[ra990]

Did you get the Dekoni Susvara pads, or HE pads?

I tried all the dekoni ones and preferred the FSS ones over them all.

 

[Dr_Hibbert]

Thanks, but briefly, can someone recommend a pad that will expand the soundstage on Susvaras?

in my experience, the soundstage you get with the susvara is massively dependent on your electronics and really, everything upstream, including cables. have you experimented? you can get a huge soundstage with the stock pads.

 

[foefoe]

I won't buy a new pair of cables just to experiment all I know is that if I pull the speakers slightly away from my ears I love what I'm hearing hence the conclusion that slightly thicker pads may help. yes, I can experiment with...pads

 

[Dr_Hibbert]

I won't buy a new pair of cables just to experiment all I know is that if I pull the speakers slightly away from my ears I love what I'm hearing hence the conclusion that slightly thicker pads may help. yes, I can experiment with...pads

whatever dude. good luck.

 

[BassicScience]

I won't buy a new pair of cables just to experiment all I know is that if I pull the speakers slightly away from my ears I love what I'm hearing hence the conclusion that slightly thicker pads may help. yes, I can experiment with...pads

If you pull the pads away from your ears, you're creating an air gap (à la the Abyss 1266 TC), which isn't going to happen if you simply substitute pads. FWIW, I also settled on the Dekoni FSS for the Susvara, but neither the tonality nor the soundstage is radically different than with the stock pads. For me, probably the biggest improvement to soundstage with the Susvara was driving it with a proper speaker amp. YMMV.

 

[chargedcapacitor]

I tried all the dekoni ones and preferred the FSS ones over them all.

Ok but they were specifically the dekoni susvrara pads, right?

 

[chargedcapacitor]

If you pull the pads away from your ears, you're creating an air gap (à la the Abyss 1266 TC), which isn't going to happen if you simply substitute pads. FWIW, I also settled on the Dekoni FSS for the Susvara, but neither the tonality nor the soundstage is radically different than with the stock pads. For me, probably the biggest improvement to soundstage with the Susvara was driving it with a proper speaker amp. YMMV.

It might be worth it to try the HEKSE port mod on the susvara, I have heard some people have had good outcomes with that.

 

[chargedcapacitor]

I won't buy a new pair of cables just to experiment all I know is that if I pull the speakers slightly away from my ears I love what I'm hearing hence the conclusion that slightly thicker pads may help. yes, I can experiment with...pads

And you wouldn't be wrong. However, good amps do smooth and define the mids / vocals, and give the susvara a better sense of stage and separation. Also, there are software / hardware solutions that add in crossfade / stereo mixing. Most of the time detail is lost in the process, but it does make certain tracks sound more open and enjoyable. It works on a track by track basis IMO.

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

If you pull the pads away from your ears, you're creating an air gap (à la the Abyss 1266 TC), which isn't going to happen if you simply substitute pads. FWIW, I also settled on the Dekoni FSS for the Susvara, but neither the tonality nor the soundstage is radically different than with the stock pads. For me, probably the biggest improvement to soundstage with the Susvara was driving it with a proper speaker amp. YMMV.

Or a high output current with low impedence headphone amplifier !

 

[BassicScience]

Or a high output current with low impedence headphone amplifier !

Did you have a particular model in mind?

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

Did you have a particular model in mind?

Mmmm....let me guess ???? lol

 

[nwavesailor]

It must be frustrating for BJ to have THE HM amp that so few others own.

Sisyphus had it easy!!!!

 

[Somatic]

Best DAC for Susvara?

 

[goldwerger]

Best DAC for Susvara

I'm currently listening on the Bricasti M3, which I warmly recommend

 

[orrman]

Best DAC for Susvara?

I had a Denafrips Pontus II and now a Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE and it is great with both of them. I gravitate personally to R2R DACs but that's a subjective preference.
Dont have experience with the higher end models in the hobby but I know a lot would recommend the Holo Audio May KTE and Denafrips Terminator+