JaquesGelee
100+ Head-Fier
Ok!? For me, i started with closed backs like the MDR 7506 and the DT770, later on the DT1770. I donĀ“t liked the DT880 (sound) and the DT990 (sound , stock cushions). I also tested several brands like Fostex (other driver), AT, Meze, Sennheiser aso...Except the HD820 which is the only closed back I've heard that sounds more open than most open backs
-> short: to have an overwiew in general and could pre-select between the different types of dynamic driver housings.
My very first pair of open backs was the SR80e. After experimenting with different cushions the sound was significant different for me (!), especially with the bowl cushions, beautifulaudio & shipibo cushions, yaxi pads and other third party brands.
I only mean the soft mods within the open back SR80e.
Shortly i received my beautiful wooden cups with R1 driver from an amazing cup builder here. I also tested the Turbulent X Driver and have a pair of V9 here for a friends build, Nhoord Driver is ordered for another friends build. So, i couldnĀ“t say anything about the last named. But these ones before i was able to test, sound absolutly different in comparison, but all of them where built-in an open back cup (different wood).
I couldnĀ“t hear any difference between the SR60e up to SR125e f.e..
I got a Graham Slee Amp here since nearly a week ( god damn the brexit, was waiting months for it. ). The difference is huge, what an amazing amp. i got goose bumps and tears in my eyes while hearing my test playlists on qobuz and tidal (for MQA), different DACĀ“s (FPGA, Wolfson, ESS, Cirrus). IĀ“ve never heard a delicious sound like this. So, actually i couldnĀ“t imagine to use any other headphones.
Maybe i understand wrong or you could call me a dumb newbie, but i wouldnĀ“t compare the prenamed closed backs deeply in sound characteristic with open back, cause i know before that the sound is absolutly different. I canĀ“t confirm that iĀ“ve ever heard a closed back, which sounds more open than an open back itself.
Which ones do you quote for this comparison?
We are here to share experiences and talk about a hobby. So, there is no toxic in my posts, only to clear.
*sorry for my english
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