@@WheezyTech I pre-ordered them, they are supposed to ship on Tuesday, hopefully that's the case! If they are as good as DMS lead on, they should be the exact headphone I've been searching for to be used for gaming.
@@metal571 Metal, you need to come out of retirement one time only for the HD-560S. Your HD-600/660S reviews are the reason I got into this hobby. :) And btw, yes, nothing beats the 600, not Audeze, not Hifiman, nothing.
great review man....amazingly detailed...well categorized and honest. I also liked that you compared ananda's soundstage to akg k712's...which you were impressed by in your akg review for its soundstage. Also I have to say...I have looked for 712 pro vs hd 599 videos...i found literally none until you made it. Thanks a lot man. I hope you get to review the hifiman arya as well. Thank you
Spot on in my opinion! I agree with everything you brought up with the comparisons. I honestly can’t wait for your next review. Keep em coming can’t wait for your next review.
Hi friends. In case it helps the Ananda has a small treble peak I believe compared to the Arya and HE1000SE but some people may like it as it makes cymbal crescendos bite a bit as if you were there with the drummer. The Ananda is pretty cool to me
Thank you for this review. I have the Ananda BT's for about 1.5 months and the Senn HD800 for about 6 years. They are truly the best bluetooth headphones with 24bit/96Khz LDAC 900 and 24/192Khz wired. I wish they made a bluetooth Arya though but these are truly the best on the wireless market to compliment your wired headset.
Just bought them as an "open box" item for $600 and after a few hours of getting used to them (or burn in) I'm a true believer. They provide an even more naked sound than the HD600
I also got them as open box, no issues, but they lack the excitement of the Sundaras and I’m not convinced that all of the other upgraded qualities are a good tradeoff. Plus the Anandas seem a but too big on my head and the head strap is annoying me.
Hey man, im from the uk so my selection is slightly limited but ive got a pair of 4xx and im super tempted by the sundara, how do you think 1990s sound compared to these both since theyre dynamic not planar?
Finally pulled the trigger on the Ananda. My local shop has it for $550 and sold the Sundara to fund the Ananda lol 😂 Can’t wait for the delivery of the ananda and excited about that planar bass that you talked about. The Sundara is the only planar i had and I’m already impress with it over my 6XX so I’m really hyped for the Ananda.
hello, Seems some stores are now selling the Ananda for 50% of he original price. Are they legit or there are already knock offs? I'm also thinking to replace my Sundara.
The Ananda is kinda like the black belt who comes into the class of blue belts to smack everyone for fun. They were competitive at the £1000/$1000 range but at it's new lower price of 650 it eats the competition, except maybe the Elex
After DMS's review I've put that on my list of "must check out" headphones. I'm sceptical on them due to the weirdness that is Sennheisers marketing, if they are as good as the hype then thats gonna be great
@@WheezyTech I've heard Donate say they use the same drivers as the HD599. Sennheiser just retuned them to be more ''neutral'' but the fact that they share drivers makes me feel iffy about them.
They use a new 120 Ohm driver not the 50 Ohm driver of the HD599 but they do use the same old body shell of the HD500 series they've been using for years
@@axeldeeker5644 It's not the same driver, it's a new driver based on a similar design. He has yet to even see the headphones in person but went on a massive rant over charts.
Solderdude has clearly shown it's a new driver. I'm not advocating that flat plate graphs are good, but he did take some good pictures for his article about them
Overall I love the sound quality of my Sundaras very much. The one and only complaint I have is that the sound can be quite forward at times. Sometimes this is a good thing, and at other times it can be a bit fatiguing. I think if the sound was a step back, a touch more relaxed, and spread over a little bit broader area, I would have the perfect sound for me. It sounds like, from your description of both, the Anandas might help to accomplish that goal. Of course, my dac and amp could play into the equation, but I do feel like a more relaxed headphone with essentially the same sound signature may be the key.
