n_maher
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Originally Posted by n_maher /img/forum/go_quote.gif |
Originally Posted by Hi-Finthen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Simply a made up term, defended against by made up terms such as 'Warm Soundstage" which casts a better light on the relative presentation of the 650s to all other manufacturers referance quality headphones. However appropo the blanket terms used, it is apparent by listening and ownership as I have. I prefer clarity and detail being closer to the musical event, rather than a warm soundstage percieved from a distance where gentlemen in the audience nod off durring the concert. Not that there's anything wrong with that ;-} |
Originally Posted by tomb /img/forum/go_quote.gif LOL! So, how's that B22 working out for beating this dead horse, Nate? |
Originally Posted by n_maher /img/forum/go_quote.gif β22 = no veil |
Originally Posted by Teerawit /img/forum/go_quote.gif You know, I hear balanced operation removes even more veil |
Originally Posted by PiccoloNamek /img/forum/go_quote.gif As for what the "veil" actually is, it is simply..way of describing..a lack of treble energy, as if the sound is coming from behind a curtain/outside the studio/shrouded in fog/or whatever... |
Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...flat, lifeless and (well) veiled... |
Originally Posted by robm321 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Veil is always yearning to get closer to the music but not being able to quite get there leaving me unfulfilled. Recabling, balanced amping, nothing has been able to make them sound involving enough for me - some get satisfaction out of them... unfortunately I just can't... maybe I'll try again for the 100th time. I really want to enjoy them but... |
Originally Posted by Blitzula /img/forum/go_quote.gif I will say that the Grados easily do rock better if you like a forward, exciting sound. I'm not a frequent classical listener, but many people enjoy the Senns more for more laid back, complex music such as that. |
Originally Posted by Teerawit /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's the thing...whereas I do appreciate the Grado sound, the timbre of the instruments sounds more "right" to me on Sennheiser headphones, especially on more acoustic work. |