RiseFall123
100+ Head-Fier
I never heard that brand here in Italy. BTW, in these days I am trying a new set of speakers (cheapers than yours), that *seem* to do the job (sounds like AFO). I hope I am in the right way now.
Anyone running the AFO with the idsd micro (black)? After all the praising of these headphones i don't get really into it. Really everything sound great but that's not what i want. It's a little bit boring or too laid back sounding. What are your experiences with the idsd. which settings are good for getting excietment out of these headphones?
I like having the treble increasing "3D+" switch on for a lot of genres, and the XBass for some others. Rarely both at the same time, though. The AFO are good sounding but also relatively "mellow" out of any amp (Jotunheim, Klipsch Heritage, iDSD Micro) in my experience. I would recommend other headphones with/instead of the AFO for excitement.Anyone running the AFO with the idsd micro (black)? After all the praising of these headphones i don't get really into it. Really everything sound great but that's not what i want. It's a little bit boring or too laid back sounding. What are your experiences with the idsd. which settings are good for getting excietment out of these headphones?
Do we know if the edition x v2 is a similar sound?
Sounds good. With the violectric amp. The ed x sound better than my lcd3 and Focal Clears. Will have to try these great headphonesThey are not. Aeon Open has more bass quantity and more impact. Much more dynamic.
In my opinion the X V2 is a boring headphone! Remember you did ask this in the AFO thread
I've only demoed these at shows, but they're easily the most comfortable headphone I've ever worn, of course YMMV. For me they didn't feel like they clamped much at all, but the seal was fine. From what I understand though, the metal used retains it's shape very well, so no bending to adjust here.How is the clamp on these after they've broken in? I have stretched my HD600's out many times to lessen their clamp as I'm very sensitive around the jaw. I'm kinda stuck between the LCD2C and these - the weight of the Aeons is a big selling point but ultimately it's clamp that matters to me more than weight, assuming the weight is well distributed.
There's no chance of trying anything in person where I am so it's a suck it and see job...
How is the clamp on these after they've broken in? I have stretched my HD600's out many times to lessen their clamp as I'm very sensitive around the jaw. I'm kinda stuck between the LCD2C and these - the weight of the Aeons is a big selling point but ultimately it's clamp that matters to me more than weight, assuming the weight is well distributed.
There's no chance of trying anything in person where I am so it's a suck it and see job...
I've only demoed these at shows, but they're easily the most comfortable headphone I've ever worn, of course YMMV. For me they didn't feel like they clamped much at all, but the seal was fine. From what I understand though, the metal used retains it's shape very well, so no bending to adjust here.
You won’t be disappointed. I own the hd650 and the AFO. The AFO is a lot more comfortable, and I consider the hd650 to be a pretty comfortable headphone.
The AFO are a benchmark before comfort. They are more comfortable than any headphone I've had, including the HD700 which is regarded in this area. I think that unless you have a disproportionately large head, you'll feel like they press just the necessary to hold onto your head. I second that you'll feel they're good for prolong periods of timeA minimal clamp that pretty much just sat rather than pressed with significant force would be ideal - my HD600's clamp a little tighter than that and are bearable for about three hours. My other, cheaper possibility would be a used, worn in pair of HE-560's but the HiFiMan reputation for poor reliability puts me off a little there.
The problem could also be if someone has a fairly small noggin, the seal could be compromised, but I do think that would be very few people overall.The AFO are a benchmark before comfort. They are more comfortable than any headphone I've had, including the HD700 which is regarded in this area. I think that unless you have a disproportionately large head, you'll feel like they press just the necessary to hold onto your head. I second that you'll feel they're good for prolong periods of time
These (AFO) are by far the most comfortable HPs that I own (HD6XX, Fostex TR X00, Kennerton Magister Pro, Momentum BT over ear). You’ll likely not find a more comfortable headset.How is the clamp on these after they've broken in? I have stretched my HD600's out many times to lessen their clamp as I'm very sensitive around the jaw. I'm kinda stuck between the LCD2C and these - the weight of the Aeons is a big selling point but ultimately it's clamp that matters to me more than weight, assuming the weight is well distributed.
There's no chance of trying anything in person where I am so it's a suck it and see job...
There's no chance of trying anything in person where I am so it's a suck it and see job...