Do you find their is a volume ceiling due to a peak in Nano then ? I found that issue with DCA E3 with my Hugo2... I could not get around that upper mids spike it had to enjoy it at higher volumes..
I owned Nano relatively shortly as I replaced them with the Arya Stealth, I also had the Edition XS. For each pair I used EQ to bring down the 8k-10k Hz range, it was too piercing for me otherwise.
I would definitely describe them as bright out of the box. So much so that there seems to be some sort of ''frying'' sound over 6khz. Like if it was clipping the sound. Once EQ'd , it disappear.
Ah, thought nano was finally the one that had some restrained balanced treble peaks...they need to nail this on next iternations of their line as it seems way back even to the He-400/He-500s there was either a spike or an artificiality to the treble tone from this company and that is over 10 years+ now.
Abyss Diana V2 is all I heard from Abyss - as they are so pricey of course - but their treble is pretty stunning to my ears.
Treble is a tricky one to get shimmer vs rougher 'sizzle' to use the technical term (haha)
Any HiFiMAN can using Stealth magnets (which they use for everything since 2022 at least) will be spicy in the treble and generally leaning towards bright. I find the Arya Stealth less so than the Nano, being a little warmer without sacrificing resolution and transparency. But they still definitely aren't warm.
In the end it's up to you, your preferences, ears, age and tolerance
I'm personally in love with the "HiFiMAN sound" though use EQ to tame the highs and upper mids.
Ah, thought nano was finally the one that had some restrained balanced treble peaks...they need to nail this on next iternations of their line as it seems way back even to the He-400/He-500s there was either a spike or an artificiality to the treble tone from this company and that is over 10 years+ now.
Abyss Diana V2 is all I heard from Abyss - as they are so pricey of course - but their treble is pretty stunning to my ears.
Treble is a tricky one to get shimmer vs rougher 'sizzle' to use the technical term (haha)
From my experience with the Ananda Stealth V2 and V3 (and brief experience with the HE-1000 V2), I'd describe the Nano as overall a little bit brighter than the other Ananda Stealths but at the same time smoother and in no better way than I can describe as "refined". Subjectively it feels more consistent and more tolerable whereas the other Stealths came off as warmer but also more peaky and inconsistently annoying comparatively. I would describe the Nano as more elevated, shimmery of a kind of treble, but not rough.
It would be a matter of whether it's just treble in general or the (lack of) refinement that you're sensitive to. For instance, I couldn't stand the peaks on the HD 560 S, but I could on the DT 1990 Pro. Even further, the HE-1000 V2 was many steps more refined in its treble region than any of these, and yet it was so bright (possibly in the air region) as to be unbearable (also possibly a signal chain issue).
If there was any obvious flaw to the Nano it would be its elevated treble, but at the same time I've been able to use it for 8 hours at a time without ear fatigue. It will definitely keep you from putting the music up too high if you're looking for more mids and bass, but it hasn't made me feel wanting in that department. Maybe a bit more kick would be nice.
So my brand new Nano's arrived in the mail today.
I sold my Ananda Stealth V3's earlier this week. So this isn't a direct comparison, just my thoughts from the first hour of using them. (i was using the stealths for about 4-ish months)
Early impressions are:
-The Nano is definitely better, but i thought they would be more betterer than the Stealth v3. I thought the gap would be larger. But they are better in every way and i'm satisfied.
-Nano feels more "compact", both in terms of sound and feel.
-Sound: It's punchier, and a bit narrower than the Stealth. I actually prefer the narrower stereo image of the Nano, it feels more realistic. I thought the Stealths were a little on the "unrealistically wide" side. I feel like the Nano makes more sense to me. The center image is stronger.
-Feel: The headband strength is a bit tighter, so they hug your head tighter. I prefer this as i have a smaller than average head. The Stealths also felt a bit bigger in the hand than the Nano i think? But i can't be certain. The Nano is apparently a bit heavier, but i think the Stealths cups were maybe bigger? The Nano's feel less clunky to me.
-Nano is more high-res. I thought the Stealths were detailed, but these are even more detailed. It's not by much, but it's there. I can hear if an instrument was recorded with hiss. I can hear intersample pops and clicks in the audio that i didn't know was there before. (handy for mastering)
-I expected the Nano to be brighter based on other reviews. They seem pretty perfect to me. But i'm pretty sure i have hearing damage (i was a drummer in a band for 4 years, rarely wore earplugs). I can't hear anything above 14k, and who knows how much of the high freqs below 14k are rolled off for me. So if the Nano's do have "too much" air, then for me it compensates for my lack of ability to hear air, haha. But in comparison, the stealths felt a bit warmer. Maybe you could describe them as thicker and more liquidy, whereas the Nano's are more punchy, solid and up front.
-Stealths are a more relaxing sound profile, and maybe a touch more "fun" (subjective), but the Nano's are really impressive, easily the best headphones i've ever used, better for audio engineering, and are probably "end game" headphones for me unless i become rich. They're unbelievably clear.
I haven't dived into EQ yet, but the house sound is pretty good to me. Will be interested to hear how they sound with EQ
So I very close to selling my Focal Clear OG and putting the money towards a better and warmer amp for the Ananda Nano. Anyone have any recommendations? I have the Fiio K7 right now
So I very close to selling my Focal Clear OG and putting the money towards a better and warmer amp for the Ananda Nano. Anyone have any recommendations? I have the Fiio K7 right now
So I very close to selling my Focal Clear OG and putting the money towards a better and warmer amp for the Ananda Nano. Anyone have any recommendations? I have the Fiio K7 right now
So I very close to selling my Focal Clear OG and putting the money towards a better and warmer amp for the Ananda Nano. Anyone have any recommendations? I have the Fiio K7 right now
For those who is seeking a warm tube like sound but at the same time crisp and detailed (Nano), but is not willing to rob a bank! This two units sound Amazing with Nano and Oratory 1990 EQ preset! Can't recommend it enough for classical music lovers!
I've owned the clears for almost two years now and they're great. The issue I have is the stock pads discolour so easily and aftermarket pads lose the magic. I've tried the the ZMF lambskin and suede pads and although they're good they both have issues for me. I've had a love hate relationship with my clears from day one, some days I love them and some days I can't stand them. I've tried multiple eq settings including oratory1990 and find they don't take eq well. The stockpads sound best but have a really annoying mettalic timbre.
The nanos impress all the time and they take eq like a champ. They're also the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned.
I'm thinking I'm going to get the Audeze LCD X with the funds from my clears.
I'll definitely miss the warmth and dynamics from the clears though.
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This two units sound Amazing with Nano and Oratory 1990 EQ preset! Can't recommend it enough for classical music lovers!