[HC Over Lambda]

Thanks, I'll check those out.

 

[daboscovellen]

Agree, source does matter. They are bit more heavier down low with DP-X1 than with the Mojo. Love them both though.

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All I use at the moment are the HTC 10, Apogee Duet, or NAD D3020 + UTurn Pluto preamp (for vinyl). On all three the bass is overwhelming the rest, and is not textured or controlled compared to the B&O H6 2nd gen (which has great bass to my tastes). Aside from the excessive and slightly loose bass and the highly microphonic band and cable, I really like them (comfortable; detailed but smooth and lush; intimate-ish soundstage but still with very good separation and imaging).

I am running FlyLo through them all night at a bit above normal listening levels. We will see what happens. Fingers crossed.

 

[sabloke]

Give them a bit of time to burn in. The bass will tighten, at least that is my experience.

 

[apaar123]

how long can they last if handled with proper care?

 

[doraymon]

how long can they last if handled with proper care?

5 years, 3 months, 17 days, 2 hours and 29 seconds!

My man, for real???!

 

[LaCuffia]

They self destruct if you tap on the wood cups 4 times so be careful.

Seriously, what is up dude...

 

[daboscovellen]

Give them a bit of time to burn in. The bass will tighten, at least that is my experience.

Yeah, I am gonna get to 40hrs before I start making any final decisions. Are there any other closed cans in this bracket that I should be trying out? I like the H6 but it feels a little dry and treble-heavy compared to the 99. However, the bass is controlled much better while still being at a good level.

 

[sabloke]

Try Oppo PM-3 for best neutrality, isolation and controlled bass.

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[329161]

how long can they last if

 

[daboscovellen]

Try Oppo PM-3 for best neutrality, isolation and controlled base.

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Picking up a used pair tomorrow to try against the 99 and the H6, actually. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[0rangutan]

Try Oppo PM-3 for best neutrality, isolation and controlled bass.

​But go for the 99 Classics if you want to stay awake while listening

I liked the PM3's, but they are a little on the dull side.

 

[sabloke]

I've got both and using them daily. The Oppo bass is cleaner and more controlled and with the rolled off highs you get that "boring" sound sensation if you're into V shaped cans. However, I am yet to find better sounding really really portable cans than PM-3. These don't pop, creak or rattle when I walk or jog. The 99s are also pretty portable and sounding great but they're not as good at playing technical metal and progressive metal as the PM-3. That tight planar bass man!

 

[apaar123]

  I've got both and using them daily. The Oppo bass is cleaner and more controlled and with the rolled off highs you get that "boring" sound sensation if you're into V shaped cans. However, I am yet to find better sounding really really portable cans than PM-3. These don't pop, creak or rattle when I walk or jog. The 99s are also pretty portable and sounding great but they're not as good at playing technical metal and progressive metal as the PM-3. That tight planar bass man!

you said bass is better on oppo but what abt mids treble detail and soundstage?

 

[LaCuffia]

I had the PM-3 for a brief time....nice build and design but not as lively as the Meze. I also remember comfort not to my liking.

 

[apaar123]

I had the PM-3 for a brief time....nice build and design but not as lively as the Meze. I also remember comfort not to my liking.

What abt sound?