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As far as detail and resolution go, some of the top-end air and resolution are blunted by some roll-off in the upper treble, but the detail in the mids and low-end does a good job of fleshing out a lot of what is missing from the treble. Overall, this headphone is quite clean, even though it may sound a touch closed in compared to headphones with more emphasis on the upper treble. Tonal Balance/Perspective It wouldn't be the Munich High End Show without some horn action, and offering a slice of it will be Germany's Avantgarde Acoustic, who is set to demo two new third-generation models, the reference Duo GT and 'entry-level' Duo SD (hopefully in the stunning orange finish we recently saw at the Australian Hi-Fi Show, pictured below). The 4000mAh lithium battery is large capacity and can be fully recharged in 4 hours. It supports 2A fast charging, which means even a large-capacity battery of 4000mAh only requires a charging time of 2000mAh. The Scottish speaker brand will almost certainly continue touring its Vintage Fifteen and Vintage Five speakers, part of a series that was first previewed at last year's Munich show, and which launched at the Bristol Show in February.
That said, when listening to the Honey Harper song, the dynamics of the 109 PRO were a bit softer than the dynamics of the Sennheiser, which made the Meze sound a touch more sluggish and less rhythmic. The Meze also has a bit of peakiness in the upper mids that the Sennheiser doesn’t have. Due to the lift on the low end and upper mids, the midrange is a tad bit recessed but still presented with good detail and transparency. The fact that they didn’t lift the mid-bass along with the sub-bass keeps the lower midrange from being muddy. The upper mids are a touch elevated, but to a good extent, as it opens up the sound and provides a good amount of presence. Soundstage/Imaging Externally, this change in color (along with a change in nomenclature) seems to be the only difference between the old and new 660 headphones. That said, Sennheiser has clearly stated that the bulk of the changes on the 660S2 is on the inside, primarily focused on improved transducer airflow and a more refined voice coil.Musical Fidelity is the latest brand to make loudspeakers based on the Beeb's original R&D specifications for the iconic LS3/5A and LS5/9speakers. With the HD 660S, there was some added lift in the upper midrange, which opened up some of the “veil” people talked about in earlier HD 600 models and provided some speed, but there was still a sharp drop-off on the low end. That left some listeners desiring additional energy in that area. Final won't only be showcasing its current headphones range, which includes the D8000 Pro Limited Edition headphones, the new A5000 IEMs and the flagship ZE8000 true wireless earbuds; it will also be announcing a new product exclusively. "Expect to learn about the key technology behind this upcoming release and see a prototype with early access for those attending," says the Japanese brand. The company promises that this new 660 headphone will provide listeners with a “detailed yet emotionally stimulating audio experience”, thanks to improved sub-bass tuning. They believe it will be a great way for music aficionados to rediscover their favorite tunes with “renewed energy and intensity”. Campfire Audio's full range of IEMs will be at the show – including the Andromeda ‘Emerald Sea’, Solaris ‘Stelar Horizon’ and Trifecta ‘Astral Plane’ models as well as the Orbit true wireless earbuds. So if you're in the market for a high-end pair of in-ears and are taken by the company's distinct-looking designs, the High End show will be a good opportunity to get your ears on a pair.
I did some General Listening/Comparisons using Hifiman’s EF400 DAC/Amp combo in combination with my laptop and the TIDAL Desktop App. If you’re serious about sound quality, then you’ve probably heard of the Sennheiser HD 600 Series headphones. These headphones have been around in one form or another since the 1990s and are still revered amongst audiophiles for their neutral refined sound. On the other hand, with the majority of music I listen to (the stuff with more sensible bass levels), I still felt there was a little bit of artificial emphasis on the lowest notes, but on the other hand, that was somewhat satisfying as it enhanced the dynamics of the music.
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The new flagship iCan Phantom headphone amplifier is a mad box of delights, with a distinctive design and novel solution catering to electrostatic headphone fans. Munich will mark one of the first outings for Q Acoustics' brand-new, five-strong 5000 Series, which was announced earlier this month and promises to revolutionise mid/bass driver performance with its C3 Continuous Curved Cone technology. This, the British speaker brand says, delivers the best of both worlds: the bass performance of a straight conic cone and the high/mid-range frequency control of a flared cone.
The PSD 3100 HV couldn't launch originally as planned because the processor for its streaming circuit board was cancelled. Instead of releasing it with a temporary fix, T+A decided to use a different chip and to integrate its own third-generation Streaming Architecture into the bargain. So while it might be late, it should be worth the wait. Increased ventilation around the driver magnet, combined with a lighter, more responsive voice coil than the OG 660S, is said to provide increased “depth and nuance of low-frequency passages,” hence “adding dramatic flair to any type of music”. Additionally, Sennheiser promises “lower distortion and more accurate sound representation” due to the higher impedance (300 ohms vs. 150 ohms on the older model). HD 660S2 Exploded View Sennheiser HD 660S2 Review: Sound The double fans and adjustable speed levels allow you to customize the airflow to your liking, while the USB rechargeable battery ensures that you can use it for extended periods of time without needing to replace the batteries. On the outside of each earcup housing is an open grille, similar to the original HD 660S, that allows the free flow of sound from the rear of the enclosure. You can also hear everything around you. This time around, the Sennheiser logo, which adorns the grille, is a gold color as opposed to the silver on the 660S, as is the lettering imprinted on the side and top of the headphone.We loved the recently launched high-end Yamaha YH-5000SE headphones and were excited by the news that Yamaha will be making a headphone amplifier to match. The unique-looking HA-L7A headphone amp isn't due to launch till later this year, but we got a first listen paired with the talented YH-50000SEs. Running through the audio band, I found the Bass to be of good quality, both deep and articulate. But I found there was just a bit too much quantity at times. The rumble of the sub-bass became a touch distracting on bass-heavy songs, at least to me. Then again, it’s not up to Beats by Dre levels which is a good thing.
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