You're going to have a long wait I fear. I very much doubt such a headphone exists ...Me, I am waiting for the headphone that would perform as it should out of the box.
You're going to have a long wait I fear. I very much doubt such a headphone exists ...Me, I am waiting for the headphone that would perform as it should out of the box.
Hi,
No time to read comments.
My own comment : really disappointed in these results.
Because I own the Fidelio X2HR and as far as I am concerned, I can listen to it for hours.
And I am enjoying the sound I hear coming out of it.
Objective and subjective :-(
Well, that was before I got another headphone I like much more (but not in the same price league).
Agreed 100%. I used to have an old philips Uptown...used it fully until it crumbles, and then bought Fidelio L1 on sale... quite a significant improvement overall, then the X2HR went on sale ... immediately clicked my old Amazon acc. And until today, remained my favorite. So, for each ears (esp as old age starts to show its effects)...
I love X2HR. They are most enjoyable, both sound and comfort wise, out of all headphones I have tried so far. But then I also like the sound of Grado SR125, so what do I know
Or when one of you has two different sized feet. The sound quality of the X2HR 'phones is on a border where the overall effect can be good or bad depending on the program. And they are the most comfortable headphones I own. The fact that they are relatively efficient is something else in their favor. Still, when I put on the AKG K371s my thought is "So, that was what I was missing".Me too. This model seems especially polarizing (both to listeners and to measurers). Maybe some headphones are more sensitive than others to different listener shapes.
It's beyond the subjectivity of speakers. It's more like disagreeing with someone about how comfortable a pair of shoes are, when the two of you have different sized feet.
Still, when I put on the AKG K371s my thought is "So, that was what I was missing".
The X2HRs sound veiled and thick in comparison.Are you saying you're missing something with the AKGs or with the X2HRs?
Or when one of you has two different sized feet. The sound quality of the X2HR 'phones is on a border where the overall effect can be good or bad depending on the program. And they are the most comfortable headphones I own. The fact that they are relatively efficient is something else in their favor. Still, when I put on the AKG K371s my thought is "So, that was what I was missing".
So far I haven't encountered any open backed headphones with the same sound signature as a closed back phone. I'm not in a position to judge whether or not any headphone conforms to the Harman target, though some reviewers say as much as regards the K371. Subjectively speaking, the K371 sounds more "open" to these ears than the X2HRs on account of having better SQ in the treble, less mud in the bass. But the AKG phones do sound like closed-backed 'phones.So the AKG K371 is a closed back. Do these follow the Harman target? Is there an equivalent Open Back version of it with the same sound signature? If it's not too expensive and similarly comfortable, I'd be open to a "better" headphone.
So far I haven't encountered any open backed headphones with the same sound signature as a closed back phone. I'm not in a position to judge whether or not any headphone conforms to the Harman target, though some reviewers say as much as regards the K371. Subjectively speaking, the K371 sounds more "open" to these ears than the X2HRs on account of having better SQ in the treble, less mud in the bass. But the AKG phones do sound like closed-backed 'phones.
Have you tried the Drop 6XX? I've got those. I slightly prefer the treble of the K371, the 6XX sounds a little "soft" on top, even when eq-ed. But otherwise exemplary, when eq-ed, better than the K371 in the lower octaves. Needs more power, but the bass response [again, with eq and some power] is overall better.Thanks. I prefer open back for longer listening sessions as my ears just get too hot in closed backs. I'll keep casually looking until I find something that might fit the bill
Have you tried the Drop 6XX? I've got those. I slightly prefer the treble of the K371, the 6XX sounds a little "soft" on top, even when eq-ed. But otherwise exemplary, when eq-ed, better than the K371 in the lower octaves. Needs more power, but the bass response [again, with eq and some power] is overall better.
Sennheisers, the HD 650s. They have bass when there's eq and power. You might be asking for too much.Are those the Sennheisers? They might be too bass light for my taste. I also use them behind the PC when playing games and might not always have the ability to EQ.
Which ones do you like better? I'm with you on enjoying the X2HR. I've bought some other headphones to try to replace them and haven't liked them as much.
It is caused by different HATS (different pinnae, different ear canals, different correction curves, different positioning)
Some of it could be unit could also be unit to unit variance.
Hello,
With all those variables and if none of it matters anyway why measure in the first place?
I have a test fixture to build.
Thanks DT