cmk 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2004 Hi all Just looking for subjective opinions on this. Which can you have come across which offers the most detailed reproduction, and yet sounds natural, neutral, musical? Pls state which amp(if any) was used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absolute0 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2004 The Ety ER-4's fits the bill, but whether it is musical (most prefer to call it analytical) is open to debate. The 4P's shine without an amp, and the 4S's is even more detailed with my pimeta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil-zen 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2004 ah easy. Ety 4S with Gilmore v2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2004 Beyer DT150 driven by both Cayin HA-1A and AudioValve RKV MKII..........what U feed is what U'll hear. It's so much easier to nitpick on the system and accessories' performance with DT150. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
av98m 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2004 DT-150. Uber detailed, which is a double edged sword. Poor recordings sound REALLY bad through them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2004 ETY ER-4s are the most detailed yet neutral 'headphones' to me. But whether they're musical is pretty subjective.. but I think they are quite Used with the Cyber-30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RawHit 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2004 Another vote for the Ety 4S. The microdetail resolution is the best I have ever heard from any dynamic can. Its a very neutral can also. I have used it with my Meta42 and the pairing is extremely good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmk 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2004 Ok, apart from the Ety 4s, I'm not looking for in-ear types, which would be the next most detailed, full range can? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2004 Grados in particular the RS-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Welly Wu 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2004 Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pro & Emmeline HR-2 (AD-8065 op-amps). The ER-4P/S now sounds neutral but un-natural. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmk 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 (edited) I have just heard what is possibly one of the most detailed and refined cans around - the Stax. Although I only had the opportunity to listen to the Basic 2020 system, it still sounded far superior to dynamic can I've heard. Given that it comes with its own dedicated amp, the price at S$980 list can best be described as a bargain, highly recommended for classical, vocals, jazz and even pop, perhaps with the exception of rock. I heard a not run-in pair, so the bass should improve. Great stuff. For those interested (hint to HPC), Kingsley will be bringing in the 3030, 4040 and the Omega II(I think) shortly. Adhoc, for classical music, this can is ideal, beautiful tonality and inner detail. Edited March 21, 2004 by cmk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headphonecrazy 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2004 I have just heard what is possibly one of the most detailed and refined cans around - the Stax. Although I only had the opportunity to listen to the Basic 2020 system, it still sounded far superior to dynamic can I've heard. Given that it comes with its own dedicated amp, the price at S$980 list can best be described as a bargain, highly recommended for classical, vocals, jazz and even pop, perhaps with the exception of rock. I heard a not run-in pair, so the bass should improve. Great stuff. For those interested (hint to HPC), Kingsley will be bringing in the 3030, 4040 and the Omega II(I think) shortly. Adhoc, for classical music, this can is ideal, beautiful tonality and inner detail. Wah, the Omegas, but production of the IIIs should be delayed for sometime since the IIs are so popular. Can't wait to audition them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmk 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2004 I have just heard what is possibly one of the most detailed and refined cans around - the Stax. Although I only had the opportunity to listen to the Basic 2020 system, it still sounded far superior to dynamic can I've heard. Given that it comes with its own dedicated amp, the price at S$980 list can best be described as a bargain, highly recommended for classical, vocals, jazz and even pop, perhaps with the exception of rock. I heard a not run-in pair, so the bass should improve. Great stuff. For those interested (hint to HPC), Kingsley will be bringing in the 3030, 4040 and the Omega II(I think) shortly. Adhoc, for classical music, this can is ideal, beautiful tonality and inner detail. Wah, the Omegas, but production of the IIIs should be delayed for sometime since the IIs are so popular. Can't wait to audition them. Big bonus? My budget now extends to the 3030, unless the 4040 has some magical attributes. Omega's too rich for my blood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barradio 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2004 CMk, go for the 4040 or the Omega2 or you will be in the upgrading path again hehehe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmk 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2004 Barradio, have you heard any of the Stax family yet? Was looking through their website, and it seems that the headamp can be used to drive a poweramp. Dunno how it will sound or whether the impedence will match? I think this will be my last can, really, really , else my wifey will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
