bagwell359
Headphoneus Supremus
That's what I hear.The upper mids dip of Audeze does sound unnatural despite their tonality being warm overall. Crincacle really dislikes the tuning of most Audezes.
That's what I hear.The upper mids dip of Audeze does sound unnatural despite their tonality being warm overall. Crincacle really dislikes the tuning of most Audezes.
One of the reasons they recommended using Reveal +The upper mids dip of Audeze does sound unnatural despite their tonality being warm overall. Crincacle really dislikes the tuning of most Audezes.
Try vs HE-6se, HE-500, Arya?LCD-X, LCD-2, HE-560, T1 1st gen, among others. The Ananda just immediately sounded "right" to me. It's more typical for me to need a little "brain burn-in" to tune my brain's built-in EQ, so to speak, with new cans. I will say that the T1 also immediately was delightful, and it still is... but the Ananda is smoother.
Ah HA!When everyone is sleeping, I definitely prefer my speakers but that's kind of rare to happen
I even introduced a tube buffer - cathode follower between the DAC and my amp to give additional warmth to my speakers.
Am pretty sure that the Sundara will collect dust with the Ananda around.I have both the Sundara and the Ananda, really like both. I’m new at this so please don’t bite my head off.
I have the Sundara hooked up to an Asgard 2, Bifrost one with Unison usb, with a modded Yaquin SD-CD3 with a pair of RAYTHEON 6SN7GTB tubes, and a Schiit Loki
The Ananda is hooked up to a Lyr 3 with a RAYTHEON 6SN7GTB and the rest of the other equipment with the exception of the Asgard.
Soon the Lyr 3 will be paired with a MHDT LABS Istanbul (More tube rolling goodness)
Music I listen to everything from old classic country, to classic heavy metal and some older gospel and contemporary Christian, and other genres
To my ears, your results may vary
Sundara is intimate a bit more congested, and like a woman who wears too much perfume, and a bit too much lipstick (sometimes that one can be real fun) Can go drinking with the boys, and can be hard to live with depending on the source music.
Ananda is more refined, could be perceived as a seductive mistress, she likes to shop at Victoria’s secret, and reveal what she has to offer in the way of silky goodness, and can be forgiving and at the same time kind of harsh depending on the earphones position on the head (mine at least)
Both are never cold and since I didn’t pay retail for either one, I could afford to keep both and love em’ both
Not going to lie, haven't listened to the Sundara as much as the Ananda lately, but I have been picking her up and cuddling, so she don't feel left out.Am pretty sure that the Sundara will collect dust with the Ananda around.
I actually read through most of these 256 pages. Lots of opinions, little consensus. Situation normal. I just got my Anandas ($560, open box from HiFiman store, including $39 coupon. Indistinguishable from new as far as I am concerned). I’m running them off my main rig, through a Burson Soloist - plenty of power. Anyway one point of agreement seems to be that the oem cables should be replaced, but I see few if any reliable suggestions for replacement. I’m a cable cheapskate, so I’m thinking Hart, Periapt or Audiophile Ninja. Unlike a lot of you, I find the Anandas to be overall too polite. Read: boring. My pair has no sign of the high end peak that I read so much about and while the deep bass is there, it lacks punch. Maybe they need to break in or maybe they need different cables, or maybe this is just how they sound. I like them better than lcd-x which I previously owned in all respects except dynamic punch and build quality (but they make up for build quality with comfort). Anyone have experience with the mentioned cables and/or break in changes with the Ananda? These were such a good deal, I’d hate to send them back, but they’re no bargain if they don’t boogie, at least a little. Thank you.
Am surprised to hear that you may have bought the Ananda (or any other cans) without even listening to them first. Buying an open box item have its disadvantages including doubts as it's rare to hear a description of the Ananda's sound as boring or too polite, In fact no need for break in as yours were used as open box.I actually read through most of these 256 pages. Lots of opinions, little consensus. Situation normal. I just got my Anandas ($560, open box from HiFiman store, including $39 coupon. Indistinguishable from new as far as I am concerned). I’m running them off my main rig, through a Burson Soloist - plenty of power. Anyway one point of agreement seems to be that the oem cables should be replaced, but I see few if any reliable suggestions for replacement. I’m a cable cheapskate, so I’m thinking Hart, Periapt or Audiophile Ninja. Unlike a lot of you, I find the Anandas to be overall too polite. Read: boring. My pair has no sign of the high end peak that I read so much about and while the deep bass is there, it lacks punch. Maybe they need to break in or maybe they need different cables, or maybe this is just how they sound. I like them better than lcd-x which I previously owned in all respects except dynamic punch and build quality (but they make up for build quality with comfort). Anyone have experience with the mentioned cables and/or break in changes with the Ananda? These were such a good deal, I’d hate to send them back, but they’re no bargain if they don’t boogie, at least a little. Thank you.
Welcome to head-fiactually read through most of these 256 pages. Lots of opinions, little consensus.
I’ve been in this hobby almost 50 years; I would never buy a pig in a poke with no recourse. When you buy direct from HiFiman you get 30 days to try them in your own system and return for a full refund if you don’t like them (and you don’t destroy them). Open box does not = ‘used’. Any experience with the cables I asked about? If not, thanks for your useful input.Am surprised to hear that you may have bought the Ananda (or any other cans) without even listening to them first. Buying an open box item have its disadvantages including doubts as it's rare to hear a description of the Ananda's sound as boring or too polite, In fact no need for break in as yours were used as open box.