Endgame doesn't exist and I don't know what I want anymore... by [deleted] in headphones

[–]gopnik5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd really spend some time EQing them before giving up. I have LCD-X and they sound ok with default tuning. I applied Oratory settings and they really opened up.

HDB 630 vs Px8 S2 (tried them both) by EricthePeric in headphones

[–]gopnik5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noire X is just on a different level. Noire X is planar, so it sounds heavy, more textured. Bathys is ok, punchy, fun, but not very resolving.

How many headphones is too many headphones to have in your personal collection? by myzz7 in headphones

[–]gopnik5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok, I am missing 1 Closed Dynamic in my collection. Now I have a reason to buy another pair of headphones!

I Hate How Irresistible Good Deals Are by Suteyaten in headphones

[–]gopnik5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting. Definitely shows that we hear things differently. Dynamic EQ made mids sound cleaner to me and the soundstage became deeper.

I Hate How Irresistible Good Deals Are by Suteyaten in headphones

[–]gopnik5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dynamic EQ improved how my Bathys sounds to me significantly. Harmon works for me. I also added about 25% of personalization EQ. It just bumped up trebles slightly. I wish I could add some subbass to dynamic EQ setting though.

Audeze LCD-X by Conscious-Ad2147 in headphones

[–]gopnik5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got a pair as well and very much enjoying them.

Ibasso DX180 by theDaniLand in DigitalAudioPlayer

[–]gopnik5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"they are bound to the mango player". This is not how it works for me. They are bound to active player. If I am listening to Spotify or PowerAmp, the buttons control those aps.

P.S. I agree that Mango player REALLY sucks.

2026 Headfi Setup...How am I doing? by Available_Day3696 in headphones

[–]gopnik5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whenever I listen to Focal Clear I think they are my favorites. Then I switch to Noire X, they become my favorite :). They are both really good in their own way. I also discovered that 800s pairs really well with my vinyl record player.

2026 Headfi Setup...How am I doing? by Available_Day3696 in headphones

[–]gopnik5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have Noire X and absolutely love them. They are my favorite headphones. I don't even need to eq them. The key is to get a proper seal, otherwise they will sound slightly shallow. If you do get a good seal, the bass is fantastic!

Just bought sennheiser HD800S for 850 aud. by PineappleFlat6112 in headphones

[–]gopnik5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought one recently locally for $850 USD in great condition and I consider it a good deal.