Significant-Detail65 t1_j67iy8r wrote on January 28, 2023 at 7:19 AM

Senn HE-1: Tried it for 10 minutes. Cannot describe the sound, hope it breaks my wallet (and possibly my neck) one day. The only electrostatic headphone that I really enjoy.
Hifiman SUSvara: Just like u/radrod69 said, jack of all trades, master of none.
Beyer DT1990: Wasn't looking forward to them after seeing FR graph, now using daily for detail and imaging
Senn HD560s and similar looking ones: Really comfortable for me. Using for everything that isn't critical listening. 560s sounds dull, 598/558 has too much mid bass and lower mids. Eq isn't an option because it's being used on a lot of devices.
Focal Clear OG: Utopia would probably go here if I didn't literally forget how it sounds...
Audio Technica R70X: I prefer this over senn's he6 line. I don't prefer the flappy wings though.
Hifiman HE1000v2: A mad scientist tweaked Arya into a detailed monster. Also comes with the drawbacks of a detailed monster.
Hifiman Arya SE: I don't know why I like HE1000v2 more.
Meze elite: Sounds so soothing. Would be so much better if it had better resolution or a smaller price tag...
Abyss AB1266: I'd like a baby between this and the elites, and that baby grown up is the HE-1.

Extra: Phillips SHP9500: The maniacal a**hole that started this mess...

radrod69 OP t1_j6847fu wrote on January 28, 2023 at 12:13 PM

To be fair, the elites have some of the best build quality out there, and are extremely comfortable (so are the regular empys). I don't mind paying extra for those things, considering how expensive other stuff in that range is anyway.

Significant-Detail65 t1_j6anb3f wrote on January 28, 2023 at 11:34 PM

True, and the sound signature is so unique for a flagship. If it had decent resolution, it'd probably be fighting with the Utopias.