HeadMania: Dan's Audiophile Odyssey
HeadMania: Dan's Audiophile Odyssey
Hey there, I'm Dan, a man of many passions. During the day, I juggle being a father of 2, an Engineering Director & a Crypto Enthusiast. But the real magic happens when I hang my professional hat and dive into my world of music.
My audiophile journey began in 2008 with a pair of Sennheiser HD595 headphones. This hobby became a journey of discovery, leading me to start headmania.org in 2012. I've learnt that audio is subjective, what sounds like a symphony to one may sound like noise to another. But that's the beauty of it! I encourage everyone to listen for themselves before buying. This journey has led me to meet amazing people and experience fantastic audio products. Beyond music, I'm a CS Teaching Assistant Alum, a family man, and a friend. Welcome to my journey, let's discover the magic of music together!
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The Gaia has an OCXO clock which is higher quality than the SU-6 clock. That's what you get for the extra money, wish I could afford it.
I can afford the little KEFs beside it.
i still have some radio shack silver series signature 7's that rock my face off... they cost about 1/90th the price of the bangers & mash
the rump said more of us will be able to afford these if he's elected to a third term, and i say no thanks ted-e boy
The clarity is Amazing, but for me, these and other Fyne Audio speakers lack bass, and lack that large concert hall sound. But, everyone else I talk to loves them, so maybe it’s just me.
May all day any day. If you go for Rockna Get Wavedream Signature.
The Alba or Letshuoer s12 pro?
👌but this acoustic him need a test with turkish Altay sound songs!
In the market to buy a totl headphone and between the caldera and he1000se and its a tough decision for me.
What are they like for telephone calls?? I have the Cambridge Audio M100's and while they sound great when listening to music the quality of phone calls lets them down as no one can hear you properly.
I never got complaints from the other end of the calls with these on my side. I will have to try to be on the opposite end of a call to see how these actually sound though.
Thanks for the review. Agree with most of your thoughts. Currently trialling both at home. Had Focal Bathys for a week, before I could get hold of 5909s. Love the Bathys. Soundstage is really wide, wider and more airy than 5909s but no more detailed IMO. The 5909s are consistent with their sound performance across all genres. The Bathys can sound really weird (not in a good way) with certain tracks. Sometimes brass and even vocals are recessed, when they shouldn’t be. 5909s for better too and feel much less bulky on my head. The apps. Well, what do you really need. Only a 7 band equaliser that didn’t really help that much.
I bought 2 sets , black copper and black graphite . These are the best at the moment.
look we are not on 2013 anymore to make this "bible" of a review, lame
So what is the problem? Too long? too detailed?
Thank you Dan! For an exciting personal review that reminds some of us the fun and why we started in this in the first place. I also enjoyed reading rhe written review. Subscribed. (And got ma a pair) Keep it up !
I appreciate the kind words! Thank you! Comments like this keep me going!
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We need more subscribe graphics hovering around your head, the more = the better😅 Nice vid, bro!
So you are saying the more the merrier? Got it!! :)) thanks, Sandu?
Good job, Dan 🤟
Thank you!
In terms of sound quality svannar is better than Sony xm5?
On High End mode, yes, I would say so. Still not worth it, if you ask me.
I loved the review❤, Can describe the sound of the pass lab Hpa - 1 with Susvara?
Thank you. I don't think it is a good match. It doesn't manage to get all the dynamics out of Susvara.
Which speaker is playing?
can you compare with holo audio red?
If I ever get my hands on it, I will.
Two power amps into Susvara setup. Quick query ... how is that achieved, precisely?
There is a cable -> speaker outputs from benchmark (banana) -> xlr .
@@HeadMania thanks for that
Низы из жопы
either than those i have some cdm 1 with stands ,great brand
Hello, I own the su6 contented to pontus 2 . Considering upgrading the USB cable to high quality one, and wonder if it will improve the sound . any thoughts? tnx
This is not an easy subject. I had good experience with some usb cables, I do have an audioquest diamond and I love it, but the difference is very dependent on your PC. If the PC has problems with noise, this will probably be very apparent, especially with devices that don't have any galvanic isolation on the usb inputs. I have found there is a difference with devices like SU6, but not that big, especially if you don't have audible noise issues with your PC.
@@HeadMania thank you for your answer!
The only speakers that might be better than these are the all new Metaxas Reference Electrostatic Loudspeakers with the Electrostatic Bass Panel Wings ! OMG....
Sounds very good
What's the name of the bigger model?
It is the Scansonic MB8B (new release): www.hifistatement.net/news/item/3847-raidho-gene-die-scansonic-mb8b
@@HeadMania 👍 Thanks!
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Love your reviews. I have the Emperyan 2s. I'd love to get your brief comparison of the two.
You motivated me to get one for proper tests. I had the impression that there are enough reviews already everywhere, that it would not worth the effort. I did manage to listen to them for about 20 minutes in direct comparison with Empyrean 1. From my perspective, there is a big difference between 1 and 2 in terms of technical capabilities. I feel like Empyrean 2 is considerably faster, the bass is much more precise, punchier and more detail, the sound in general is more precise and more dynamic. I feel like they are almost on the same page with Elite in terms of technicalities, with a difference in fr response/sound signature. I yet need more tests to understand more when it comes to a comparison with Empy2 vs Elite.
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May i should buy that
This was a really good room. Mytek and Borresen really had some excellent synergy going on here. Well done!
Good job 😎
Is that good for you? Such boring music with no dynamics, I wouldn't listen to it for 10 minutes. The new server is not at all in the direction of analog sound.
New fc sounds good. ❤
What jail is Larry in?
Big speakers and huge unwieldy amplifiers are increasingly getting a kicking! Amazed by how commanding these little guys sound. Thx for all your efforts posting the clips🍻
Harsh and tinny.
Not on my setup...
In germany we say Kühlschrank
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Very good sound, and the MyteK looks very distinguished. I even had a nice cold beer at their stand.💯
Impressive sound! 👍
Very realistic! One of the best sound 👍
Very impressive sound!
Sounds very good! 👌
Audionet & Vivid Audio, a very good match in my opinion! 👍
Waht is that second track? Awesome sound.
Johnny Cash.
Johnny Cash.
Thank you! I've been searching for a recording of this room since this show started a few days back. That DAC from MSB sounds amazing. Can't wait to hear it in other systems as well :) Love MSB!
Very good sound! ☺👍
Thanks for sharing!
Un sistem interesant! 😊👍