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Best Headphone under 1k$?
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I had enjoyed using SoundMAGIC E11C while out of town for 3 weeks on May.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077XDWT7X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But I also got HIFIMAN SUNDARA from Amazon 10 days ago to compare it with SoundMAGIC E11C .
Although I will keep SoundMAGIC E11C for travel, I enjoy the sound from HIFIMAN SUNDARA much better.
It sound open and balanced.
I use Chord Dave to drive it.
Now my question is whether there is any headphone under 1k$ which will sound significantly better than HIFIMAN SUNDARA.
I wish to get transparent and open sound out of it with just enough tight bass.
Of course, if it provides wide and deep soundstage, it will be better.
I do not wish to get bright sound.
Can anyone recommend best headphone under 1K$?
thanks in advance
Thomas
I had enjoyed using SoundMAGIC E11C while out of town for 3 weeks on May.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077XDWT7X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But I also got HIFIMAN SUNDARA from Amazon 10 days ago to compare it with SoundMAGIC E11C .
Although I will keep SoundMAGIC E11C for travel, I enjoy the sound from HIFIMAN SUNDARA much better.
It sound open and balanced.
I use Chord Dave to drive it.
Now my question is whether there is any headphone under 1k$ which will sound significantly better than HIFIMAN SUNDARA.
I wish to get transparent and open sound out of it with just enough tight bass.
Of course, if it provides wide and deep soundstage, it will be better.
I do not wish to get bright sound.
Can anyone recommend best headphone under 1K$?
thanks in advance
Thomas
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I had got Grado extension cable from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Headphone-Extension-Cable/dp/B00WC4B4JI/?tag=mfconvert-20 Connected to Dave with the Grado Extension, Hifiman RE800S earphone sounds fantastic with vivid details, clear soundstage and effortless dynamics. After Hifiman RE800S get burned in (it sounds little bit bright now), then I will compare it with Sundara. Thomas |
I just took a sneak listen on day three of burn in just to see how things were progressing, and shut my mouth and call me corn pone if it didn’t sound like music. No bass to speak of yet, but dynamic and not tinny sounding like yesterday. Of course, it’s the B-52’s right now and they always sound good. Nevertheless.... |
The HIFIMAN Sundara looks very interesting. Maybe if my EE-600S v2 don’t work out. I’ve only got 250 hours to go. So, anyway, what are some good CDs for breaking in headphones/earbuds? I’m using Kraftwerk, B-52s, Beastie Boys, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Not that I’m actually listening to them, but you could. 🤗 |
I hope everyone who has an interest in headphones will attend the SoCal CanJam event June 22 and 23 at the Irvine California Marriott Hotel. Easy to get to and near the Orange County Airport. This is a huge event with all the major manufactures attending. Please say hello if attending or give me a call. I will enjoy putting a face to my friends here at Audiogon. David Pritchard 575-644-1462 |
I have a decent laptop. Dell Inspiron i7559-7512GRY 15.6 Inch UHD Touchscreen Laptop It is interesting to compare the sound of Hifiman Sundara with Dell and Galaxy Note 4 through same source of Amazon Music and Youtube. I played Hotel California(Eagles, Amazon) and Scottish Fantasy played by Joomi Kang(Youtube). It sounds slightly more focused with Galaxy than Dell. On the other hand, it sounds more relaxed with Dell than Galaxy. Thus it is almost tie between them. |
I am playing Hotel California(Eagles) and Play the music of Simon & Garfunkel (Royal Symphony Orchestra) through Amazon Music using my Galaxy Note 4. |
Let’s get down to brass tacks. Here’s the link to the page where the sound and break in of the HIFIMAN RE-600S v2 are discussed. My order arrives today. https://theheadphonelist.com/hifiman-re-600s-v2-in-ear-earphone-review/3/ |
Looks like I’m going to have to gut it out. I just read a very comprehensive review of the HIFIMAN 600S V2 which, among other things, pointed out that 200 hours is required for break-in, the headphones sounding initially rather dry, anemic and bass shy. That would certainly explain the negative reviews, probably done by those who don’t believe in or ever heard of break-in. |
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Do you mean Sennheiser HD 800s? I have the HD 800 (not the "s" model) and Hifiman HE 560. I have not heard the Sundara, but if it has the Hifiman "house" sound, it's a very different animal than the HD 800. The HD 800 is a very revealing headphone and some consider it "bright" (I don't). From what I've read, the HD 800s tones things down a bit. The Hifiman is a much "warmer" sound. Saying anything is the "best" is always subjective, but for under $1K my recommendation would be the Focal Elex from drop.com. https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-focal-elex-headphones |
After reading rave review on HIFIMAN RE800 Silver with good price, I placed an order and will compare it with Sundara. |