These day scrolled truth all pages of this sr2 thread and with each post wanted more and more to try sr2 as i know i like quality dynamic not less than planar type of sound. And seem like mostly happy listener here, or at least unhappy are going somewhere else to cry ..
I had the Sundara's and liked them. Good bang for the buck. They did nothing bad, but also did nothing great. I sold them on quite a while ago. I think they are a great value and would be plenty for most people.
For being a dynamic, the SR2 is pretty clean and clear sounding. Yet it doesn't have the somewhat sterile approach that many planars often have. The upper mids through the upper treble aren't going to be as bright and bouncy as Hifiman, and that's a good thing imo. The overall presentation in the upper frequencies is going to be a smoother ride, however resolution is still fantastic for a dynamic. Speaking of dynamics, the sub and mid bass is going to hit with some slam and pop compared to the Sundara. Yet it remains tight and visceral with a great mix of speed and decay - without any bleed or bloom that over shadows or diverts your attention to this particular region. The mids are incredible, and that's that. Soundstage isn't going to be as wide, but it still has plenty of depth to keep the music outside of your head, while remaining highly engaging. Just get em
I have the SR-1,actually 2 pair,1 NIB & untouched..I also had HiFiMan HE6 Adorama & Sundara,both running balanced from the R28.A week after getting the SR-1 I returned the HE6Ad & sold the Sundara to a co worker..
I had the Sundara's and liked them. Good bang for the buck. They did nothing bad, but also did nothing great. I sold them on quite a while ago. I think they are a great value and would be plenty for most people.
I was looking at the Ananda's, but the more I read the more I noticed that a lot of people were selling them and upgrading to the Arya's. So I thought I would wait for the Arya's, but they are pretty pricey.
After a while I decided to jump on the HiFiman HE6se V2's for $599.00US. AWESOME headphones, if you have the amp for it. They are staying until they break.
I have only had the SR2's for a few weeks, but they are really fun. Tons of bass and great mids. And SUPER easy to drive.
For being a dynamic, the SR2 is pretty clean and clear sounding. Yet it doesn't have the somewhat sterile approach that many planars often have. The upper mids through the upper treble aren't going to be as bright and bouncy as Hifiman, and that's a good thing imo. The overall presentation in the upper frequencies is going to be a smoother ride, however resolution is still fantastic for a dynamic. Speaking of dynamics, the sub and mid bass is going to hit with some slam and pop compared to the Sundara. Yet it remains tight and visceral with a great mix of speed and decay - without any bleed or bloom that over shadows or diverts your attention to this particular region. The mids are incredible, and that's that. Soundstage isn't going to be as wide, but it still has plenty of depth to keep the music outside of your head, while remaining highly engaging. Just get em
Nothing more to say guys. Thank you for sharing all experiences. Nothing is better than hearing straight from your lips and even comparing to headphones i know.
My personal taste favors planars. I heard LCD-X and it's really good headphone. I'd have to use EQ (add bass), but it's not unusual. I owned SR-2 and to my ears it's really bad - completely boring, muddy bass etc. I know I might be alone with this opinion, but that's how I hear it. So, between these two, LCD-X all day any day.
I am not trying to dismiss your experience,
Nope. Not worth it. Unless you go LCD4
I put them back on these weekend. I do like them. I enjoyed them with all genre's this weekend. I don't think they have ultimate clarity as they are a bit warm (read bassy). Today I went through my test list and a few other favourites. I did some volume matched comparisons (wow, are these ever easy to drive!).
How'd you compare the SR2 to the Elex? Having just sold the Elex, I found it very technically accomplished and quite dynamic, but the somewhat cold, steely timbre it exhibited with strings and female vocals ultimately made me sell it, despite liking the headphone quite a bit. I am considering the SR2 now, together with the Avantone Planar as that one also seems well receivedI put them back on these weekend. I do like them. I enjoyed them with all genre's this weekend. I don't think they have ultimate clarity as they are a bit warm (read bassy). Today I went through my test list and a few other favourites. I did some volume matched comparisons (wow, are these ever easy to drive!).
The Violectric V220 is a pretty warm amp and forms a very warm combo with SR2's. It is a wonderful combo unless you were looking for clarity and precision as your ultimate goal (like my LSA HP-2's).
With the iFi Pro iCAN, the sound is much more neutral. Not as fun. I did bass boost at 10hz and it improved the sound, to my preferences. Not nearly as fun as the V220 though.
I do like these headphones and they differ enough from my other ones that they seem like a keeper. I had too many other things to do this weekend to give them a lot of time or attention. But I will wear them every day after work this week.
Still looking like a great purchase.
