Yea, it was a great headphone. Also really liked the stock HE-5. There was something about those early HiFiman's that felt they were close to greatness, but just not quite there. I also had a 4-Screw HE-6 and tried all kinds of mods on it, but never could quite tame it.
The pairing is really good. The only thing that feels a little lacking is the Atriums sound a little congested to me, but that's consistent with listening on my other amp (Ferrum Oor + Hypsos). They're not totally burned in yet, so that could be the reason. Better than when I got them though, and they seem to be burning in in small increments, which is unusual since most other headphones I've had seem to go from not burned in to - yup, wow, the sound really just opened up! Imaging and soundstage is already nice though. Not hearing the note decay or "air" people are talking about with this headphone yet, but I'm listening on the Universe Lambskin and will be getting the Be2 Suede in soon to try.
The pairing is really good. The only thing that feels a little lacking is the Atriums sound a little congested to me, but that's consistent with listening on my other amp (Ferrum Oor + Hypsos). They're not totally burned in yet, so that could be the reason. Better than when I got them though, and they seem to be burning in in small increments, which is unusual since most other headphones I've had seem to go from not burned in to - yup, wow, the sound really just opened up! Imagining and soundstage is already nice though. Not hearing the note decay or "air" people are talking about with this headphone yet, but I'm listening on the Universe Lambskin and will be getting the Be2 Suede in soon to try.
20-30 hrs was all I needed to break in the drivers on the Atrium. Rest has been my own adjustments as I have learned the sound. I did notice the most difference in bass solidity and treble definition during those 20-30 hrs
20-30 hrs was all I needed to break in the drivers on the Atrium. Rest has been my own adjustments as I have learned the sound. I did notice the most difference in bass solidity and treble definition during those 20-30 hrs
Good to know, thanks. They're probably between 25-30 hours right now. I'm currently listening and hearing a lot more space and decay of notes than I was yesterday. Using the same album (Tord Gustavsen Trio's "Being There") is helpful. Could be partial brain burn-in, of course..
Good to know, thanks. They're probably between 25-30 hours right now. I'm currently listening and hearing a lot more space and decay of notes than I was yesterday. Using the same album (Tord Gustavsen Trio's "Being There") is helpful. Could be partial brain burn-in, of course..
For sure. Although the more I listen I've kept thinking "yes - there's definitely more of that decay, less bloated bass, and upper mids sound more there than the last couple weeks." Win!
I’ve had the chance to listen to two different atrium units from new through the burn in process and noticed the exact same changes on both: bass started off a little stiff, mids were a little grainy, and the stage felt boxy. All of these things improved over the first 24 hours or so and were totally gone by 50 or so hours. Really wish I had a way to measure them as I’m fairly confident the changes would be measurable.
I’ve had the chance to listen to two different atrium units from new through the burn in process and noticed the exact same changes on both: bass started off a little stiff, mids were a little grainy, and the stage felt boxy. All of these things improved over the first 24 hours or so and were totally gone by 50 or so hours. Really wish I had a way to measure them as I’m fairly confident the changes would be measurable.
Glad it's not just me! The qualities that people seemed to love about them were not there at the start, and, ironically, sounded pretty much the opposite. Listening now though, it's a relief. And, I'd agree - I bet the changes would be measurable, too. They sound that obvious to me.
For sure. Although the more I listen I've kept thinking "yes - there's definitely more of that decay, less bloated bass, and upper mids sound more there than the last couple weeks." Win!
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