Did you play 'Why so serious' by Hans Zimmer on the E3 and how did it compare to the Tungsten DS? Did it reach as deep and hit hard is what I'm asking.
@@criptocolorlightstech5292 hmmm, great question. Alright so if you don't need sound isolation, I'd pick the Atrium. Both will have decent staging. Atrium is more impactful to feel explosions and bullet sounds hitting. Footsteps will be deciphered on either headphone very well. Both require an amp though.
@@Skeeb23 hey thanks I just picked up the Sennheiser hdv 820 and I use it with the hd800s and Arya organic and the lcd gx but I also have the Schiit hel 2 and both amp dacs sound the same but the hel 2 has a little better sound in the vocals what amp dac would you suggest? That sounds way better than both of them the budget is 2,300 bucks?
I'm planning to order one of these for use while driving my (yet to be purchased) van/bus. I wish Daniel and his team would produce a headband that is much thicker, for those of us who are bald.
whats up skeeb23 what was the best amp/dac u have tried with the E3 ? am using the hifiman ef500 and the hel 2 plus with it right now i mostly play call pf duty with them''''
Best...well it was the Enleum 23RM. The Mojo 2 was really good as well. The Midgard did alright, but you may like the new Schiit Gunnr with them. It should have plenty enough juice to drive them. Depends on how much you want to spend. The Enleum is $3k.
That's a good option for sure. As long as you don't mind the learning curve (kind of like mojo2) then yeah for sure. I'm guessing you need something portable?
My mistake, you are referring to the desktop amp. I've not heard it to compare to the Enleum unfortunately, but, you did get the Dac built in. For that money, there are going to be so many options. Id just do some research and you'll come up with something.
dont know about Stellia but I would never trade them for my VC, thats my true endgame on tubes, you see planars most likely cannot give that soul to the music thats why Im big fan of dynamic drivers, few of them keep up in terms of speed with planars + tube natural timbre
Interesting. I'm always curious about how new TOTL closed-backs sound vs the Stellia. When I first started to really get into headphones I made an agreement with my wife that I wouldnt go crazy filling the house with gear and would ultimately look to just geting 2 (one closed-back and one open). After checking out a couple of expos and a few audio stores I wound up with the Stellia as I haven't been able to find a closed-back I liked better than it. I haven't been able to listen to any ZMF yet so I can't speak to something like the Atrium or Verite but if they can manage to sound better than the Stellia that's saying something. I'm really looking forward to experiencing more of the TOTL Open-backs and completing my little Endgame duo. Loved the Utopia and Meze Elite, and I'm very curious about the Caldera , Abyss 1266 Phi TC and Empyrean 2. Not sure which Open-back I'll ultimately wind up with but for now I'm just enjoying the hell outta my Stellias
Wow these are nice, and I'm definitely sold! But is there a high end portable DAC that can handle these headphones while still provide the bass you were looking for?
@skeep23 I wanted to ask you, what desktop headphone amplifier do you recommend to get the most out of the E3’s? How much output power should the headphone amp have to run these? If you recommend a specific one to get the most out of these headphones, let me know.
Wow, great review. I use an MM500 for mixing straight out of a Macbook Pro; it's been great even without a pre amp. I'd like to add a pair of closed backs for mixing and recording vocals. Q1] Would E3 and MM500 cover all the bases you think? Q2] Also, could you suggest an ideal portable pre amp for travel which I might buy that would compliment the pairing? Thanks for any response, Cheers from Vancouver!
@@jamesewanchook2276 the E3 will be more difficult to drive then the mm500. That said, I enjoyed the iBasso DC elite, mojo 2 with the E3 for portable. What is your budget?
@@Skeeb23 It's not about the money it's about the portability of working from the headphone jack on a Mac Book Pro. I mainly use the open MM500's and they sound good straight without an amp. I know closed DCAE3 will take more juice so I'll try the MA18. I can always return them to Amazon. Thanks for getting back.
@@sproket343 it takes EQ well but I don't feel you will get a ZMF type impact with it, but you can add a touch without losing out other parts of the FR.
I saw myself in the background of your cam jam Chicago lol 😆 but besides that funny incident, my first video of yours was the HIFIMAN showdown Between the HIFIMAN Arya Organic, The HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth's, and the HE1000SE. I was literally thinking about that, and I Search it up. There you were, the day you uploaded it. I was like, "This review is about to be fire!!!" And it was an incredible review. Now you're my top reviewers right now." You got me hooked into your content real deep as well. What question I have for you is. Do you think the HE1000se is good for Christian music? because Christians love their treble. The Arya Organics are sort of "drowning out" everything with their treble over the vocals in mostly Christian music. I do not mind a lot of trouble, but dang, when there's a lot of treble over a lot of treble songs, it is bad. Do you think that the HE1000se would be better for me? I heard that the HE1000 Stealth's have like a smaller sound stage and is more relaxed. But I want a realistic sound signature instead of Boosted mid bass and treble (Arya Organics) and not reduced treble and more bass(HE1000 Stealth's). What do you think? (You can tell me other brands as well.) Love your reviews! keep it up!
