon
Do you guys think that Mojo 2 could be a great pairing with them ?
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