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Ajs308
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Sep 5, 2018
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I’m really torn between then Ebony and the Purple Heart. I love EDM, and I know the Ebony has enough bass to make me happy but I’m not sure if I’d prefer to have the Purple Heart just because its more dramatic. For reference I already have the HD6XX, Fidelio X2, Momentum.
DenonFanboy
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Sep 23, 2018
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Ajs308Get the purplehearts man, since the 6XX is in your collection u cannot out smooth that.
Ajs308
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Sep 30, 2018
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Ajs308Just following up with my thoughts. Spoiler, I obviously love these headphones.
I wanted to have my first experience increase with the medium I'm using the Purple Hearts on, so I started on my iPhone 6S. This is because I am more sensitive for an increase in quality vs a loss in quality. Immediately I can tell they sound great even driven from the phone, but it will need more to bring out the sound. I'm just not sure how much more power.
After plugging into my Topping A30 / D30 combo, I can tell it's powered accurately - the highs are shining and the bass is punchy. Regarding my own question on owning 6XX, Fidelio L2 + X2, PXC 550's and the Momentum, I can confirm it's a worthwhile purchase. The difference between 6XX and the Purple Heart differs large enough to wear each one of these headphones in completely different mind sets, I won't be choosing between them as each will have it's own purpose. When considering genre of music alone, I do not get that same feeling between the L2s and Momentums - I would have to consider listening environment and medium before coming to a conclusion.
Other concerns on Fatigue is also valid. I can't listen to these headphones for over a few hours before I burn out - didn't have the problem with the 6XX's so I have a feeling I will be swapping a few times in long sessions. Since these are the first set of very fatiguing headphones, I'm finding myself strategizing when to listen to these headphones. I'm no longer picking one up and keeping it on for the entire night, I will swap headphones more frequently.
For anyone who has the 6XX and is wondering if this is a good addition, this fills the gap of the 6XX perfectly - get it. The 6XX spacial field makes it feel like the music is being played in the room with each instrument separated by a good amount of space. The Purple hearts has a laser focused experience, very easy listening. The 6XX causes my mind to reach to listen for the details, while the purple heart makes me feel the music as well (vibration). The thing that I crave when I listen to the 6XX, is completely achieved by the Purple Hearts. Being able to pick at the differences between the Purple Heart and the 6XX has been a very educational experience.
In terms of range, the X2 and Purple Heart overlap quite a bit, although since the X2s are Open back headphones, they lack the punch and resolution the Purple Hearts provide (For reference, X2s are great headphones and are half the price). I think the highs of the Purple heart contains much more detail. Honestly the Purple Hearts are how I wished the X2's sound. the X2s are now going to be my permanent TV watching headphones when this baby is at work.
Now from a pure value standpoint - is this a linear increase from the 6XX? I wouldn't say so, we've hit the diminishing returns curve quite far back. For Rock, I prefer HD6XX, and pretty much anything that's recorded well that is not electronic. These, for me, only beat the 6XX in EDM, Hip Hop and Pop. So to the poster who said get the 6XX if you don't have it before this, I completely agree. The only way I can describe the difference is that the 6XX seems like I'm in a room surrounded by the instruments, very intimate and accurate. With the Purple Hearts, it sounds like I'm at a large concert, probably midway back from the stage where you can still feel the bass.
One HUGE note - I'm not sure how many of you have a SubPac, but I happen to have one, and the experience with the SubPac and the Purple Hearts are amazing. I tend to have found myself turning it up on these headphones, craving the physical bass (a lot of resonance is actually absorbed via airwaves hitting the body) so the SubPac really fills that gap allowing me to control the volume.
- Adrian
I wanted to have my first experience increase with the medium I'm using the Purple Hearts on, so I started on my iPhone 6S. This is because I am more sensitive for an increase in quality vs a loss in quality. Immediately I can tell they sound great even driven from the phone, but it will need more to bring out the sound. I'm just not sure how much more power.
After plugging into my Topping A30 / D30 combo, I can tell it's powered accurately - the highs are shining and the bass is punchy. Regarding my own question on owning 6XX, Fidelio L2 + X2, PXC 550's and the Momentum, I can confirm it's a worthwhile purchase. The difference between 6XX and the Purple Heart differs large enough to wear each one of these headphones in completely different mind sets, I won't be choosing between them as each will have it's own purpose. When considering genre of music alone, I do not get that same feeling between the L2s and Momentums - I would have to consider listening environment and medium before coming to a conclusion.
Other concerns on Fatigue is also valid. I can't listen to these headphones for over a few hours before I burn out - didn't have the problem with the 6XX's so I have a feeling I will be swapping a few times in long sessions. Since these are the first set of very fatiguing headphones, I'm finding myself strategizing when to listen to these headphones. I'm no longer picking one up and keeping it on for the entire night, I will swap headphones more frequently.
For anyone who has the 6XX and is wondering if this is a good addition, this fills the gap of the 6XX perfectly - get it. The 6XX spacial field makes it feel like the music is being played in the room with each instrument separated by a good amount of space. The Purple hearts has a laser focused experience, very easy listening. The 6XX causes my mind to reach to listen for the details, while the purple heart makes me feel the music as well (vibration). The thing that I crave when I listen to the 6XX, is completely achieved by the Purple Hearts. Being able to pick at the differences between the Purple Heart and the 6XX has been a very educational experience.
In terms of range, the X2 and Purple Heart overlap quite a bit, although since the X2s are Open back headphones, they lack the punch and resolution the Purple Hearts provide (For reference, X2s are great headphones and are half the price). I think the highs of the Purple heart contains much more detail. Honestly the Purple Hearts are how I wished the X2's sound. the X2s are now going to be my permanent TV watching headphones when this baby is at work.
Now from a pure value standpoint - is this a linear increase from the 6XX? I wouldn't say so, we've hit the diminishing returns curve quite far back. For Rock, I prefer HD6XX, and pretty much anything that's recorded well that is not electronic. These, for me, only beat the 6XX in EDM, Hip Hop and Pop. So to the poster who said get the 6XX if you don't have it before this, I completely agree. The only way I can describe the difference is that the 6XX seems like I'm in a room surrounded by the instruments, very intimate and accurate. With the Purple Hearts, it sounds like I'm at a large concert, probably midway back from the stage where you can still feel the bass.
One HUGE note - I'm not sure how many of you have a SubPac, but I happen to have one, and the experience with the SubPac and the Purple Hearts are amazing. I tend to have found myself turning it up on these headphones, craving the physical bass (a lot of resonance is actually absorbed via airwaves hitting the body) so the SubPac really fills that gap allowing me to control the volume.
- Adrian
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