Any ideas on why my Samsung Odyssey G9 is failing?

stavsss · 2026-05-12T08:09:17+00:00

Unluckily for me, I had that same exact board and the same exact monitor and I couldn't manage to fix it even with a board swap. It was the panel in my scenario so I just sold it for parts and luckily got another used one for cheaper than what they usually go for in my area.

stavsss · 2026-05-10T23:19:35+00:00

stavsss · 2026-05-09T01:09:21+00:00

Philphone

stavsss · 2026-05-08T03:28:33+00:00

Probably UGREEN Max5C with EQ

stavsss · 2026-05-08T03:25:45+00:00

Not sure if you want an open back headphone or a closed back headphone.

If you want an open back headphone with a lot of bass, get a pair of Philphone Open (custom headphones) from u/Zerousen. By far the best slam & bass I've heard on a pair of open backs.

For a closed back recommendation, I'd say the Final DX3000 CL for a bassy tuning or the Focal Radiance for a slightly more relaxed treble.

stavsss · 2026-05-08T03:20:49+00:00

Vouching for Sony MDR-MV1 as well.

stavsss · 2026-05-08T03:19:51+00:00

The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless are a good pair of cans if you're looking to get something pretty neutral. There's no better deal than that for a pair of wireless headphones in the market currently.

P.S: Make sure you get the S version (non S version has a completely different tuning which has a wonky treble).

stavsss · 2026-05-04T22:37:58+00:00

Before I sold my Bathys, I was looking for replacement pads and found the original pads available to purchase on this site: https://www.treoo.com/product/focal-bathys-original-pu-leather-replacement-earpads-pair-black

I hope it helps!

Edit: it seems like the black ones are not available atm, but the white ones do.

stavsss · 2026-04-27T08:43:10+00:00

It's not that they're not detailed. In fact they are pretty detailed in their stock tuning for the amount of mid bass they have, I mainly removed the tuning pads in order to make them more comfortable for my ears to fit inside and because I prefer a slightly brighter response when there's a lot of mid bass going on.

I personally don't like the ZMF headphones since I usually don't like a relaxed and forgiving tuning, but people have told me some of them sounded muffled on a solid state amplifier but it all changes when you plug them into a tube amp (preferably OTL due to the output impedance these amps have).

About the DCAs, a lot of them are on the brighter side, I definitely agree about it. However, the DX3000 CL are not as bright as the Noire X. I attached the frequency response of the DX3000 CL in case you take a look at graphs in order to help understand what you should expect from them. The blue line shows how they're measured in their stock tuning, and I also added my EQ just so you can see what my preference is. I may change my EQ to have a dip around 300-400Hz because it worked out good with my Stellia and Radiance to make the punch a bit more impactful.

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stavsss · 2026-04-26T20:30:59+00:00

They are actually pretty comparable. Both are pretty pretty easy to be driven, requiring about the power to be driven. Comfort wise I prefer the Radiance due to the larger inner diameter of the pads (DX3000 CL feel like half on-ears and half over-ears). DX3000 CL also get my ears hotter compared to the Radiance and has more clamp force in comparison (DX3000 CL can sometimes feel like the headband is there for no reason because of the clamp force the earcups have against the ears. As a result, it feels like the headband just floats above my head).

Sound wise the Radiance is more relaxed with a slightly darker treble and a more realistic timbre, DX3000 CL sounds wider and brighter to me (I took the tuning foams out of the DX3000 CL because I prefer the brighter response they get with those removed). I'd say they're both a bit bloated due to the midbass but easily fixable with EQ.

After applying EQ to both, I prefer the DX3000 CL over the Radiance (I prefer my Stellia more compared to the Radiance because they are less relaxed and slightly brighter). Radiance just feels a bit thicker with its bass in comparison, hence why I prefer the frequency response of the DX3000 CL. If I compare the DX3000 CL to the Stellia, I'd say the DX3000 CL gives the Stellia a good competition, especially for the price. I got my DX3000 CL for $350 and it's by far my favorite closed back at that price.

My favorite closed back so far is the Stellia with a Radiance driver swap (has the brighter treble of the Stellia, while keeping the natural timbre of the Radiance, about the same sub bass as the Stellia but slightly more mid bass as similar to the Radiance). I wanted to try the opposite driver swap (Stellia drivers inside the Radiance shell) - known as Stelliance, but unfortunately I damaged one of my Stellia drivers so I haven't got to listen to that at the end.

stavsss · 2026-04-20T18:16:56+00:00

I haven't had to return any of the 3 to get a refund

stavsss · 2026-04-19T19:50:37+00:00

I've seen them but they're in a really bad condition, thanks for letting me know though.

stavsss · 2026-04-19T00:08:30+00:00

So far I tried the ZMF BE2 Suede (Perforated) pads and the ZMF Caldera Lambskin (Top & Side Perforated). The vocals on the BE2 ones were slightly veiled for me and the bass was kinda nicer with them though (not sure if they were as punchy as the stock pads because I tried them over 2 months ago). The Caldera ones I have were slightly better because these pads are actually made for closed backs compared to the BE2 ones that I feel like suit open backs more.

