He6se v2 help me

[BigTy120]

All dacs were connected through a balanced out 4.4mm to xlr cable.
All dacs were tested both ways of volume set to high on the amp first then using them as preamps and vice versa. The Smsl was connected through rca only.
We had a mix of these dongles
Fiio ka13
Ifi go blu
Ifi gryphon
Ifi go bar/kensei
Qudelix 5x
Questyle M15i
None of these dongles tested well with the topping L70. Especially when connected to HE6se v2.
Desktop dacs
Topping d50 iii
Topping d30 pro
Smsl su1
Topping E70
Ifi zen dac v2
Ifi signature finale

 

[BigTy120]

We do. Stick around.

I will. I would love to see an explanation of this situation.

 

[BigTy120]

To me even though I truly prefer the warmer sound signature of the ifi dacs, the M15i with an EQ bass shelf won as my pick. It sounds very Dynamic and powerful. I think the m15i and the fosi make a great pair for the he6se v2.

 

[BigTy120]

However make no mistake that I am greatly looking forward to the findings that you guys will bring to the table. Thank you for all your help

 

[AryaStealth]

Try this EQ (I usually add a High Shelf +1db Q 0.7 at 14000Hz to it to make the sound more balanced when the volume is 55-60db):

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Stock sound is nothing to write home about (passable), especially if you have a bit of hearing loss. With the EQ above it sounds very pleasant.

I also have a question: would it make sense to lower the EQ preamp futher so I can turn my amplifier volume up to hear more bass? (or the effect would be contrary and I could only loose more bass with lowering EQ preamp?)
It feels like he6se v2 are a bit underpowered, I think maybe Fiio K7 can't deliver enough power to them on quiet volume (I listen probably at 1/3 or 1/4 of its full power in High Gain).

 

[BigTy120]

All I can say is when I listened to the he6se v2 on the topping stack alone, it wasn't impressive at all. But when I added the fosi amp to the topping L70 as a pre amp and the fosi as a power amp it seemed to make a world of difference. I just wanted more bass and when I added the bass shelf... It has been perfect.

 

[BigTy120]

Your high shelf is lower than mine. I add it to 16000hz