[pataburd]

How are they compared to the NDH 30, sound wise?

The NDH-30 are more forward, more detailed, more tonally and dynamically resolving. There just seems to be "more there" with the Neumann in terms of rendering information and filling available space in a balanced, coherent manner. Like the MM-500, the NDH-30 do not impart their own character to the playback but transmit the recording in its integrity.

The Amiron Home have a slightly smoother presentation with a more pronounced sense of spatial separation between elements, heightening the perceptions of airiness and transparency but at the same time these elements can sound overly individuated, compacted and slightly disparate [vis-a-vis the NDH-30]. The Amiron Home do seem to impart a characteristic smoothness, airiness, sweetness and finesse independent of the recording.

. . . with all that said, I have tended to have longer listening sessions with the Amiron Home . . .

NOTE 1:
These comments based on amplification with the Hagerman Tuba with which the NDH-30 seem to strike the optimal balance between native technical prowess and a Tuba-enhanced musicality. I tend to prefer the Amiron Home amped by the SMSL SP400 [the NDH-30 can sound a bit dryer and less musically involving on this amp].

NOTE 2:
The Amiron Home and the NDH-30 are run with different cables.

Will try to do some more back-and-forth and update later.

Update 1:
The Amiron Home might be just a bit tighter and more articulate in the lower bass.

 

[bagwell359]

Many including me, think "8 Miles High" by the Byrds is the first song featuring electric guitar in the way that became so common after:

TIDAL/Cambridge MXN-10/Gumby A1/Rag 1.5/HFM HE-500

 

[bagwell359]

One of my favorite REM songs, which sounded best on the 45 RPM Maxi-single

 

[bagwell359]

Porcupine Tree - Yes meets Tool, moved to the HE-5LE

 

[AnamCeoil]

Not at all going to bed music, but my gosh is this a fun ride!

Chromecast Audio dongle --> Mojo 2 (via optical cable) --> Beyerdynamic A20 --> ZMF Atticus.

 

[ThEvil0nE]

The NDH-30 are more forward, more detailed, more tonally and dynamically resolving. There just seems to be "more there" with the Neumann in terms of rendering information and filling available space in a balanced, coherent manner. Like the MM-500, the NDH-30 do not impart their own character to the playback but transmit the recording in its integrity.

The Amiron Home have a slightly smoother presentation with a more pronounced sense of spatial separation between elements, heightening the perceptions of airiness and transparency but at the same time these elements can sound overly individuated, compacted and slightly disparate [vis-a-vis the NDH-30]. The Amiron Home do seem to impart a characteristic smoothness, airiness, sweetness and finesse independent of the recording.

. . . with all that said, I have tended to have longer listening sessions with the Amiron Home . . .

NOTE 1:
These comments based on amplification with the Hagerman Tuba with which the NDH-30 seem to strike the optimal balance between native technical prowess and a Tuba-enhanced musicality. I tend to prefer the Amiron Home amped by the SMSL SP400 [the NDH-30 can sound a bit dryer and less musically involving on this amp].

NOTE 2:
The Amiron Home and the NDH-30 are run with different cables.

Will try to do some more back-and-forth and update later.

Update 1:
The Amiron Home might be just a bit tighter and more articulate in the lower bass.

Thanks. Having the NDH 30, this is very insightful as I'm looking for a headphone what would in a way share the same (somewhat the same) tuning as the NDH 30 but isn't as dry in the mids.

 

[jonathan c]

ThEvil0nE, what are you using as amplification for NDH-30? With Icon Audio HP8, LTA MZ3, & others … I do not sense ‘dry’ midrange.

 

[ThEvil0nE]

ThEvil0nE, what are you using as amplification for NDH-30? With Icon Audio HP8, LTA MZ3, & others … I do not sense ‘dry’ midrange.

The ADI-2 DAC fs, my re-entry amp to head-fi again (pandemic got me back) after staying way. I wouldn't say the NDH 30 is lifeless dry as I have tried it with a few dac/amps/setups at Axpona.

 

[MakeshiftApe]

T50RP 50th Anni:

 

[rids57]

JRiver MC > SMSL SU9 > SMSL SH8 > Beyerdynamic DT1990 pro

I Heard You Listening (2015) by Echolyn - Fancied something a bit proggy but not over the top, so went delving through my collection and came up with Echolyn. They've actually been around on and off since 1989 but this is their most recent album, though there is supposed to be another one in the works. Closest I can think of to their sound is The Pineapple Thief. I already had the DT1990's on after listening to the latest Earthside album (which sounded dreadful on my RS-1x) and they work well with this album too.

 

[MisterMudd]

I have been waiting for a good reason to pull out the Boss card.

Get 'em girl!!

 

[ojeda56004]

AMAZON MUSIC>FIIO M11 PLUS LTD>HIDIZS MP145

 

[Luckyleo]

Roon/Qobuz => BF 2/64 => Valhalla 2 => RS1x (F pads)

 

[BobSmith8901]

Snowpoet - Wait For Me

Tribit XFree Tune headphones/Mpow BT Adapter<--eppfun AK3046D BT transmitter connected to PC via optical<--MusicBee player/local 24/48 FLAC.

A couple years ago saw this album cover on hiresaudio.com new releases and something said check it out. Glad I did--this is very different and amazing. Multiple listens and something new every time. Highly recommended.

 

[Davidzak64]

Focal Elex < Darkvoice THA332 < Loxjie D30 < Amazon Music HD.