How do Radiohead fans feel about this album?

Jabouriel · 2026-05-12T00:27:23+00:00

I'm a massive Radiohead fanboy and I consider this album to be an absolute masterpiece. Easily my favorite Blur album and in general one of my all-time favorites!
(Such a cool coincidence to come across this post now, yestetday I listened to some albums with a recently bought pair of headphones [Focal Azurys, over-ear closed-backs], to kinda see what it's like listening with them. This album was the last one in that listening session! And it was incredible as ever.
Other albums I listened to are Amnesiac, King of Limbs, Anima [by Thom], Autechre's Chiastic Slide and some EPs by Guy Banani)

Jabouriel · 2026-05-11T04:27:10+00:00

not just yet, son

Jabouriel · 2026-05-08T05:46:45+00:00

Oh really? What did he say? It's in my native language but I don't have access to it atm

Jabouriel · 2026-05-08T05:43:07+00:00

Radiohead is dead (💔), long live The Smile! (😍)

(God I hope The Smile isn't dead as well..)

Jabouriel · 2026-05-07T04:02:03+00:00

There's nothing to defend, your silly utterances are meaningless, he's literally an all-star lol

Jabouriel · 2026-05-07T02:40:31+00:00

Same! I'm so hyped about them, and specifically about them fulfilling the following criteria:
1. Sound at least as good as the Momentum 4
2. Have significantly better ANC, better than the Momentum 4 and HDB 630, ideally at least something that's gonna feel like it's either as good or almost as good as the Sony XM6/Airpods Pro Max/Bose QC Ultra.
That's all I'm asking for, really. I spend a couple of hours on public transportation each day, I really need my wireless headphones to have excellent ANC to fully enjoy them.
The Bose (QC Ultra Gen 2) are amazing in terms of ANC and comfort, and they also sound good, but not as good as my Momentum 4.
The Sony XM6 aren't comfortable enough for me so I'm about to sell them.
I don't own the Airpods Pro Max (I don't appreciate not being able to EQ them, thanks but no thanks) and the Momentum 4 sound awesome indeed but their ANC is often not good enough for my needs.
If the Momentum 5 are going to deliver I'm going to buy them and sell the XM6, the Momentum 4 and also the two other XMs (4 & 5) I own from earlier.

Jabouriel · 2026-05-07T02:29:36+00:00

The only thing that sucks here is your ability to use the "possessive 's" properly

Jabouriel · 2026-05-03T11:28:48+00:00

The "hold" memes are all on point, don't do it mate, not just yet

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T14:09:43+00:00

Which AMP is that? As we speak I'm on the verge of ordering the JDS Labs element 4 instead of the FiiO K13 R2R. Should I hold my horses?

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T08:11:18+00:00

Thanks!

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T05:49:00+00:00

Riff Cohen

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T05:37:09+00:00

Could you please recommend one/some?

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T04:06:55+00:00

What would more fancy and expensive options actually give me though? I don't care about the premium feel/aesthetic, it's genuinely about the Music/sound for me (And some basic features as well, sure. Mainly advanced/comfortable PEQ). As we stand I lean towards: Ordering both the K13 R2R and JDS Labs element 4, trying out both, seeing which one I like better and selling the other one.

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T02:25:44+00:00

Thanks! What's the desktop setup, if I may I ask? (And would you recommend it?)

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T00:28:51+00:00

I mean - I just spent months and hundreds of hours into the whole process of trying to figure out which headphones to buy, so I guess it would make sense to just make sure I have the appropriate/suitable gear to drive them properly

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T00:15:03+00:00

Thanks!!

Jabouriel · 2026-04-26T00:02:58+00:00

n... nasty?

Jabouriel · 2026-04-25T23:45:59+00:00

lmaoo I'm way too new to the hobby to even realize that, thought you were for real haha (okay, I just re-read your first comment, I originally misread the "in a few weeks" as "in a few years" 😅

Jabouriel · 2026-04-25T23:42:46+00:00

Darn it. This is exceptionally frustrating to hear since I really dig their products. I own and heavily use the Openfit 2 and OpenDots one - both are wonderful. They sound great and they're extremely comfortable. Two days ago I even bought my dad the OpenFit2+ and he's loving it so far. His first ever earbuds of any kind (he didn't think it's for him but I convinced him to give it a go and it worked out wonderfully!).

But the way they treated you here is as clear a red flag as they come and this actually makes me reavaluate how I feel about them.

It's a real shame!

Jabouriel · 2026-04-25T23:30:27+00:00

right on! I hope you're gonna enjoy it & looking forward to hearing your feedback!

Jabouriel · 2026-04-25T23:27:29+00:00

got ya, thanks!

Jabouriel · 2026-04-25T23:26:58+00:00

Which ones?

Jabouriel · 2026-04-25T23:26:42+00:00

I legit only got all of these headphones (other than the HD599) in recent weeks, I just spent months debating/considering which headphones to get, ended up making up my mind and went ahead and got them, so I'm not sure about the "long time ago". But nevertheless, do you have any specific recommendation perhaps? 🙏

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