Headphones we'd PERSONALLY buy - 2022 year end roundup 

A lot of IEMs/headphones go on sale fairly regularly even if you might have to wait a couple months, so it makes sense to use “regular” sales price over MSRP. IEM/headphones aren’t as bad as speakers with MSRP being inflated to account for going on sale a few times over the year but there are still a lot that go on sale often enough to make buying at MSRP a bad idea.

The dream Camry, was that a standard model or a hybrid?

Was wondering, because I have been waiting for a deal on a Sundara and haven’t seen it go below $299 in 2 years

The HeKV2 with the new Stealth magnets is meant to be fixed at $2K as far as I can tell - not a sale price. So pretty damn crazy value that I think attention should be drawn to. The $2K segment for just buying headphones is pretty empty.

@Fisher Man it is definitely my next purchase. I am powering a set of Modhouse Argon mkiii’s off a THX 789 and I want to get a good set of open back headphones to contrast the darker sound of the Argon’s (especially for gaming). I had been thinking about the Focal Elex, but the new version of the Sundara seems like an insane value. My best open back headphones I had before were Audio Technica ATH-AD500X’s

Thank you!

Was looking for this comment. You rock!

Which of the headphones listed here would be the most comfortable to wear for long sessions?

@@wetalkinb0utpractice HD6XX are incredibly comfy imo, at the higher price point I think the Meze 109's are

@@TheSyntheticSnake thanks! Might just have to pull the trigger on the 109's

Ananda sounds as good as the Arya in most cases. Probably the best headphones under $750USD/$1000CAD

@@StoneColdClassics u have 2 hear my tuned Sundara 2020 ..Space and Bass i work with my stellias due 2 the detail (u can c the sound) but the Sundaras are like entering the Berghain / Tresor i use bass boost on my IFI's and put some cloth between driver and (custom BIG) earPads

@@StoneColdClassics I've heard pretty much every Hifiman headphone now from the Susvara on down. I really prefer the Stealth Magnet versions over the OG versions. Maybe it's because my music genre's are more Hard Rock type stuff. But after having the Ananda SM a few days going back and forth with my HEKse... I was satisfied enough with the Ananda SM giving me a lot of what the TOTL Hifiman are doing and I sold the HEKse. Maybe if I was more into Classical/Orchestral type music I'd have stuck with the HEKse. It could get a little hot in the treble with Rock and Metal genre's. For my personal music tastes I prefer the Ananda SM which is a great all rounder with surprisingly nice Bass compared to the OG Ananda. I'd say the Ananda SM is a benchmark under $1K. I'd also say the HE6se V2 is a benchmark under $1k if you can get the sale price and can amp it properly. Think I got mine new from Adorama for like $425. Total steal and another HP that can give you that Hifiman Family tree sound without spending a fortune on the TOTL Hifiman HP's. I'm totally all about the diminishing returns now. It's not worth paying thousands more for a HP or Gear to get maybe 10-15% better sound quality. I'd rather spend $2-$3K on a new Electric Guitar where there is an obvious difference once you jump up in price

"Mid-fi" and "Auteur Classic" in the same sentence lmao

Danggg nice cans

Still love it?

is hd 600 a great headphone ? im a newbie in headphone and plan to buy hd 600. And what about hd 600 In comparison to hifiman xs and sundara?

@@andikawidianto9060 The HD 600 is a legend in this hobby.

The hd600 may be the greatest headphone created making it a reference point for what you might want later… I use the jds labs atom+ heavy… gain pressed… around 1 o’clock… and it’s good for gaming music and movies… lacks stage but great sound separation and imaging

@@KennyRaini need a new headset whats good for ASMR and gaming?

@@Reaperherpderp price range and budget is kind of everything… you can get the shp9600 with inline mike for around 80 bux… 32 ohm impedance, they get really loud without an amp… and the sound stage is pretty good

And that's not good for general hearing lol

@@SupportNoob I just meant in terms of comfort. Just because I wear headphones/iems all day doesn’t mean I’m playing my audio too loud. Moderate/quiet listening levels is fine for all day listening

The Qudelix is absolutely the best DAC/amp for the price.

where u buy qudelix at? over here the price is like $220

@@suwandicahyadi9213 get btr5 2021

​@@semirrahge what difference does an amp make if its not adding extra power to your signal?

@@profound369 better bt codec support, built in variable EQ, can be lower noise and bypass ground loop issues

I don't know, man. They have ultra cool soundstage , but otherwise they're meh

If money were no object,And the artist pay you for?

is hd 600 a great headphone ? im a newbie in headphone and people seem to jokes about it too much. And what about hd 600 In comparison to hifiman xs and sundara?

hd560s + oratory eq + amp sounds pretty good

@@SileDevil Good on a budget for sure. Not a fan of extra settings and softwares, prefer to run everything au natural. Ended up with Edition XS and the same Magni+ Amp/Dac combo. It's nasty!!!

I guess a LCD XC is your endgame then

Do you prefer the hd600 or the hd650 ?

@@mateokll The 600 most of the time, but sometimes I prefer the 650 for its darker richer sound, it works great with 70s soul.

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Hey Mark, so what are your picks in each category?

Agreed, the Adi-2 is a fantastically versatile device, if you learn how to use it. It really helped me explore what kind of tunings I like and what frequencies I am sensitive to.

I keep hearing the the summit fi level dacs have better imaging and oval shaped soundstages around the head but find myself doubting it, the ADI-2 seems like ovverkill even for endgame but I love it nonetheless

How much mg is better than og clear?

*Cries with my LCDX

Bro really spent a kidney of headphones and asked what is more expensive

@@Time-Travelling-Lesbian To each their own. I have actually had a few good months and kept the Anandas and upgraded everything else. The Anandas revealed that I love all the upgrades. Since the next step to upgrade from the Anandas is going to cost double or maybe triple the cost, it could be sometime down the road. I never tried the Anandas using the Apple dongle yet. Will try it tomorrow. I don’t pay much attention to measurements. While the Anandas are the most expensive headphone I have listened to, I just really care bout how much joy I get when I listen. I am not an audiophile, just a music lover. Except for a couple of cheaper headphones I have tried, every upgrade has increased my listening joy. I hope you continue to enjoy the hobby and whatever equipment you have.

@@davdidit6 I was a little insensitive in my original comment, but all that matters is you enjoy what you do and listen to.

@@Time-Travelling-Lesbian please believe when I say that I did not take your comment as insensitive. I also hope my reply did not seem biting or passive aggressive in return. As I got into the headphone hobby, doing my own research to find what I liked best, I came across a lot of people, with lots of different opinions. Like I said, I just love music and I just have been searching for the best way I can financially afford to get the most enjoyment out of it. What I like can be the total opposite of some one else’s and we both can still be happy. I do really appreciate what you said. I am going to try out the Anandas with the Apple dongle. I do sincerely hope that you enjoy what you have.

i just bought the Sundara to go with my RU6. i also have the Meze 99, great for games movies but the rock and instrumental music i like its a bit muddy. how do you like the Sundara? im looking for clear natural sound