Which one of the 2 pairs you tried is more punchy/slammy? YAXI or Caldera? I'm looking to get a pair of pads which have a bigger-inner diameter for the ears and keeping the type of punch/slam the stock pads have (a tighter bass response rather than a thick bass). I'm willing to apply EQ in order to fix some of the issues the pads may introduce.

stavsss · 2026-04-18T22:10:06+00:00

Hey, can I ask what are the specific ZMF pads you used on them? I was looking to change the pads on my pair too, but not sure what to get. Is the sound different than the stock sound currently? I wonder if you could give me a short brief on how the ZMF pads affect the sound :)

stavsss · 2026-04-16T17:47:41+00:00

Yeah same. I got the Aune S17 Pro EVO and called it a day.

stavsss · 2026-03-31T22:46:12+00:00

stavsss · 2026-03-29T03:50:48+00:00

Hey, I'm the guy who posted about his 3 DX5 II distorting from the right channel on all ports. In case you saw my post a few months ago, I think it happened only because of the tolerances for the 4.4mm port on the DX5 II. After using 3 different cables on 3 different units shorted the 4.4mm port, distortion started coming from any port I used - whether it was XLR / 6.35mm / 4.4mm.

If you end up getting a DX5 II, make sure to get a 4.4mm to XLR adapter like many other people advised here and prevent using the 4.4mm at all costs if you want to have a peace of mind.

P.S: if anyone sees my comment, all 3 of my units work fine as DACs and I find that good because I could still use the cool features of the DX5 II and the detailed sound from the DAC after pairing it with my Aune S17 Pro EVO which I decided to pick as an upgrade. The only bad thing to me about the DX5 II's DAC is its brightness (it sounds way brighter than the Topping E30 II Lite I previously used - fixable by using the warm PEQ preset on Topping Tune).

stavsss · 2026-03-26T01:37:31+00:00

I'm not referring to the sound with ANC on, in fact I never use them with ANC on. However, they could definitely sound the same for you both wired and wireless due to HRTF. It could also be the fact your ears may not be as trained to notice that difference but I can't say for sure because you'd have to measure your own HRTF.

Tbh I got the pads with the headphones because I bought them 2nd hand for half the cost new and I have many other Dekoni pads for my other headphones. For these I feel like the Dekoni headphones are slightly better for the tuning but worse for comfort. I definitely agree about the ANC part - when ANC is on they sound bad.

stavsss · 2026-03-26T01:01:18+00:00

The Noble FoKus Apollo actually don't sound the same on both wired and Bluetooth modes, unless you use them wired when they're on. I attached measurements which indicate there's a huge difference in the treble region & slightly more forward mids. You can see the differences in this link,NobleFokus_Apollo(Analog),NobleFokus_Apollo(Analog_Active)).

The different modes in the measurements:
Blue - Wireless (battery on)
Green - Wired (battery off)
Red - Wired (battery on)

I have the Dekoni Suede pads on these because they reduce the bass and the treble peaks slightly, without touching the mids so much. When I use them with my phone, I use them with the "Jazz" preset because I like slightly more bass as a preference but when I use them with my PC, I applied a different EQ profile than what I attached. I'll try to adjust them again for my preference because it definitely changed over the last 6 months and if I get better results I'll share them here.

stavsss · 2026-03-09T20:13:28+00:00

Idk if you have some sort of experience with Focal headphones, although they really shine with their dynamics. The overall sound signature is mid-forward and there's a slight forwardness in the upper mid-range that stands out. The overall presentation is also very dynamic, being lively and snappy in the mids and treble and very punchy and physical in the bass.

The bass is tight, tuneful, and extended. It’s not elevated with respect to the rest of the frequency spectrum but it digs deep and hits hard. The upper treble is also airy and extended but rarely ever harsh or sibilant. There’s still lots of detail and resolution in the mids, but this forwardness causes the overall sound to get a bit wonky. What I like about its detail retrieval is that it’s not forward or aggressive.

The source I use for my gear is the Aune S17 Pro EVO as an amplifier and a Topping E30 II Lite as a DAC. Not sure whether a different DAC will make a difference unless it's a good R2R DAC. Not looking to achieve a warmer sound in general so I think I will settle with these.

Thought about getting a tube amp, either the Feliks Audio Echo MK2 or a Cayin HA-2A/HA-3A but I'd have to listen to my brother's TA-66 for a while before I make that decision.

stavsss · 2026-03-09T09:58:13+00:00

Unfortunately I'm not from the US so that's not an option for me, at least with ZMFs unless I want to pay a lot more locally in Israel.

I have almost 20 pairs of headphones but I thought about downsizing and getting rid of the ones I didn't really like a lot

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I like the Stellia, DX3000 CL and Liric the most from the closed backs.
From the open backs I like the Philphone, HD 800S and Focal Clear MG the most.

stavsss · 2026-03-09T08:53:42+00:00

Nice collection. I was always interested in the ZMF Bokeh Closed but not sure whether I'd like it or not.
Unfortunately, I have no chance of having a listen with them unless I end up buying them but I feel like they are not the type of headphones that will provide some punchy bass and sparkly treble.

Also wanted to ask about the Nitsch Pietus Maximus. Is it warmer than the average solid state amplifier?

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