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Congrats indeed. They have worked out great for me. There isn't a painful aspect to the treble which is what I was worried about, just a kind of sheen on bad recordings. I think the only sure thing to step up to would be the 1266 TC from what I'm reading. I've looked at impressions from those that bought most of the top tier headphones, and as you mentioned, they seem to all have flaws that require you to own several of them and then EQ anyway. An exception seems to be the 1266 TC with an upgraded cable and an uber expensive matching amp. So, for me, the Clears seems to hit right down the middle on everything. I prefer to not EQ them.

Congrats. What are you pairing with them (sorry if I missed)? Although they pretty quickly became my top phones, I've been critical of the Clears aggressive presentation, but after experiencing them with a little EQing I'm debating about picking up a dedicated amp to them. Just what I need, more gear. Then that's it. Forever and ever and ever.

Omega Epica 2021 Example:

Colvin & Earle (Deluxe Edition)

The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture Michael Nyman 1993 Example:

Justin Townes Earle - Single Mothers / Absent Fathers

Nope, nothing missed, I didn't say! I will be pairing them with my AMB γ2 DAC and M3 amp. Although I am currently building a new R-2R DAC with Soekris DIY modules to replace the γ2.

Well, I finally bit the bullet and placed an order for the Clear. I thank you all dearly for your enablement. There is a definite risk that they will be too forward and trebly for me, but even in a world where we are absolutely spoiled for choice in mid-high end headphones, I can still see dealbreaking flaws in many of the direct competitors. LCD-X is just too damn heavy. HD800s too analytical and thin for my tastes. Arya too expensive for comparable quality. Auteur expensive, and while they may be amazing, the 'unknown' factor was a bit much.

Maybe - https://www.nkkswitches.com/wp-content/themes/impress-blank/search/inc/series.php?series=HB&id=8355&illumination=true

I love the Zenph version of Gould's older Goldberg Variations recording. As far as I can tell, the same amazing playing but much better recording quality. I'm ambivalent on the binaural versions compared to vanilla stereo.

I always got the feeling that 'pinning down' ZMF would be a fruitless endeavour. With all the different wood and pad options, I can't imagine how any two pairs sound the same. Definitely going to be some quirks in there. I can understand how ZMF is attractive for a hobbyist who wants a statement product; something very unique and personal to 'finish' their headphone collection. But for someone like me just in the market for a set of phones? I found it all too confusing and weird, and just gave up trying to understand all the permutations.

I feel that they are like modern interpretations of those Audio Technica woodies with their quirky sound signatures, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your taste. I would definitely try to audition them if you can because they are not for everyone.

Got the single stitch taken out of my eyeball today. Tested vision at 20/15. Everything is healing spectacularly.

I am master of this.

I don’t wear my Japanese market Seiko “cocktail” watch often but every time I do I am pleasantly surprised by the craftsmanship, especially given the humble price… The image understates the bluish hue of the face. HS

got my GLite mk2 in today. sounds good as fuck. /end

We'll have a prototype of the new GS-X mini at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest next month!

the "GS-1 mk2" that has been requested, coming soon..it will look like a mini GS-X mk2. Evidence of how cheap PCBs are now..

Took a little walk outside when it was 109F today. Yup it was hot. At least it is down to 103 now (8pm).