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Dan Clark Aeon2 - very comfortable

Can’t comment on how you would like the sound. I like the signature. I have four pairs of various DCAudio headphones. I have two of the Aeon closed, an Ether CX, and an open back Ether 2.

The Focal Clears suggested by @bpcarb are one of my daily drivers. Good comfort, good sound, easy to drive.

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I can’t remember where I’ve seen this before :laughing:

Awesome recommendation :ok_hand:

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Great recommendation also. I neglected to footnote you!

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No worries, just messing around :grin:

But it really does fit all the category, right? Easy to drive… Nice bass… Good quality for the price… No need to upgrade your amp asap…

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All good! Yes, it does. I’m currently considering buying a Clear OG to complement my RAD-0.

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Yep, agreed, and minimal loss on a resale at that price. The Clear also scale nicely with better gear, so they’re a good headphone for going with you on an upgrade journey over the years.

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I’d personally not pair the Clear with a Topping product. It didn’t go well with the THX 789 – really unsettled and brittle.

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Yes, I agree about the THX 789 with the Clear.

Would the Asgard 3 make for a good pairing? @MRHifiReviews is selling one here:

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Yeah, I’d personally stay away from both of them but I was just stating that in regards to the he6se driving issue.

I’d get a different amp. Like @MRHifiReviews asgard 3. Shit is a steal.

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No personal experience with Asgard 3…

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Thought about buying it myself :laughing:

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Funnily enough, I did, too. The only reason I didn’t is that I’m stuffing my mattress for future upgrades.

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Haha same. I want a ifi idsd signature, maybe. Need to find a good price.

Or if chord releases a updated mojo in this decade lol.

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Sorry @Jman841, we’re getting off topic here. What are people’s thoughts about the Ananda? I’ve not heard it but its predecessor, the HE X v.2, certainly was comfortable. To me, at least. Some folks have reported discomfort with the pads pushing against the jaw. I typically like teardrop designs and found the HE X and the Dan Clark Audio Aeon very comfortable (I’ve not heard the v.2 Aeon that @rrwwss52 suggested above).

If I understand correctly, the Ananda is easy to drive and the Aeon is a bit more demanding (its macrodynamics are too soft, I’ve heard, if not powered sufficiently - I could be wrong here).

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They would be, especially if you actually had a good chain to put it into.

I would try to move away from Topping/SMSL just because of the “measurements”. It will not match well with Clear nor HE6SE imo.

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Also, people have mentioned the A3. That is a great amp and pairs nicely with the Clears and has a lot of power on tap from my experience with it.

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The trick to comfort with the AEON teardrops is blue removable threadlocker (e.g, Loctite, Permatex). The headband sliders tend to allow them to slide down lower and lower. I’ve read complaints in the past, and think most follow from loose sliders. Blue threadlocker on the screws keeps the adjustment stable even on a hanger for months.

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And the price. That price! If someone doesn’t buy it today…well, I may haha

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Does that have enough power for them?

If so, I’ll grab that to test with. I’m sure I can resell it for the same price if I dont end up keeping the HE6SE

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