Those EQ presets such as the ones by Oratory aren’t for everyone. I have nothing but respect for the people putting them out and how they go about it, but they’re not for everyone’s enjoyment, me included.

Don’t get too hung up on it. Just put your EQ to flat and see how you like it when listening to music that you know very well, for example.

And then play with the sliders.

That’s what I do, until I find an EQ profile I enjoy for each headphone.

The best sound for you is the one that sounds the best to your ears, quite simply.

If the Oratory preset works for you, good. If it doesn’t, give it time to get used to it.

If it still sounds bad, forget about it. Don’t let it stop you from enjoying your sound.

I’ve had the pleasure of trying the HD800S and I loved them for certain types of music. But I couldn’t see myself using them daily. Maybe for gaming. But I fear they’d end up hanging on the wall as an art piece. Which they sort of are.

Ah the dreaded Hifiman QC. I’m waiting for the day my 4xx’s break. Not looking forward to it.

They’re shite.

I do actually have in mind to get an upgrade soon, not sure if said upgrade will be harder to drive or not but I believe so.