[number1sixerfan]

These headphones are a blessing and a curse. After you listen to them you can pick up any imperfection in other headphones.

I am looking for a closed back headphone for the office but I can find something satisfying.
I tried Campfire Cascade (to bassi) Audio-Technica AWAS (to line in bass).

Can you guys recommend me a closed back headphone that it is balanced and doesn’t disappoint after using Susvara?

fwiw my fav closed-backs are the verite closed, i still use them all the time

not quite susvara levels but closed-backs are pretty limited in terms of good options
also my bakoon breathed new life into the VC too which is awesome

VC is a very solid option. Obviously, ultimately not as great with the technicalities as the Susvara, but it gets a lot right. Would also agree with the second post here that speaks to them scaling well. That said, no current closed can is going to be able to match the Susvara's performance closely.

 

[Ciggavelli]

As much as it seems everybody loves the ZMF VCs, I don’t share the same enthusiasm. I bought a pair of LTD Leopardwood VCs last year. I tried to love them. I tried to like them. I tried swapping earpads. I tried different cables. But, to no avail, so I sold them.

I think it was perhaps not fair to compare the VCs with the Susvaras or TCs, but alas, it is what it is. I think part of the reason I didn’t like the VCs is because they are dynamic headphones. Planar headphones, like the Susvaras, are just so much better. I’m not sure there are any dynamic headphones that I would like, but I put in an order for some Utopias (my second time with them) that should get here next month, if they don’t get delayed again

I’ve not tried the Stellias, but they might be a good closed back. The Hifiman R10p gets mixed reviews, but I’m still curious to try them.

Really, Abyss needs to drop their Diana Phi Closed. I think that would be the closed back to get.

 

[normie610]

Two closed backs I look forward to are Kennerton Rognir and Diana closed. Hopefully they’ll be released sooner rather than later and either one would be a good complement to Susvara.

 

[Carm86]

As much as it seems everybody loves the ZMF VCs, I don’t share the same enthusiasm. I bought a pair of LTD Leopardwood VCs last year. I tried to love them. I tried to like them. I tried swapping earpads. I tried different cables. But, to no avail, so I sold them.

I think it was perhaps not fair to compare the VCs with the Susvaras or TCs, but alas, it is what it is. I think part of the reason I didn’t like the VCs is because they are dynamic headphones. Planar headphones, like the Susvaras, are just so much better. I’m not sure there are any dynamic headphones that I would like, but I put in an order for some Utopias (my second time with them) that should get here next month, if they don’t get delayed again

I’ve not tried the Stellias, but they might be a good closed back. The Hifiman R10p gets mixed reviews, but I’m still curious to try them.

Really, Abyss needs to drop their Diana Phi Closed. I think that would be the closed back to get.

Personally my VC get's a lot more head-time than my utopias, ever since I got the VC. And I hated the stellias for the short time I had 'em *shrug*.

Definitely curious to see what Abyss comes up with though!

 

[number1sixerfan]

As much as it seems everybody loves the ZMF VCs, I don’t share the same enthusiasm. I bought a pair of LTD Leopardwood VCs last year. I tried to love them. I tried to like them. I tried swapping earpads. I tried different cables. But, to no avail, so I sold them.

I think it was perhaps not fair to compare the VCs with the Susvaras or TCs, but alas, it is what it is. I think part of the reason I didn’t like the VCs is because they are dynamic headphones. Planar headphones, like the Susvaras, are just so much better. I’m not sure there are any dynamic headphones that I would like, but I put in an order for some Utopias (my second time with them) that should get here next month, if they don’t get delayed again

I’ve not tried the Stellias, but they might be a good closed back. The Hifiman R10p gets mixed reviews, but I’m still curious to try them.

Really, Abyss needs to drop their Diana Phi Closed. I think that would be the closed back to get.

I don't think the VCs are for everybody. Some will love them, some won't.They can seem a bit too flat/neutral at times, lacks just a bit of excitement imo.

But to be fair. The Audio Technica L3000 are the *only* closed cans that I've found as enjoyable or more than either the TC or Susvara.

 

[Roasty]

I’ve not tried the Stellias, but they might be a good closed back.

Give them a go! I love my Stellias. A whole lot more than the VC.

 

[Spawn300Z]

So no one has experience with both the Wells Audio Headtripp II and the Bakoon 13R

 

[thecrow]

So no one has experience with both the Wells Audio Headtripp II and the Bakoon 13R

Well no-one who read your message in the last 9 hours (and who wanted to reply). No.

 

[Carm86]

Give them a go! I love my Stellias. A whole lot more than the VC.

Ah, the wonderful world of audio....... I have the exact opposite experience lol. I had stellia for a while, vastly preferred VC and is what I kept

 

[paradoxper]

Haha, I have been on the same quest... The HiFiMAN HE-R10P was my only reasonable contender, but have not listen to it yet...

Out of curiosity, and because folks here on head-fi loved the UM Mest IEM balanced sound and spacious soundstage, I gave the Mest a try. Is does not come close to the Susvara detail, coherency, timbre and smoothness, but it did open my eyes for IEM as a portable alternative instead of closed back headphones. This IEM amazingly fun to listen to and the soundstage did not disappoint at all.

Long story short: I ordered the TOTL Oriolus Traillii Electrostatic Hybrid IEM, similary priced to the Susvara...

It has massively positive reviews everywhere, but only one major critique: its price... Does this sound familiar to fellow Susvara owers?

Anyway, it is incoming, and I'm hoping for a good fit. Mayby I found a portable Susvara. My expectations are probably too high....

Thanks. Out of curiosity I put an order in.

 

[zorilon]

Haha, I have been on the same quest... The HiFiMAN HE-R10P was my only reasonable contender, but have not listen to it yet...

Out of curiosity, and because folks here on head-fi loved the UM Mest IEM balanced sound and spacious soundstage, I gave the Mest a try. Is does not come close to the Susvara detail, coherency, timbre and smoothness, but it did open my eyes for IEM as a portable alternative instead of closed back headphones. This IEM amazingly fun to listen to and the soundstage did not disappoint at all.

Long story short: I ordered the TOTL Oriolus Traillii Electrostatic Hybrid IEM, similary priced to the Susvara...

It has massively positive reviews everywhere, but only one major critique: its price... Does this sound familiar to fellow Susvara owers?

Anyway, it is incoming, and I'm hoping for a good fit. Mayby I found a portable Susvara. My expectations are probably too high....

Yes, I had the same experience using Campfire Solaris. It is a phenomenal IEM but has the disadvantage of every IEM on the market: it must be inserted in the ear canal

 

[saudio7]

despite power rating the formula s/powerman does a very nice job with the susvara and obviously with the abyss

Can you compere Formula S/powerman vs Bakoon AMP13R when used with Susvaras?

 

[MatW]

Can you compere Formula S/powerman vs Bakoon AMP13R when used with Susvaras?

He sure can

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hifiman-susvara.853031/page-464#post-16190240

 

[saudio7]

He sure can

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hifiman-susvara.853031/page-464#post-16190240

But I am looking for a bit more information then just bit better.

 

[Ethereal Sound]

But I am looking for a bit more information then just bit better.

Hey there, for those prices, I strongly recommend just having a Dynahi or CFA3 commissioned for the Susvara. I haven't heard the Bakoon but I was a bit underwhelmed by the Formula S.