Sony
MDR7506
$98.00
Focal
Based on 21 Reddit mentions
$2799.99
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
None of my over head headphones are particularly hard to drive (Focal Stellia, Focal Utopia, HifiMAN He1000se, Senn HD800s). The HD800s is probably the hardest to drive and it has no issue with the DX340/Amp18. The Amp17 has more power but the noise floor is not as good, which can be an issue with s
...Consistent_Wave_8471 in r/DigitalAudioPlayer
April 18, 2026 5:39 AM
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I did an AB test with the Bathy MGs and PX82s. To me, the focals were the clear winner. Much better soundstage and instrument separation. And just a much more complete sound. The B&Ws were a bit warmer, but the slightly recessed vocals, no matter how I eq’d them were a deal breaker. The focals are t
...HesMyLovinOneManShow in r/BowersWilkins
April 4, 2026 7:07 PM
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lol its just a general comment. i think your szalayi is one tier above and solve the quirks you.mentioned. next tier with basshead trait CA Clara. but wayyyyy overpriced. even higher dynamics. just go focal radiance/stellia or denons with capble amp. end game bass dynamics even compared to these hig
...Shot-Muscle-5427 in r/IemReviews
December 28, 2025 3:11 PM
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Merci pour ta réponse, t’inquiète c’est pas à côté du tout, c’est même super pertinent. Alors pour répondre à tes questions : J’utilise le DAC/ampli RME ADI-2 DAC FS, donc a priori pas de souci de qualité ou de puissance. Oui, j’ai appliqué l’égaliseur Oratory1990 (target Harman) via Peace EQ, donc
...Augustus_92 in r/conseiljuridique
June 2, 2025 5:00 PM
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OK je comprends. Ce dont tu parles est connu comme "diminishing returns". Passe un certains points la difference de tarif apporte de moins en moins d impact. Je n irait quand meme pas jusqu a dire 10 a 15% par rapport a un HyperX (plutot par rapport a un HD600 ou un Focal Clear OG). Le Stellia est e
...MartyDisco in r/conseiljuridique
June 2, 2025 5:22 PM
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Я з дитинства дуже любив музику, тому звук і саундтрек для мене дуже важливі. Я люблю атмосферні ігри в які легко зануритись і повірити. Саунд дизайн є фундаментом для цього занурення. Декілька моїх улюблених саундтреків які я часто слухаю навіть не граючи в ті ігри: Skyrim, Ori and the blind forest
...fine_game_of_nil in r/UA_Gamers
June 26, 2025 3:15 PM
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There is no objective performance measurement where you can see an audible improvement past modern 20 buck housing/transducer couplings. It's all placebo and wine tasting. You can keep you subjective takes to yourself, but there is zero scientific proof to back up the claim that there are performanc
...CystralSkye in r/iems
December 3, 2025 11:06 PM
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Bass emphasis (or lack thereof) is just a function of frequency response. Audeze re-tuned everything below roughly 200hz to keep things tighter. The additional porting also helps to reduce standing waves and chassis reflections, which improve transient response. Some of that additional "bass" you we
...Silverjerk in r/Audeze
January 13, 2026 2:19 PM
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Very simple explanation, the tuning simply doesn't work for me. The long version is that I have a preference toward stronger bass emphasis in my headphones and tend to prefer closed back sets, like the ZMF Atrium and Bokeh Closed, Focal Radiance and Stellia, or Meze Strada. My open backs are typical
...Silverjerk in r/sennheiser
February 21, 2026 6:20 PM
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The best all around sounding NC headphones are the Bose 700 or the Bose 15 WITH a FIIO amp or any respectable Dongle amp will do . Trust me!. The sound of the old 15s with the amp are insane. First off the power this gives them and their ability to handle the power and sound is unbelievable. Before
...Emergency_Set1827 in r/BowersWilkins
March 20, 2026 4:29 AM
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