[Rob49]

Just picked up an 800S and does indeed sound fantastic with the Taz
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These have been added to my "considerations" list.

This morning i've been listening to an old pair of Senn's 595 & i'm enjoying them. I'm begining to wonder if i'm coming to the conclusion that the Sony MDR-Z1R's are just too boomy & congested at times, whereas i wonder if Sennheiser's tend to be better balanced across the sound spectrum ??

 

[Umwelt]

This morning i've been listening to an old pair of Senn's 595 & i'm enjoying them. I'm begining to wonder if i'm coming to the conclusion that the Sony MDR-Z1R's are just too boomy & congested at times, whereas i wonder if Sennheiser's tend to be better balanced across the sound spectrum ??

You're noticing the difference between an open and a closed (well, kind of semi-closed) headphone

 

[Rob49]

You're noticing the difference between an open and a closed (well, kind of semi-closed) headphone

I had been thinking that....perhaps my choice of next headphone needs to be open ?? ( So i can cross off the Stellia's from my considerations list then ?? )

 

[Gamerlingual]

I had been thinking that....perhaps my choice of next headphone needs to be open ?? ( So i can cross off the Stellia's from my considerations list then ?? )

Focal Clear would be highly recommended if you like open cans

 

[Rob49]

Focal Clear would be highly recommended if you like open cans

Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, aware of the Clears, i am really starting to think to go with open headphones, even they will let noise in more ( & out. ) I'd have to say i' being strongly drawn to the Abyss Diana Phi ?

 

[Gamerlingual]

Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, aware of the Clears, i am really starting to think to go with open headphones, even they will let noise in more ( & out. ) I'd have to say i' being strongly drawn to the Abyss Diana Phi ?

For closed back, I think the MDR-Z7M2 offers a good performance without going to energetic. You can hear all the detail but it's more relaxed in its nature vs the Clear

 

[adrianm]

Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, aware of the Clears, i am really starting to think to go with open headphones, even they will let noise in more ( & out. ) I'd have to say i' being strongly drawn to the Abyss Diana Phi ?

From a comfort pov this makes more sense for you than Utopias for example.If you think the sound signature is something you'd like you should go for it.But also light and in the same league are the Meze Empyrean.Not sure what else would make sense for you.

 

[dasherzx]

weird question but is it possible to hook the pre-out of the zh1es to the TA-A1ES amp's line-in? im thinking of getting a speaker system but im wondering if another dac like the hap-z1es is necessary. and the quality of said configurations?

 

[Rob49]

For closed back, I think the MDR-Z7M2 offers a good performance without going to energetic. You can hear all the detail but it's more relaxed in its nature vs the Clear

I have the Z1R's & i want to give another brand a try.

From a comfort pov this makes more sense for you than Utopias for example.If you think the sound signature is something you'd like you should go for it.But also light and in the same league are the Meze Empyrean.Not sure what else would make sense for you.

Utopia's were on the list. Haven't looked into Meze Empyrean in any real detail....in answer to your last statement....nor me ! I do think i will shock you ALL soon, though !

 

[340519]

I have the Z1R's & i want to give another brand a try.



Utopia's were on the list. Haven't looked into Meze Empyrean in any real detail....in answer to your last statement....nor me ! I do think i will shock you ALL soon, though !

I have both the empys and z1r but as of now I prefer the z1r over all my cans. Simply stellar headphones and I absolutely love the sound signature.

 

[Redcarmoose]

weird question but is it possible to hook the pre-out of the zh1es to the TA-A1ES amp's line-in? im thinking of getting a speaker system but im wondering if another dac like the hap-z1es is necessary. and the quality of said configurations?

The TA is used as a preamp in many high quality speaker systems. There is a choice of line out or attenuated RCA output to a power amp.

I don’t do it but it’s reported as first rate. Though keep in mind using the TA DAC is this use is preferred than adding an analog RCA input.

Though with your amplifier I would guess going line out would be the way. Now in essence your simply using the TA as a DAC. But for power-amp users they are using the TA as an attenuated pre-amp.

 

[Rob49]

weird question but is it possible to hook the pre-out of the zh1es to the TA-A1ES amp's line-in? im thinking of getting a speaker system but im wondering if another dac like the hap-z1es is necessary. and the quality of said configurations?

Don't know if this helps, but i have my Sony HAP-S1 hooked up to my TA for speaker listening & it's most impressive !

 

[adrianm]

I have both the empys and z1r but as of now I prefer the z1r over all my cans. Simply stellar headphones and I absolutely love the sound signature.

Have to agree.Can't say i've heard all the competition but since my use case is closed headphones i'd much rather get a better dac/amp (Dave) for the Z1R's and keep them rather than get some other headphones to use with the TA.
Your opinion is pretty good validation

 

[340519]

Have to agree.Can't say i've heard all the competition but since my use case is closed headphones i'd much rather get a better dac/amp (Dave) for the Z1R's and keep them rather than get some other headphones to use with the TA.
Your opinion is pretty good validation

I have bryston gear which is my end game dac and amp so I'm set.

 

[dasherzx]

The TA is used as a preamp in many high quality speaker systems. There is a choice of line out or attenuated RCA output to a power amp.

I don’t do it but it’s reported as first rate. Though keep in mind using the TA DAC is this use is preferred than adding an analog RCA input.

Though with your amplifier I would guess going line out would be the way. Now in essence your simply using the TA as a DAC. But for power-amp users they are using the TA as an attenuated pre-amp.

yes, that was what i'm thinking of, using the TA as a dac. but the a1es is an integrated amp so I would essentially have two preamps in my chain. it's certainly a combo I've never done before.