HTSkywalker
Headphoneus Supremus
I don't have this problem with either the Violectric SS amp or the hybrid
I'll answer here the advice you gave me on the Focal Clear thread, to try Arya:I can say that I picked the Ananda after testing cans all the way from LCD -2C LCD-X HD800S Aeon Flow 2 & ERA-1
It was a clear pick over all the above mentioned sound-wise and over the Arya only value wise
I'll answer here the advice you gave me on the Focal Clear thread, to try Arya:
The only problem I had with the Ananda was the huge pads, not the maximum comfort and with a sound too dependent on the positioning ...
And also a little lack of impact, which from what I have read is characteristic of all Hifiman with egg pads.
In your opinion, how much do Ananda give you of Arya, in percentage?
Thanks for the advice.Ananda has some sibilance but i think it's below average. A lot more headphones have more. So if you want less you really need a smooth headphone like the HD650.
If the Ananda sound can be priced at 1300, does it mean the Arya is an absolute steal at 1600?I Would say if money is no object get the Arya, it's a no brainer and best in class but comparing it to the Ananda given the prices of both makes the Ananda the clear winner as it will give you around 80-85% of the Arya performance.
Both are bit light on the bass but so is the HD800, If you want more bass get the LCD-X but it doesn't compare with either Hifiman in other aspects and would need the Reveal+ (Audeze way to admit the missed something with their cans).
And Hifiman cans won't lack any bass impact if mated with the right amp, they will rumble and shake without any distortion.
IMHO the Ananda is a strike of genius from Hifiman and perform way above its price tag, with a better cable and some better material it should be priced at $1,300
No if Ananda's sound can be priced at 1300 it means Ananda is an absolute steal.If the Ananda sound can be priced at 1300, does it mean the Arya is an absolute steal at 1600?
What are some of the best phones you have heard? Ananda is a great phone for the money - probably the best, but its got a number of flaws IMO. More exposure is bound to change your opinion.Strange the Clear shouldn't sound metallic and is also very laidback. What you describe sounds like the Utopia.
Ananda is some kind of carefree headphone. Sounds right in every way and soundstage is perfect size. It's also the most coherent sounding headphone i know. Imaging and details are the things the better models improve on but i don't really need that as the Ananda is already quite good here. Only thing that sucks a bit is the bass extension.
It's got peak at 7k - agree on the female vocals. too many too edgy. An amp or DAC that's bright, can make it worse. Overall it's thin sounding lacking body. Some claim its transparent. Where are the overtones of the cello? Why is the soundstage so tall and narrow? Why does the bass lack impact?Ananda has some sibilance but i think it's below average. A lot more headphones have more. So if you want less you really need a smooth headphone like the HD650.
Of course, but just 25% more and a noticeable step up seems to be a pretty sweet dealNo if Ananda's sound can be priced at 1300 it means Ananda is an absolute steal.
Susvara, Utopia and SR007 Mk. 1 are the best i've owned and the best i've heard yet. Ananda is the second best for the money for me after the HD650.What are some of the best phones you have heard? Ananda is a great phone for the money - probably the best, but its got a number of flaws IMO. More exposure is bound to change your opinion.
Susvara, Utopia and SR007 Mk. 1 are the best i've owned and the best i've heard yet. Ananda is the second best for the money for me after the HD650.
For the Utopia the Audiovalve Solaris. Was a good match.That's fine. I'm a HD-600 guy at the low end - coupled with a solid OTL amp it's quite engrossing.
Thinking of moving most of my spare audio to get the Susvara - best non e-stat I have heard. Utopia interesting but a bit spiky in the mid treble, 007's quite awesome. What amp do you/did you use?
The Ananda is a steal cause it gives you a $1,300 sound category for a sub $1K price, the Arya is smartly priced but you can look for other options in this range depending on your preference. (HD800S, ZMF etc.).If the Ananda sound can be priced at 1300, does it mean the Arya is an absolute steal at 1600?