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In Reply to: RE: Does a planar magnetic type headphone, that approaches the SQ of an electrostatic exist? posted by mg16 on August 15, 2023 at 06:38:19
I've never heard electrostatic headphones, but I like my HiFiman HE6SE planar headphones a lot. They can usually be found for around $600. I normally listen to Magnepan planar speakers but they are currently in storage. I use a Bluesound Node streamer as the source, A Schiit Bifrost 2/64 DAC, and a Schiit Magni headphone amp. I also got some inexpensive aftermarket cables to replace the ones that came with HE6SE.
I find the sound to be very open with a wide soundstage and very good tonal balance. They having surprising bass slam for headphones. I mostly listen to rock that ranges from acoustic (Nickle Creek, Hot Tuna) to somewhat harder stuff (Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Grand Funk, etc.), so I can't speak to the sound with classical, as I am only an occasional classical listener.
Regards,
Steve
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