Submitted by insmek t3_11qkdmv in headphones
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RayceManyon t1_jc6nwkh wrote
I just bought the M1570C using your code for $185. Thank you.
insmek OP t1_jc4rdh2 wrote
Wish I'd known that!
atyne_mar t1_jc3z5c9 wrote
One of my favorite headphones with velour pads. Good deal.
maXXXjacker t1_jc43gn6 wrote
How does the M1070 compare to your other Planars? Where would you say that it sits in the Hierarchy? Better than your HE5XX and Sundara? Trying to sort this one out because of lack of reviews.
atyne_mar t1_jc4f54e wrote
Depends. They all have different strengths and weaknesses. In terms of resolving abilities, I would put them slightly below Sundara but above Phantom or HE5XX. Slightly above Verum 1 or HE400se. But again, it depends.
With lambskin pads, they have fun bass and casual warm tuning but an intimate presentation, kinda like a more V-shaped HD58X or warmer HE4XX. Having a bit more isolation they feel rather semi-open, similar to Verum 1. Their biggest issue is the weird midrange that lacks eargain so it's like there's a huge hole in the upper mids making them sound kinda nasal and compressed. But bass is really impressive and it's a great all-rounder.
I prefer them with velour pads. With them, they sound spacious and engaging. You loose the sub-bass, but upper mids are better filled, and the overall clarity improves. The dynamics is also better as they generally sound less dampened and more impactful, even more than Sundara. The biggest change is the soundstage - it's like the complete opposite of lambskin pads. Now it's a proper open-back. Significantly more spacious than Sundara, so it's more like HE5XX or Ananda, or given the midrange-oriented signature, more comparable to something like Avantone Planar or LCD-2C. Their overall tonal balance is actually pretty neutral but their treble is not smooth. It's like everything above 1k is a bit darker except for mid-treble so they sound warm, thick, and relaxed but also airy and sweet. That makes them a bit fatiguing and sibilant, but also my favorite for relaxing music like this because they bring out the best of it.
I wouldn't recommend them as your only headphone though (at least not with velour pads). I don't think they're comfortable enough to be used all the time. It's more like a sidegrade headphone that's great for specific use and I use them only when I'm in the mood for them and when I start to feel uncomfortable I swap them for something else.
maXXXjacker t1_jc4h0xo wrote
Thank you very much for this very detailed response. I have a really good idea now on what to expect from them having listened to each of the headphones you mentioned.
Much appreciated!
Eric21015242 t1_jc4o6gv wrote
I choose the m1070's after trying a side by side with Sundara's
If your looking for closed backs I would go with the M1570C, I've never seen them this cheep
DaReelOG t1_jc4u0ny wrote
Just ordered the 1570s to the UK. Hope the import tax and delivery fees are worth it! Also bought a hip dac2 to go with it since I don't have an amp or dac.
nicknotcave t1_jckq1yk wrote
Now $169 new on ebay with free shipping
Johnicles t1_jckuif0 wrote
Code MARCH15 gets $30 off now (the SAVE25 code expired). So, price was $185 for me ($170 + free shipping + tax [$15 for me]).
Drivenby t1_jc3toza wrote
Remind me this is like a cheap lcd2?
Ryman546 t1_jc4mb1u wrote
This or the 6xx if I have meze 109 pro, n5005, p1 max, kz zs 10 pro?
Amps are Cambridge Alva duo, fiio k7, and xduoo ta-22
DubbyParrot t1_jc43hru wrote
Guys, make sure to use code SAVE25 to take off an additional $25.