There is no indication in the THD plots that compression takes place.
I'm not arguing the contrary, but can you please explain how you reach such a conclusion with only the data provided in this review?
There is no indication in the THD plots that compression takes place.
Is it theoretically possible to have a linearity test for headphones? Dynamics issues would show up there, right?
I'm not arguing the contrary, but can you please explain how you reach such a conclusion with only the data provided in this review?
Doesn't the impulse test show us that this driver is quick to settle?Only linearity would show up.
Dynamic behavior would be how fast the membrane can stop moving and how fast it rises.
A good test would be burst at a certain frequency at large amplitude directly followed by the same frequency but 40dB down in level.
That can be repeated for several frequencies.
That test signal doesn't exist yet but could easily be generated.
Would take a scope to capture it and a logarithmic amplifier.
Cool, good to know. So the THD plots at different SPLs should be sufficient.There is no indication in the THD plots that compression takes place.
When there is compression at higher SPL there is lots of 3rd harmonic at higher SPL.
Impulse response is very often wrongly interpreted. As we know the target frequency response. There will be a target impulse response too.Doesn't the impulse test show us that this driver is quick to settle?
https://forum.headphones.com/t/dan-clark-audio-stealth-flagship-closed-back-headphones/14072/58
"Detail - good but not like… Abyss or Susvara level. "
"Macrodynamics - None unfortunately. Same as Noire and other DCAs typically"
Why didn't Amir mention this?
But it should be easy recognizable when you directly compare two headphone, for example if you compare the Stealth to the king of all punch (that is how I interpret "Macrodynamics"), the Focal Clear.
But it should be easy recognizable when you directly compare two headphone, for example if you compare the Stealth to the king of all punch (that is how I interpret "Macrodynamics"), the Focal Clear.
I would agree with the fact about difficulty of blind tests but slam should really be easily recognizable. If Macrodynamics is "slam". If you have more or less same volume you should be able to hear if a base drum blows you away or if it is simply a "limp bizkit", so to speak.
But it should be easy recognizable when you directly compare two headphone, for example if you compare the Stealth to the king of all punch (that is how I interpret "Macrodynamics"), the Focal Clear.
Edit: But I think there is also a big prejudice about slam and planars and Dan Clark planars in particular, that one can be easily influenced by psychology.
All the Focals share same punchiness trait.
I wonder if this is planar vs dynamic thing. Not sure what kind of measurement does / can capture this though.
Double blind testing with headphones is not easy... I could tell which headphone was on my head by weight / fit / clamping force alone
Depends if slam is macrodynamics or something else.
I thought slam is more linked with bass. The reviewer reported issues with seal with his glasses can significantly reduce perceived bass.
You would need to ask him directly on his forum
Yep I know, but I am already on to many forums.....
Just don't disclose any headphone before the test and add some heavy lead tape onto each headband, allow someone to put it on without you touching it. I am sure you could do some guesses anyway, but not so easy.
This doesn’t mean a thing, other than to demonstrate the extreme unreliability of subjective impressions.https://forum.headphones.com/t/dan-clark-audio-stealth-flagship-closed-back-headphones/14072/58
"Detail - good but not like… Abyss or Susvara level. "
"Macrodynamics - None unfortunately. Same as Noire and other DCAs typically"
Why didn't Amir mention this?
Yes not as easy as blind folds listening to speakers.
Earpads - I can identify MrSpeakers/DCA earpads (I hate) from Focal earpads (I love) very easily. How they fit / seal ear.