Steven Slate Audio

VSX Platinum Edition

5 positive 0 neutral 1 negative

Based on 6 Reddit mentions

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I don’t like the VSX Immersion One

Did you made sure to select the correct IM1 profile in the settings so it’s not using the closed-back model? What interface/amp are you using? Based on a recent test by a user in the Slate group, the differences between a lower powered amp and a higher powered one were shown on a graph and are not i

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Novian_LeVan_Music in r/audioengineering

March 27, 2026 12:03 AM

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I must be doing something wrong? The Slate VSX’s sound better to me without the software

Yeah. I can understand your review. Again, I don't have VSX -- but what you describe applies to the others. My use case for them (with RealPhones 2 being my favorite) is a weird one. I find great value working in mono for as long as I possibly can. From composition to the mix -- it keeps me from add

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NeutronHopscotch in r/audioengineering

September 24, 2025 5:58 PM

7

Headphones v speakers

This is a very, very common challenge, not just with podcasting, but pretty much all audio mix scenarios. You may have also noticed that not just with speakers versus headphones, but even when you simply turn the volume up or down, that also changes perspective on the balance. (Voices usually stand

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Relative-Guess4025 in r/podcasting

June 19, 2025 6:11 PM

3

Do I need to upgrade my equipment to mix professionally for my music? Should I invest in studio monitors?

Let’s be really frank, here. You need monitors, AFTER you invest $1K to $2K on acoustic treatment. You cannot get good mixes in a non-treated room. Period. This is exactly why I personally bought a pair of Steven Slate VSX headphones. With a little DSP magic, you can get simulations of several wonde

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PianoGuy67207 in r/musicians

June 9, 2025 11:34 PM

1

Is Yamaha hs8 worth it ? Any better options ? ( help me find the perfect bf gift )

Late to this one, but if you haven’t got a treated room then I’d consider some Steven Slate Audio VSX headphones.

DaveExavior in r/SoundEngineering

June 14, 2025 1:14 AM

1

Portable Aux/Bluetooth setup

R00pa in r/FL_Studio

September 28, 2025 3:37 PM

1

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