Linsoul HarmonicDyne Athena Semi-Closed Over-ear Wired HiFi Headphone with 50mm Dynamic Driver, Glass Faceplate, Detachable OCC Cable (HarmonicDyne Athena)

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While it doesn’t evoke a claustrophobic feeling, it’s certainly not as natural sounding as the HD6XX. Of course, the amplitude of actual music is not constant but dynamic, and my listening volume at peak is higher than 80 db spl at 1khz. I had made these observations prior to any measurements, and then my measurement actually confirmed the occasional bright peaks that I was experiencing watching videos and listening to music. Every manufacturer seems eager to claim that their tuning faithfully replicates the ‘original sound’, but they might in fact fare better by being honest about their product’s true characteristics, allowing the consumers to choose based on their preferences. It’s an odd choice of words, but I supposed semi-open might imply a bit too much in the realm of soundstage.

HarmonicDyne also includes a velvet travel bag and a souvenir coin with your serial number in the box. They are comfortable and are easy to drive, so I actually think that if they were paired with a Quedelix 5K, which has onboard PEQ, they could make a very good set of BT headphones.Ultimately, the definition across mids and highs especially punches far above its cost, yielding engaging musicality versus clinical reference. It’s not as monotonous or ‘one-note’ as some entry-level planars, although bass nuances can often be overshadowed by the prominent amount of mid-bass.

It is not on the level of open back alternatives and the image placement is not as accurate as some of those either, but it is good enough. While measurement differences can occur in the treble range, the lower end should have much less variation, once fit is established. Dolby Atmos enhances imaging to the point that I even found these to be a good choice for competitive games, like Battlefield 2042 . Imaging is quite accurate, with a slight wrap-around effect at the boundaries that sounds natural to my ears after some acclimation.The midrange is perfect for guitars, and makes them sound juicy, and super pleasing, male voices are strong, bold and forward, while female voices are also somewhat forward. However, Linsoul will not be responsible for additional administrative or handling fees charged by your local courier company or customs. Oriole is more warm in tonality, smoother in the treble and the upper midrange, and more relaxed in sound too. The sound signature is more appealing to my tastes, too: balanced with a bit of a sub-bass and treble boost to deliver a fuller, more detail rich sound signature.