Recent content by markanini

In theory, given that absolute phase is inaudible according to psychoacoustics and time-invariant systems, minimum phase would be ideal for reducing pre-ringing, which is substantially more audible than post-ringing, that's the downside of linear-phase filters. Slow roll-off filters further...

If you can stretch $10 and wait sales, Truthear Hexa. Sean Olive personally is impressed by it. Mark Ryan Sallee calls it the most neutral IEM ever made.

The bigger nozzle size has been a selling point for me too. Secure fit like I haven't experienced with other IEMs.

Believe it or not, the audibility of absolute phase orientation has been debated for years, and I have personally tested it using a more robust protocol than the one you're suggesting: ABX testing with clips from a variety of genres. Since your premise challenges a settled issue, comparable to...

And why did you expect this comment? Could it be because it contradicts established principles in psychoacoustics and properties of linear time-invariant systems? Or that you are drive-by posting unverified audio claims in an objectivist-oriented forum?

Absolute phase orientation has no effect on frequency response. While it may be noteworthy deviation from normal operation it won't have an audible effect.

Which one? 7Hz Zero 1, 7Hz Zero 2, Truthear Zero, or Truthear Zero Blue 2?

I have the opposite issue, stock tips sound great to me, substituting with third party tips kind of ruins the sound. I don't own SM4 though.

AKG 371 would suit you well unless you are in a warmer area, they are prone to sweating as any closed back, but for sure they have a light clamping force that you are looking for. I'd additionally recommend Truthear Gate IEMs that I personally use for monitoring bass guitar. I'm positive the...

I expected Pure to me more of a gradual tweak to Hexa's tuning, but the difference seems quite large. Some people complain about Hexa's lean bass, but it me its lean bass is a big perk. I can listen for longer on Hexa without ear fatigue creeping in like it does on bassier sets...

I need a 2V dongle for Aux purposes, 1V dongles serve me well for IEMs and have a more usable volume range, but too low output for Aux. Glad that I'm reading this report first. At the end of the day CS43131 dongles are very cost-effective, choosing one of the good ones makes me feel good about it.

FR readings are unreliable on ANC headphones in the first place, it's a physical limitation of the technology. Evaluations that are preconditioned on viewing graph data in this case may in fact be placebo. I will give credit to Sonos for continuing to support their product though.

@jb90 AKG K371 remains the default recommendation for tuning quality at that price range.

Theres some pushback from people like oratory1990 on whether a silent updated HD560S was ever a thing.

I dont think most open backs sound like IEMs, closed backs may be closer but are not on the table as you indicated a hot climate. On-ears tend to push some stereotypical IEM frequencies more than around-ears, and the Koss on-ears remain the highest regarded overall in that category despite...