Can not think of one that I have heard others say that is mid forward. Most companies try to go for the neutral sound in their amps and dacs but is not always the case though. I would think the headphones would matter here more than a amp/dac to achieve mid forward sound.
I believe Buke9 has it right, the headphones are have more influence on having a forward mid-range (vocals?), then the DAC/amp.
What headphones do you have?
Is the audio more for music or gaming or movies?
Id this more for desktop use or portable or other?
I believe Buke9 has it right, the headphones are have more influence on having a forward mid-range (vocals?), then the DAC/amp.
What headphones do you have?
Is the audio more for music or gaming or movies?
Id this more for desktop use or portable or other?
Amps and DACs by design are as neutral as possible. While many sound smooth, you won't find one that is specifically mid-centric. While you can shape the sound signature with op-amps and tubes, the effects are subtle. Your best bet would be to either find a headphone that is to your liking, or use software to shape the sound to your desire.
Amps and DACs by design are as neutral as possible. While many sound smooth, you won't find one that is specifically mid-centric. While you can shape the sound signature with op-amps and tubes, the effects are subtle. Your best bet would be to either find a headphone that is to your liking, or use software to shape the sound to your desire.
I am afraid the other guys are right. The dacs will never give you the impression of a more foward midrange anywhere close to what a headphone swap will do. I own the D-150s and they are exactly like you say. Midrange forward and great for details in that range. No dacs cast an illusion of big midrange shift that could compete with headphones. Other headphones that have the type of sound the d-150s have are the Sony MDR-7520. They are hella close but do not go deep like the dt-150s rather they like a bit of a warm bump in the low end then rolloff just like a Senn 650. Another middish centric can is the Mr. Speakers Alpha Prime perhaps.
Others are mid centric in a different part of the range to emphasize like the Senn 650s or Focal elears.
I am afraid the other guys are right. The dacs will never give you the impression of a more foward midrange anywhere close to what a headphone swap will do. I own the D-150s and they are exactly like you say. Midrange forward and great for details in that range. No dacs cast an illusion of big midrange shift that could compete with headphones. Other headphones that have the type of sound the d-150s have are the Sony MDR-7520. They are hella close but do not go deep like the dt-150s rather they like a bit of a warm bump in the low end then rolloff just like a Senn 650. Another middish centric can is the Mr. Speakers Alpha Prime perhaps.
Others are mid centric in a different part of the range to emphasize like the Senn 650s or Focal elears.
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