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Daugdaug_ OP t1_j281khx wrote

Reply to comment by MoWePhoto in Graduated so I don’t need to take out iPad anymore. Pulled out the Fiio k5 pro and X2HR from storage and placed them back in their home. by Daugdaug_

Well I’m a mostly simple person I believe. I got my current set-up over the AirPods Max or Sony headphones because I wanted sound quality, not features. I already have AirPods for walking around.

Anyway, back to topic. Whenever I listen to busy music I feel like there could be some improvements on open-ness and instrument separation. Switching EQ profiles kind of help but I’m wondering if there are any headphones that can sound much more open and separated without costing much more than my set-up. Thoughts?

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MoWePhoto t1_j281xjb wrote

Ok. That's helpful.

I always felt that way about Metallica with my Grado and V-Moda M100. The stood all in one place on stage in my head and I never liked them when going mobile.

Than I snatched a pair of Sony MDR-1a for dirt cheap off of eBay and the revelation came. The Sony have really good imaging and soundstage and if nothing else would be great, I would own them just for Metallica. They are great soll around though and super comfy. I will not give them away and they can be upgraded with a balanced cable.

So, hunt down some cheap used Sony MDR-1a as a complement to your Philips would be my suggestion.

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