I just bought my Ananda after having them tested at a local hifi shop. The pair of Ananda's I'had tested there sounded amazing (considering they were driven off of a 2000$ amp). At home I'm driving them off of a Sound Blaster G6 at the moment. Been using them for like 4 days and my issue is that vocals sound so thin and without EQ the tonality kind of feels off. Everything sounds so thin and laid back and there are also sibilants. It's of course very track dependend. I've tested it on both Amazon music and Tidal with the highest quality available but these cans definitely don't sound like the ones I had heard at the local hifi shop. Does it have something to do with the "burn-in" time maybe? I had initially loved the Ananda but now I don't know tbh. Any idea what the reason could be?
@@DaughterOfRnbSoul I just bought both the K5 pro and the Zen DAC V2 and my Anandas suddenly became a different headphone! Just wow! They sound amazing now! I recommend trying a better amp/dac as well. Both the zen dac and the K5 pro are amazing with the Ananda.
@@DaughterOfRnbSoul Mids and vocals are not more prominent and a bit more forward. Just as I wanted them to be. And also way warmer. They don't sound thin and cold anymore. Very much the perfect on spot. The mids are definitely not as forward as like on a HD6XX but that's not what the Ananda is meant for. It gives you a very realistic presentation of the vocals in relation to the soundstage and depending on the sound track it changes. With most songs from Billie Eilish, Adele, Sam Smith the vocals are very much forward and warm on the Ananda. I just love the tonality on it now!
@@DaughterOfRnbSoul Surely. I can only agree. The Anandas are by far one of the most enjoyable headphones I've ever listened to. However, regardless of them being very easy to drive I actually believe they need proper amplficiation. They sound like a different headphone off of my phone, my G6, Zen Dac, etc. This is something that people don't mention often about the Anandas.
I bought this as upgrade to the Sundara. I am still in the burn in and for the time being the Anandas are similar to the Sundara. I'll check back in 2 months or less 😊
@@TiagrajI I had the opportunity of trying both. The Ananda did have more vertical space, but the Sundara had a bit more energy for the vocals, and most importantly the Ananda unfortunately irritated my jaw line. I went with the Sundara.
Great review Wheezy. Thanks. May I offer a different perspective? I believe that the Sundaras are more mid-fi tuned to be more "exciting" for the general audience looking to purchase an upscale headphone at a "reasonable" price. The Ananda could be considered an entry-level reference headphone and as such would be more neutral, and dare I say it, somewhat clinical and detailed in it's presentation. I recently purchased the Ananda after auditioning the Sundara (broken-in)and other makes/models in the sub $1K range, and the Ananda was far and away the clear winner in terms of soundstage, imaging/separation, placement of vocals, bass detail, and scalability. I recently loaned my Ananda to a friend who owns and was quite happy with the Sundara..... until he received my cans. I almost thought I wasn't' going to get them back. He kept going on and on about how guilty he felt enjoying it so much. This is precisely why I'm reluctant to audition the Arya. I think that they are farther apart than most reviewers report - especially after 120hrs of break-in.
another comment by me: audio equipment, headphones and loudspeakers specificaly, should be tested with a reference sound track, and there is nothing else better than classical music, especially made by first rate deutsche grammophon and the like of it. only classical music is referential to real acoustics performance, and is the hardest to recreate correctly. that is why, of its good with classics, this is the ultimate test.
Stuff like this is on loan so I can't sell it. Other stuff that I pay for myself, I will sell if I don't like it or it doesn't match up with an existing competitor. If I end up loving it I keep it and if its a good example at a certain price point I keep it as a reference.
I was looking forward to this review. I’ve been considering these headphones for quite a while. Trouble is I think the sundara does everything I need for a low price. Are you going to review the Arya?
Wheezy Reviews I’d love to hear your take on some of the audeze planars too. Especially the lcd 2 or gx. I’m glad you review loads of mid fi. I would not feel comfortable spending more than a £1000 on headphones
metal571 I think for me, audeze lcd2f, gx, hifiman ananda or zmf atticus are as high as I would be willing to spend on headphones. It gets crazy after that price point. There are bargains out there, porta pros with yaxi pads, sundara, akg 371 and of course all our favourite the mighty dt770!
