[Sanman99]

Still looking for some detailed headphones and various aspects for collection

So far I got the elegia but tried Ananda recently
Then got hd800s and lcd-xc
Might sell a couple

Ended up sending back Monolith AMT for an RMA but then considered to get it refunded
I didn't get the sale in August

So I was wondering the differences between Heddphone v2, or maybe the v1 and the Monoprice
I tried the Monolith briefly before returning it
Ton of bass but needs EQ

might try ZMF stuff at Canjam
Looking for something detailed or maybe closed back
So maybe Verite if possible

I might try hd6xx when I get a chance
Something to compliment having a closed back, open back, a planar and dynamic
But maybe more AMT stuff will be available in the future

So I could even just wait a decade perhaps










Sidenote about amps

I'm using xduoo ta03s OTL tube amp, and can plug it to JDS Atom as pre-amp
Someone had mentioned it's not a good idea to mess with the connections while things are plugged in. Sometimes I unplug to switch from 6.35mm output for pre-amp to just use the xduoo as a DAC.
I've been hearing some static on laptop or sometimes through the phone also and even the audio turned off when it happened on my phone. I tried a different USB cord.

Portable xduoo xp2 pro distorts bass a lot at higher volumes
Getting a qudelix next
Someone was selling an ifi xcan for really cheap but I missed that

Probably should get a headphone mount or sell some of these. The co-pilot pad doesn't fit too well on the hd800s.
Sheepskin pads is decent, but suede may be more comfortable. I forgot to ask ZMF if it's real suede. The co-pilot doesn't seem to be. Hd800s is plastic so maybe it'll be prone to cosmetic damage.
Maybe crescent snap would be better but for something like the AMT headphones.
The heddphone v2 has a better headband and some difference in the bass, I was told.

Some people like the Monolith better than Heddphone?
I guess Heddphone might be at Canjam maybe.

 

[Sanman99]

anyone recommend the Heddphone v2 over the Monolith?
or maybe get Monolith is on sale, or if there a next time








Monolith needs EQ
phone EQ usually doesn't seem to affect much. PeaceEQ does a lot. i might wanna learn how to calibrate those graphs or some folks use in-ear microphone and 3d software also.
just saying if my phone and a portable amp can even power the Monolith well, it might not EQ well

Heddphone v2 has much better headband
someone told me folks sometimes say the Monolith can be better, after it's EQ'ed


any good comparisons between ZMF headphones? Verite is more detailed than others
they got Bokeh now too
then i can hopefully find for myself how hd6xx compares to any, at Canjam
hd6xx can be good for reference, referencing headphones by some comparison at least. not necessarily 'critical listening' itself, but reference to the headphone.

As I said, I have a few now if anyone can compare in terms of the ones I've got
More bass than lcd-xc? Different qualities,
AMT might do well on low volume..?


Other brands
ZMF is natural in a way - wood, and is said to be good for vocals
as opposed to Audeze seems industrial vibe overall even with the build quality
sennheiser is a lot of plastic

https://audiofool.reviews/2023/04/1...-the-amt-merit-a-mention-for-a-good-part-yes/

Some reviews compared HE1000se, empyrean, or lcd3 with Heddphone v1
I'm looking for detail clarity critical.. Any complementary aspects to the current collection of replace what I have

Monolith AMT was at a good (lower) price, and being a different kind of driver I expected it might be something worth
But the tuning and build quality... At least it has real leather

 

[Sanman99]

What does AMT do better than planar or dynamic? Is it something unique that will complement the others I've got?

Detail, but some different aspects?

Bass? Other headphones have "strong bass" but I didn't get much time to test the Monolith out
Still finding out whether I'm able to get to Canjam to try Heddphone v2

Subpac says they're not gonna be there this year

 

[spittis]

Many of the products you mentioned have dedicated threads and you can search for keywords within them. You probably also get more answers if you post questions there.