Mabey I'll replace my aeon2 opens with these next year. @mrspeakers hard question but do you think the edges of the earpad foam will roll over and require rolling back like on aeons? I haven't needed to with my stealth yet but don't wear glasses with them, and I do with my daily driver aeons...

I think many are forgetting how most high end things work in life. It's all diminishing returns. THIS IS JUST MY "GENERALISM" thoughts -The more you pay, the better you get. In our area this is sonic performance and styling/design. However, if you pay half as much you'll still get to 75-90%...

E3 is tempting, especially with club dca discount. But... Do I NEED it if I already have aeon2 open and stealth? It's quite a hard decision. On the other hand If Dan made an IEM I'd be all over that like white on rice...

@mrspeakers Does E3 share the same ear pads as stealth/expanse?

Lol don't drag me back into your fantasy land dude. Go enjoy your superior quality BT in peace please

I read opinions and reviews of multiple people to get a general overview. Not because person x says it's good so I will like it by default. Amps n DACs I'm too poor to have multiples. I just like a clear sound with nothing added or removed. If I wanted changes I'd add eq, not another $$$ amp...

I'll bring sodas, if you share your popcorn?

All I can think about right now is little Britain Andy: "I want that one" Lou: "are you sure, it's Harmon tuned" Andy: "yeah"l, I know" Lou: "are you sure? Cos you don't like Harmon tuning" Andy: "I. Want. That. One" Lou: "sigh, alright" 5 minutes later... Andy: " I don't like it"

Wouldn't that be peak current capability (in amps)? That's basically what torque is in electronics.

Nice little write up dude. Appreciate your take and comparison on the headphones. Just because certain aspects of them don't appeal to you dosent mean your opinion is heresy! As long as you approach your conclusion in logical and positive manner and you are happy that's all that matters! Enjoy...

Ah,you mean more like this: And this:

Like this?

Ah nice. Shame we aren't local. Would have loved a listen. Oh well! Still good to hear the feedback. Might try get hold of one one-day

Nice. Where are you based btw? I'm in Melbourne

Interesting. I have hpa4 and dac3. What about things like popping on startup? Did they fix that issue? Any LCD quirks or problems? Volume pot etc? Do you use the supercharger or normal psu? Any thoughts on those? Ps sorry for the 101 questions

How do you find the burson in particular? Pros and cons? Any quirks? I almost brought one instead of my benchmark gear. Still kinda curious about it

To each their own. I preffer not to wear a crowbar with earcups over my head for listening tbh tho 😂 Sounds good but 1266 be thicc.

Have kept my stealth and love them. I swap between them and my aeon 2 opens frequently. I find the stealth are great for gaming but not for super extended periods comfort wise (amts touches my ear a tad and causes discomfort after a few hours) whereas the aeons work better for that. On the other...

Welcome to the benchmark club, sir. *Maximum hype engaged!!!* Try the dac3 too, would be nice to compare with the aid2

It looks like.... The hills are alive, with the sound of music!

Ok. Hope the lil vid helps a bit. The mic I use is pretty sensitive so sounds louder than in person. But it gives an idea until you see em in person. You'd have to be listening pretty loud to annoy others imo tho

Stealth? Here's a rough guide for sound leakage I posted a while ago

I'd probably get the sus first and do away with my a2o.

Mabey next year...