I tried the Ether and Ether C with Liquid Glass, Hugo TT, DarkStar, MHA-100 and Red Wine Isabellina and a few other amps so maybe the Bryston BHA-1 just has better synergy than those other amps but I think its more my hearing that doesn't care for the tuning of Mr Speaker headphones and I haven't tried the new Flow versions with those amps so who knows, I might like them
Ah, I see. Especially for old songs, this could be a common issue. But it could also be the headphone, not sure. It may also be their instrument, which sounds like that, and Grado accurately portrays it as it is. I'll try listening to that song. For now, please enjoy your honeymoon. Lol.did your ps2000e arrive yet? if so, that's very quick
i didn't notice it before but in that video i was posted, at chorus part there is some bass line melody, the bass blend/bleed into mid range. the instrument separation and layering become less apparent if that make sense. up to this moment, that song and some other japanese band( i forget which song i need to check it later ) are the ones that very noticeable about that. it could be the mixing, i'm not familiar about their recording to be honest, when i listened to that song again after a very long time since last time i listened. i just found out there is interesting bass line in that song with ps1000e, and then the more i listened i was confused the bass kinda blend into other instrument, is it just me, is it the ps1000e, is it the mixing. i don't know.i want to try to listen to it with other headphones, non grado headphones but i remembered if i change headphone i need to readjust volume pot, and since my amp doesn't use stepped attenuator, it will be really hard to turn it back to its first position. like i mentioned it before i'm still in honeymoon period with this low volume listening level
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(Sorry if my impression is less organized).
Congratulations.
It's definitely hard to beat Grado's sound, that's for sure.Tried the Aeon Flow open today, and compared it with RS2e. To my ears, they both sound natural, and 'right' in timbre accuracy. Beautiful midrange sound, with smooth treble, and enough bass. The Aeon being planar, has a quicker bass that also hits hard. It's rather flat bass tuning, contrasts the RS2e's more emphasis on sub-mid bass. Due to the Aeon's soundstage being slightly larger in size, its bass notes are positioned better. Both bass have a pretty good definition, and quality. The RS2e on the other hand, has a more natural 'whack' sound to it, that makes it sound more organic. In midrange, the Aeon Flow sounded a bit more dull in comparison with RS2e. Although it's still quite clear, but the RS2e shines/highlights each instruments better IMO. It's slightly brighter on the RS2e, and leaner too. Making the RS2e capable of separating instruments/vocals more effectively than Aeon Flow. The layering ability is similar on both, because the Aeon Flow has a deeper/larger soundstage, while the RS2e has a better separation, and clarity. I tried them both froun AK70II player, and then from an amplifier at the shop. Directly from the player, the RS2e is more efficient, and easy-to-drive. Listening volume on the RS2e is ~80/150, while the Aeon is ~110/150 for the same loudness. Male vocals, and heavy instruments sound a bit better with the Aeon, because they contain more weight, and balance. While leaner sounding female vocals, string, and piano instruments sound better with RS2e because it has a bit more sparkle, and natural sweetness to it. They both have a good non-fatiguing treble. The RS2e having a brighter one, and Aeon a duller one. Certainly for longer listening, the Aeon is more comfortable due to its thicker, soft padding. But for pure SQ, and portability, I favour the RS2e more. They're both good headphones though. YMMV.
Now the Ether on the other hand.. Wow. It's a step up from the Aeon Flow. Sounds simply much better. Especially driven with a proper amp.
Tried the Aeon Flow open today, and compared it with RS2e. To my ears, they both sound natural, and 'right' in timbre accuracy. Beautiful midrange sound, with smooth treble, and enough bass. The Aeon being planar, has a quicker bass that also hits hard. It's rather flat bass tuning, contrasts the RS2e's more emphasis on sub-mid bass. Due to the Aeon's soundstage being slightly larger in size, its bass notes are positioned better. Both bass have a pretty good definition, and quality. The RS2e on the other hand, has a more natural 'whack' sound to it, that makes it sound more organic. In midrange, the Aeon Flow sounded a bit more dull in comparison with RS2e. Although it's still quite clear, but the RS2e shines/highlights each instruments better IMO. It's slightly brighter on the RS2e, and leaner too. Making the RS2e capable of separating instruments/vocals more effectively than Aeon Flow. The layering ability is similar on both, because the Aeon Flow has a deeper/larger soundstage, while the RS2e has a better separation, and clarity. I tried them both froun AK70II player, and then from an amplifier at the shop. Directly from the player, the RS2e is more efficient, and easy-to-drive. Listening volume on the RS2e is ~80/150, while the Aeon is ~110/150 for the same loudness. Male vocals, and heavy instruments sound a bit better with the Aeon, because they contain more weight, and balance. While leaner sounding female vocals, string, and piano instruments sound better with RS2e because it has a bit more sparkle, and natural sweetness to it. They both have a good non-fatiguing treble. The RS2e having a brighter one, and Aeon a duller one. Certainly for longer listening, the Aeon is more comfortable due to its thicker, soft padding. But for pure SQ, and portability, I favour the RS2e more. They're both good headphones though. YMMV.
Now the Ether on the other hand.. Wow. It's a step up from the Aeon Flow. Sounds simply much better. Especially driven with a proper amp.
Sorry, red one is the Ether. While the black one is Aeon flow. I'm not familiar with amps, and was just trying some random ones at the shop during my demo. I think it was the Sony, or Stax. I forgot/am not sure..
Yes, I agree with you. It just sounds 'right' to my ears. Accurate/almost true to reality. Hard to beat that. Of course, your ears and perception may differ. YMMV.
Oh great. So you've finished your honeymoon period?probably sony. stax doesn't make dynamic headphone amplifier, is it look like this?
btw finally i'm trying that song on other headphones. the chorus part,the bass line. the separation more apparent compare to ps1000e, the bass position far behind though so the volume quite subtle, but i still could hear the bass line more clearly compare to grado, it sure does not bleeding to mid range. however i'm not sure about the tonal maybe it's because i'm very familiar with grado, i don't know...for the separation alone my other headphones could do better for that bass line part but for the whole listening experience, i still prefer ps1000e
headphones that i used for the test:
I see so it wasn't the song file. I guess the PS1000e bass is like that. Yes it looks like that.
Oh great. So you've finished your honeymoon period?
