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
Also, the grills and color scheme look better than I thought they would in real life. The glossy black is a damn fingerprint magnet but it goes so well with the grey grills, nameplate, and decals. Really a great deal at $150.
I will say the HD58X is right up there in listening experience with my STAX L300Ltd rig and TH-X00PH rig for me... very unique emotional experience I don't get from much any other cans, moreso than the HD6XX. The HD58X is what I would want a modded M1060 to actually sound like....the M1060 is so dull and flat sounding in comparison. The only planars I really like are Electrostats though... all magnetic planars I've heard so far are 'ehhhh' to me, Mrspeakers Aeon closed doubly so.