[Jozurr]

  Thanks for the comparison. Did you try the elear？

 
I didn't. They were more bassy than the Utopia, and I think I'd slightly prefer them over my Omni, but I didnt have the Omni on hand to compare them side by side.

 

[Decommo]

 
Thanks for the comparison. Did you try the elear？

I didn't. They were more bassy than the Utopia, and I think I'd slightly prefer them over my Omni, but I didnt have the Omni on hand to compare them side by side.

May I know what J2 is? Is it amp? Just curious since I am planning to get HE6 near future.

 

[Jozurr]

May I know what J2 is? Is it amp? Just curious since I am planning to get HE6 near future.

 
First Watt J2
 
http://www.firstwatt.com/j2.html

 

[Mr Trev]

Just checking out the Boxing Day flyer @ Canada Computers… Fiio X5 Gen.2 $299 CAD. HE400i $349 CAD
Not sure if posting links to PDFs are OK, but the flyer is on their site

 

[SpiderNhan]

The V-MODA Zn is on Amazon Lightning Deals. Deal starts at 6:49 EST.

 

[KG Jag]

True North Records day 6 of 12 features Steve Dawson "Waiting For The Lights To Come Up":
 
https://truenorth.labelstore.ca/625712998324-waiting-for-the-lights-to-come-up-digital-mp3.html

 

[KG Jag]

Merry Christmas!
 
True North Records day 7 of 12 features Randy Bachman "Heavy Blues":
 
https://truenorth.labelstore.ca/803057020423-heavy-blues-digital-mp3.html

 

[ruthieandjohn]

I went to a store and tried the Utopia out of the Simaudio 430HA and compared it against the HE-6 out of the same amp. The guy at the store almost didnt want me to try the Utopia saying they had not been completely broken in and that he doesnt want me to not be impressed with them? :/

Upon asking he said theyve been broken in for 2 days but he went on to say they need two weeks etc. I insisted saying that I know the Utopia gets sufficiently there with 40-50 hrs, but he seemed to know it all apparently. In the end if I am listening to these or not, he said ok go ahead and try it.

Against the HE-6 my impressions were:

-The HE-6 extended lower and the bass hit slightly harder, but the Utopia is no slouch (looking at you HD800)
-The mids on the Utopia were just simply better ans felt more real
-The highs on the HE-6 had a bit more energy up top, which I really liked
-The microdetailing and layering on the Utopia is extremely good, where I think my HE-6 wasnt doing as good. The sound stage also was maybe a bit better on the Utopia but they almost sounded similar to me there because the music I listen to does not utilise wide soundstages anyway.
-The Utopia felt like a complete sound spectrum, with nothing sticking out and just working perfectly in harmony where the HE-6 just seemed more fun overall.

I think overall the HE-6 had more of a "kick" to them for electronic music for me, but I can imagine how the Utopia are more refined and how a lot of people would love them. Theres nothing "bad" on them whatsoever. Im going to stick with the HE6 and get a J2 to drive them.

Hi, can you please say what amp and DAC were used in your comparisons on 5he HE-6? Thanks!

 

[Jozurr]

Hi, can you please say what amp and DAC were used in your comparisons on 5he HE-6? Thanks!

Simaudio 430HA dac/amp for both Utopia and HE-6.

 

[ruthieandjohn]

Simaudio 430HA dac/amp for both Utopia and HE-6.

Great choice...thanks!

 

[JoeDoe]

Musical paradise is having a Boxing Day sale today. Idk if I've ever seen their stuff marked down before. Their balanced tube DAC is at a great price!: http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=80

 

[doctorjazz]

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/thinksound-on2-headphones

Have the On1, I've read the On2 is better (I really like the On1), tempting at the price...

 

[mtkupp]

True North Records - 50% off everything for the rest of 2016. Use coupon code HOLIDAY50
 
http://truenorthrecords.com/

 

[dabtpa]

Beyer DT 770 for $114 at BuyDig. Lowest price I have ever seen on these. I own them and they are very, very good for a closed back phone.

 

[Ggroch]

  Beyer DT 770 for $114 at BuyDig. Lowest price I have ever seen on these. I own them and they are very, very good for a closed back phone.

Buydig is actually a bit cheaper $110 through eBay (16 ohm version).
 
I see Neweggflash has the 16 ohm version for $114 (seller is Beach Camera which is Buydig)
 
Buydig has the Beyerdynamic A20 Amp for $299 (price shows in checkout basket).