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What does a 'stealth' magnet do compared to one that isn't?

Style ... or more to the point, continuity. In an effort to launch new products every 2 weeks, design is all over the place. It's not always bad, quite the opposite. They are capable of making good looking stuff but once they do, in an effort to 'improve' the next product due in a fortnight...

I'd like to see what Wiim could do with a less constrained budget! A product with a $7 or 800 end user price. Include a superb headphone amplifier and upgraded amplification.

Imho most headphones, mine at least, benefit from some EQ, some more than others but all, without fail, sound substantially better with it even if the adjustments are relatively minor. Go without an you perhaps miss out on what your headphones can do. I can't recommend Roon enough, whether you...

Surprised the 58X 'Jubilee' hasn't got a mention yet ...

Over rated; Focal Utopia (latest edition) with Naim Atom Headphone Edition amplifier. Together approx £7000. Sounds like; £800. Looks like; £3000 Under rated; Meze Liric (on I can't remember amplification from £300 to £2500). Together from £2300 to £4500. Sounds like; £2300 to £3000. Looks...

Don't forget the 58X Jubilee if you're on a budget.

490 vs your modified 58X? Thank you

Sennheiser made these for the pro market. Whilst only time will tell I would make a calculated guess based on Sennheiser's design history that the 490's are exceptionally well built.

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Beyerdynamic DT900 ProX. I have the 700 ProX but had both here before committing. I also have the Sundara. Imho the 900 ProX betters the Sundara in soundstage and pin point accuracy.

FiiO's K11 must be a serious contender for best low cost HP amplifier ... . It's also considerably cheaper in the UK/Europe after any taxes. Some insides; Fiio K11

Sorry but what ecactly is wrong with the original cable?

Its often the little differences that we pay a lot of money for. Diminishing returns set in. Having said that, its often these small differences, especially the bad ones, which, once heard, can't be unheard. Lack of bass control, harsh upper mids etc. It looks like you saved yourself quite a...

Just listening to Roon 44khz/24 bit (Tidal) Through MacBook USB out to Mojo and this time my lowly but lovely 58X Jubilee. Oh my. The warmth, clarity, impact and dynamics are so nice, it takes me to a New York Studio, September 17, 1962. High hats have an incredibly long reverb trail...