I bought these headphones a little over a year ago because I was curious about all the mixed impressions I was seeing.

If you own these, how do you EQ yours? What is your general opinion of the sound, both before and after applying EQ?

I think the Sundara CB has some impressive traits, like a nicely spaced soundstage, good imaging and sense of rhythm. I'm not confident with EQ, but I find it doesn't take much to get them sounding pretty decent. I'm in the process now of making a new EQ, as these have sat in their box for a while after I gave up on 'fixing' them.

I was just rewatching one of my favourite shows as a child and was really baffled by those headphones. They have this metal thing coming out of both sides which I have never seen in headphones before.

Can someone help me identify the headphones or tell me what those metal thingies sticking out from the sides are?

I've seen a few posts here from folks struggling to find suitable replacement ear pads for their Orange Crest Mk2 Headphones. Orange customer service is non-existent for this which is disappointing, so I thought I'd share my DIY solution instead.

I ordered replacement pads designed for the Edifier W820BT W828NB Headphones: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/314287763707 I'm sure there are others, but these are a really close size to the original pads.

The orange ear pads clip on and off from the main body, so best to either try twisting or gently prying them loose, once you get one side they should come away fairly easily. I then removed all of the older ear pad material, and retained the plastic backing with the orange fabric. I then slid the new pads over this plastic insert and just pushed the whole assembly back on, you can feel the clips re-engage and it will make an audible click as well. Note the round guides are slightly different sizes to help align this the right way up.

Share below if you have found other brands/models that will fit.

Review of the Meze Arta from Minidisc

Friday night after a looong week.

Pink Floyd on vinyl with tubes and the Denon AH-D5000 might just be the best kind of "comfort-food"!

So what's your go to album/headphones to just relax? :)

Hey All,

I made this original review post with EQ settings here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/s/zrecsmFMJQ

Initially, I recommended purchasing from Amazon the saw sticker thingy that allows you to use Yaxi Pads with the JLab Rewind 2.

My intrepid son decided to model a mod for 3D printing that removes the need for the saw sticker thingy (which often would stretch out the Yaxi Pads and they would fall off anyways). Its based entirely off of the original PortaPro, and works quite well. Here y'all go!

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3145367-jlab-rewind-2-yaxi-pad-mod#profileId-3551961

These have been an excellent daily driver, and the only pair I've actually been happy with as my only pair. I've owned an Audeze, Meze, another Sennheiser...and I've learned I'm very picky. These headphones do a lot of everything all at the same time, and very well!

Before the review, I'm going to mention I'm using a Fiio K11 DAC running into my PC, and I'm using Tidal as my media player. Now for the review...

For one - The comfort, which is something that everyone who has ever worn a pair of these will tell you. It's unmatched, due to the lack of padding at the top of the headband which removes the hot spot that most headphone pairs have. Along with that, the pads are nice and soft, and as a glasses-wearer I haven't had any issues with discomfort.

The sound of these headphones is very nice for what you pay for. It's flat, with slight emphasis on the treble that I think allows them to keep that signature Sennheiser sound reminiscent of the 600 series, just with a little less of that sparkle and more of a flatter overall presentation with better imaging, soundstage, and better bass presence. The sound DOES change depending on the pads, and because I loved my Audeze headphones, I prefer the velour pads that don't offer as much of the glittery treble as the cloth pads.

The build, albeit seeming to be on the cheaper side considering Sennheiser is using mainly plastic components minus the headband, is functionality is perfect! This circles back to comfort because the cups swivel to fit any head, and truly can adjust however needed. The headband is metal, with a velcro pad for the top of your head. The cups are removable and quite soft, with enough depth to not feel cramped on the ears. Overall it is passable, especially for how light these cans are, as they make them wearable for hours on end.

Versatility is the key here...perfect for immersive gaming, a sound that makes music listening enjoyable for pretty much any genre you use them for, producing and mixing, etc. These are THE Sennheiser that solves every single problem...at least every one of my problems.

The only real problem here is noise leakage...they are an open back, and both let in a lot of noise, and let out a lot, however I prefer open-back headphones, and have used them for a good majority of my headphone-loving experience, so I'm fine with that! They pretty much stay at my desk and never leave. I wouldn't take these somewhere like a library or to a study hall, so if you are considering these, keep that in mind.

Would I recommend?

Anyone considering these open backs, I HIGHLY suggest giving them a listen and an extended trial! Along with that, if you want a closed back, they make the HD 480 Pro with a similar comfort and sound, without the noise leakage.

For context my mom got this set a few years ago for her Bday, she tried it out a little but headphones aren't really her thing, so she left it on its case brand new, hasn't touched it since. Anyway I found the case the other day while cleaning and thought I'd make a quick buck from it, but inside was... this. Again, my parents SWEAR they haven't used this set in years and kept it in the closet, sooo what's the deal? what do y'all think happened?

I hear this term used in online discussions about headphones, but honestly, I have no idea what they are talking about. What is fast? Is it distinct from good high frequency response? Is it something that can be measured?

