Lorspeaker
Headphoneus Supremus
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just found this thread,
n read the obituary
n read the obituary
Planar can sound really bad. Planar are generally smooth, planar are heavy, it's a unique technology that has special - the technology - not the sound! (Audeze EL8C (good sound) vs LCD4 (smooth) )
So are you saying the EL8C or LCD4 are bad?
For me personally planar technology has a very unique sound, a fuller sound with generally cleaner bass that seems effortless compared to dynamic drivers. Clearly dynamic drivers can sound great such as the HD800s or the HD600/650 but I still prefer planar sound in general.
So are you saying the EL8C or LCD4 are bad?
For me personally planar technology has a very unique sound, a fuller sound with generally cleaner bass that seems effortless compared to dynamic drivers. Clearly dynamic drivers can sound great such as the HD800s or the HD600/650 but I still prefer planar sound in general.
I think planars lack musicality mainly because they fail to do treble well. It's an inherent problem with planar technology.
I'm surprised no one is talking about these headphones yet? Does anyone here have any opinions on them? What they compare to etc?
I've decided to add my 2 cents regarding TR-90. I've received these babies a few days ago and all I can say is WOW! Before I explain what I mean I should tell you that my own ears are definitely disagree with some of opinions. I think TR-90s is absolute steal for the money I paid for them. They sound fabulous but... you need a bit of adjustment to make them sing.
All you really need is Mr. Speakers Alpha Pads (https://mrspeakers.com/shop/3-accessories/alpha-pads-genuine-lamb-leather/) and perhaps V-Moda audio cable. Once all is there you pretty much get an HD800-like headphone. No, they won't exceed the HD800 in any area but they get god damn close. I'm really serious about it. The sound is very clean (not fatiguing), high are smooth and clean, mids are rich and full and the bass is also full and very well controlled, separation and the soundstage are really great. With good tube amp (I use Inspire IHA-1) these headphones sound special.
No more impressions on the TR-90s? I do hope that the TR series are as good as the RP series (in terms of price/performance, and mod potential)
I just ordered a pair of these. I got them for a good price so I said why not. @Dobrescu George your posted has got me not expecting much from them, lol.I heard them recently actually.
At their price point, my personal taste made many other headphone a better fit with my tastes. Try Meze Classics 99 for example. Far better texture rendering, better sounstage. The entire TR series came of as a bit veiled in comparison.
I am kinda sorry to say this actually because I wanted to like the TR series - especially given how well perceived some Fostex models were.
The sound is not very fast, not very detailed, not very airy, not very well extended in the treble. On the other hand, they are not harsh, they are not congested and they are not bad headphones at all.
Didn't impress me much though.
Might impress someone who wants alternatives to bass heavy headphones like Senn Urbanite or Monster headphones or Beats and such.
I just ordered a pair of these. I got them for a good price so I said why not. @Dobrescu George your posted has got me not expecting much from them, lol.