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So here is what I am working with, so I own a pair of HD-650 and Hifiman he4xx, I run them off of a Topping D50S and a Schiit Heresy. Most of the time I am using the Hifiman, they just are fun and detailed and energetic, I will sometimes switch to the HD-650 for vocal heavy or old school tracks.
My 650 are fantastic for what they do and I do not feel the need to upgrade them, however I am getting the itch to upgrade the Hifiman, I dig their sound and am looking for something with a similar sound signature but improved (planar), hoping for improved treble and less peaky upper mid range. I have been eye balling the Ananda, but a lot of reviewers say they aren't as fun sounding, and that they lack slam. I cannot or shall I say "Should not afford" the Arya, to rich for my blood.
Is there a logical upgrade path from the he4xx? preferably under $1200? any advice would be appreciated, thanks!
My 650 are fantastic for what they do and I do not feel the need to upgrade them, however I am getting the itch to upgrade the Hifiman, I dig their sound and am looking for something with a similar sound signature but improved (planar), hoping for improved treble and less peaky upper mid range. I have been eye balling the Ananda, but a lot of reviewers say they aren't as fun sounding, and that they lack slam. I cannot or shall I say "Should not afford" the Arya, to rich for my blood.
Is there a logical upgrade path from the he4xx? preferably under $1200? any advice would be appreciated, thanks!
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