roma101
Headphoneus Supremus
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I agree with your take of the 8400 and the HD25 although the HD25 is much edgier the upper frequencies and as much as I like them, they're far from perfect. While they have a fun sound with good detail and layering, the timbre is off, the soundstage is narrow, and the sound is not as refined as the 8400. While the 8400 is a bit bright it is much smoother than the HD25. I think if I had a headphone in between the Z1000 and the 8400 I would be a lot happier. What I love most is that punch on the low end. I just repurchased a pair of 8400s so I'll be able to compare them in a couple weeks.
That said, I was enjoying the Z1000 today a bit more. I'm getting used to their presentation and I see what you mean about their coherence. I listen to all genres but mostly alt. rock (80s and 90s, lots of INXS and Depeche Mode) but I also listen to artists like Sade also. The Z1000 in some areas have a subtlety to their detail whereas the 8400 is a little more in your face. Not that they're forward in any one spectrum but that the tonality is not as subdued and as smooth as the Z1000. So far, I'm enjoying the Z1000 for its character and how they present the music. Not sure if they'll be keepers, although again, the ergonomics are TOP NOTCH for portable use. I've already gotten used to using them on the go vs the HD25 I've been using for the longest time.
I still have yet to try them on my pcdp. I have a vintage Sony D-33 which I'm sure should be enough for the Z1000. What are you currently using the Z1000 with? Also my source is all pretty much ALAC or CDs.
That said, I was enjoying the Z1000 today a bit more. I'm getting used to their presentation and I see what you mean about their coherence. I listen to all genres but mostly alt. rock (80s and 90s, lots of INXS and Depeche Mode) but I also listen to artists like Sade also. The Z1000 in some areas have a subtlety to their detail whereas the 8400 is a little more in your face. Not that they're forward in any one spectrum but that the tonality is not as subdued and as smooth as the Z1000. So far, I'm enjoying the Z1000 for its character and how they present the music. Not sure if they'll be keepers, although again, the ergonomics are TOP NOTCH for portable use. I've already gotten used to using them on the go vs the HD25 I've been using for the longest time.
I still have yet to try them on my pcdp. I have a vintage Sony D-33 which I'm sure should be enough for the Z1000. What are you currently using the Z1000 with? Also my source is all pretty much ALAC or CDs.