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The DT 990 PRO (250 ohms) is an open dynamic headphone that is ideal for professional use in studios. Headphone frequency response - 5 - 35.000 Hz

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If you're looking for headphones with better build quality, you may prefer the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. While they have a less comfortable fit than the Philips Fidelio X2HR, they feel sturdier and have a solid-feeling metal frame. Their sound profile is well-balanced and a bit more excited, so it delivers some extra punch in the bass range, while instruments are detailed and sibilants are bright. They can sound a bit piercing, but you may prefer this type of sound profile since it lets you hear imperfections in your audio. Unfortunately, the audio cable isn't detachable, so you can't easily replace it if it's damaged.

If you want the headphones with a more comfortable fit or a more neutral sound profile, go for the Philips, but try the Beyerdynamic if build quality is a priority.

Beyerdynamic is one of the oldest headphone manufacturers and are the inventors of the first dynamic transducer headphones. They mainly focus on hi-fi headphones with a neutral sound profile and a high build quality. Their open-back over-ear headphones also tend to have a more extended bass response than many other open-backs that we've tested. However, some users may find their sound quite bright and that sibilants like cymbals can sound piercing. It can vary from person to person, though. Still, you may want to check this brand out if you're looking for critical listening or studio headphones.

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are the best Beyerdynamic headphones we've tested. These wired over-ear headphones have an open-back design that helps them create a reasonably immersive and open-seeming passive soundstage. They also have a neutral sound profile that ensures vocals and instruments reproduce clearly and accurately. They're impressively well-built, with a sturdy metal headband and comfortable, well-padded ear cups. If you're looking for headphones for purposes like recording and want a closed-back design, you may prefer the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, which leak less audio and block out more ambient sound. The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are also a decent option if you want &Beta;luetooth headphones. However, their sound profile is much more dependent on their fit, seal, and positioning on your head.

The best lower mid-range open-back studio headphones we've tested are the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. At this price point, you can expect to see more dynamic drivers than planar magnetic headphones. While their soundstage isn't as wide, spacious, or out-of-head as the HiFiMan Edition XS, they can deliver more overall bass. Their sound is more excited than neutral, which can color your mixes and be a deal-breaker if you're looking for accuracy.

These over-ears have a comfortable fit and are well-built. However, their audio cable is integrated into their design, so if it gets damaged, you'll have to replace the entire unit. If you're looking for closed-backs with detachable audio cables, it's worth considering the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X instead. Although they're a bit more expensive, they're similarly comfortable and well-built and come with two different pairs of audio cables. Their sound is also less boomy, though their treble is more recessed, resulting in weak vocals and instruments as well as slightly dull sibilants.

Beyerdynamic is one of the oldest headphone manufacturers and are the inventors of the first dynamic transducer headphones. They mainly focus on hi-fi headphones with a neutral sound profile and a high build quality. Their open-back over-ear headphones also tend to have a more extended bass response than many other open-backs we've tested. However, some users may find their sound quite bright and that sibilants like cymbals can sound piercing. It can vary from person to person, though. Still, you may want to check this brand out if you're looking for critical listening or studio headphones.

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are the best Beyerdynamic headphones we've tested. These wired over-ear headphones have an open-back design that helps them create a reasonably immersive and open-seeming passive soundstage. They also have a neutral sound profile that ensures vocals and instruments reproduce clearly and accurately. They're impressively well-built, with a sturdy metal headband and comfortable, well-padded ear cups. If you're looking for headphones for purposes like recording and want a closed-back design, you may prefer the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, which leak less audio and block out more ambient sound. The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are also a decent option if you want &Beta;luetooth headphones. However, their sound profile is much more dependent on their fit, seal, and positioning on your head.

