[OneEyedHito]

Looking forward to your thoughts vs Susvara

I had a pair on loan a couple of Months ago and was able to A/B them with the Susvara. The P won in the EDM category and held their own in the folksy/bluesy/rock category but fell to 2nd place in the vocals category but……Susvara is Latin for Golden Voices so I understand that loss.

The fit was my only real complaint on the P so I’m hoping the yoke slide mechanism on this set is a bit firmer and then I could be in business. I recently picked up both the Mysphere 3.1 and 3.2 also so I can afford to let the Susvara go to a good home for a while.

The P wins on soundstage width and height coupled with bass extension while equaling the Susvara in top end detail to my ears, granted none of those comparisons were done with my current combo of the TT2 and WA33 so it will be a bit of a new ride.

 

[OneEyedHito]

Based on the recommendation from @Roasty I contacted Sean at AffinityAdapters on ebay and he created an ebay link so I could order. Just got notice this morning that mine just shipped.

Thank you, I’ll do the same!!!

 

[Roasty]

the SolP sounds even better after several days of running in. I also recently swapped out my arctic Aeris silver cable for their palladium cable. overall, the highs seem more nimble and clearer, whilst the low end has tightened up further. the P seemingly has lost a bit of weight and become more agile.

I previously thought there was some low end cut off and didn't extend as low as the Susvara, but did some a/b and it does, with the added bonus of increased punch and amount over the Susvara.

I agree with @OneEyedHito, the soundstage width and height on the P is better than the Susvara. quite a cavernous feel and sound with the P. music elements far to the side can immediately be perceived as such, whereas with the Sus, sometimes it is not as immediately apparently so.

 

[jaboki]

The fit was my only real complaint on the P so I’m hoping the yoke slide mechanism on this set is a bit firmer and then I could be in business.

Do you mean it's too loose where the mechanism automatically make it bigger while wearing it?

The P wins on soundstage width and height coupled with bass extension while equaling the Susvara in top end detail to my ears, granted none of those comparisons were done with my current combo of the TT2 and WA33 so it will be a bit of a new ride.

This is why I really want to try it.

 

[OneEyedHito]

Do you mean it's too loose where the mechanism automatically make it bigger while wearing it?


This is why I really want to try it.

I mean where the yokes slide up and down into the headband were a bit loose, as an example on the Susvara once you adjust side height they are very firmly clicked into place, on the utopia it is similar in grip, on the P the weight of the cups would pull them down over my ears with any movement. Not sure if it was the set that I borrowed or a regular issue. I will know in a few days

 

[jaboki]

I mean where the yokes slide up and down into the headband were a bit loose, as an example on the Susvara once you adjust side height they are very firmly clicked into place, on the utopia it is similar in grip, on the P the weight of the cups would pull them down over my ears with any movement. Not sure if it was the set that I borrowed or a regular issue. I will know in a few days

Gotcha. Hopefully the new unit you get doesn’t have that issue. Build quality seems to be amazing based on reviews/comments.

 

[jlbrach]

I have no such issue, I find the P very comfortable

 

[Roasty]

this is a nice album to listen on the SolP. I think it shows off some P technical abilities quite well. some easy listening to start off the week.

 

[ducanh712]

Finally… best sounding ever for my taste )

 

[Ragnar-BY]

Finally… best sounding ever for my taste )

How do you like the Nordost cable?

 

[DJJEZ]

I had a pair on loan a couple of Months ago and was able to A/B them with the Susvara. The P won in the EDM category and held their own in the folksy/bluesy/rock category but fell to 2nd place in the vocals category but……Susvara is Latin for Golden Voices so I understand that loss.

The fit was my only real complaint on the P so I’m hoping the yoke slide mechanism on this set is a bit firmer and then I could be in business. I recently picked up both the Mysphere 3.1 and 3.2 also so I can afford to let the Susvara go to a good home for a while.

The P wins on soundstage width and height coupled with bass extension while equaling the Susvara in top end detail to my ears, granted none of those comparisons were done with my current combo of the TT2 and WA33 so it will be a bit of a new ride.

Have you heard LCD-5?

 

[jlbrach]

I have listened to both and think the P is more refined...better soundstage...same level of detail ...better bass for P and I think the P is more comfortable...the 5 is easier to drive

 

[OneEyedHito]

Have you heard LCD-5?

Yes I had them for several weeks. I concur with @jlbrach that the Sol P were a step above to me but I rate Soundstage size, instrument separation, and the low end theory high on my list of sound qualities. The LCD5 fit my head better.

 

[nwavesailor]

I have listened to both and think the P is more refined...better soundstage...same level of detail ...better bass for P and I think the P is more comfortable...the 5 is easier to drive

I echo your view on the P other than the comfort.
The P isn't bad but the headband does get to me after a short session. The Sus is just about perfect on my head! Not Empy comfortable, but then again it sounds way better than the Empy. My list is the Sus, LCD-5 and P in order of comfort.

 

[ducanh712]

How do you like the Nordost cable?

How do you like the Nordost cable?

It’s totally balanced, more detail, deeper bass …