greenpips Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 I use the Stax setup at home. Here are the phones list Sony R10 (Hard to find), Sr-4070, ZMF Verite, Focal Stellia Any suggestion so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwmclean Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 DCA Aeon 2 Noire 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 JH13s 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 ES Labs ES-R10 or JH13s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sejsel Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 13 hours ago, greenpips said: Sony R10 Those were (in excellent condition) for sale here recently... The price was... khm.. measly 8500 € 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Anyone heard the DCA Stealth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpelg Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Or the (bargain) Meze Audio LIRIC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gepardcv Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purk Posted June 11, 2022 Report Share Posted June 11, 2022 (edited) I vote for a Denon D9200. More discrete looking than the ES-R10. Really efficient and great sounding too! I still find the ES-R10 better but I don’t think it is suitable as an office headphones. Edited June 11, 2022 by purk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Another vote for the DCA Aeon 2 Noire here Just gave these a short listen yesterday. Might borrow them for longer if I can get a balanced cable as I didn't hear it properly driven, and yet the tuning on these is really-really good. Naturally full, yet not dark. Where it fails is where basically any closed-back does, is that the bass is not very high quality for instrumental reproduction. And of course it has very little chance to resolve as well as an estat. But it's not mushy at all and more punchy. Needs some power. Otherwise, it is isolating (unlike most full-sized closed backs), well-built, folds down a really compact size etc. etc. just a nice sound with a high usability factor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggil Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 The AirPod Max is my to go at the office. Easy to use, instant connection with my iphone, noise cancellation when needed, good sound. My Stax is for home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 I am testing the Aeon 2 Noire at home (in balanced configuration, improves dynamics). I need to revise my opinion. The treble is a bit prominent (as graphs show), but that's not the problem. I inherently dislike how the bass is reproduced. A real shame, otherwise it would be quite nice. (Also unsure about the Harman Curve in general, maybe diffuse field is a more natural target for my ears.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 If you happen to be on a Mac, and just a friendly reminder for others, SoundSource has nice built in headphone EQs that help a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanouk Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 After tried many CB in the past, I am now happy with the Hifiman Sundara closed, although less 'audiophile' such as the Denon 9200, I enjoy the bass much and no fatigue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 15 hours ago, ivanouk said: After tried many CB in the past, I am now happy with the Hifiman Sundara closed, although less 'audiophile' such as the Denon 9200, I enjoy the bass much and no fatigue. What amp are you using? Amps make a world of difference, when it comes to bass. The Headamp Pico Power does a wonderful job of controlling the bass to the point of bondage and discipline, with a dominatrix's hand. ...not that I've ever experienced that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 I agree with Dusty. What electronics are in the chain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emelius Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Denon...but not the 9200... set up camp at hifishark.com & grab some D7000... them's some choice cans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanouk Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 @Dusty Chalk @swt61 At office I use it with the Xduoo XD05 bal, sounds good for my taste, very clean, bass and sub-bass tight and precise, handy size, good in BT too. In office also have an Arcam Solo I use sometimes to listen classical music with the DT880 600 ohm (in evenings of extra work ), works well with that too, but prefer the Xduoo. At home I have Stax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, ivanouk said: @Dusty Chalk @swt61 At office I use it with the Xduoo XD05 bal, sounds good for my taste, very clean, bass and sub-bass tight and precise, handy size, good in BT too. In office also have an Arcam Solo I use sometimes to listen classical music with the DT880 600 ohm (in evenings of extra work ), works well with that too, but prefer the Xduoo. At home I have Stax. It doesn't get much handier in size than the Pico Power -- those are 1/8" jacks on the front. Funny you should mention the DT880 -- I use my Pico Power with the DT1770. Also, it comes in purple. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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