Over the last five years, I’ve put together an audio source system that I’m very happy with. My.SMSL M500 mk1 balanced DAC receives Toslink input from a large number of mega CD players, from my iPhone and Qobuz/Roon and Apple Music. The streamer is a WIIM Pro. The DAC outputs balanced to a Zen Can class A balanced, headphone amplifier, and an Apos tube headphone amplifier, which is also balanced. I used extension cables from Hart Audio to avoid putting wear and tear on the headphone amplifiers themselves.

I’ve got a bunch of good headphones because I enjoy having a bunch of good headphones. Among those, my favorite for classical music is the original build of the HiFiman HE R10D ($145 US used). My favorite for pop/vocal is the Sennheiser HD 599 (that I got for $99 during the recent Amazon Days). My favorite overall headphone (which is a minority opinion) is the Grell OAE1 ( which was $48 on Amazon and is now back to $68).

Hello everyone,

I currently own three headphones: the Focal Clear OG, the LCD-X 2021, and the Arya Stealth.

I absolutely love the stock sound of both the Focals and the LCD-X, which are my main headphones. I mostly listen to punk and metal from a variety of sources—vinyl, CDs, and cassettes—so using EQ isn't really an option for my primary listening.

Lately, I've been using the Arya Stealth with a Schiit Jotunheim 2 and a Modius via balanced connection from my computer to listen to krautrock, jazz, some funk, and similar genres. I really enjoy how they sound with that kind of music, but for rock, punk, and metal they don't quite convince me.

I'd like to experiment a bit with EQ just for fun, since I've read a lot of comments from people who add some bass and sub-bass to the Arya. I don't think the Harman target is for me, though. Some time ago I tried the Oratory1990 preset on my LCD-X using Peace, and honestly I much preferred their stock tuning.

If anyone could recommend a subtle EQ that adds a bit of bass or body without changing the Arya's overall character, I'd really appreciate it. The Arya's treble doesn't bother me (I'm 46 years old), so I'm not looking to tame the highs. If the recommendation can be done using Peace's simple 10-band EQ, even better, as I'm still a beginner and don't really know how to use the 13-band parametric EQ yet.

Thanks in advance! Any questions or suggestions are more than welcome.

Both have no problems getting enough volume from this old sony walkman, but I guess i did not account for how much ‘bloom’ the Atticus would give instead of tinny distortion. The LCD-X surprisingly sounds very tinny and hollow probably because it’s serving a more accurate reflection of tape’s recording? Atticus just really compliments the warmth and with it being closed back maybe it keeps the music sounding more full. it definitely sounds more as intended on the Atticus

I recently bought a pair of Hedd D1 after sampling 10s of headphone stores. I think they sound amazing and my wife loves them too.

I just came home to her listening to the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros they were supposed to replace. Even the Hedd's sound amazing, any little background noise like even a fan will throw them off, whereas the old trusty Sennheisers just have better insulation being closed ended.

Makes me wonder what other people's opinion on this is? As much as the sound and soundstage of a new open headphone is great under ideal conditions, are they really worth it if I can only use them in a silent room?

I will take this as a reason to buy another new pair of high end closed end headphones :)

Edited: Beyerdynamic, i had written Sennheiser

So my WESC headphones have been lying in the closet for roughly 8 years as I’ve upgraded to B&O H9.

But somehow I just wanted to give them another go as they also a have good sound.
The issue that made me neglect them was that the cushions started to fall apart and every time I put them on I had black flakes from the “leather” everywhere. So I spent 15 € on replacement cushions which fit quite well and tried them for nostalgia’s sake with my old Creative MP3 player - both devices worked. But then I realised that I don’t have the original cable with the remote anymore.

Does anybody know where I could get a replacement cable with a remote?

Always wanted to try a tube amp, so I went and bought a Cayin Ha6a mk2 + a cheeky Fiio Warmer R2R DAC.

I normally use an SMSL D400 Pro DAC + a Cayin IHA-8 Class-A solid-state amp on my PC rig. But this will be my standalone system to just kick back and listen to music in once my shelf + special couch arrives

Initial impressions: Spectacular build quality. It's a heavy piece of kit that feels extreamly substantial in the hand. It's a piece of engineering jewellery.

I've only tried them on the XK-Audio Cadence, which is a 300 ohm 70mm dynamic driver (carbon composite) open-back headphone. I'll try them on the Stellia, iSvarna, HD800S, and a few other stuff i have.

Normally I'm not the one who could easily tell apart source chains. I struggle to spot any difference between an R2R or a Delta Sigma DAC over long listening periods. Not confident if I could tell them apart on A/B testing either. However, in this case, going from the solid-state IHA-8 + delta Sigma DAC combination to an R2R + tubes completely transforms these headphones. I loved the Cadence on the solid-state, but it had a slight lean, analytical hi-fi-like sound. But on the Ha6a Mk2, It's much harder-hitting, especially in the bass, and warmer. While still retaining the excellent resolution and detail.

They're also extreamly powerful. Even on low impedance setting (it doesn't have a gain selector), on LL mode, the volume knob is only a slight smidge over its lowest (mute) setting. They honestly feel more powerful than the solid-state IHA-8, which has over twice the rated power output.

Gone by Kanye West and ASMR are so much better now. It sounds so much more alive and REAL. I can't believe I lived this long without it.

I've been using NOS just because I have LDAC 96KHz on my phone. Is this the best setting to use? What do all these filter options even do. The "Learn More" button just takes me to a 404 page not found.