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 All in all the DT 990's are very good cans; they just aren't for me. Still I debated for quite a while as to whether or not I would keep them. But, in the end I decided I would send them back.  UPDATE: I didn't want to give up on Beyerdynamics, so the day after I returned these 990s I ordered a set of DT-880 Premiums

 With so many variables affecting peoples like or dislike of any pair of phones it is my goal to help those with similar musical tastes and similar gear to determine whether or not these headphones will be a good investment for them personally.  To that end; I listen to music in practically every genre. I tend to go through different phases, but I enjoy Mozart as much as Metallica, 80's one hit wonders and New Orleans Jazz, Lady Antebellum or Lady Gaga, Eminem to Zedd. Music has so much to offer in all genres that one could spend a lifetime discovering new things they like

 The 880 Premiums clamp A LOT lighter than the 990 Pros as well (super comfortable, though I could probably sneeze them off). In the end, I was glad I auditioned both sets, and even though the 880s are almost double what I got the 990's for I will be keeping them. I can see the appeal of the 990s, but still, for me they were just okay (and I'm talking sound wise only). Beyerdynamics makes some really nice cans, but a person needs to do their research to figure out which model will suit them best

 They are made very well and being able to replace any broken or worn part is a big benefit. I like the coiled cable and the plug with the screw-on ¼" adapter (though I wish it was detachable), and I think the phones are nicely styled. I wish the midrange had a bit more presence and that the phones had better dynamics (difficult with the subdued middle). The soundstage is very good, though it doesn't feel quite as wide as my HD 598s or 600's (at least to my ears)

They Just Didn't Do It For Me.

 They've got that iconic black color with the white grill inside that Beyerdynamic is known for. When you're wearing these people are gonna know. The earcups themselves are oval in shape and have that sexy silver velour padding which are very comfortable and surprisingly they don't get that hot during extended gaming sessions which is what we're all looking for at the end of the day when we're gaming. The headband has a nice clamping force on it so you won't be snatching these off your head or when you're just moving around from monitor to monitor or during like an intense battle these are gonna stay put

 They aren't super wide when it comes to soundstage but they are wide enough to get the job done and then some. I had no problems placing my enemies in game and destroying them. So are these just a hype train fad or are they actually good gaming headphones? And I have to say these are very good headphones sprinkled with a little bit of hype but that doesn't change the fact that these are still really good headphones. You're getting that great bare dynamic build construction with comfortable velour pads that don't get hot over time

 Ohms is the power needed to power the headphones and most computers can't produce 250 ohms of power to these headphones which is why you need an amp to boost the signal. I'll be dropping some cheap amp options down below for you guys as well as always. I'm personally using the LocksJoy P20 which is around $80 and it can power these with no problem. Music wise though these are balanced studio headphones with a slight emphasis on treble which gives them that airiness that translate to being a good stereo gaming headset

 I'm personally using the LocksJoy P20 which is around $80 and it can power these with no problem. Music wise though these are balanced studio headphones with a slight emphasis on treble which gives them that airiness that translate to being a good stereo gaming headset. At times though the treble can be piercing I've found. It happens but not too often

Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro Review! Ninja's Headphones.. Are they worth it for gaming?

I've had two of this same exact headset. They are very great with everything except that they are not durable at all. That's the only reason it is not a 5 star review. From constant use of putting them on and off they snap at the screws where you adjust the size

Be warned they break SUPER easy but overall amazing.

What I got my eyes on: I found a very reasonable price for a Beyerdynamic DT990 pro on amazon that ships to Turkey with very low import fees (150+20$ vs 270$ or 2300 Turkish Liras local price). But I've heard that they have very sharp treble, The bass is not a problem though. I've also looked into ath m50x and ath m40x which also seem pretty good especially since the m40x is very affordable at 140$ local price vs the 170$ Beyerdynamic and 210 USD ath m50x. Budget - 150$-200$ or around 1750 Turkish Liras

