mab1376
1000+ Head-Fier
hd650 is perfect for meWell it's a 650, so yes, sounds about right. You want more highs or lows, you need different headphones. Or throw on some ZMF lambskin pads, though the added bass might overdo it.
hd650 is perfect for meWell it's a 650, so yes, sounds about right. You want more highs or lows, you need different headphones. Or throw on some ZMF lambskin pads, though the added bass might overdo it.
That's a great description of what I hear with the Tungsrams as well. I'd just add that they are also more adept dynamically, especially microdynamics.The VC and Clear have large, impressively holographic soundstages but lack some of the sonic vibrancy of the Auteur. They may also have a very slight tendency towards glare with the Tungsrams that the Auteur does not, The glare seems to be going away with more time on the tubes. They’re probably not fully burned in yet with less than 24 hours of run time.
Compared to the stock tubes, I’d describe the Tungsrams as a little dryer, leaner and faster with improved headstage and imaging.
I keep hoping back to the 6XX. Both my Opto planners and newly acquired ETA mini-closed are fine, but - for me- a little too bright and tiring.Received my Folkvangr last Friday, spent some time this weekend going through a few pairs of headphones and comparing the experience. I've read multiple responses saying the Sennheiser HD600/650/6XX pair well with the FV. I realize it's largely subjective based on one's own tastes and experience, but what are some recommended headphone pairings that y'all have found so far?
If there was something with a soundstage and detail similar to a Grado PS1000, but with some more bass impact to back it up, that would pretty much be my audio nirvana.
I agree on the dynamics and microdynamics. I think that’s part of what makes the Auteur pop with them.That's a great description of what I hear with the Tungsrams as well. I'd just add that they are also more adept dynamically, especially microdynamics.
Mine didn't reach their pinnacle sonically until they had upwards of 100 hours on them. The mids (especially) gained some additional body and fullness. While they are still not a warm sounding tube to my ears, they seem to be 'less lean' after some extended play time.
I’m very interested too, but the price tag is more than I’m willing to spend. I’m pretty happy with my current set-up so I think I’ll sit on the sidelines for a while until I actually need another pair of headphones.I've completely settled into Atriums with mine (incredible), still haven't had time to roll tubes. Now with the new ZMF announced planars at 65 ohm and 95 db am VERY intrigued if they will play well as I was always a planar guy before Atrium.
I heard that ZMF would be releasing a closed version of the Atrium in the near future. Assuming that's true, I'll be jumping on them as soon as they appear.I’m very interested too, but the price tag is more than I’m willing to spend. I’m pretty happy with my current set-up so I think I’ll sit on the sidelines for a while until I actually need another pair of headphones.
I was just testing Atrium on my FV this week. Amazing sound but way too dark for my taste.I heard that ZMF would be releasing a closed version of the Atrium in the near future. Assuming that's true, I'll be jumping on them as soon as they appear.
Not sure if it's really going to be a 'closed version' of Atrium, my impression was this will more along the lines of Eikon Classic. My wallet is hoping so anyway ....I heard that ZMF would be releasing a closed version of the Atrium in the near future. Assuming that's true, I'll be jumping on them as soon as they appear.
My impression was that it will be more along the lines of an Atrium Closed. I can order an Eikon today if I want, although I don't have any idea what Eikon Classic is.Not sure if it's really going to be a 'closed version' of Atrium, my impression was this will more along the lines of Eikon Classic. My wallet is hoping so anyway ....
Eikon Classic is what I am thinking they did with Auteur Classic, just take the drivers and the Atrium damping system and retune the Eikon. I don't see how a closed back get's the Atrium effect. $1000 cheaper.My impression was that it will be more along the lines of an Atrium Closed. I can order an Eikon today if I want, although I don't have any idea what Eikon Classic is.
This would tempt me too.I heard that ZMF would be releasing a closed version of the Atrium in the near future. Assuming that's true, I'll be jumping on them as soon as they appear.