[mistertomlinson]

I emailed her last night actually. I suspect I'll get a reply today. Also, they received my impressions in early February and at that time, she told me current build time was around 32-38 business days, so I'm hoping there will be no delay. Thanks for answering my questions.

 

[weitn]

What is the best (top 3) DAP for JH16 Pro? I am thinking of getting a DAP for my JH16 Pro.

 

[KimChee]

I think the Ibasso dx90 is one of the best all around daps for under $400

 

[weitn]

Thanks for the suggestion. DX90 it is. Impressed by below review.

http://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-dx50-vs-dx90-dap-shootout/

 

[mistertomlinson]

I finally get to contribute to this thread being the recent recipient of a pair of JH16s. These are of course my opinions. To preface the review, I have NO PROBLEM paying $1,200 for something and admitting I wasted my money. This is my unbiased review.
 
If I had to use one word to describe these, it'd be POWERFUL! The quad bass drivers really give these things a deep impact. It doesn't increase the overall presence of bass so muddiness shouldn't be of any concern to a prospective buyer (Unless you listen to certain genres. More on that later), but the lower bass frequencies that get a boost create an atmosphere that you can almost feel. The highs are still bright and the mids are still full.
 
I wouldn't consider these neutral, however. There is a bass bias, but I would only consider this a deterrent if you listened primarily to acoustic or more vocal oriented music. Anything with a full band and drums sounds FANTASTIC. EXPLOSIVE. However, I can see how someone would be a little disappointed when listening to something softer where the warmness could take away from the more delicate sound of a female pianist singing softly into your ears, for example.
 
But the way I see it, what may be considered shortcomings just give you an excuse to grab another pair from your collection. I have a pair of 6 driver upgraded UM Mages that sound perfectly neutral to me and I'm pleased that I can still find use for them. From what I've read, the JH13 appear to have a similar sound signature to my UMs. If so, any listener would be perfectly suited to own them both and never have to search for another pair of monitors.
 
 
 
P.S.
For the record, I don't like every pair of custom monitors I've tried. I've never had a pair of universal remolds that weren't fit for the garbage and a few months ago I bought a pair of 8 driver InearZ and immediately sold them for half the price paid. They were absolutely horrible. The 4 driver variation of UM's Mage was also a little underwhelming, hence the upgrade. It wasn't bad, but just wasn't the sound signature I had been looking for.

 

[longbowbbs]

Welcome to the club! I agree with your description. Powerful is a good word. Looking forward to more of your observations!
 

 

[Tropic]

The only JH that I would of settled for was the Roxanne. I didn't like the 13 at all, and haven't listened to the 16 yet. We'll see.

 

[henkie196]

  The only JH that I would of settled for was the Roxanne. I didn't like the 13 at all, and haven't listened to the 16 yet. We'll see.

What didn't you like about the JH13, if I may ask?

 

[zg1984]

I think the Ibasso dx90 is one of the best all around daps for under $400

I'm actually thinking of a major upgrade: get a pair of JH16s and a fitting DAP to go along with it. I've read a lot of good reviews about the DX90 but kind of got the impression of it having a rather dominant mid-bass. Being strong on the bass side is also something that comes up a lot with respect to the JH16s.

Not being a bass-head, but still being very fond of a deep and accurate bass that does not distort the rest of the spectrum, are the JH16s and the DX90 a good pair? Isn't that adds up being too bassy? Any alternative DAPs to consider? Details, layering and clarity are very important to me.

 

[edyeded]

Hi guys,
 
Been looking for a portable amp sub £100.00 ($160.00 USD) for my iPhone 6  and JH16 pair.
 
Any suggestions? Really new to the amp word so really dont know what i should be looking for.
 
The smaller the amp is, the better.
 
Many thanks 
 
Ed

 

[KimChee]

See if you can pick up a 3G arrow I had it with an iPhone and it matched up well imp plus it's super thin

Hi guys,

Been looking for a portable amp sub £100.00 ($160.00 USD) for my iPhone 6  and JH16 pair.

Any suggestions? Really new to the amp word so really dont know what i should be looking for.

The smaller the amp is, the better.

Many thanks 

Ed

 

[edyeded]

Hey Kim,
 
Thanks for the reply.
 
3G arrow? is that the same as Headstage Arrow 5TX? Its kinda out of my price range
 
Any other suggestions?

 

[KimChee]

Check the boards I got 2 used for 150-170

 

[tmarshl]

Just tried them with my new JH13s.  They really make a big difference.  I thought the seal was already pretty tight as they came from JH Audio, but the Comply Soft Wraps perfected the seal - and got rid of the microphonic and footfall thudding I was experiencing..  I was skeptical, but am now a believer.  Now I see why JHA supplied a sample Comply Soft Wrap with my JH13s.  Works for me!

 

[highfidelity69]

See if you can pick up a 3G arrow I had it with an iPhone and it matched up well imp plus it's super thin

Hi guys,

Been looking for a portable amp sub £100.00 ($160.00 USD) for my iPhone 6  and JH16 pair.

Any suggestions? Really new to the amp word so really dont know what i should be looking for.

The smaller the amp is, the better.

Many thanks 

Ed

http://www.ibasso.com/products-detail.php?id=269