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 Even so, they were still comfortable. When I noticed how flat they'd gotten, I purchased HM5 Velour memory foam pads (http://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Velor-Memory-Replacements-Earpads/dp/B00MFDX4YO/ref=pd_sim_23_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41RSWch-OBL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=14EJG9CAW7PPG9Z4H7WQ) and they fit fine (after some stretching) and feel great

amazon.com/SMSL-SD793-II-PCM1793-DIR9001-Amplifier/dp/B00A2QLPJM) to drive these. Without an amp, these headphones actually worked alright for me using them on my computer as well as my phone, but I usually don't listen to things very loudly. With the SMSL SD793-II, these headphones absolutely sing

 There's definitely an emphasis on the bass/sub bass in these. For open headphones, these pull off an impressive amount of lows. It makes them great for electronic music like house, drum and bass, dubstep, etc as well as genres like rock and metal as the music feels full. Compared to Philips SHP9500's, which I believe have a pretty neutral and balanced sound, the DT990's sacrifice accuracy and detail for warmth and voluminous bass/sub bass

Fantastic headphones for pleasure listening and gaming

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 Compared to the Hi-Fi Man Sundara, you know, if you want a more reference neutral kind of sound, I don't think there's really any headphone better than the Sundara at that. That is basically as neutral as it gets, as reference as it gets at the $350 price point. So if you like that neutral reference kind of sound, the Sundara is going to be the better pick. Just keep in mind that with the Sundara, you absolutely do need an amplifier of some kind to get the most out of it

 And I know that's a bit of a question mark there as far as the objectivist crowd goes. But honestly, if you try it, you'll know what I'm talking about. And running it off of some of these crazy amplifiers, I do think the detail ends up being better on the HD6 series. Now running the HD650 off of an amplifier source that would be competitive with what the price point for the Zeus would require

 Now, thankfully, you get full cup swivel. It's more just sort of fixing that little bit bloated lower mid to bass ratio there and then making it so that that treble is a little more filled in and even, but even that is more just an option. I think it's not a requirement. Okay, let's do some comparisons now

 All right, so let me give a conclusion here. Is the Harmonic Dyn Zeus worth it? At $350 or $300, where it ends up being, if you already own an amplifier, the Hi-Fi Man Sundara is going to still be the better choice, especially if you're looking for a more reference kind of sound. But if you aren't looking for a reference kind of sound, or if you're a little bit apprehensive about buying an amplifier, or spending the extra $200 to get it, and this is kind of where you max out as far as your budget is concerned, yeah, this is a ton of fun. I'm actually really surprised at how much I like this headphone, especially after my EQ, and yeah, I do absolutely recommend it

HarmonicDyne Zeus Review - A new mid-fi contender under $350?

Harmonicdyne Zeus, $350, looks sexy, big soundstage good imaging, not analytical means everything with this would sound good, it comes with a $1000 iem quality cable, is really great for movies and gaming because of it's soundstage

I've been researching headphones for the past few weeks, something great for detailed imaging and a bit of soundstage. The goal is to be able to point to where each sound is coming from, as well as to do some detailed listening afterward, all without them becoming uncomfortable over an extended period. I've seen the following come up a lot, the 1990's, 770's, 990's as well as the AKG K702's, K712's, Sennheiser HD560's, 600's, 660's, and 58x's as well. These all looked appealing for one reason or another, but with many mixed opinions. I understand that sound and comfort are subjective to a point, but given the constraints above, which one out of these headphones (or of another pair not listed) would be the best?

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Edit: The ones that I think I might go for are the K712’s, but I’m still open to suggestions.
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What are the best headphones for detailed imaging in game, as well as music (open or closed back) for under 600$?

