I come from the time ok Klipsch Image S4’s, Monster Turbines, Denon headphones… I think the Philips Fidelios were in there… I don’t remember the others…

But none of those are made anymore. What are the current offerings? Also amps or DAP’s? Do Sony’s still have their Clear Bass? I remember it being amazing on an MP3 player but is pretty Meh in the app for my XM5’s

  • xXRyuuGinXx@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I know.

    But the drivers are different.

    The ones from the older models are from Foster/Fostex and the ones from the newer models are Denon’s own FreeEdge drivers. If you heard both you will hear the difference.

    • real_anything2@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      thanks - so i think you are saying that the older/original models are better. good to know. is anyone aware of a good review/discussion of the older denons of this type?

      • xXRyuuGinXx@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        When it comes to bass alone then the older models are better because the bass impact/slam is stronger. On the technical side the newer models might be better but as always that’s also subjective.

        I’m sure there are a lot of reviews if you are searching for them.

        Personally I try to demo every headphone I’m interested in because a review from someone is also just a subjective opinion from someone and can be different to my own impression of a headphone.