The older one has a brushed finish which gives it a stainless look, while the newer pairs have a bead blasted finish which creates a lighter color. This matches what the HE1000se looks like.
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From what we can tell, no sonic differences, but not sure about finishes in early Susvara versus this year's units.
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cable connector in the 2019 version still 2.5mm ?
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new version looks great
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Thanks , i never noticed the difference , the new one look super nice
If it’s the Deva I don’t think it’s the Susvara JR. That’s a Bluetooth headphone.
Even if that's not it, I may as well wait until Can Jam....2 months. At the cost of the Susvara, I guess two months is a smaller price to pay.
Actually, the Deva is both a Bluetooth and wired headphone. The bluetooth module is detachable, if I'm understanding the translation. I think that is a really great idea. I'm pretty sure it is the headphone that people have been calling the Susvara JR. (Although if the $300 price is true, then I'm probably wrong.)
It is supposed to have a driver similar to the Susvara, but using different materials. Also, it must be far more sensitive for the Bluetooth module to be able to drive it. So we will have to wait to hear if it really sounds good enough to be considered a Susvara JR or not.
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Very true, brother. I was also thinking of that too. But, if those tariffs go through for Chinese products we may be looking at an increase.
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Might I read this as an interesting way of saying you're now a Susvara convert? If so, why don't you kindly go on to describe how much better you found the Susvara to sound, as compared to the SE? I have been waiting for such comparative impressions for a while now, especially having heard at least once that the SE might be an easier to drive Susvara. From what you're saying, I take it that you do not necessarily share this latter view, right?
I was actually always into the Susvara, but hearing from this thread, many here made it sound impossible to drive. As I mentioned earlier, I recently heard it driven by the THX 789 and it was still the best HP in the room, including an LCD 4, SE and Verite. not saying that the THX is anywhere near the ideal amp to run them, but it just proves that you don NEED a super high power amp or a speaker amp for them to sound great.
The Susvara sounded more balanced, warmer, with more full bass and superb resolution. It also has excellent imaging perhaps more 3D sounding too. The real difference between the SE and Susvara would be the tonality, with the Susvara being less bright and more "tubelike" in its sound. I would imagine the Susvara will absolutely scale better too as you add more power and a better amp. The SE is easier to drive and that is a big plus for it. This is actually the main reason I have stayed with the SE as I can use it on my portable rig too. Now the SE and Sus have the family Hifiman sound and in no way does the Susvara blow away the SE. It is better though and whether that is worth the extra dough, is down to personal taste and of course funds.
Oh and to throw this in, I do also prefer the Susvara over the RAAL. Definitely more full sounding and better tonality for me.
Nice write-up. I share a lot of the same views on the Susvara’s. The RAAL’s in comparison sound thin next to the Susvara’s. I didn’t like their sound at all. The Susvara’s just do so many things well and is easily the best headphone in my collection.
