I had one, but wasn't really satisfied with the sound, using my HD560S. Then i tried plugging my headphones into the jack output of my LG C1. Big suprise, it sounded way better, more power, more dynamics, no bass dip. Just miles better. But then again, LG are known for using pretty good DACs in their phones and other devices, so i tried something else, console gamepads. Then, even the headphone outputs of the Xbox Series X controller and Dualsense gamepad sounded very good compared to the Fosi (by that i mean, well, flat) and both powered my HD560S easily without going over 75% volume. Sold the DAC immediately.
Bought these for $79, can't believe they were once $599, that is crazy, nice addition to a collection, they make good recordings sound bad and bad recordings sound good, great for metal and punk, just my opinion of course.
First, good review :-) And second, ah yes, good old senni, who needs tilt downards! I played with the thought of getting these... But my head even though helmet size L is thinner around the chin and non of the other Sennheisers fit my head due to them not tilting downwards enough... Which obviously will destroy any closed-back. The beyer 700 might be a good option for my in the office as I do like a good isolation there, but when trying them in a store I did find them come off as rather dampened. Definitively worse then the 770 I had for years before somehow stupidly deciding to sell them :/ Maybe I can find a used unit of the 700 somewhere as I'm not willing to spend what they charge for them new.
There is no reason to buy the 520 dollar Variations when the Nova exists for 120 dollars. I dont even EQ the Novas, they sound that good. The frequency response on the Nova is the best I have ever heard in a headphone/earphone. The ear hooks are not a problem at all for me, they are perfectly comfortable (i have slim ears). Truthear recommends wearing the dual flange silicon tips, but I recommend the foam ear tips for the best seal and the added bonus of a small reduced treble response in the 6 and 10 kHz range (which is were the peaky treble is). The carrying pouch it comes with has a good large zipper and can be clipped to your belt loop so you don't have to cram the Nova in your pocket, it doesn't feel super cheap. The cable has minimal vibration, barely any sound at all when walking with the foam tips with no music playing. With music on, the music drowns out any tiny cable sound completely. The cable is good quality despite what people are saying. You recommend the hexa instead. The problem with the Hexa is the lack of bass and the dip in the treble (which is even worse with foam tips), it sounds too flat and unrealistic.
Sennheiser actually didn’t make a total piece of garbage after the buyout. That’s the most impressive piece of information I got out of the review as I don’t expect much from the company any more. Thanks for the great review!
A lot of people are complaining about sealing issues. Shame tbh The bigger cup size is intriguing tho. One of the reasons why I love the sheer chonk of my Edition XS
@@CammyFi after HD660s2 I am not planning to buy Sennheiser products anymore, they literally throw sh1t on the wall and hope it will stick.......................................
Correction: The ring around the outside of the rear has nothing to do with venting, there is a vent hole on the side near the yoke. Quick apologies about the sound section and the moving around, I like to place headphones down while I talk about them, but there wasn't any good way to place them upright for recording.
My use has been extremely good. This device sounds trashy if you're listening to the computer generated sound. Dynamic range is horrid too. Now, if like me you have properly mastered songs where real instruments are playing, it's a shock. Dynamic Range was bonkers.. sound quality absolutely amazing and no special treatment for bass or treble. In fact on those tracks it had everything I own beat... Not sure why it's so different.. It's a purist and rich sound. You play well mixed tracks and you get unreal sound stage separation and it punches way above it's class... Would recommend if you're into classical music or well recorded songs with real instruments. Don't buy if you're into Rap or Pop.. you'd be disappointed and it will leave you confused like should I use it or not maybe a second DAC etc... If you have good music purchase blindly but make sure you pair it with open back headphones.... Ekse you're money will be wasted.
Nice relaxing review. I'm curious if you tried the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R as I own one, I like their fun bassy sound, but the comfort for my long gaming/youtube marathons is just isn't there, they are simply aren't deep enough. If you did, could you please give a quick comparison between the two in terms of sound? Thanks again.
Hi,ThanX! To remove nasality even on mixing pads. Just lift the headphones up a few centimeters or place something under the rim. Perhaps it’s the characteristics of my hearing or the shape of my head :) This effect is clearly observed on the tracks of Brian Johnson's collection “Brian Johnson & Geordie - Keep On Rocking”.
do these insert deep into your ear canal? i have medium sized ears and the tangzu waner did not insert deeply into my ear canals with the spinfit cp100