Hey, thanks for the generous comment first of all! So the HE1000SE is a good choice for more layering and not being as bright along with more controlled over the Organic. Have you looked into the Tungsten DS yet? I've got a video on that too. That one is excellent in the treble for clarity without being bright at all. The other that comes to mind in that 2k price is this E3 I just covered here. Closed back but honestly competes with open backs for what it does too...tad bright at times but not like the Organic. It also would help to know what you are driving them with? Do you prefer planars over dynamics? I could also recommend some dynamic hps as well
@@Skeeb23 Yeah, about that amp I have. I only have the FiiO BTR7 AMP/DAC, lol. 😅 I'm getting the Wandla, Hypsos, and OOR stack this year, which will be one hell of an upgrade from the BTR7. I'm just saving up for it right now. I know the BTR7 is not the best paring with HIFIMAN headphones. Due to its treble not being tamed that well. It's what I have right now. It's been a great little AMP/DAC for the price. I switched the Moondrop MoonRiver2 AMP/ DAC Dongle with Apos Audio to the BTR7. I had no other option to switch to that because it Electrostaticly discharged all its power into my HIFIMAN Arya Stealth's. Rip to that amp/dac and headphones that were plugged in, where all broken from that. the bummer thing is that I only had The Arya Stealth's for 2 weeks max man. I waited a month ½ for everything to be replaced from complications. The Complications where that the Moon River 2 was discontinued the week apos got it in. They represented me with 2 other amp/dacs I could swap it out for. I chose the BTR7 because it was the best portable device. It was free. Because the warranty was still active Also, because apos is just the best.😂 Then I saw a post from HIFIMAN saying, "Representing to you the new Arya Organics." When I saw that, I asked, " Can I upgrade to this? they were very nice and said, "You can upgrade for 375 bucks." I took the offer without double thinking. And here I am now. Thank god that I didn't blow my eardrums out from that electrostatic discharge. I would have been deaf from that experience if I hadn't seen a blue light from my amp/dac (Static Electricity) that made set the headphones down on the table at waste height. I got ringing from that for 10 minutes, it was so loud. Sorry, I went a bit off course, but that's how I got my BTR7 and the Arya organics. Now you have a background of that crazy story. Well, I know I can't upgrade to the Tungsten DS because of its power requirements. Saw your last review, amazing, by the way, if you don't know. Another thing into consideration is that my HIFIMAN Arya Organic has something loose in the driver that's making a buzz. If Hifiman inspects it and that's broken, I'm still good on the warranty. Now I'll be a good time to upgrade to the HE1000se if it is broken, though. I want the HE1000se because I want a bit less treble and all the other benefits of it. I don't really mind dynamic or Planar. I would only choose Planar over dynamic just because of that Clear though bass it has. I want an open back so the E3 (even though it is very good) would not be in my taste because I like to hear my surroundings, my parents calling or something like that. My questions are: Should I wait for HIFIMANs new products this year and stay with the Arya Organics? What do you think I should do? wait or buy the HE1000se and then upgrade again to the newest ones? Sorry, there's a lot to read. I thought the last one was long. But anyways, have an incredible day!
Yo Ryan sick review! I would love to get ur opinion here. I am listening mostly to r&b, pop and I like the mix of vocals and bass (say the weekend). I am using the wa7 3rd gen and need a closed back for when I cant use my arya organics. I have been recommended the dca e3 as top pick for my genres + wa7, came here to watch the review and ask if you'd agree about it, say take it over the zmf vc which is another contender. Thanks a lot for the help!
@@heeku_ for that amp, id definitely recommend a planar headphone. The ZMF stuff I don't think gets the full potential out of that amp...but...Caldera closed would! Yes, I'd still recommend E3. Actually even the Liric 2 is good. The fit and seal can be picky though.
@@Skeeb23 Thanks for the response! Would the power of the wa7 drive the E3 well enough? I had a Diana V2 and the wa7 didnt drive it at maximum potential imo, surely lacked power. Not sure if power is enough, if it isnt, which headphone you'd choose?
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So I owned the Modius/Jot2 at one point. Based off of how well they performed as a pair, I would think they would do fine with the E3. Nice part about Jot2 is you get a different sound depending on whether you go the SE or XLR out.
That's a really tough one to answer. The DS Tungsten is soooo good. I feel if I could try it out on a sufficient SS amp I could answer that better. With my current setup here...equal...it's close. The Tungsten does have a smoother top end though that is like buttered treble to my ears.
is my RME ADI2 DAC FS and my FIIO M11 ESS enough for this? I am audio noob and I am not really dialed in on all the technical terms yet. would i need to upgrade?
I’ve had these for a month and think they’re really good but waiting for my Schiit Mjolnir 3 to arrive to give my E3s the amp these headphones deserve.
