Submitted by gr4474 t3_z7w1t2 in headphones

I have been on the hunt for headphones, trying a few recently. I bought the Fidelio X2hr, and they were nice and full sounding, but just to way dark in the treble for me. I realized want a bassy neutral sound. I think it's unrealistic to have anemic bass. I then bought the HE6se and really liked them. I thought $500 headphones would be end game for me. It has more detail than I'm used to, and sparkle, but not what I was imagining. It also has decent bass, but I was still wanting better, and wondering what else was out there. I then bought the Sivga Phoenix, to hold me over. I seriously considered the Denon line, and Emu teaks I was looking at for years. Those are known for bass, but quality. Everything seemed to have a compromise somewhere though even around $1000.

I decided I was going to sell an ebike that I lost interest in, and commit to spending $2000 on headphones. I was tired of compromising, and want to experience end game level, so I started looking at anything in that price range. I was listening to a random youtuber that made the comment that Gjallarhorn's had the best bass from the Kennerton's he heard. That didn't agree with what I was hearing, but who knows. I checked them out and on the Kennerton website, I found this JM Edition modded version of the Gjallarhorn's. That got my attention...and led me to John Massaria with JM Audio Editions.

His website had several modded headphones, and some custom ones also. He has some patented mesh that he uses, to manipulate the sound without losing the treble or anything.

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this spreads out the sound

I think this guy can tell me what brand and model would be best for me better than reading forums for hours and hours every day, just to be disappointed when I buy something. I started thinking of buying something, and just having him mod it. He said his $700 creation could compete with anything, and if I don't like them I could just send them back. By the time we were finished talking, I was excited, so I bought them.

These are dynamic closed back with biocellulose drivers. I got them a week or so ago, and am powering them with an 80's Technic vintage receiver, and an ASUS Xonar Xfinity STX sound card with upgraded op amps. (I need to overhaul the dac/amp situation) The first song I listened to with them just for 30 seconds, I could immediately hear detail and spaciousness that I've never heard before. I heard this reverb effect coming in so sparkly, but not bright. They are layered and airy. I'm not good with describing sound, but they sound amazing. I handed them to my wife, and she noticed the same thing, but she described it better. She said it was a choir! I listened and realized the choir sounded like a cool reverb. Anyway she agreed that the choir was "less muffled and louder". It's like it went from the background to closer with the female lead singer, but in a really good way. After letting them burn in and using them for a week or so, they have come more alive. I'm now waiting for an SMSL SU-10 to arrive in a couple days. I'm also thinking of getting a Soloist 3Xp soon.

I've never heard end game headphones. If there is anyone in the Dallas or surrounding area, I would be willing to drive to compare these to something nicer. Call it a headphones challenge! Are mine equal or better than yours? I'm honestly curious.

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GrimTurtle666 t1_iy9dygg wrote

I don't have much to contribute to this conversation but I just wanted to say that those headphones look beautiful! I'm glad you were able to find something that really resonates with you :D

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player_9 t1_iy8rbdc wrote

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gr4474 OP t1_iy9g7uv wrote

Ok thank you. I live 3 hours from Dallas, and will be going to see friends and wife's family

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gr4474 OP t1_iy9iiy6 wrote

Ok thank you. I live 3 hours east of Dallas, and will be going to see friends and wife's family

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gr4474 OP t1_iy9ghjb wrote

Oh I already checked with them before I found mine. I don't think they have anything good in stock or available for demo.

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frobroj t1_iybzokn wrote

Oh you're gonna love that Burson! I have some Open Alphas I built and they sound so good on that Soloist. Amazing piece of machinery!! Congrats on finding a set of pure joy! Have fun going through all your music all over again!

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ExtendedOrb420 t1_iyc0lxc wrote

I was looking into some other JM edition hp but couldn't see any warranty information, can't imagine spending 500 let alone 200 on a headphone without a warranty, but these guys have partnered with him so I think you get one with these which is good.

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gr4474 OP t1_iycy2qc wrote

He will repair them. An individual owner will give you more personal service than any brand name. He also has $250 range options. In the past I couldn't imagine spending so much. I was scared to pull the trigger on a $500 Emu Teak for years. Some people aren't ready.

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LiterallyForsen t1_iyengh0 wrote

I have a sneaking suspicion this is an advertisement from the guy selling the headphones, just him simply posing as a happy consumer. It happens a lot for deepweb markets lol thats what i got the notion from

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gr4474 OP t1_iyerwvx wrote

I do want people to know about these. Look me up Greg Rodie on facebook from Shreveport Edit: I like to help people save money. I had to cut through all the marketing and reviewers to find these. I easily spent $900 on "best" recommended headphones over the years. I could have just bought Emu Teaks, but I was scared. These headphones are on another level than Teaks.

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