Post by Owen Y on Sept 17, 2020 17:49:46 GMT 12
These '3rd Generation' BEYERDYNAMIC T1 (open back) & T5 (closed back) 'high-end' headphones, look like a top choice in the US1k range (US$999). According to Steve Guttenberg AUDIOPHILIAC: They improve on the previous generation BEYERDYNAMICs in the areas of 'bass 'slam', weight, openness & 'dynamic life' (the T1). Of course they easily surpass the 'entry-level' standard of the well-known SENNHEISER HD650 (US$399) - " more dynamic impact, low end grunt, the high-end is far more refined sounding & clear...." " In the same league " (except bass) as the AUDEZE LCD-X (US$1199), but the BEYERDYNAMICs are much lighter weight (almost 50%) & thus more comfortable. " Just an all-round terrific headphone. " (BEYERDYNAMIC T1) The T1 sounds attractive 
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Post by foveaux on Sept 18, 2020 8:42:32 GMT 12
These '3rd Generation' BEYERDYNAMIC T1 (open back) & T5 (closed back) 'high-end' headphones, look like a top choice in the US1k range (US$999). According to Steve Guttenberg AUDIOPHILIAC: They improve on the previous generation BEYERDYNAMICs in the areas of 'bass 'slam', weight, openness & 'dynamic life' (the T1). Of course they easily surpass the 'entry-level' standard of the well-known SENNHEISER HD650 (US$399) - " more dynamic impact, low end grunt, the high-end is far more refined sounding & clear...." " In the same league " (except bass) as the AUDEZE LCD-X (US$1199), but the BEYERDYNAMICs are much lighter weight (almost 50%) & thus more comfortable. " Just an all-round terrific headphone. " (BEYERDYNAMIC T1) The T1 sounds attractive Thanks Owen, Beyerdynamic 'phones fanboy here, for about 7 years:  I've found Beyerdynamic Tesla technology works a treat with my Mapletree valve amp. Compared to my other 'phones (AKG, Grado, Yamaha and Sennheiser), driver tube rolling is more discernible with these Beyer T90's. I'd like to listen to this next generation - but doubt this will be possible in NZ? 
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Post by Owen Y on Jan 5, 2021 9:17:08 GMT 12
foveaux - that Mapletree tube h'ph amp is interesting in that it drives low impedance (32 Ohm?) Beyerdynamics. I see that Rapallo AV in Akld list Beyerdynamics, incl. the T1 Gen 3s - I'm sure that deano1974 would be pleased to discuss.
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Post by foveaux on Jan 5, 2021 18:28:37 GMT 12
foveaux - that Mapletree tube h'ph amp is interesting in that it drives low impedance (32 Ohm?) Beyerdynamics. I see that Rapallo AV in Akld list Beyerdynamics, incl. the T1 Gen 3s - I'm sure that deano1974 would be pleased to discuss. Owen, the Beyers I have are T90s - 250 Ohm. With the Mapletree, a musical combo I'm super happy with. (aside: of course the combo to die for is Cooksferry's Yamamoto HA-02 [Single ended Class A pentode tube amplifier using 408A tubes] with his Audio Technica W1000s, both have stunning japanese timber finish and musical synergy)Sorry deano1974, no need/desire for me to upgrade the T90s yet (thanks for the tip-off Owen  )
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"Free - I miss that band, but when I look back, we were very young" [Paul Rodgers]
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