Probably too late now, but I’ll throw out some ideas…
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I’d like to hear more about some of the new standouts for sound quality at Munich.
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Also, what are your takes on listening/experiencing things vs. reading measurements/reviews? Which is more valuable in your opinion, and why? (Resolve commented on this briefly in a recent video.)
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We know that synergies can exist between headphones and amps for frequency response. But what about synergies between different source components such as DACs, amps, and players? Can you also have a synergy between your player or DAC and headphone?
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Related to the above, does it make more sense to buy synergistic combinations of gear, or to just stay neutral and noise/distortion-free all the way down the line? Certainly you want gear that plays nice from a power/impedance perspective. But what about other synergies related to “sound signatures”?.. Enquiring minds want to know.*
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Lastly, I am in the market for a new open-back headphone, priced around $100-300 (give or take). And trying to narrow down my options from an increasingly long list of newer and older contenders from a wide variety of mfrs. And would appreciate any fresh takes on this subject. Especially on new things that might have crossed your desk recently that are competitive with things like the Senn 6XX and HFM Sundara (and maybe better extended in the bass?).
*Hint: I generally don’t think it’s advisable to buy gear for synergistic qualities other than some basic impedance and power considerations.