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If I read this chart correctly, the Abyss rules for metal. Can't say I disagree...Update, added Kennerton ROGNIR, Thridi, MrSpeakers ETHER C Flow 1.1, Snorry NM-1, Sennheiser HD 820
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Hello friend,Hello everyone, consult, I have a few months ago the LZ A7 model and I wanted to ask if someone has already configured it as for listening to metal and heavy metal, to be able to have a comparison parameter, I await your answers.
Thank you very much, I always see you comment on metal, I appreciate your dedication and help.Hello friend,
the best setting for me is Red filter + Pop switch,
try to ask here:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/iem-for-metal-music-and-hard-rock-ultimate-solution.885104/
and here:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-discovery-thread.586909/
Try less deep insertion with IEMs, using Azla tips for example. For headphones, what's your budget?I have always been more of IEMs than of headphones because these tend to bother me both in the ears/face (because of the pressure) and in the head (because of the headband).
But lately my inner ears are complaining about so much use of IEMs, and I think it is time to spend some more time with headphones.
I currently have an old Denon AH-D7000 that I quite like, but they are not 100% to my liking. In IEMs I have found my perfect match, which is the UM Mest (the original). It strikes me as the perfect IEM for rock, progressive, and metal, which are the only music styles I listen to. In the D7000 I mainly miss a little more punch in the bass, the rest does match my taste.
I know that headphones and IEMs cannot be compared, but... does anyone know of an headphone with a profile and characteristics similar to the Mest?
I use Azla Sedna Short with all my IEMs (Mest, Isa, Clair). I am thinking of trying the Azla Light...Try less deep insertion with IEMs, using Azla tips for example. For headphones, what's your budget?
I sidegraded to Sundara when I borked my PS500. They do sound quite good for metal but the PS500 I could wear for a whole day and still crave more, these aren't quite there. I would buy an EQ but I have never owned one so got do to research.
Listen to a lot of music similar to this when I'm in the metal mood.
Headphones around that price point (used market) with punch in the bass that come to mind are the MDR-Z1R (but maybe too much bass) and the Focal Radiance. I also like the XC but it's heavy and requires EQ. All of these are fairly easy to drive.I use Azla Sedna Short with all my IEMs (Mest, Isa, Clair). I am thinking of trying the Azla Light...
My inner ears are complaining because of the hours of use. It happens because I use them for several hours at work in the morning, and a couple of hours in the evening at home.
Regarding the budget for the headphones, about 1000 $ / €.
I have been spoken highly of about the Hifiman HE6se v2, but I don't want to have to buy a stationary amp... I wish I could use it with my iBasso DX300. And I don't know if his profile will be in the style of Mest, which is what I'm looking for.
I've never used EQ outside of the foobar one before. Is it as good to do it in Windows as it is with a DAC?Get Equalizer APO and it's PEACE plugin. That's basically all you need in the EQ department.
I don't really know what the real world differences (sound wise) are of digital vs analogue EQ but if it's good enough for basically every reviewer then yeah, I'd say it's good enough. Analogue may actually be better in some ways, I'm not experienced with them, but it really shouldn't be a problem.I've never used EQ outside of the foobar one before. Is it as good to do it in Windows as it is with a DAC?