pinoynva OP t1_j9rfk2y wrote on February 24, 2023 at 12:50 AM

I’m so stoked about this. I have been looking for a planar closed back that does not cost 4K. I’ve tried the Lirics and they are good but it was not the sound signature I was looking for. I heard that ZMF is going to have a closed Caldera but that might be too out of budget for me.

jack_li1997 t1_j9rgrss wrote on February 24, 2023 at 12:59 AM

I wouldn’t get my hopes up after the Sundara closed..

pinoynva OP t1_j9ripur wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:14 AM

The Sundara closed aren’t bad IMO. I’ve heard much worse closed back headphones like the Campfire Cascades. For $300, it sounds clean and bass extends pretty deep. Sound wise it actually competes with the Elegia and Celeste in clarity.

hanahlol t1_j9ttef6 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Have you considered the Aeon RT or Drop variant?

pinoynva OP t1_j9v2j2c wrote on February 24, 2023 at 7:40 PM

I have tried the DCA Noires but they sound bland to me even with EQ. I prefer my headphones to have a certain character and that why I like the HD820, MDR-Z1R.