@@garygriffiths7353 my Porta Pro on parts express headband and Yaxi pads might actually be my most used headphone right now. So light and convenient. LCD2 comes out only for serious listening or relistening to get the most out of a song. That's what reviewing retirement looks like for me right now and I'm good with it
@@WheezyTech I think there's a lot of value in capturing the consumer's mid-fi perspective journey upwards in video reviews and eventually trying better/more different gear as the years go on. If you start at something highly praised, like an Arya or something, and then listen to the HD6XX or the AKG K712, then you limit your reviewer perspective. You're now speaking from a place of trying options most people will never try and the only thing you can really offer are category comparisons and "value" propositions (which is useful, but isn't something most of your viewers will ever have to go through). When starting from the ground up, you really learn to appreciate aspects of things and who knows, some people do end up very happy with just the big jump into mid-fi gear like the 6XX or 560s. Currently, you're speaking from a place of not only honesty, but great articulation and also a lot of excitement. I watched like 25 youtube channels before arriving here, trying to decide on a headphone around $300, and stuck around here and watched a dozen of your videos because you were speaking from my point of view, not a large scale reviewer's point of view like a DMS or Joshua Valour (nice guys and solid reviewers, but I do think they unknowingly lack the perspective that you have in your reviews because of their listening situations). I bought the AKG K712 on your recommendation and love it, and after trying the 6XX and DT880, will try a Sundara soon also on your recommendation as your opinion holds a lot of weight. Thank you very much for your content. Even if you were to stop it now, the information you've provided me and I'm sure many others on youtube was very unique and passion-filled. It's much appreciated
@@justina9914 I bought an EMU teak for 400 bucks . It's considered by a lot of people one of the best dynamic headphones under 1000 bucks. But guess what i still prefer my 4xx over my 6xx and emu teak . I tried alot of dynamic headphones. I would recommend 4xx even over beyer hours 1990 and sennheiser 660s. Planar got something dynamic don't. Instrument seperation.
@@davidmason8212 surely focal elex would be a better comparison because it is an open back. But anyways I think they all have their own strengths and it depends on what you like
@@justina9914 exactly For me instrument seperation is the most important thing. That's why i prefer planar every day. I have heard that hd 800s is class leading regarding the instrument seperation.
Great review I would like to ask you about how loud the ananda can play without harshness or increasing in THD ? I mean do you find it going to be harsher on higher volume ?
@@davidmason8212 if you go to Hifiman's website sometimes they have open box units (usually just cosmetic flaws on the packaging) for $599 USD Still get the one year warranty with it.
@@neilzebub if you mean by open box used and resend by the user i will stay away from it because some time there will be a problem with the headphone tonality
@@davidmason8212 Not to worry, my unit is fine, they're not selling units returned. There was some damage to the packaging, that's all. And it comes with their full warranty with the option to return if any problems.
Hello, wheezy. I'm new to your channel. My dad has promised to buy my first good pair of headphones for my birthday. What would you recommend me to get for under $100? I plan on listening to music indoors. Keep up the great review, I'll understand if you can't reply.
@@WheezyTech I mean, the Takstar Pro 82 is still a safe recommendation. Besides that one, the Dt770 and K361/371 there aren't really any cheap good closed backs out there.
Yeah I've been meaning to pick up the Takstar Pro 82 for ages but I keep reading there are two variants that sound slightly different. I don't know if its just hearsay or truth. But I feel like I'd need to get hold of both of them and to a compare.
@@WheezyTech yea I agree with you. You're very straightforward in explaining your position and circumstance. I love your reviews. I get a strong whiff of snobbery from the comment from Garth.
I'm excited to hear your opinion on the new HD 560S.
So am I :D
@@WheezyTech I pre-ordered them, they are supposed to ship on Tuesday, hopefully that's the case! If they are as good as DMS lead on, they should be the exact headphone I've been searching for to be used for gaming.
Wheezy is required to review them now hahah
@@metal571 Metal, you need to come out of retirement one time only for the HD-560S. Your HD-600/660S reviews are the reason I got into this hobby. :) And btw, yes, nothing beats the 600, not Audeze, not Hifiman, nothing.
@@thelastrhino2581 not happening, and especially not happening when you ask for it.
great review man....amazingly detailed...well categorized and honest.
I also liked that you compared ananda's soundstage to akg k712's...which you were impressed by in your akg review for its soundstage.
