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Category: Review, Audio
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The post outlines essential concepts for building a headphone audio system, emphasizing four rules of hi-fi: personal preference, the value of used gear, the unpredictable interplay of components, and upgradeability. It details necessary equipment, types of headphones, and considerations for amplification, digital-to-analog converters, sources, media quality, and cables, stressing affordability and personal choice in audio…
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[ORIGINAL MSRP $499. Purchased for $269 + tax on Amazon in February 2025 (and $269 appears to be the new, semi-permanent MSRP).] [Tl;dr: The Edition XS are baby Arya Stealths; they have a lot of similar characteristics, but with a lot more tradeoffs (which you’d expect for a headphone that sells for less than half…
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[MSRP $1,599, marked down pretty much everywhere to $599. Purchased for $599 + tax on Amazon in January 2025.] [Tl;dr: I wouldn’t pay the original MSRP, but these are awesome for $599 and that seems to be the new defacto price across the internet. These are hands-down the best objective-tuned headphones I’ve ever listened to.…
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The Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones offer excellent sound quality for $199, featuring warm mids and decent bass, but require a powerful source to perform best. Their strength lies in vocal reproduction and clarity. Upgrading to balanced connections enhances performance. Recommended for audiophiles seeking quality without high cost.
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