 There's going to be a review coming on this amp in the near future, but I want to get some tubes in first because I want to roll tubes on it and talk about that experience with the review. But you could drive these off most things. If you already have an amp, you're fine. They are relatively transparent to the sound of the amp

 This is what they came in. I feel like this is the proper way to ship a headphone. Okay, let's talk about these things. Let's talk about build, comfort, sound, amp pairing, what I think of them all across the board

 I've really enjoyed them with the A90, though they certainly don't need the amount of power the A90 puts out. And like I said, I've also really enjoyed them with the Dark Voice. So who is this for? This is a headphone for someone who wants an addition to their collection, or you just want a daily driver and you don't particularly care about mixing or a studio sound. You just want something that's very spacious, fun, and lifelike as far as a sense of space is concerned

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 Because of this the midrange is very warm tilted, almost like a tube amp. The treble can be sort of spiky sometimes if you have them turned up loud, but it mostly isn't an issue. These have a good amount of detail considering their extravagant fun tuning. If you want a fun neutral headphone at around $300-$350 these are a great buy at that price

  BUILD+COMFORT I'll start this off with the great pads present on these headphones, second only to Audeze's LCD series headphones when it comes to the pads. The rest of the build is interesting to say the least. The backplates are sharp but intricate, but other parts of the headphone feel weird and plastic-like. This is almost as if they took an OEM design and just made a few changes to make it "premium" without putting a ton of thought into it

SOUND The HarmonicDyne Zeus sounds like a creamy excessive monster, while also sounding very neutral. The bass hump is farrr extended into the midrange without being overly boomy. Because of this the midrange is very warm tilted, almost like a tube amp. The treble can be sort of spiky sometimes if you have them turned up loud, but it mostly isn't an issue

Fun concert style sound signature.

Hipdac: got this cause my e10k was draining my laptop battery too quickly. Pretty happy with it, and I like that it has the 4.4mm jack for my Zeus. e10k: sounds fine, but if you have any decent laptop/MOBO I’m not sure it’s really worth buying (I don’t regret it since I got it cheap used tho)

4mm jack for my Zeus. e10k: sounds fine, but if you have any decent laptop/MOBO I’m not sure it’s really worth buying (I don’t regret it since I got it cheap used tho). Currently just using as DAC for my Heresy.

Ya’ll ruined my wallet…. A Mini-Review for each of my (too) many audio purchases:

I’ve bought and/or owned the following headphones: HE400i (2016), HD600, HD560S, X2HR, Harmonicdyne Zeus, HD300 Pro, k361BT, k371, SR50BT, M50xBT, Jabra 85h & 85t, Moondrop Starfields & B2 Dusk, and Dunu SA6. 
Here are my thoughts:

Hifiman 400i: This, alongside the HD600, were my first open back audiophile pairs. Both sounded good but I found the frequency response on the HD600 more smooth and pleasing, and overall liked it slightly more. *however* at this time my only amp was the e10k, so in hindsight I may have liked it more had I owned a better amp back then. 400i has since been sold.


HD600: Great, but the bass extension was really lacking for my preferences. For my tastes, I like the 560S slightly more in virtually every way. I sold this after I got the 560S. 


HD560S: basically my go-to open back headphones. I usually EQ a bass boost below 80hz or so, but aside from that I love everything about them. Good detail, imaging, soundstage… good everything to my ears. 

P.S. pisses me off Senn includes only 1 cable, it’s 9ft long and not 3.5mm, and they add a proprietary locking mechanism just to make it extra hard to get a shorter 3rd party replacement cable 🙄


Harmonicdyne Zeus: my first open back pair which has bass that really impressed me. These are also incredibly comfortable on my head, and with EQ (I use a warmer variation on Oratory’s) they sound really excellent imo. Without EQ they have too much upper bass for my tastes.

Side note, I like that they come with a balanced cable, but the 4.4mm to 3.5mm adapter they include is huge and bulky. And when I want to use it with an amp like the Heresy, I worry about completely snapping the 3.5mm adapter if I were to accidentally put any weight on it. Not ideal.


X2HR: Comfortable, feel sturdy and well built. The treble is a little inconsistent but I found they sounded really great with Oratory’s EQ. That being said, I’d say the Zeus + EQ is an upgrade in every way (except for maybe build durability). My girlfriend now uses these as an upgrade to her Beats when she’s at home. 


HD300 Pro:
Sound fine, nothing super impressive to me but they’re pretty inoffensive. 

