T+A Solitaire P planar magnetostatic

[slsmaster]

It is interesting you felt the Sol P has more bass and better bass than the Immanis. I saw the Sus mentioned. While I also prefer the OG Sus and the Sus Unveiled ( SUV ) to the Sol P, I do feel the bass of the Sol P is better. It is definitely stronger than the OG Sus. I find the SUV closes that gap, but the issue is the midrange. Both SUS, to me, feel like they lift a veil off of the Sol P, especially with vocals. But on instrumentals, especially if they have strong bass, the Sol P excels for me. Sometimes it can almost be too powerful.

I would have thought the Immanis would have an even more powerful bass from other impressions. Eventually I will have them side by side. Thanks for your impressions.

My friend and I definitely had the impression that with his current setup (Envy with stock power tubes and NOS driver tubes + MMT), the Sol P had a stronger bass with more physicality to it while also being technically very impressive.

That said, the Immanis as a whole package is the more refined headphone no doubt about it, Sol P being a nice side headphone as it is more colored tuning wise and makes a lot of fun, especially because of said bass performance.
I will definitely get an Immanis eventually as my main headphone, but the Sol P will stay as contrast as its dark sound is very unusual with that level of technicalities.

OG Sus/Sus Unveiled try to go in a similar direction that Immains goes tuning and presentation wise, a life like neutral presentation (my preference being OG Sus because of the midrange you mentioned), and therefore I personally would choose between either a Sus or Immanis.

 

[Frankie D]

My friend and I definitely had the impression that with his current setup (Envy with stock power tubes and NOS driver tubes + MMT), the Sol P had a stronger bass with more physicality to it while also being technically very impressive.

That said, the Immanis as a whole package is the more refined headphone no doubt about it, Sol P being a nice side headphone as it is more colored tuning wise and makes a lot of fun, especially because of said bass performance.
I will definitely get an Immanis eventually as my main headphone, but the Sol P will stay as contrast as its dark sound is very unusual with that level of technicalities.

OG Sus/Sus Unveiled try to go in a similar direction that Immains goes tuning and presentation wise, a life like neutral presentation (my preference being OG Sus because of the midrange you mentioned), and therefore I personally would choose between either a Sus or Immanis.

I appreciate the comparisons.

As for the OG Sus vs the SUV, I would say the SUV has the superior midrange. It is also a bit more forward. Both great as they should be at this level.

Looking forward to an Immanis one day as well!

 

[ChJL]

It is interesting you felt the Sol P has more bass and better bass than the Immanis.

have to agree... mid bass/punch was really impressive with Immanis, I dare say too much since I felt it's sub bass doesn't go hand in hand with it. Maybe it's SolP's fault because it's truly special down low!

That said, the Immanis as a whole package is the more refined headphone no doubt about it,

well yeah but... it's sill 10k.
With it's holographic, atmospheric presentation, the T+A also gives me a refined listening experience.

As I had my Caldera

Although I want to have another great HP, Caldera always enters my mind, I won't commit, since it's comfort was for me also bothersome at the beginning, is not an issue any longer. I now can ware it 4 hours+ since my body/scull is conditioned to tolerate it.

Maybe it just fits my preference really well.
A real treasure imo.

 

[Frankie D]

Although I want to have another great HP, Caldera always enters my mind, I won't commit, since it's comfort was for me also bothersome at the beginning, is not an issue any longer. I now can ware it 4 hours+ since my body/scull is conditioned to tolerate it.

Maybe it just fits my preference really well.
A real treasure imo.

I had the Caldera Closed on a one week audition. I came away very impressed. Prior to it I had liked the CO, but did not care for the CC. Getting it in house It was trading blows with the OG Sus and SOL P. An excellent HP. I wrote up an informal review here if you wish to check it out. It should be an excellent addition to the Sol P.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-watercooler-headphone-edition-–-headphones-amps-dacs-and-desktop-home-audio-related-–-a-freewheeling-discussion-of-gear-impressions-music-and-musings.972819/post-18691948

 

[chrisyak]

Over the past two years, I have tested many headphones, and my main set is now the Immanis; however, when choosing my second favorite, I tend to select the Sol P. It is a great all-around headphone that does everything really well. I love the bass; it is just perfect. Especially if you like anything that is wrong or as any type of drums involved, it really hits. It's not a Bose headphone, but it replicates it better than 90% of the headphones on the market. My next favorite is definitely the Sus Unveiled. I ended up buying a new pair of Sol P after selling my second-hand ones, but the Immanis happened, and I am probably going to sell my Sol P. If anyone is interested, it's brand new and still sealed.

 

[xenithon]

Has anyone perhaps tried the ZMF Crescent Snap on the SolP? If it fits might be another great option for long term headband comfort.