Setup: I bought THX 789 for the massive output of idk 6W/32ohms, but whenever I try to use my Sundara/Modhouse Argon/HD600/Arya V2/...whatever, I cannot reach decent listening levels in terms of db without getting this scratching/hissing noise in the background ... I think it's distortion. (DAC I use: Geshelli labs - J2, set to max volume) Settings: With an XLR output, gain setting level at 2/3 and the volume knob set to 2-4 o'clock, hearing distortion from a 250-350$ THX amp shouldn't be a thing, should it? With somewhat hard to drive headphones, I'm not reaching 70db, but I can already hear this godforsaken noise on all tracks without a constant stream of sound. If you dare to up the volume past 4 o'clock, or past 12 on gain setting 3/3, this noise becomes so loud, it might as well be an additional instrument Music: The tracks I usually listen to involve so few instruments, that you don't have a constant stream of sound. (e.g. Creep - Lena Hall) I'd love to get some feedback!...
Jun 5, 2024
- Moving to the OH10's (SpinFit W1).. the soundstage is not as wide but considerable more depth and imaging. Way more detail in the low end and no syllabience. The vocal imaiging feels recessed and not centered.
Anyway, I regress... I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet on these.. as I have been intrigued by campire audio for awhile and these seem to good at this price point not to purchase. As far as TWC + ANC.. I've tried various options over the years but have never much cared for any of them.. either over ear or IEM.. I feel to sensitive to the noise cancellation.. akin to the difference of looking at a scene with nice warm tungsten lighting compared to overhead fluorescents. If the Dorado's don't work out for travel, I'll stick to my tested Etymotic's (they have severed me well for travel for almost a decade now) and I'll just have another fun pair of headphones in the collection! Thanks Again!