Hi guys, Haven't posted in here for years but now I need some help. I'm torned between the HE6SE and SEV2 and have some questions about the difference between the two. Does they really sound different with the same pads? The only reason I'm considering the (slightly) more expensive V1 is...

LZ A7?

Yes, that would be the perfect solution. The hunt continues ;)

Thanks! I've got a balanced cable for them already (possible the same as yours). I was looking for a solution like this that I use with the Fidelio X2s and the Onkyo H900M: I was hoping that you've found a solution :)

As a Sennheiser lover myself (HD558, 569, 598SE, 58X, 650, 700 and 800S) I'm intrigued by your comment about using the HD5XX series with the 5K. May I ask what connector you use between the headphones and the 5K in this setup, or are you using it with the cable?

Fwiw I also own the ES100 and BTR3K and I'd take the Qudelix over them both any time. I've never thought of it as bright sounding either. Better resolution and clarity compared to the others yes, bright no. Just my 2c :)

I believe that the Æeon 2 Noire are identical to the Æeon 2 closed apart from the paint job and pads. There's several impression/post about them in the Æeon 2 closed thread.

LOL! Can you please advice what amp/dac I should upgrade to from the 30+ ones I've already got in the range $20-1.500 to take advantage of this fairy dust you're talking about? This is a very infected topic, as always when hard facts are inconclusive and the discussion turns subjective from...

I suggested that the amps signature could be the explanation to the change of frequency response as low oi is very unlikely to be the issue. You than say that an amp should not have an signature, I assumed that was a reaction to my post but never mind. As you live in a world where all amps...

A) All amps don't sound the same. B) I've never seen any documentation that a lower oi should alter the sound, only higher. Can you please link to some information about how and why lower oi will alter the frequency response.

Fwiw it's worth I bought these for my pair: https://www.brainwavzaudio.com/products/gaming-earpads-xl Really like them and sold the K712 after getting these pads on the Qs. It's been so long since I had the original pads on that I don't remember the details in the change of the sound but I...

I'm pretty sure it's the sound signature of the M0 causing this. There's absolutely no logic in that a lower oi should make the sound more bassy.

8 Core OFC :)

With that I agree ;)

I thought the same myself and then I got a DAP with streaming capability and tons of power (Hiby R5) and changed my mind :wink:

Got some nice 50 cm cables from XINHS today to use with the Quedelix:

My 50 cm cables from XINHS arrived today (qdc, MMCX and 2-pin) :

I'm also really happy that I went for the R5 earlier this year. Totally digging this setup:

This should be interesting :)

Actually the headphones sounds the same through both balanced and single ended cables (generally speaking). Any difference is from the source, many portable devices with both single ended and balanced output tend to have better designed balanced circuits as most enthusiasts would use this...

Yes, I can see where you're coming from. I do also think that a Bluetooth receiver would be the best solution in your case. It's very easy to get spoiled with the convenience those kind of devices offer once one get used to it ;)

I'm lucky enough to have a very large variety of different sources available and I'd say that from the Hiby R5 to the Burson V2+ the amount of improvement is less compared to the improvement of the sound going from my Samsung S10 to the Hiby R5. That being said I agree that they do need some...

With the Aeon 2 Closed even max volume is borderline too low in volume for me with the Samsung S10 listening at home in a quiet environment. I think that it would definitely be too low for outside usage. The sound isn't bad but it lacks in dynamics and volume. I don't think this would be...

This is the listing I bought from...

I've tried them with the 5K already with a longer cable and balanced they sound quite OK for me. Certainly good enough to use portable or as background music in the office. For critical listening I'd choose something else. I'll let you know how that cable works out when it eventually arrives.