Submitted by BehaveWithClass t3_z8wv1l in headphones
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BehaveWithClass OP t1_iydq6hw wrote
Post Description / Background
So, black friday came around and I saw some deals I just couldn't pass up on. Long story short: Here I am with my trusty companions the HD 560S and Monolith M1070 switching back and forth with two newer contenders the Ultrasone Edition 11 (I am curious, too!) and the cult favorite Focal Clear OG.
I have had the chance to listen to the Clear for a couple days now while the Edition 11 just came in today, so keep that in mind. Headphones I've owned/auditioned for more than a few minutes, but are not on hand anymore include: HifiMan Sundara, HifiMan Ananda, HifiMan He400i 2020, Philips SHP9600.
Anyways: if you have any questions or wish for comparisons, I'd be more than happy to oblige :)
Happy listening, everyone!
Hayasa-Azzizjan t1_iydz0ql wrote
Lol. Broke the bank on Cyber Monday? A man's man.
Muhmmdmahdii t1_iye9dqk wrote
Clarity of 560s and focal clear, is similar?
Positive_Use_1308 t1_iyefts7 wrote
Would you mind sharing your experience with your 1070s? I was super close to pulling the trigger on them for my first over-ear planars but went with dekoni Blue s to experience that. Numerous flaws pointed out in most of what I read, but those huge drivers! Tell me friend, how do they sound? Thx 6XX, dt770, letshuoers12,dx3 pro+
covertash t1_iyeh2nu wrote
To me, the HD560s has better "clarity" compared to the Clear OG, but it also can be a bit too bright at times, depending on the recording.
suppaboy228 t1_iyezsk0 wrote
Do you know about EQ?
covertash t1_iyf0byn wrote
Sure do. Feel free to go through my post history. :)
suppaboy228 t1_iyf0qf9 wrote
Then why would you even consider telling that anything is bright if you can take off the peak in a second?
covertash t1_iyf1pt2 wrote
Because it was a simple question (with less than 10 words, total) asking about the headphones themselves, and I never assume what sources people plan to use them with.
Gurrllover t1_iyf4khn wrote
Applying equalization creates phase anomalies. Note that the more expensive the audio equipment, the less likely to have tone controls --and if available, allows the user to fully remove them from the sound path.
suppaboy228 t1_iyf50cj wrote
The person who you have learned that from clearly made it up.
BehaveWithClass OP t1_iyf88q1 wrote
I like them. They‘re pretty narrow stage-wise which is something that might be a turn-off, but they sound pretty good. I‘d recommend equalizing them though, as they are quite muffled and someehat bass-lite without. But they definitely can rumble and sound pretty clean to me. Plus, the lesther pads are super comfy (although the HP can be a bit heavy)
gomibag t1_iyf8bns wrote
BehaveWithClass OP t1_iyf9y2s wrote
returning is a thing
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