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What about audeze mm500?
If you are a DJ Khalid backup or have a live-in DJ Khaled, then get one:
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What about audeze mm500?
This would be my recommendation. You said that you generally prefer a more natural neutral sounding signature. These do veer a tad bit 'warm' (just based on my understanding of the ZMF house sound), but generally they're quite neutral! At $1,499, these seem like a no brainer for you!You cannot afford to ignore these! My absolute recommendation for a first purchase / new to the brand. [ ZMF headphones. I own several: refer to ‘signature’. ]
But no EQ for the Clear or Arya?I wouldn’t buy Clear MG, sold mine due to bright and thin sounding. Arya is worse. I’d rate Sennheiser HD 800 S above both, especially with EQ. If you need some bass presence than LCD-X, all day any day.
I didn't find the MG remotely bright or thin. What were you driving them with?I wouldn’t buy Clear MG, sold mine due to bright and thin sounding. Arya is worse. I’d rate Sennheiser HD 800 S above both, especially with EQ. If you need some bass presence than LCD-X, all day any day.
Yes, with quite heavy sounding tracks. I’m not believer in burn-in. Btw i’ve heard Utopia after my purchase and those are freaking amazing sounding cans and best i’ve heard to day no doubt. Heard OG clear and Elex measures similar to Utopia. MG is rather bright, unnatural. So if you live in US, with some coupons and warranty Elex will be a no brainer.
And to be honest, it is as good as a headphone can get. Next you’ll be venturing into loudspeakers.
Last week HFM and/or Headphones.com had the HEK v2 OG for $1300. I still like the HE-6 SE v2 but it needs a pad change IMO and any O2 free cable over the stock, and it’s better with the hex screens tooI also own the DCA Aeon 2 Noire.
The Arya v3/Stealth is a good open back alternative.
Having owned the Focal Clear OG I can't really recommend it, compared to the Arya/HD800s it is not that clean in the mids in my opinion.
An open box HE1000v2 is also <1500 atm, although I would say the Aryas are closer to the DCA.