Alpha 65 Evo

Yamaha HS series are just notorious for having pretty bright and uncomfortable high end. Otherwise they're great for mixing but that does take some getting used to as people tend to make tracks on them that are too dull in the high end when starting out on them. I don't think you're gonna get comfor

I upgraded from HS7 to the old Focal Alpha 65 (not the EVO) a couple years ago and I could not have been happier that I did. I can’t speak to the sound of the EVO but the OG Alpha 65 performs better in almost every way. Better highs, better lows, clearer midrange, more accurate transients. The only

I auidtioned Alpha Evos in store. And I have had a few Focals in my life. My impression of the 65s was that they have a sweet top end, clarity, smooth frequency response and driver integration, and a "pleasing quality" to the sound that is still accurate, but not unpleasant to listen to. Polite - sl

HS8s will be more clear sounding than the JBLs. ADAMs are an acquired taste with their AMT tweeters. Focal Alpha Evo 80 or Kali IN8 might be worth looking at.