I always prefer to use enhanced headphone mode on mains power even with iem (balanced output)
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Jason B
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How much of a step up are the 109 Pros to the Sennheiser HD599s?
I have the Meze 99 Classics, which I really enjoy, and I also have some HD599s which I got free when I purchased my phone.
I listen to the 99 Classics the most as I prefer the sound, but I like the openness of the HD599s.
I don't think anywhere local stocks the 109 Pros so won't be able to audition them beforehand.
I have the Meze 99 Classics, which I really enjoy, and I also have some HD599s which I got free when I purchased my phone.
I listen to the 99 Classics the most as I prefer the sound, but I like the openness of the HD599s.
I don't think anywhere local stocks the 109 Pros so won't be able to audition them beforehand.
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Like night and day, I was able to hear the HD599 from a friend, and the only thing better than the 99’s classics is the less prominent mindbass. The rest are better on the 99’s. I also have the 109’s now, and they are much better in every way than the 99’s. They have better presentation, timbre, clarity, and resolution, more space, and speed. I still like the 99’s and use them when I need isolation, but it’s simply another league. I am one of the people who thinks that the 109’s are worth double or triple their price.
That may be a bit overenthusiastic, but definitely a top choice under 1K.
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Hehe, maybe… but worth every penny.
However, it is important to note that the 109s, like most reference headphones, are quite bright in the high frequencies, and if you are coming from a low-end or mid-range headphone, this may be a shock at first. But after a few hours you get used to it and enjoy the music like never before and hear new details with an impressive musical coherence.
that i can agree with. it took a while to get used to them but now i love using them every single day. it is the best experience i ever had with a headphone. also gaming with these is fantastic. currently on assasins creed mirage. and playing cyberpunk with it was mind blowing
pk4425
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Put it on the frame. Always. Just look at the sag that's already starting in the headband when you hang from the band. That will become permanent as the leather stretches.
we can ask about the experience of meze 99 owners, but I dont think there is a difference of impact on the pretty light headphones between both options
I played Cyberpunk with them, too. Also Horizon Zero Dawn. And I agree, mind blowing. The big pro here is, they can easily be driven by Dualshock.
Hope you played it on an oled. It makes it so damn immersive
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These might be my next headphone when I can afford it. Got to listen to them through an Aune S9c Pro Dac/amp and they sounded amazing for the price you pay. They definitely compete with higher end, totl headphones.
Shane D
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What did you think of that DAC/amp? The S17Pro looks pretty good.
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I only heard it briefly at a store here in Toronto, but from the headphones I tested with it, it's got plenty of power and sounded really balanced and detailed.
AudioAndCoffee
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recently pair 109 with ak se300 .. its a really good match .. r2r smoothness tame the slightly high treble on 109
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