Also I have to say...I have looked for 712 pro vs hd 599 videos...i found literally none until you made it. Thanks a lot man.
I hope you get to review the hifiman arya as well.
Thank you
Spot on in my opinion! I agree with everything you brought up with the comparisons. I honestly can’t wait for your next review. Keep em coming can’t wait for your next review.
Thanks :D
Hi friends. In case it helps the Ananda has a small treble peak I believe compared to the Arya and HE1000SE but some people may like it as it makes cymbal crescendos bite a bit as if you were there with the drummer. The Ananda is pretty cool to me
Nicely done as usual. Keep on the good work Wheezy. You get thumbs from us too 👍
Much appreciated!
There's a name I recognize
That was Josh V. that said it's the grown up version.
Yeah that's it :D
Planar Bass? Audeze LCD-2 Classic, or its cheaper clone, the Monoprice Monolith M1070
Really wanna try the Audeze headphones
@@WheezyTech I think Audeze is overpriced. Monoprice is better choice.
@@towsifshahriarshovo do you A/B it or you hear that from Z reviews?
Because none say that except him
@@davidmason8212 many reviewer said is rather than Zeos. Audeze is overpriced headphones like Apple
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@@towsifshahriarshovo
Max setting is very good reviewer btw
Intoit is stupid reviewer just like Z
Hey Noel. I will be getting the Dt880/250 soon based on your recommendation. I love your videos, keep up the good work!
Thank you for this review. I have the Ananda BT's for about 1.5 months and the Senn HD800 for about 6 years. They are truly the best bluetooth headphones with 24bit/96Khz LDAC 900 and 24/192Khz wired. I wish they made a bluetooth Arya though but these are truly the best on the wireless market to compliment your wired headset.
Just bought them as an "open box" item for $600 and after a few hours of getting used to them (or burn in) I'm a true believer. They provide an even more naked sound than the HD600
I also got them as open box, no issues, but they lack the excitement of the Sundaras and I’m not convinced that all of the other upgraded qualities are a good tradeoff. Plus the Anandas seem a but too big on my head and the head strap is annoying me.
Hey man, im from the uk so my selection is slightly limited but ive got a pair of 4xx and im super tempted by the sundara, how do you think 1990s sound compared to these both since theyre dynamic not planar?
Great review! I would be interested what you think of the Focal open back headphones versus the rest of your open back lineup, like the Elex or Clear.
Finally pulled the trigger on the Ananda. My local shop has it for $550 and sold the Sundara to fund the Ananda lol 😂
Can’t wait for the delivery of the ananda and excited about that planar bass that you talked about. The Sundara is the only planar i had and I’m already impress with it over my 6XX so I’m really hyped for the Ananda.
hello, Seems some stores are now selling the Ananda for 50% of he original price. Are they legit or there are already knock offs?
I'm also thinking to replace my Sundara.
@@abuanwp lol i got mine for $550
@@pinoyxbox i mean 50%, yes I just ordered mine today for $500. lol!
Love your reviews man I hope in the future you get chances to try all the high-end headphones from every brand.
Yeah I wanna try all the things :D
The Ananda is kinda like the black belt who comes into the class of blue belts to smack everyone for fun. They were competitive at the £1000/$1000 range but at it's new lower price of 650 it eats the competition, except maybe the Elex
hahahahhaha
Can you compare these to the Ananda bluetooth?
Have any plan to review Audeze lcd-2c?? Another great option in this price range.
Because the Ananda is a refined version of the Sundara would you say the Sundara is the more fun headphone?
Yes, I find the Sundara much more pleasing to listen to for most of the music I'm into. It has a more energetic presentation.
@@WheezyTech Interesting! I appreciate you responding
Will you be checking out the new HD 560S?
After DMS's review I've put that on my list of "must check out" headphones. I'm sceptical on them due to the weirdness that is Sennheisers marketing, if they are as good as the hype then thats gonna be great
@@WheezyTech I've heard Donate say they use the same drivers as the HD599. Sennheiser just retuned them to be more ''neutral'' but the fact that they share drivers makes me feel iffy about them.
