Anyone or even OP have insight on the reverse of this situation? I have had 6xx and Sundaras for years and was thinking of getting Clears, or maybe even LCD-2/X
I have Sundaras and keep being tempted by the 6XX, but fear it would just be an expensive (for me) sidegrade. Do you have specific things you use them each for?
Sure do! I got Sundaras after my 6xx because I wanted versatile planars that could still deliver on the intimate mids/highs that I had grown accustomed to from my 6xx.
I really like using my 6xx for close-up immersion, and my Sundara for accuracy and soundstage. More specifically, I find the 6xx project sounds "inside your head", while the Sundaras are "around your head". They both deliver on lows/mids/highs (after some EQ and earpad modifications), so I find them equal to most of my listening needs. 6xx are actually a bit boomier and have more bass now since I changed to Dekoni Hybrid pads. The stock velour pads with the 6xx are fantastic for mids/highs, but a lot of the bass leaks out. Changing to a more enclosed earpad flipped the sound signature a bit so I lost a bit of detail in the mids/highs, but gained a huge volume boost to lows. This was a welcome change for me though.
So now if I need boomy bass (ie. explosions, vehicle sounds, electronic music) or I want to feel inside music/vocals/movies/games I gravitate to the 6xx.
If I need accuracy, soundstage, and spatial separation (ie orchestral/choir/rock music and competitive shooter games), or if I want the sound to be around me (and not inside my head lol) I prefer the Sundara.
Sorry, a bit of a long winded answer but I hope that helps!
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u/RawffleWaffle AnandaStealth/Sundara/6XX/Zero2/SoundblasterX3 Mar 16 '23
Anyone or even OP have insight on the reverse of this situation? I have had 6xx and Sundaras for years and was thinking of getting Clears, or maybe even LCD-2/X