omniweltall
Headphoneus Supremus
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Same here.Subjective is the word, and I'd take the HD600 over the 650 every time.
Same here.Subjective is the word, and I'd take the HD600 over the 650 every time.
For those who know both, the Ananda can be considered a real upgrade of the HE560? Is there any parameter in which the Ananda is inferior ?, if yes, which? Thank you!
Have you tried swapping left/right cable ends at the ear cups to see if the problem moves left/right with the cable or stays on the left?
For those who know both, the Ananda can be considered a real upgrade of the HE560? Is there any parameter in which the Ananda is inferior ?, if yes, which? Thank you!
I think I saw you on the L300 thread if I am not mistaken, if you have the he560, how is the planar sound compared to the L300 electrostatic sound ? I heard a good planar can sound like an electrostate, is it true ?
I recently got a chance to hear the Arya. As a former owner of the HEX V2 and Ananda, the Arya is superior to both. I would take the HEX V2 over the Ananda all day every day. I consider it different but not better. But the Arya is very good and better than both of those. It has a larger soundstage, higher resolution, and better separation. It is very neutrally tuned and I would say it leans slightly bright. It’s mids are less forward than the Ananda but more forward than the HEX, which puts them right in the sweet spot, in my opinion. They’re all equally light and comfortable to wear and share the same earpads, which are huge.
The only negative I can come up with other than the usual Hifiman build quality, is that it’s definitely harder to drive. Other than that, I like it even more than the HE1000 V2. I’d say they sound very similar but the Arya fixes the somewhat loose bass of the HE1000. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it is. I am very sensitive to treble, so the treble on the HEX is perfect for my ears. The Arya has a little more energy than the HEX. But if it’s treble was the same as the HEX, I’d call them absolutely perfect.
In conclusion, I’d say they do so much right and very little wrong.
are they at least %20 better ? if they do, then i may have to upgrade in the future
Would you make a comparison between HE560 and Ananda? As I wrote a while ago, I own the 560 and I'm interested in Ananda. Thank you.I’ve already owned the 560, Ananda
Would you make a comparison between HE560 and Ananda? As I wrote a while ago, I own the 560 and I'm interested in Ananda. Thank you.
Thanks again!Sure.
I don’t know about 20% but they’re very damn good. They surprised me. I wasn’t really expecting much as I’ve already owned the 560, Ananda, HEX, and HEK.
But these are the sweet spot for Hifiman. They’re the best I’ve heard from the lineup. I like them more than the HEK V2. They’re worth every penny in my opinion. I find them to be a worthwhile upgrade from the HEX and Ananda. And after hearing them, I’d say the HEK is an absolute waste of money.
Weird, aren't they just a less fancy HEK ? would I notice the quality difference without the need to a/b them, is it that noticeable ?
For those who know both, the Ananda can be considered a real upgrade of the HE560? Is there any parameter in which the Ananda is inferior ?, if yes, which? Thank you!