They use a new 120 Ohm driver not the 50 Ohm driver of the HD599 but they do use the same old body shell of the HD500 series they've been using for years
@@axeldeeker5644 It's not the same driver, it's a new driver based on a similar design. He has yet to even see the headphones in person but went on a massive rant over charts.
Solderdude has clearly shown it's a new driver. I'm not advocating that flat plate graphs are good, but he did take some good pictures for his article about them
Curious how these reviews would change now that the Ananda has improved "stealth" magnets (making the bass punchier) and is only $550.
Hello Wheezy ! Are you planning a comparison of the he 400i 2020 version vs the 4xx ?
Do you find that the Ananda squeeziing against your glasses arm? I find it much more comfortable without my glasses on. Also, nice paracord cable.
Do magnetic planar headphones have drivers?
Overall I love the sound quality of my Sundaras very much. The one and only complaint I have is that the sound can be quite forward at times. Sometimes this is a good thing, and at other times it can be a bit fatiguing. I think if the sound was a step back, a touch more relaxed, and spread over a little bit broader area, I would have the perfect sound for me. It sounds like, from your description of both, the Anandas might help to accomplish that goal. Of course, my dac and amp could play into the equation, but I do feel like a more relaxed headphone with essentially the same sound signature may be the key.
I just bought my Ananda after having them tested at a local hifi shop. The pair of Ananda's I'had tested there sounded amazing (considering they were driven off of a 2000$ amp). At home I'm driving them off of a Sound Blaster G6 at the moment. Been using them for like 4 days and my issue is that vocals sound so thin and without EQ the tonality kind of feels off. Everything sounds so thin and laid back and there are also sibilants. It's of course very track dependend. I've tested it on both Amazon music and Tidal with the highest quality available but these cans definitely don't sound like the ones I had heard at the local hifi shop. Does it have something to do with the "burn-in" time maybe? I had initially loved the Ananda but now I don't know tbh. Any idea what the reason could be?
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@@DaughterOfRnbSoul I just bought both the K5 pro and the Zen DAC V2 and my Anandas suddenly became a different headphone! Just wow! They sound amazing now! I recommend trying a better amp/dac as well. Both the zen dac and the K5 pro are amazing with the Ananda.
@@ArianTashakkor how are the mids ? And vocals
@@DaughterOfRnbSoul Mids and vocals are not more prominent and a bit more forward. Just as I wanted them to be. And also way warmer. They don't sound thin and cold anymore. Very much the perfect on spot. The mids are definitely not as forward as like on a HD6XX but that's not what the Ananda is meant for. It gives you a very realistic presentation of the vocals in relation to the soundstage and depending on the sound track it changes. With most songs from Billie Eilish, Adele, Sam Smith the vocals are very much forward and warm on the Ananda. I just love the tonality on it now!
@@DaughterOfRnbSoul Surely. I can only agree. The Anandas are by far one of the most enjoyable headphones I've ever listened to. However, regardless of them being very easy to drive I actually believe they need proper amplficiation. They sound like a different headphone off of my phone, my G6, Zen Dac, etc. This is something that people don't mention often about the Anandas.
Great review!!!
Do u recommend the monolith monoprice thx amp dac as a source for this headphone
I don't see why not. I haven't tried that amp but any good quality amp is plenty enough to drive the Ananda.
I bought this as upgrade to the Sundara. I am still in the burn in and for the time being the Anandas are similar to the Sundara. I'll check back in 2 months or less 😊
and?
@@floydthebarber71 superb man. It's the Sundara with grandeur. You sense the verticality in the sound. I will recommend. You bask in the music.
@@TiagrajI I had the opportunity of trying both. The Ananda did have more vertical space, but the Sundara had a bit more energy for the vocals, and most importantly the Ananda unfortunately irritated my jaw line. I went with the Sundara.
Great review Wheezy. Thanks.
May I offer a different perspective? I believe that the Sundaras are more mid-fi tuned to be more "exciting" for the general audience looking to purchase an upscale headphone at a "reasonable" price. The Ananda could be considered an entry-level reference headphone and as such would be more neutral, and dare I say it, somewhat clinical and detailed in it's presentation.
