Kennerton ODIN, MAGISTER, VALI, Magni, Gjallarhorn, Rögnir, Thridi, Wodan, Thekk, and Thror Discussion.

[Audio Addict]

The Wodan sounds like something I should be keeping an eye on for any future HP purchases. Thanks for the detail responses in your experience. Always niece to hear others thoughts on headphones and what favourites they have

The other one to consider would be the LSA Diamond. I have not listened to it yet but I have heard positive comments about it.

 

[arielext]

The other one to consider would be the LSA Diamond. I have not listened to it yet but I have heard positive comments about it.

Wodan and HP-diamond are very close to each other. Same driver tech, same housing tech.
Wonder if the tuning is different but reading Wodan reviews as a HP-diamond owner gives me the feeling that that answer is no.

 

[Deaf Leopard]

The other one to consider would be the LSA Diamond. I have not listened to it yet but I have heard positive comments about it.

I know I could order directly from LSA but I do find it easier getting my hands on Kennerton products where I am and can also demo the product as well.

 

[Audio Addict]

If that is the case your funds go farther with a US purchase. The Diamond is $1999 delivered while the Wooden is $2624 in USD.

 

[dermott]

Are there any headphones in the Kennerton/LSA lineup that have a large soundstage along the lines of an Arya V2 or HD800

 

[Tano]

Are there any headphones in the Kennerton/LSA lineup that have a large soundstage along the lines of an Arya V2 or HD800

I don't think so. HP 2 got a great soundstage for a closed back and the HP1 got above average soundstage but far from those. Kennerton tuning is quite different .

 

[Deaf Leopard]

If that is the case your funds go farther with a US purchase. The Diamond is $1999 delivered while the Wooden is $2624 in USD.

Would it be cheaper with import costs to the UK?

 

[Audio Addict]

Would it be cheaper with import costs to the UK?

Contact Wally at Underwood HiFi and discuss.

 

[Nicolas from France]

Hi. I am an owner of the Kennerton Magni and i am loving it. I was tempted by the Meze 99 classics, i love the look of it and would not mind a spare headphone for the office. Is there much difference with the Magni? Would it be a downgrade or more of a sidegrade?

 

[arielext]

Hi. I am an owner of the Kennerton Magni and i am loving it. I was tempted by the Meze 99 classics, i love the look of it and would not mind a spare headphone for the office. Is there much difference with the Magni? Would it be a downgrade or more of a sidegrade?

The Magni is waaaaay more neutral. De 99 classic has so much more bass it was overwhelming for my taste.
Are you able to test the headphones / send it back for full refund? If so it's always better to test it with your own ears.

 

[Nicolas from France]

The Magni is waaaaay more neutral. De 99 classic has so much more bass it was overwhelming for my taste.
Are you able to test the headphones / send it back for full refund? If so it's always better to test it with your own ears.

No i won't be able to send it back. As it will for the office i want a laid back headphone with soft trebles, which seems to be the case with the Meze.

 

[Tano]

Hi. I am an owner of the Kennerton Magni and i am loving it. I was tempted by the Meze 99 classics, i love the look of it and would not mind a spare headphone for the office. Is there much difference with the Magni? Would it be a downgrade or more of a sidegrade?

If you already got the Magni, there's no point getting the Meze 99 classics IMHO.
The Meze is a cool laid back open back if you like loads of bass, but having tried both, I think that the Magni is better in every aspect.

 

[Mike C]

No i won't be able to send it back. As it will for the office i want a laid back headphone with soft trebles, which seems to be the case with the Meze.

Probably over your budget but I'll mention it anyway. Look out for special used offers on Meze Empyrean, as Meze now have an upgraded version, the Elite. I guess many folks will upgrade to this and sell their Empyreans; you might find a bargain.

I'm posting because I think the Empyrean fits your comments exactly; compared to Thekk it is laid back and with softer treble; but I'd say it is high quality, good sounding, makes music enjoyable. But definitely not as good as Thekk.

Like Tano, I suspect you'd be underwhelmed by the 99.

 

[rcoleman1]

My 4th week waiting for my newly ordered Rognir Beech Dark Coffee. Such sweet anticipation. I guess it goes like fine wine...

 

[Mhog55]

I haven't been following this thread for awhile. Anyone tried the M12s yet??