Feel very durable and well built, and on my head they are super comfortable. I haven’t used the DT770, but from what I’ve heard I can see these being a good alternative if you want something durable and well built (but warmer).

I primarily used them as a digital-piano headphone, but I plan to sell them since my k371 finally arrived after 2+ months of waiting. 


K371: Very balanced sound, technicality wise they don’t sound super impressive to my ear, but I like the them a bit more than the HD300 Pro nonetheless. Def don’t feel as well built tho, and the isolation is kinda lacking on my head. I’d usually take my B2 Dusk over these (altho of course these are cheaper). 


k361bt: My second least favourite headphones on this entire list. I returned them. I found them to be a pretty big downgrade from the k371, a downgrade from the SR50bt, and even a downgrade from the m50xBT (especially if you EQ the m50x to have less recessed mids). I know DMS likes these which is why I tried em out, but these sounded bad enough that I’m almost wondering if I got a bad unit 🤷‍♂️


ATH-ANC900BT: My first least favourite pair on the list. I found the sound quality was closest to my Jabra Elite 85h, but they were not as well built, not water resistant, had inferior noise canceling, and had loud white noise at all times (even with noise cancelling disabled). 

I returned these and wouldn’t recommend them when the 85h is better in every way imo.


SR50bt: this was an odd one. They sound really good in my opinion, sound is fast and has good punchy bass. More balanced Frequency Response to my ear than the M50x (and more comfortable).

The problem? 2/3 pairs I’ve tried have a high pitched ringing in the right ear. This is likely due to poor quality control on the internal amp or something. My mother couldn’t hear the ringing at all so the pitch must be high enough that older listeners won’t notice it. But for me, it was a dealbreaker. Returned. 


M50xBT: uncomfortable on my head. Pretty unbalanced frequency response. 
But for short listening sessions and/or with some EQ, I think they sound pretty good. I ended up selling mine but I can see some people being really happy with these. I’d still take em over the k361bt. 


Jabra Elite 85h: great all-rounders. Very comfortable, decently balanced sound, good noise cancelling, water resistant. They don’t sound exceptional but I’d recommend them nonetheless.


Elite 85t: probably the worst sounding headphones/earbuds I still own, but I like them a lot anyway. 
Great battery life, comfortable in my ear, good noise cancelling, somewhat balanced sound, water resistant, and super portable. 


Moondrop Starfield: They didn’t really stay in my ears too well, and I was also paranoid of chipping the finish, but for the price I’d say they’re a strong option if they fit your ears better than mine. They don’t sound as good as any of my over-ears imo, but I suppose I shouldn’t expect them to at the price.


Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk: My favourite closed back pair I’ve tried.
They fit my ear incredibly well, and the sound signature is almost perfect imo. They weren’t as big of a jump over the Starfield as I was hoping, but I like them a lot and don’t regret the purchase. 


Dunu SA6: Strangely enough the cable, despite all the praise it gets, was my biggest issue with these. It’s simply too heavy and I found that extra weight made them constantly uncomfortable. They always felt like something was lightly tugging them out. 

Aside from the cable, the shape is super comfortable, and the sound is pretty great from what I can tell. At least on par with he B2 Dusk, but I need to listen to this pair more to develop my thoughts.



AMPS & DACS:
Heresy, Ifi Hipdac, e10k, BTR5, and Qudelix 5k.

Heresy: sounds great, but not sure any of my headphones really need this much power. I can’t really hear a difference between this and my Hipdac tbh (or at very least, neither sounds *better*). 

Hipdac: got this cause my e10k was draining my laptop battery too quickly. Pretty happy with it, and I like that it has the 4.4mm jack for my Zeus. 

e10k: sounds fine, but if you have any decent laptop/MOBO I’m not sure it’s really worth buying (I don’t regret it since I got it cheap used tho). Currently just using as DAC for my Heresy. 

