The front USB is cleaner as far as background hum.
Do you hear that fuzz on that song at those points? It may just be I’m hearing things in recordings and its just a case of live with it.
Hi, yes I am interested in close backs. I am going to use my lgv50 as the music source btw.
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Wondering if you all turn your amp off or leave it on when not in use… ?
I know tube amps, is best off when not in use, yay or nay?
How about hybrids? Or solid state?
I am turning off mine when not in use but somebody told me that’s a no no…
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With tube amps, hybrid or otherwise, you want to turn them off to preserve the life of the tubes.
With solid-state, as long as they don’t run pathologically hot, you can leave them on. Though doing so will cause any electrolytic capacitors to age faster (if properly specified, and not being operated over their rated temperature, they should still be good for at least a decade, usually two).
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Sorry for this post but this is killing me and I have not unlocked “the #purchase-advice-thread” … Wearing planars all day for 5hrs/12hrs is killing me and I am in need of recommendation for what to use for long periods of time, I mean loooong. This is for work.
I have consider the Stellias, Elear, Aeon close 2.
I am looking to double this next HP to be a dual purpose of work/music close backs.
Please help out with recommendations.
(close backs due to work requirements)
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Is the weight killing you?
Aeon is supremely comfortable. One of the best I’ve had. Used to wear them all day.
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Weight and heat. Planars get hot asf. 
No Aeon 2 @ headphones.com?
I’m a big fan of the Elegia… and the Stellia is my tied for #1 closed back
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@TylersEclectic What you wear for hours at at a time? What you feel is the most comfortable?
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I would put the comfort of the Aeon 2 over the Elegia.
The Elegia is solid and stiff, like all the Focals. Headband is a fixed padded thing. Super comfy for some, gave me a headache.
Aeon has this nitonil headband and suspension strap that is excellent. Good amount of clamp and lightweight. Would get my pick.
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As @BuffaloWing has said the Aeons are very comfortable… the Ether2 is also extremely comfortable and disappears on the head.
That being said, recently I’ve been able to rock the LCD-GX for 6+hrs a day, though it still is heavy it’s no where near as heavy as it’s siblings.
My top two longest session headphones are the Elegia and ZMF Verites.
But the “headphone” I can keep on my head the longest… isn’t in my opinion a true headphone, but anyhow it’s the RAAL SR1A
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That’s serious right there. I almost bought one used with a combo Jot R but they beat me to it.
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I think this about sums it up:
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Not sure what you mean by this.
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I cant post in the purchase advice forum. I need to meet certain requirements… I am still a forum n00b.
Hence why I posted in the wrong place followed by an apology 
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Oh, I didn’t realize that was a “locked” thread. That’s odd as new members would be looking towards advice on purchasing gear.
Emu Teaks are a popular closed back. They’re similar to the Drop/Fostex TR-XX models (same drivers).
Edit:
Are you able to view this thread?
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Are sound preferences even a factor here, or just pure comfort?
Lots of suggestions being put up, but no one knows what kind of sound you’re looking for.
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I couldn’t agree more. I was surprise I couldn’t post…
Yes I can see it, cant post.
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I’ll say I kind of struck gold here with my Teaks. I put ZMF Universe Suede pads on them, and… I’m floored. The pads bring the bass and treble down, lift the mids a bit, and they actually sound freaking amazing and really close to neutral. They’re also very light, very comfortable. So… Yeah, I’ll second that suggestion.
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A sacrifice I am willing to make up to 40%. I am a Edition X v1 type of guy BUT, My experience with close backs is very limited and sour. I got Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7GM and I hated them
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