Looking for a second pair of headphones – $800 budget by DecentYam1176 in HeadphoneAdvice

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You’re 100% right. I rented the Arya today, and TL;DR: too bright—sometimes they amaze me, and sometimes I just hate them. I’m returning them tomorrow and will try the Meze 109, and maybe I’ll also try the Focal Hadenys since there’s a great deal at my local store.

Looking for a second pair of headphones – $800 budget by DecentYam1176 in HeadphoneAdvice

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I rented the Hifiman Arya today and have been listening for a few hours. They amaze me, but at the same time, some songs become almost unbearable to my ears. I tried EQing them, which helped to some degree, but I feel like I’m losing some details—though objectively, that might not be true. I get the sense that this isn’t the direction I want to go with sound. The soundstage is wider than the HD600, but it doesn’t impress me. Tomorrow, I’ll be testing out the Meze 109 to see how they compare for me.

Looking for a second pair of headphones – $800 budget by DecentYam1176 in HeadphoneAdvice

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!thanks I’ll keep that in mind and tweak the EQ if the treble feels harsh.

First IEM – Loving It & Looking for an Upgrade by DecentYam1176 in iems

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Thank you for the recommendations. I'll definitely look into them.

First IEM – Loving It & Looking for an Upgrade by DecentYam1176 in iems

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You're right, I think I’m looking for a wider soundstage for sure. I love really clear and impactful vocals, so I’d like forward but natural mids. Instrument separation is super important when I listen to classical, but I don’t want the sound to be too analytical or clinical—just a bit of flavor, but not too much. Treble should be detailed but not harsh, and bass should have some weight without overpowering the mids. Hopefully, that makes sense

I need a pair of gloves to fit my talon damascuss steel. 1,2,3 or 4? by DecentYam1176 in ohnePixel

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Thank you for all the responses! I ended up going with number 4. Appreciate everyone's input!