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It's rare that a production by Dj Mustard doesn't sound great
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So my name is Yuletide and... I a newly minted basshead
Hey everyone and thanks to @ANDEROAN for ruining all music for me that isn't run through a ZO
I must say I love the sound on these, especially for IEM's the bass is just incredible, but for pure amazingness my favorite is HD-25 II Aluminum's through the ZO. So much punch with delicious sub-bass trails that just leave you gasping for the next kick. My evenings have devolved into me lying in bed drooling at the sound.
So far the XB90's have solid bass with tons of sub, but it isn't quite as satisfying, feels more boomy and less controlled. The ZO helps tighten them up a bit without being overwhelming.
#addicted
Looking forward to your impressions. On the Sony side I started with the MDR-EX600, an amazing headphone, and I moved on to the MDR-7550 for its studio balance. The 7550 is incredible. It holds its own against many full-sized closed cans. And yes, it sounds incredible with a bass boost, plus it can handle it.
A simple mod with the 7550, is to create your own foam filled tips. You can use the stock tips and fill them with the foam from quality earplugs (you can hollow out the centre). I've also filled the stock tips with comply foam and all help create that perfect seal. Ultimately, I prefer the stock tips for convenience, and because I'm not trying to rattle me eardrums I'm mostly listening to these with flat EQ.
Oh, and for those looking for more of that studio sound but in a full-sized headphone you have to check out the MDR-7520. Easily one of my favorites and while very efficient it can handle power.
Kinda been wishing I'd gone for the 7550/800st instead of the ex1000 since I started dipping my toes in basshead waters - the 1000s have a really nice bass sound but even with amp boost they don't quite get to the level which I have read the 7550/800's more neutral sig solves.
Agree about the stage and opennes if it's anything like the ex1000... the only earphone I've heard that felt more open was the Flat-4 NAMI.