1K range phones that will work well with Schiit Jotunheim?

@freediver:

Thanks for your response. 

I've never heard of iBasso. 

The Sundaras are indeed widely praised but reviews have said they are bass-shy. That is the only thing that's kept me from buying them. 

I'm curious-- what didn't you like about the Clears? 

@freediver:

Thanks for your comments.

RE: Focals, Chord is not a brand I'd ever use in a main system or with headphones, so that pairing wouldn't figure into my decision. 

I have a Jotunheim, which is why I worded my original post as I did. 

The HE6SE is above my budget, for now, at least. 

@tooblue:

I'm sorry, but I don't know what you mean by "presentation wise".  Do you mean physical appearance? 

@freediver:

Looking back, you did.

I just somehow missed that!

@tooblue:

Do you mean too analytical? 

@tooblue:

OK, but I still don't know what you meant by "too much",  regarding their presentation.

If not "too analytical",  then "too much", what, exactly????

@russ69:

You mean because audiophiles can always justify buying something new... or ... ??????

@russ69:

One speaker is partially blocked by a couch. Also, furniture placement precludes me from pulling speakers as far out from the wall as would be optimal. There's nothing I can do about this situation. 

In our next abode, I'll have a dedicated audio room. Until then, upgrading components is not going to address the fundamental issues. 

Not sure what's intrinsically humorous about this situation. 

@russ69:

"Hope you get a dedicated room sometime in the future and you can start a new journey."

Thanks!

@fuzztone:

I've never heard of these... from the review, they seem worth checking out. Thanks! 

@freediver:

" If you approach this as an opportunity it may be easier to accept & enjoy."

"Sound" advice, indeed!  Thanks.

@old_ears:

Headphones are just a way to get a temporary reprieve from frustration over the room-related shortcomings of my main system. 

I will keep an eye out for some used Aryas.  Thanks for the suggestion.