BTR5: not a big fan tbh. Scratches easily, battery life is behind the 5k, EQ Features are lacking (can’t save multiple presets), app is terrible. Sounds good but I still sold mine.

Qudelix 5k: aside from not having a screen, I like it more than my BTR5 in virtually every way. Great app, slightly better battery life (i think anyway, havent done any formal testing, but I run it in performance mode and still lasts a while), sounds about as good to my ear, and I like that it has a clip built onto it instead of an extra case. 

Sucks that it’s not widely available in Canada but I’d recommend it nonetheless.


Thanks for reading!!

<div class="md">Ya’ll ruined my wallet…. A Mini-Review for each of my (too) many audio purchases:

I’ve bought and/or owned the following headphones: HE400i (2016), HD600, HD560S, X2HR, Harmonicdyne Zeus, HD300 Pro, k361BT, k371, SR50BT, M50xBT, Jabra 85h &amp; 85t, Moondrop Starfields &amp; B2 Dusk, and Dunu SA6. 
Here are my thoughts:

Hifiman 400i: This, alongside the HD600, were my first open back audiophile pairs. Both sounded good but I found the frequency response on the HD600 more smooth and pleasing, and overall liked it slightly more. however at this time my only amp was the e10k, so in hindsight I may have liked it more had I owned a better amp back then. 400i has since been sold.

HD600: Great, but the bass extension was really lacking for my preferences. For my tastes, I like the 560S slightly more in virtually every way. I sold this after I got the 560S. 

HD560S: basically my go-to open back headphones. I usually EQ a bass boost below 80hz or so, but aside from that I love everything about them. Good detail, imaging, soundstage… good everything to my ears. 

P.S. pisses me off Senn includes only 1 cable, it’s 9ft long and not 3.5mm, and they add a proprietary locking mechanism just to make it extra hard to get a shorter 3rd party replacement cable 🙄

Harmonicdyne Zeus: my first open back pair which has bass that really impressed me. These are also incredibly comfortable on my head, and with EQ (I use a warmer variation on Oratory’s) they sound really excellent imo. Without EQ they have too much upper bass for my tastes.

Side note, I like that they come with a balanced cable, but the 4.4mm to 3.5mm adapter they include is huge and bulky. And when I want to use it with an amp like the Heresy, I worry about completely snapping the 3.5mm adapter if I were to accidentally put any weight on it. Not ideal.

X2HR: Comfortable, feel sturdy and well built. The treble is a little inconsistent but I found they sounded really great with Oratory’s EQ. That being said, I’d say the Zeus + EQ is an upgrade in every way (except for maybe build durability). My girlfriend now uses these as an upgrade to her Beats when she’s at home. 

HD300 Pro:
Sound fine, nothing super impressive to me but they’re pretty inoffensive. 

Feel very durable and well built, and on my head they are super comfortable. I haven’t used the DT770, but from what I’ve heard I can see these being a good alternative if you want something durable and well built (but warmer).

I primarily used them as a digital-piano headphone, but I plan to sell them since my k371 finally arrived after 2+ months of waiting. 

K371: Very balanced sound, technicality wise they don’t sound super impressive to my ear, but I like the them a bit more than the HD300 Pro nonetheless. Def don’t feel as well built tho, and the isolation is kinda lacking on my head. I’d usually take my B2 Dusk over these (altho of course these are cheaper). 

k361bt: My second least favourite headphones on this entire list. I returned them. I found them to be a pretty big downgrade from the k371, a downgrade from the SR50bt, and even a downgrade from the m50xBT (especially if you EQ the m50x to have less recessed mids). I know DMS likes these which is why I tried em out, but these sounded bad enough that I’m almost wondering if I got a bad unit 🤷‍♂️

ATH-ANC900BT: My first least favourite pair on the list. I found the sound quality was closest to my Jabra Elite 85h, but they were not as well built, not water resistant, had inferior noise canceling, and had loud white noise at all times (even with noise cancelling disabled). 

