thanks, great write up... I was expecting a comparison with the older E5000 too...
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Erfan Elahi
DrummerLeo
Sorry, unfortunately, I have not tried E5000.
iBo0m
Nice read. How's the output, do you need some "serious power" to drive them or just DAP is fine?
DrummerLeo
Powerful AMPs can provide more details, better resolutions, more solid bass, they will reveal the full potential of D8000 pro. Most DAPs are powerful enough to give D8000 Pro a healthy sound, it would not sound weak or weird like you plug some low sensitivity planars or high impedance dynamic headphones in your DAP.
D8000 Pro and Empyrean are the only two high-end full-size headphones that I think can be used with DAPs and still give an enjoyable sound. I personally prefer D8000 Pro, because D8000 Pro is more energetic more fun and engaging, and thus can "hide" some disadvantages of lacking power.
D8000 Pro and Empyrean are the only two high-end full-size headphones that I think can be used with DAPs and still give an enjoyable sound. I personally prefer D8000 Pro, because D8000 Pro is more energetic more fun and engaging, and thus can "hide" some disadvantages of lacking power.
iBo0m
@DrummerLeo Sound promising. However, I still suppose it's a good thing to have the possibility of adding AMP to the D8000 combo 
DrummerLeo
@iBo0m Sure, I do recommend connect D8k pro with a powerful amp for the optimal experience. But they are really not something hard to drive as planars.
