Recent content by Inazzab

Exactly, all subjective evaluations are (mostly) equally biased in unpredictable and unknown ways. This is why we need measurements; because what you hear does not necessarily reflect reality. Here's a fantastically informative article going discussing how and why humans can get things wrong...

Would it be possible to add compression measurements of headphones, such as the one @solderdude did in his review of the HE-560? Subjectivists often praise or criticize headphones based on their "dynamics" or perceived lack thereof, so I think it would be worth investigating whether these claims...

Thanks for sharing, this is very informative! Also, according to the study, "Choosing a product with good design resulted in increased openness to counter-attitudinal arguments and reduced propensity to escalate commitment toward a failing course of action". No wonder owners of the 1266 are...

Those are measurements of the pre-2020 revision of the Sundara. Here are the measurements of the latest revision, which look even more similar to Amir's review

I love the wonderful use of sub-bass on this track. Good ol' Hans Zimmer.

I wholeheartedly agree that post-measurement listening and EQing are essential to having (mostly) objective and consistent reviews. However, also adding pre-measurement listening could eliminate (or significantly reduce) any measurement bias (even if it can't eliminate all other biases). For...

Suggestion: Perhaps you could do some preliminary listening tests and EQing before looking at the HP measurements to eliminate bias? If you expect there to be a frequency response error, then your expectations may lead you to perceive it regardless of its actual existence, or you may perceive...

Great review, as always! But which type of measurement better represents the audibility of the distortion?

Will do!

In that case, both the HD6x0 series and K712 seem like great options, so I'll try to try them at a store before buying. Thanks for your help!

Thanks! This info is really useful! Just to clarify, when you say that the K712s were harsh, is this before or after EQ?

Since the K712 Pro has a slightly smaller soundstage than the K702, while being technically superior, do you think those could be a better option? (I can get them for about 300$). Could the K7xx also be a good option? Also, what would you say are the biggest differences between the 650/600 and...

Country: US Budget: (in local currency and maybe USD): 350$ Max, preferably 300$ or lower (I'm happy to look at the used market) Form factor: (e.g. over ear, on ear, IEM, open back etc.): Open back over-ear Use case: (e.g. casual listening while at work, critical listening etc.): Critical...