Excuse you? What do you mean semi XD

Lol XD

I read your post and I think the HD660s would be the perfect choice. I tried the 560s in store and the 660 are much better. More detailed without being a headache. Really good imaging too and instrument separation. Its the best Goldilocks headphone. Definitely give them an audition in store.

Once you get the headphones you can think about an amp/dac so that they sound their best but you can live with plugging it straight into your pc. And really you dont need anything expensive. Look for something good and cheap or go second hand. Good luck on your search!

I wouldn't mind 😂

Love my 800s. What a versatile joy they are and I’m happy with them like 80% of the time. However, I do like me some metal from time to time and I find it that I either have to apply a very heavy eq on my 800s or go for another set of cans. Ended up getting the dca aeons as it felt just wrong butchering the 800s sound. Though I wouldn’t say it was because 800s lack base. In my opinion their base is just fine. It’s just their rich detail and lightness is what makes me enjoy them.

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Jeez people are so quick to crap on anything related to cables I think it’s hilarious. Remember everyone I’m not spending your money, so calm down! Also, digital signals are passed via analog voltages and they are sampled and passed through to an analog output stage by the DAC so noise in the signal path can and does carry on to the output. Better DACs do a better job at recreating the analog wave and shaping the noise but obviously it isn’t perfect so the less noise on the input, the better. I encourage people to listen, try things, and learn with curiosity. If you don’t want to learn and try, then pick a different hobby. Happy holidays!

While I have not tried a Magni with the HE-6seV2 I’m pretty sure it needs more . Even with my Master 9 it is good but probably could handle a bit more.

I have sensitive ears too. You can EQ that stuff out if you really want a pair that is known for being bright.

That said, grab a pair of fidelio X2HR's for half the price. They're wildly comfortable and have amazing soundstage/bass for gaming. Use the extra savings for big cushy aftermarket pads!

I have lyr3 and headamp Gilmore mk 2 with modified capacitors.

But would like to upgrade to gsx mini for solidstate perhaps.

And an upgrade to the lyr + I Don't like many tube options out there tbh.

who hurt you

Not even AD2000's, pfftt... just kidding, nice chief

Have you ever tried the cheaper stuff, like Koss Porta Pro or KSC75? You might just be happy with those.

Oh yea. I have balanced cables. Me and Dan actually talked about that. But I'm okay with the home only set up for these at the moment.

If you’re using an iPad Pro, use the 10$ usb-C dongle. I bought sundaras and a fiio k5 pro because I was using my iPhone as a source.. then I got the iPad Pro and dongle, now my dac amp collects dust.

Not really, they work fine with a smartphone but i mainly use them on my computer and don't take them anywhere else

I recently posted a question on r/HeadphoneAdvice about the HD 660s vs Clear OG, and I think your comment pretty much summarize what I wanted to hear about them :)

Definitely want to try the HD 660s for those exact same reasons

Well you don't need dac amp combo but it will help a lot in your case. Tho i have heard that ipad has a decent dac amp build in. external will do wonders for you.

But do you wanna have mobile dac amp or just purely for desktop use?

And what is your budged?

Are you running it balanced? The balanced output has something like four times the power of the single ended. My WM1A is more than powerful enough for my Aeon Closed X over balanced. You will of course have to purchase a 4.4mm cable for your Aeons.

why would one ever want to eq such expensive cans? i want them to sound great out of the box

can't help but think of Homer giving Marge a bowling ball. 🤣

Just get the Qudelix 5K if you'd ever need an AMP/DAC Bluetooth Receiver... You'd thank me later, u/ManlyDude1047