[bassb]

Sorry for the small collection, just getting started.
But currently I prefer my Aeon Closed over my HD6XX, mainly because of comfort. So:
- MrSpeakers Aeon Closed
- Drop HD6xx

for now

 

[jsk ksj]

My updated list

1. Lcd-X 2021, Surprisingly adept at most musical genres. Detail + bass. Extremely comfortable. Easy to listen to at lower volumes due to dynamics. I worry that the cables look fragile, but that aside, top notch.
2. Sennheiser HD660s, up one place. Finally got them to stop creaking and squeaking, thank god. Makes a world of difference. My go to for vocal music.
3.Grado sr325e, for when you absolutely need to hear that trumpet scream, except no substitute.
4. Sundara, my gateway drug to "audiophile" headphones. Still a constant delight. If it's bass heavy music, these are my choice.
5. Timeless 7hz, sound amazing, but as with every iem / tip I have ever used, cause inner ear itch after 45mins, so limits use.

 

[FinHifi]

The five that comes to mind first:

1. ADX5000 - Comfort, Detail, Soundstage
2. Meze Elite - Comfort, Soundstage, Feeling
3. Fidelio X2 - Comfort, Fun, Price, Build
4. AKG 702 - Comfort, Soundstage, Price
5. Sennheiser 599 se - Price (refurb- 50e) , Tonality, Build

I left out some that did not do it for me, but have better sound quality than some on the list, like Clear and Arya

 

[Saberpunch]

The five that comes to mind first:

1. ADX5000 - Comfort, Detail, Soundstage

I heard amazing things about the ADX5000 and want try that headphone one day.

 

[FinHifi]

I heard amazing things about the ADX5000 and want try that headphone one day.

I will say that it is not for everyone, but it is the headphone I have owned longest and gets the most use.
Needs a powerful, warm amp to shine. A90 just did not work with this.

 

[552609]

Full-size:
1. JMA XTC-Open
2. JMA XTC-C
3. DCA Ether 2
4. B&W Px8

IEMs:
1. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2
2. Vision Ears VE8
3. TRUTHEAR HEXA
4. 7Hz Salnotes Zero
5. KZ x HBB DQ6S
6. Moondrop Chu

For now, I have 3 more IEMs coming in this week.

 

[Domin0]

I'm gonna cheat a little bit and list headphones I used to own as well that I liked, but sold to pay off other stuff (would love to get them back eventually, though!) The ones currently own I'll mark with an asterisk.

Full-Size:
1. Audeze LCD-2 (with EQ)*
2. Focal Elex
3. ZMF Eikon
4. Audeze LCD-2 (w/o EQ)*
5. Sennheiser 58X

IEM:
1. Sony IER-Z1R*
2. KL-Sirius*
3. Moondrop KXXS
4. Sony WF-1000XM4 (with EQ & Final E-tips)*
5. Final E5000
6. Final E2000*
7. Sony WF-1000XM4 (stock, no EQ)*

Currently I'm on the lookout for a pair of HD800's but trying to find a pair for a decent price has been pretty tricky.

 

[Shane D]

I will say that it is not for everyone, but it is the headphone I have owned longest and gets the most use.
Needs a powerful, warm amp to shine. A90 just did not work with this.

Bet that would be awesome with a Violectric amp.

 

[Thomasr]

This thread makes me feel like owning just 3 sets of headphones is socially deviant.

 

[Shane D]

This thread makes me feel like owning just 3 sets of headphones is socially deviant.

Not deviant, just a little weird.

 

[chesebert]

I will say that it is not for everyone, but it is the headphone I have owned longest and gets the most use.
Needs a powerful, warm amp to shine. A90 just did not work with this.

Would you say it’s like D8000 in terms of sound profile? I have never heard ADX5000.

 

[jonathan c]

I will say that it is not for everyone, but it is the headphone I have owned longest and gets the most use.
Needs a powerful, warm amp to shine. A90 just did not work with this.

With a nominal impedance of 420 ohms, the ADX-5000 headphone should be driven by a high output impedance OTL tube headphone amplifier (e.g. Woo Audio WA2), or by a solid state headphone amplifier with sizable voltage swing capability (e.g. Violectric HPA 2XX series). The Topping A90, while being a ‘measurement champion’, just does not fit the bill vis-a-vis high-impedance headphones.

 

[ScornDefeat]

Would you say it’s like D8000 in terms of sound profile? I have never heard ADX5000.

Different commenter, but I've owned and extensively compared both. My detailed impressions were posted here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/final-audio-d8000-planar-magnetic-headphone.845567/post-16103407

To summarize, D8000 and ADX5000 don't share too many similarities (on a granular level, at least. They are both similar in being elite options). D8000 has both more bass depth and impact. ADX5000 is unmistakably brighter than the D8000. They both are highly-resolving headphones, though.

 

[adeadcrab]

With a nominal impedance of 420 ohms, the ADX-5000 headphone should be driven by a high output impedance OTL tube headphone amplifier (e.g. Woo Audio WA2), or by a solid state headphone amplifier with sizable voltage swing capability (e.g. Violectric HPA 2XX series). The Topping A90, while being a ‘measurement champion’, just does not fit the bill vis-a-vis high-impedance headphones.

Driving the HD800S with A90D, with impedance swing up to 600 ohms (from listed 300 ohms) sounds majestic.
OTL amps are just not detrimentally affecting the sound as its output impedance is within the damping factor range (8:1 / 10:1)

 

[FinHifi]

Bet that would be awesome with a Violectric amp.

Got Violectric V222 and V850, so i can say this is true

With a nominal impedance of 420 ohms, the ADX-5000 headphone should be driven by a high output impedance OTL tube headphone amplifier (e.g. Woo Audio WA2), or by a solid state headphone amplifier with sizable voltage swing capability (e.g. Violectric HPA 2XX series). The Topping A90, while being a ‘measurement champion’, just does not fit the bill vis-a-vis high-impedance headphones.

Yeah, noticed this. Bass was lacking depth. V222 just made these shine (currently on my head)

Different commenter, but I've owned and extensively compared both. My detailed impressions were posted here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/final-audio-d8000-planar-magnetic-headphone.845567/post-16103407

To summarize, D8000 and ADX5000 don't share too many similarities (on a granular level, at least. They are both similar in being elite options). D8000 has both more bass depth and impact. ADX5000 is unmistakably brighter than the D8000. They both are highly-resolving headphones, though.

I have not heard those other headphones in your review, but agree on your comments on ADX5000. Bass quality depends on the amp, and i think yours was more than qualified to bring the best out of these. At first i felt like the bass was lacking, but got used to it and now I appriciate the tightness and quality, for the fun bass I'll use my Elites. And precision + light weight is why I use these in gaming and daily tasks.