[EarCakes]

My current plan is to compare the two Peruns and then stack them up to the ES-1a, Abyss TC, Susvara, DCA Stealth, LCD-X, and a few others I have on hand or on the way.
If people are going to call them giant killers, I am planning on testing that theory.

I'm eagerly waiting on those comparisons. I will probably end up deciding between He1000 stealth or Perun rock, so the susvara comparison will be interesting. Especially curious in how the Rock's newest drivers stack up against planar bass, and what the soundstage is like.

 

[draytonklammer]

Really hoping to hear your thoughts on the X9000 vs. Live Sound vs. Perun Rock Ultimate.

 

[draytonklammer]

Update:
I will also be comparing to X9000 and both RAAL headphones.

Update 2:
Should be arriving this week. I hope they arrive safely and in good, working condition.

 

[draytonklammer]

For the price, Perun Live Sound is a very good value.
I would easily add it to my list of recommendations, especially for those just getting into estats.

 

[Dailydrive]

Sorry, you comparing with SR-X9k / SR-007MK1?
Would like to hear your impression

 

[The Schraeer]

What is the best Perun model right now? Or what are general differences between them?
Been kind of looking at this brand recently and I started to wonder.

 

[draytonklammer]

What is the best Perun model right now? Or what are general differences between them?
Been kind of looking at this brand recently and I started to wonder.

It depends on what sort of sound you prefer.
Live Sound is more of that open, airy sound. Feels more refined.
Rock is darker and more intimate. Much more bass.

 

[The Schraeer]

That is very good, I'll have to ponder upon those two options to decide

 

[Ta6ypeTka]

Latest Perun Rock are way more stable and reliable than the first iterations. And also have a higher sound level, generally. Mainly represented in the bass hardness and speed and the far treble extention. However, the version that you are currently discussing imo isnt particularly great since its whole treble level got lowered compared vs the midrange. And the lower subbass was also better in some of the previous versions. However, Alexander said that his most recent update will have quiter midrange (=> treble level will be higher) and harder and deeper lower bass. So I hope it will have a fine sound signature.

Perun Live are brighter. But they are still bassier and darker than most of the Stax cans.

However, I'd still vote on getting the Rock ones (I owned 2, sold one, soon receiving the latest iteration) as they have way better subbass quality, dynamics and extention and the furthest treble extention compared vs Live (even though the treble "quantity" is higher in Live).

 

[goldwerger]

Latest Perun Rock are way more stable and reliable than the first iterations. And also have a higher sound level, generally. Mainly represented in the bass hardness and speed and the far treble extention. However, the version that you are currently discussing imo isnt particularly great since its whole treble level got lowered compared vs the midrange. And the lower subbass was also better in some of the previous versions. However, Alexander said that his most recent update will have quiter midrange (=> treble level will be higher) and harder and deeper lower bass. So I hope it will have a fine sound signature.

Perun Live are brighter. But they are still bassier and darker than most of the Stax cans.

However, I'd still vote on getting the Rock ones (I owned 2, sold one, soon receiving the latest iteration) as they have way better subbass quality, dynamics and extention and the furthest treble extention compared vs Live (even though the treble "quantity" is higher in Live).

Very helpful

How would these two models compare to the X9k or 007mk1, in case u r familiar with either?

Thank you

 

[Ta6ypeTka]

Very helpful

How would these two models compare to the X9k or 007mk1, in case u r familiar with either?

Thank you

SR-X9000 are more open sounding. They have a more audiophile-like sound signature. This is easily shown in the death metal. You get some of the frequencies over-covered by others. Stax is a lot more linear and all the small pieces and details are more opened and are heard more easily. But in the calm genres I wouldnt tell the difference in the details. Vocals vibrato, violin textures n stuff are pretty equal. Bass though defenitelly goes in favor of Perun. It reaches way way lower and is a lot harder, densier and more dynamic. And there s just simply more bass in Perun.

SR-007mk1 (Japan, the brown ones) have a cooler timbre - Perun is warmer by a significant margin. Also, Perun has a lot more details in the midrange and greater vocal dynamics. Also, Perun' subbass reaches lower. And Perun has more upped bass - the "body". The treble is a lot less sharp and a lot less hard in Perun, it sounds way more natural.

 

[draytonklammer]

Latest Perun Rock are way more stable and reliable than the first iterations. And also have a higher sound level, generally. Mainly represented in the bass hardness and speed and the far treble extention. However, the version that you are currently discussing imo isnt particularly great since its whole treble level got lowered compared vs the midrange. And the lower subbass was also better in some of the previous versions. However, Alexander said that his most recent update will have quiter midrange (=> treble level will be higher) and harder and deeper lower bass. So I hope it will have a fine sound signature.

Perun Live are brighter. But they are still bassier and darker than most of the Stax cans.

However, I'd still vote on getting the Rock ones (I owned 2, sold one, soon receiving the latest iteration) as they have way better subbass quality, dynamics and extention and the furthest treble extention compared vs Live (even though the treble "quantity" is higher in Live).

The version I own is the latest Perun Rock.
Can't say I necessarily agree with the stability bit, but I also haven't tried the earlier iterations.

I was told that my Rock needs to be run on a normal bias amplifier to stop some of the weirdness.
It still sounds fine and the weirdness slowly goes away a bit with time (so that it isn't noticeable while playing tracks) but it's still not as stable as Live Sound.

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SIDE NOTE:
Anyone who wants to skip the multi-month wait -- feel free to buy my Rock and Live Sound!
Selling below cost.

 

[goldwerger]

SR-X9000 are more open sounding. They have a more audiophile-like sound signature. This is easily shown in the death metal. You get some of the frequencies over-covered by others. Stax is a lot more linear and all the small pieces and details are more opened and are heard more easily. But in the calm genres I wouldnt tell the difference in the details. Vocals vibrato, violin textures n stuff are pretty equal. Bass though defenitelly goes in favor of Perun. It reaches way way lower and is a lot harder, densier and more dynamic. And there s just simply more bass in Perun.

SR-007mk1 (Japan, the brown ones) have a cooler timbre - Perun is warmer by a significant margin. Also, Perun has a lot more details in the midrange and greater vocal dynamics. Also, Perun' subbass reaches lower. And Perun has more upped bass - the "body". The treble is a lot less sharp and a lot less hard in Perun, it sounds way more natural.

Thank you. Your references really help paint a clear picture what it may sound like. Very much appreciated!!!

 

[draytonklammer]

SR-X9000 are more open sounding. They have a more audiophile-like sound signature. This is easily shown in the death metal. You get some of the frequencies over-covered by others. Stax is a lot more linear and all the small pieces and details are more opened and are heard more easily. But in the calm genres I wouldnt tell the difference in the details. Vocals vibrato, violin textures n stuff are pretty equal. Bass though defenitelly goes in favor of Perun. It reaches way way lower and is a lot harder, densier and more dynamic. And there s just simply more bass in Perun.

SR-007mk1 (Japan, the brown ones) have a cooler timbre - Perun is warmer by a significant margin. Also, Perun has a lot more details in the midrange and greater vocal dynamics. Also, Perun' subbass reaches lower. And Perun has more upped bass - the "body". The treble is a lot less sharp and a lot less hard in Perun, it sounds way more natural.

I do agree with your assessments of the STAX headphones versus my Peruns, for the most part.

 

[Ta6ypeTka]

The version I own is the latest Perun Rock.

It is not The latest update was invented less than a month ago.