I recently purchased the Ananda after auditioning the Sundara (broken-in)and other makes/models in the sub $1K range, and the Ananda was far and away the clear winner in terms of soundstage, imaging/separation, placement of vocals, bass detail, and scalability. I recently loaned my Ananda to a friend who owns and was quite happy with the Sundara..... until he received my cans. I almost thought I wasn't' going to get them back. He kept going on and on about how guilty he felt enjoying it so much. This is precisely why I'm reluctant to audition the Arya. I think that they are farther apart than most reviewers report - especially after 120hrs of break-in.
can u plz tell me what AMP / DAC u r using ?
Awesome review as always!
another comment by me: audio equipment, headphones and loudspeakers specificaly, should be tested with a reference sound track, and there is nothing else better than classical music, especially made by first rate deutsche grammophon and the like of it. only classical music is referential to real acoustics performance, and is the hardest to recreate correctly. that is why, of its good with classics, this is the ultimate test.
Have you tried Sundara with O2 amp? I only have O2 amp and it's enough for my 6xx, could you let me if O2 + sdac is good combo to go with Sundara?
Highly going to recommend buying a Superlux HD668B.
Looking good.
I can't wait for to review the hifiman 400I 2020 version which is a a duel entry Hickman deva and has better Comfort and is all black
Great review in understandable language, and great detail. Thank you so much.
Do you usually sell any of your headphones?
Stuff like this is on loan so I can't sell it. Other stuff that I pay for myself, I will sell if I don't like it or it doesn't match up with an existing competitor. If I end up loving it I keep it and if its a good example at a certain price point I keep it as a reference.
@@WheezyTech It is hard to find massdrop stuff in Europe :)
I have the Ananda now and previously owned the Sundara. Agree 99% with you 👍
Do u miss Sundara?
@@alyysc I don't miss it. Ananda just has a little bit of a fuller sound that I prefer.
I was looking forward to this review. I’ve been considering these headphones for quite a while. Trouble is I think the sundara does everything I need for a low price. Are you going to review the Arya?
Arya maybe, depends on whether Hifiman send me a loaner. Bit out of my budget atm.
Wheezy Reviews I’d love to hear your take on some of the audeze planars too. Especially the lcd 2 or gx. I’m glad you review loads of mid fi. I would not feel comfortable spending more than a £1000 on headphones
Exactly why I bought my LCD2F used and not brand new at msrp
metal571 I think for me, audeze lcd2f, gx, hifiman ananda or zmf atticus are as high as I would be willing to spend on headphones. It gets crazy after that price point. There are bargains out there, porta pros with yaxi pads, sundara, akg 371 and of course all our favourite the mighty dt770!
@@garygriffiths7353 my Porta Pro on parts express headband and Yaxi pads might actually be my most used headphone right now. So light and convenient. LCD2 comes out only for serious listening or relistening to get the most out of a song. That's what reviewing retirement looks like for me right now and I'm good with it
19:30 thanks for being honest. However headphone reviews thrive on comparisons. See if you can get donors or lenders to supply for reviews.
Gotta start somewhere
@@WheezyTech I think there's a lot of value in capturing the consumer's mid-fi perspective journey upwards in video reviews and eventually trying better/more different gear as the years go on. If you start at something highly praised, like an Arya or something, and then listen to the HD6XX or the AKG K712, then you limit your reviewer perspective. You're now speaking from a place of trying options most people will never try and the only thing you can really offer are category comparisons and "value" propositions (which is useful, but isn't something most of your viewers will ever have to go through). When starting from the ground up, you really learn to appreciate aspects of things and who knows, some people do end up very happy with just the big jump into mid-fi gear like the 6XX or 560s.
Currently, you're speaking from a place of not only honesty, but great articulation and also a lot of excitement. I watched like 25 youtube channels before arriving here, trying to decide on a headphone around $300, and stuck around here and watched a dozen of your videos because you were speaking from my point of view, not a large scale reviewer's point of view like a DMS or Joshua Valour (nice guys and solid reviewers, but I do think they unknowingly lack the perspective that you have in your reviews because of their listening situations).