I returned these and wouldn’t recommend them when the 85h is better in every way imo.

SR50bt: this was an odd one. They sound really good in my opinion, sound is fast and has good punchy bass. More balanced Frequency Response to my ear than the M50x (and more comfortable).

The problem? 2/3 pairs I’ve tried have a high pitched ringing in the right ear. This is likely due to poor quality control on the internal amp or something. My mother couldn’t hear the ringing at all so the pitch must be high enough that older listeners won’t notice it. But for me, it was a dealbreaker. Returned. 

M50xBT: uncomfortable on my head. Pretty unbalanced frequency response. 
But for short listening sessions and/or with some EQ, I think they sound pretty good. I ended up selling mine but I can see some people being really happy with these. I’d still take em over the k361bt. 

Jabra Elite 85h: great all-rounders. Very comfortable, decently balanced sound, good noise cancelling, water resistant. They don’t sound exceptional but I’d recommend them nonetheless.

Elite 85t: probably the worst sounding headphones/earbuds I still own, but I like them a lot anyway. 
Great battery life, comfortable in my ear, good noise cancelling, somewhat balanced sound, water resistant, and super portable. 

Moondrop Starfield: They didn’t really stay in my ears too well, and I was also paranoid of chipping the finish, but for the price I’d say they’re a strong option if they fit your ears better than mine. They don’t sound as good as any of my over-ears imo, but I suppose I shouldn’t expect them to at the price.

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk: My favourite closed back pair I’ve tried.
They fit my ear incredibly well, and the sound signature is almost perfect imo. They weren’t as big of a jump over the Starfield as I was hoping, but I like them a lot and don’t regret the purchase. 

Dunu SA6: Strangely enough the cable, despite all the praise it gets, was my biggest issue with these. It’s simply too heavy and I found that extra weight made them constantly uncomfortable. They always felt like something was lightly tugging them out. 

Aside from the cable, the shape is super comfortable, and the sound is pretty great from what I can tell. At least on par with he B2 Dusk, but I need to listen to this pair more to develop my thoughts.

AMPS &amp; DACS:
Heresy, Ifi Hipdac, e10k, BTR5, and Qudelix 5k.

Heresy: sounds great, but not sure any of my headphones really need this much power. I can’t really hear a difference between this and my Hipdac tbh (or at very least, neither sounds better). 

Hipdac: got this cause my e10k was draining my laptop battery too quickly. Pretty happy with it, and I like that it has the 4.4mm jack for my Zeus. 

e10k: sounds fine, but if you have any decent laptop/MOBO I’m not sure it’s really worth buying (I don’t regret it since I got it cheap used tho). Currently just using as DAC for my Heresy. 

BTR5: not a big fan tbh. Scratches easily, battery life is behind the 5k, EQ Features are lacking (can’t save multiple presets), app is terrible. Sounds good but I still sold mine.

Qudelix 5k: aside from not having a screen, I like it more than my BTR5 in virtually every way. Great app, slightly better battery life (i think anyway, havent done any formal testing, but I run it in performance mode and still lasts a while), sounds about as good to my ear, and I like that it has a clip built onto it instead of an extra case. 

Sucks that it’s not widely available in Canada but I’d recommend it nonetheless.

Thanks for reading!!
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Ya’ll ruined me…. A Mini-Review for each of my many audio purchases:

4mm to 3.5mm adapter in the packaging. The carrying case is quite bulky and seemingly unnecessary. The case is not travel friendly and I do not think it is made of premium materials

 If you like gentle treble and smooth vocals, then the Zeus might sound pleasant to you. However, if you like more neutral presentation, then the Zeus may sound dark and unexciting. $350 is a lot to ask for this headphone. I question this price tag

 I compared the Zeus to the Sundara HD 6XX and Sivka Phoenix. All four of these headphones sound rather different. The Sundara, for example, has a greater sub-bass roll-off but is closer to neutral in the mid-bass. The Sundara has greater sibilance and grain and more neutral treble

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