[Mhog55]

A headphone that combines the dynamic, note weight of a Focal, Kennerton, etc, with the height, width, and depth of a Hifiman egg? Haven't found such a thing myself, but don't purchase TOTL headphones. I'll probably regret asking this question, because I haven't been able to bring myself to spend over a grand, and I'm sure that's where this thread will take me.

 

[Mr Trev]

I'm intrigued. Sounds like something I could wrap around my head…
(if it actually exists, that is)

 

[msing539]

I feel like this is the sound of the older Hifimans.

 

[Jaytiss]

This sounds fancy. I want it.

 

[Mhog55]

Safe to assume such things don't exist? What about flagship cans from Kennerton or ZMF?

 

[chesebert]

A headphone that combines the dynamic, note weight of a Focal, Kennerton, etc, with the height, width, and depth of a Hifiman egg? Haven't found such a thing myself, but don't purchase TOTL headphones. I'll probably regret asking this question, because I haven't been able to bring myself to spend over a grand, and I'm sure that's where this thread will take me.

None currently and none in the foreseeable future. For 0 compromise go 2 channel. If you are willing to make minor compromises, X9000 will get you soundstage + a good amount of the weight and dynamics of Focal; Pulsar will get you dynamic and weight of Focal with a very good quality soundstage (not stax level obviously).

For what you need to spend on the cans and associated equipment, you can get a very good 2 channel that will be better than both options.

 

[nieveulv]

A possibility should be the d8000 pro/d8000. I havent heard that one though.

 

[kith86]

Sennheiser HD900 probably someday...

 

[Jodet]

I've solved this by having a pair of Focals for Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, etc, and Arya's for classical and film scores.

 

[Mhog55]

I've solved this by having a pair of Focals for Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, etc, and Arya's for classical and film scores.

I think we all have to some degree. Sure would be nice to have just one.