[gatorengineer]

I have an HS6SE, which I really like. Problem is my family doesn't. I think its cheaper to change headphones than families, at least its more convenient. I dont want to ""Give up" too much, is the Meze close? Soundstage which one? Musicallity? I listen to everything except for HipHop..... I have midrange DAQs and Amps to drive them, so I am probably 90 percent grade there..

 

[dunring]

If you want privacy/isolation but planar fun, the 7hz Timeless AE is a great set. I've had the he6se a couple of times, great when equalized, but I'd take the current planar IEMs over the weight and sound leakage anyway. I don't even use speakers since I just set an HE5XX on the guitar hangar and hit play to hear it in the room.
The 7hz Timeless AE is to the original as improved as the Hifiman Arya stealth is to the original. It's the one they should have made the first time. On AliExpress they have a great sale if you get coupons there. I have another one coming this week and it was like $50 off Amazon prices.

 

[gatorengineer]

unfortunately I dont find IEMs giving me the same experience as over the ears...... You made me look at the timeless, great bang for the buck IEM though.

 

[arielext]

I felt the same, till I heard the UM Mest (and now mk2): it can be done.

 

[gatorengineer]

Another interesting Earphone, Hadnt looked at the MEST, had the U12T on the radar........ Thanks for that.... reviews are spread out a bit on it, but generally very positive.