Author: sai

Denon AH-D7000 and AH-D5200: measurement and review [updated measurement]

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Oh the Denons... one of my first 'audiophile' headphones back in the days were the AH-D5000. Along with the D2000 and D7000 they were highly well regarded before Denon discontinued using Foster drivers as they moved to their proprietary designs with the X100 line. Those were... interesting headphones, let's say. Attached below are the FR … Continue reading Denon AH-D7000 and AH-D5200: measurement and review [updated measurement]

Massdrop X Sennheiser HD6XX: measurement and simple mod attempts [updated measurement]

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An all time favourite made its way here: the HD6XX that is based on the legendary HD650, once Sennheiser's flagship headphone before the HD800 came out. When you read a review of the HD6XX/600/650, read it as a review not of the headphones but of the reviewer. There are already way too many reviews and … Continue reading Massdrop X Sennheiser HD6XX: measurement and simple mod attempts [updated measurement]

Harmonicdyne Zeus: measurement, pad rolling, and review [updated measurement]

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Harmonicdyne Zeus - frequency response Tonality: Warm neutral. The first thing you hear would most likely be the elevated upper-bass/lower-mids region. Bass is strong but in a 'wooly' and 'thumpy' way, not as tight or punchy as planars. Mids are quite neutral concerning. A bit recessed around 1.5khz but this is balanced out by the lower … Continue reading Harmonicdyne Zeus: measurement, pad rolling, and review [updated measurement]

Fostex TH900 MK2 (Sapphire Blue) and E-MU Teak: Measurement and Short Review [updated measurement]

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Fostex TH900 MK2 Sapphire Blue Limited Edition, E-MU Teak wooden headphones The Foster biodynamic headphone family is arguably one of the most popular OEM audiophile headphone models out there. What we have here today even just from a glimpse one can see how similar they are. Basically you have the same chasis, frame and headband. … Continue reading Fostex TH900 MK2 (Sapphire Blue) and E-MU Teak: Measurement and Short Review [updated measurement]

Hifiman Arya Stealth: measurement, review, pad-rolling

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We have here this time the much loved Hifiman Arya, now the latest gen with stealth magnets. I used to think stealth magnets are just some marketing gimmickry, but the Arya Stealth Edition (Arya SE hereafter) really surprised here how much they altered the sound. Maybe it's the stealth magnets at work, or maybe it's … Continue reading Hifiman Arya Stealth: measurement, review, pad-rolling