Curious about your opinion regarding the 1266Phi vs HEKse. I am a sound stage aficionado and in fact found the Utopia to be much more open with tube amps. I agree about the HEKse and wondered if the Susvara, even when properly amped can sound as open as the HEKse.
I think the 1266Phi has wider and deeper soundstage compared to the HEKse but for me it was a headphone of two halves. Best bass possible and good treble but sadly remote mids in a word or two…lack of cohesiveness.
I could get a good and secure fit with it but it still felt precarious like a balancing act.
HEKse just has got the tonality and fit I prefer and I am also tired of chasing that elusive *best headphone*.
Utopia I did like a lot but needed to finance other projects.
I think the 1266Phi has wider and deeper soundstage compared to the HEKse but for me it was a headphone of two halves. Best bass possible and good treble but sadly remote mids in a word or two…lack of cohesiveness.
I could get a good and secure fit with it but it still felt precarious like a balancing act.
HEKse just has got the tonality and fit I prefer and I am also tired of chasing that elusive *best headphone*.
Utopia I did like a lot but needed to finance other projects.
You summed up well on 1266 Phi, I still like 1266 Phi even with issues like dip in the mids. In the path to decide between HE1000 SE Vs 1266 Phi as my next buy, with no meet up these days, tough time for hobbyists like us.
i probably have the perfect headphone amp on sale since this week for planars: a blue circle audio PaG (230v euro version)...audiolovers will know how special this brand is
Search for the full name here on headfi.org for more info about the amp...its trully special in how it sounds. Initially Built and created to drive the original INFAMOUS hard to drive HE6.
only selling it because i now jumped on the speaker amp wagon/ adapter for my he1000 v1 and soon a susvara.
Hi guys I have an issue with my HEKv1
I have had them in my garage most of the year, today I have sold them but when I have listened to them today the left earcup is definitely quieter than the right one. It is very noticeable. It is not my amp or anything as the other HPs I have are working fine.
Anyone had similar issues? Could it be the cold?? I am doubtful thus would cause this......any advice really appreciated.
Hi guys I have an issue with my HEKv1
I have had them in my garage most of the year, today I have sold them but when I have listened to them today the left earcup is definitely quieter than the right one. It is very noticeable. It is not my amp or anything as the other HPs I have are working fine.
Anyone had similar issues? Could it be the cold?? I am doubtful thus would cause this......any advice really appreciated.
Well it is all very strange as now its fine again. I left music playing for an hour and then went back to listening and it was and still is working fine. Baffling!
Well it is all very strange as now its fine again. I left music playing for an hour and then went back to listening and it was and still is working fine. Baffling!
Yes, there is an update offer from V2 to SE(stealth edition). The drivers have been changed to the stealth magnet version. I just sent in mine for an upgrade recently, it is on its way.
Not sure about better bass, from what I have read here and heard in the auditions the details have improved, the bass was on par with V2 if not better, I can only tell when I get mine. Maybe those who already have it can shed more light. I went for the improved details, I was happy with the bass on the V2.
To me, the increased efficiency was the biggest difference. Personally I hear a little more bass from SE vs v2, but not a lot more, and definitely not enough to justify a trade-up.
I did find the SE to be a bit 'fuller' in the mids though, and to me that was the most significant SQ/signature difference.
I am considering several different cables for my HE-1000 se phones. I‘m sure what are the correct plugs/jacks connetting to the two drivers side. I also want ensure that later I could use the phones for both single ended 1/4 and XLR balanced at the source (amplifier) side. I’ve seen a spec that seen is dual 3.5mm TRS, what does TRS mean? Thanks any help here.
I am considering several different cables for my HE-1000 se phones. I‘m sure what are the correct plugs/jacks connetting to the two drivers side. I also want ensure that later I could use the phones for both single ended 1/4 and XLR balanced at the source (amplifier) side. I’ve seen a spec that seen is dual 3.5mm TRS, what does TRS mean? Thanks any help here.
The letters TRS stand for Tip, Ring, and Sleeve, and refer to the parts of the jack plug for the different connectors.
I would strongly recommend Forza Audio Cables as they are well built and reasonably priced. Use them for both my HEKse and ZMF VO. Matt the owner is very responsive to any questions. Personally I really like the Noir Hybrid HPC.
You summed up well on 1266 Phi, I still like 1266 Phi even with issues like dip in the mids. In the path to decide between HE1000 SE Vs 1266 Phi as my next buy, with no meet up these days, tough time for hobbyists like us.
Do most people going from HEKse to Susvara sell their HEKse or does the HEKse still offer something that Susvara doesn’t have other than the ability to use direct from DAVE without an amp?
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