I bought the AKG K712 on your recommendation and love it, and after trying the 6XX and DT880, will try a Sundara soon also on your recommendation as your opinion holds a lot of weight. Thank you very much for your content. Even if you were to stop it now, the information you've provided me and I'm sure many others on youtube was very unique and passion-filled. It's much appreciated
@@PantsaBear This is one of the nicest comments I've gotten, thank you
Not bwlown by this rewiew. It fills like you did not believe in what you were saying. Still good rev.😊
I hope you get to try the Focal Elex at some point. Under $1000 endgame for me.
There is no way a dynamic headphone can defeat a planar one no mater what.
For me i would pick the planar everyday
@@davidmason8212 dynamic has more punch and sounds more natural. Focal utopia and zmf vérité is easily on par with planar and electrostatic endgames
@@justina9914
I bought an EMU teak for 400 bucks .
It's considered by a lot of people one of the best dynamic headphones under 1000 bucks.
But guess what i still prefer my 4xx over my 6xx and emu teak .
I tried alot of dynamic headphones.
I would recommend 4xx even over beyer hours 1990 and sennheiser 660s.
Planar got something dynamic don't.
Instrument seperation.
@@davidmason8212 surely focal elex would be a better comparison because it is an open back. But anyways I think they all have their own strengths and it depends on what you like
@@justina9914 exactly
For me instrument seperation is the most important thing.
That's why i prefer planar every day.
I have heard that hd 800s is class leading regarding the instrument seperation.
Does anyone compare the esp 95x with the ananda?
Great review
I would like to ask you about how loud the ananda can play without harshness or increasing in THD ?
I mean do you find it going to be harsher on higher volume ?
I just got the Ananda and even before burn in it remains rock solid steady at high volume. And oh man, the attack and decay on these are unbelievable.
@@neilzebub
Great
How much you pay for it ?
Do you know any place who sell it for less than 700$ ?
@@davidmason8212 if you go to Hifiman's website sometimes they have open box units (usually just cosmetic flaws on the packaging) for $599 USD Still get the one year warranty with it.
@@neilzebub if you mean by open box used and resend by the user i will stay away from it because some time there will be a problem with the headphone tonality
@@davidmason8212 Not to worry, my unit is fine, they're not selling units returned. There was some damage to the packaging, that's all. And it comes with their full warranty with the option to return if any problems.
Love the haircut, you look younger w/o the hat. Good review
Do big planers sound big??
In soundstage they often do. These "egg" shaped Hifiman models as we call them such as this one and Arya are well known for this
@@metal571
Metal is everywhere
You are now the audiophile godfather
I try to help behind the scenes of some of the reviewers. More of a consultant now here and there
@@metal571
That's very kind of you jason
You are the best
Love your reviews.
Hey, stop putting ideas into my head :) But at least now I know what to ask for Christmas.
Me too!
Hello, wheezy. I'm new to your channel. My dad has promised to buy my first good pair of headphones for my birthday. What would you recommend me to get for under $100? I plan on listening to music indoors. Keep up the great review, I'll understand if you can't reply.
Grado SR 60 or SR80
Great bang for the buck
This is a good review.
I can't wait to you switch to something closed-back!!!
I'm planning on doing a few budget closed backs soon. Getting a good closed back is a bit pricey tho, that's why I always default to the DT 770.
@@WheezyTech I mean, the Takstar Pro 82 is still a safe recommendation. Besides that one, the Dt770 and K361/371 there aren't really any cheap good closed backs out there.
Yeah I've been meaning to pick up the Takstar Pro 82 for ages but I keep reading there are two variants that sound slightly different. I don't know if its just hearsay or truth. But I feel like I'd need to get hold of both of them and to a compare.
@@WheezyTech I would like you to review M1060C! Please!! or Austrian Audio x55...
i am early.
Noice!
hey me too!
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Please pronounce as s”u”ndara not sandara..
This is rubbish you've heard bugger all :-(
Your comment is worth bugger all
@Garth people like you are living proof retro-active birth control is a good idea.
@@WheezyTech yea I agree with you. You're very straightforward in explaining your position and circumstance. I love your reviews.
I get a strong whiff of snobbery from the comment from Garth.