tylerfutrell
Head-Fier
So, I returned from the store, where I compared their Arya and HE1000SE against my LCD-3. Here's my report...
Both Hifiman's clearly out-resolve the Audeze, and are more transparent, with the SE somehow even slightly cleaner than the Arya. The SE is also brighter, a little too bright for me, but still smooth/not harsh. Of course, both Hifiman's have taller soundstage than LCD-3, and have more detailed bass, with enough quantity and impact for me, but LCD has greater quantity and impact (which sometimes goes too far, imo). I decided to sell the LCD and HEX and buy the Arya. Super clean, transparent, deep and detailed base, balanced across the spectrum, and the soundstage from HEX I love. Just a great HP.
Both Hifiman's clearly out-resolve the Audeze, and are more transparent, with the SE somehow even slightly cleaner than the Arya. The SE is also brighter, a little too bright for me, but still smooth/not harsh. Of course, both Hifiman's have taller soundstage than LCD-3, and have more detailed bass, with enough quantity and impact for me, but LCD has greater quantity and impact (which sometimes goes too far, imo). I decided to sell the LCD and HEX and buy the Arya. Super clean, transparent, deep and detailed base, balanced across the spectrum, and the soundstage from HEX I love. Just a great HP.
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