Well, I'm just over a week in with the Susvara and I'm honestly enjoying them more than when I first got them. Sometimes after a week or two with a pair of headphones, I find the new toy syndrome is starting to wear off and I'm not as enthused about the headphones as when I first got them. That just hasn't been the case so far with the Susvara. Every time I listen to them, I find something new in what I am listening to that I enjoy.
The pads are feeling a bit....fuzzier? Thats the best way I can describe it, but they are a tiny bit comfier with some use on them. Thats one thing I am still noticing every time I put the Susvara on, how damn comfy they are. Not too light, not too heavy, and the weight is evenly distributed.
I'm still a bit disappointed in the build quality and the materials and whatnot, but I knew that going into this purchase. The haven't fallen apart yet, so I will keep you guys updated as to how this continues to go.
I'm surprised how well my Master 9 is doing with the Susvara. I should note that I do have +3db gain and some other upgrades, but +3db isn't that much. I find I am about 8 volume steps above my regular listening level with the Abyss Phi. This will totally depend on the amp you are using though, as the Master 9's volume control steps gets louder per step the higher you go. The Susvara are not an easy to drive headphone, that is for sure. In terms of Headphone amps, your choices are limited. However, I think the sound is worth it. I would still like to hear them off of a high end speaker amp, or a good vintage model, but I need to recover from this purchase wallet wise. Its a shame I don't have my Headtrip anymore to try with the Susvara as I'm sure it would drive them with authority, but I wouldn't have been able to afford the Susvara if I hadn't sold it so.....¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
As I suspected when I first got the Susvara, they have become my daily driver headphones. The impeccable sound, combined with the superb comfort has edged out my Abyss Phi in terms of long listening session use. I have been using them a lot more than the Abyss Phi over the last week and a bit, but that is because I am still getting used to their sound. I think the amount of use for each headphone will even out to a ratio of 60/40, or even 70/30. Needless to say, I am very happy to own each headphone, as I find they compliment each other so well.
I am super happy with the Susvara so far!