Very good, solid, professional review. Subbed. If I used these at work, do you think it'd bother people around me like an open back? When you buy it, any chance you can try it on an xduoo xd05 pro and tell me if you like it?
I'm a monk, so I won't need to worry about bothering others, but I need a pair of top-notch headphones to use whilst driving in noisy third-world traffic.
VC is my closed back endgame, I dont even bother to listen those planars they cannot reach that timbre or punch of dynamic driver on tubes. Unless Zach will make Caldera closed or to be more interesting semi-closed I would not buy closed backs just because I own the best
How can you say you own the best if you are not bothering to listen to other options? Enjoy your music however you want but your statement is funny to me.
Personally, I love both my E3 and my VC. They're both great headphones, it just depends on what you want. The E3 is much, much easier to live with day-to-day. It's less bulky and more comfortable than the VC. I'd also say that, overall, the E3 is better tuned... However! The VC on tube amps has a magic to it that I haven't been able to recreate with the E3 on anything other than the WA23. So, definitely a tough choice ahead of you - good luck!
@@Skeeb23 ….I currently have the Audeze LCD XC using with a Tesla frequency device through the A&K Kann Ultra, and really want this E3, but afraid not enough power.
@@danieljung2810 …We obviously have different experiences since my Kann Ultra was not sufficient. I have a SR35 and it was not even close to having enough power.
What an ignorant statement. What about it is snake oil? It's a mechanism that manages pressure and reflections inside a cup... You know, the laws of physics
Yep. Although I personally think "metamaterial" is not a great word, it is a set of resonators which they can use to tune frequency bands in the headphone.
@@djhmax09 Oh, no, it's just that I find "metamaterial" to be somewhat redundant. It's an engineered material, but really anything we humans make is designed, by definition.
@@astifcaulkinyeras endgame is a fallacy lol 😆 I was just messing with Skeeb, though for me personally I’m very happy with my ZMF collection as my endgame headphones
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Did you play 'Why so serious' by Hans Zimmer on the E3 and how did it compare to the Tungsten DS? Did it reach as deep and hit hard is what I'm asking.
Hi, which headphones sounds better for call of duty is it the E3 or the zmf atrium?
@@criptocolorlightstech5292 hmmm, great question. Alright so if you don't need sound isolation, I'd pick the Atrium. Both will have decent staging. Atrium is more impactful to feel explosions and bullet sounds hitting. Footsteps will be deciphered on either headphone very well. Both require an amp though.
@@Skeeb23 hey thanks I just picked up the Sennheiser hdv 820 and I use it with the hd800s and Arya organic and the lcd gx but I also have the Schiit hel 2 and both amp dacs sound the same but the hel 2 has a little better sound in the vocals what amp dac would you suggest? That sounds way better than both of them the budget is 2,300 bucks?
I'm very interested in these! In Sweden however, the price is at around 29.490 kr.. which is 2876 dollars. Quite the jump from 2000 usd!
oof!
Yes, I really hope we can find it for a better price here in Europe! 😢
I'm planning to order one of these for use while driving my (yet to be purchased) van/bus.
I wish Daniel and his team would produce a headband that is much thicker, for those of us who are bald.
whats up skeeb23 what was the best amp/dac u have tried with the E3 ? am using the hifiman ef500 and the hel 2 plus with it right now i mostly play call pf duty with them''''
Best...well it was the Enleum 23RM. The Mojo 2 was really good as well. The Midgard did alright, but you may like the new Schiit Gunnr with them. It should have plenty enough juice to drive them. Depends on how much you want to spend. The Enleum is $3k.
@@Skeeb23 do u think the Questyle CMA Eighteen Master DAC/Amp would sound better at that price range? vs the enleum 23rm?
That's a good option for sure. As long as you don't mind the learning curve (kind of like mojo2) then yeah for sure. I'm guessing you need something portable?
My mistake, you are referring to the desktop amp. I've not heard it to compare to the Enleum unfortunately, but, you did get the Dac built in. For that money, there are going to be so many options. Id just do some research and you'll come up with something.
Good review!
Like button has been slapped my man
Nice !
I’m still rocking the LCDX 2021 ..and I like to try a closed headphone…in 24’
Definitely impressive! How would you compare it to the Stellia?
dont know about Stellia but I would never trade them for my VC, thats my true endgame on tubes, you see planars most likely cannot give that soul to the music thats why Im big fan of dynamic drivers, few of them keep up in terms of speed with planars + tube natural timbre
I have both Stellia and E3 and E3 is better tuned for my preferences. I hear a cleaner sound with more detail.
I love the E3, but I'm not a big fan of the Stellia.
Interesting. I'm always curious about how new TOTL closed-backs sound vs the Stellia. When I first started to really get into headphones I made an agreement with my wife that I wouldnt go crazy filling the house with gear and would ultimately look to just geting 2 (one closed-back and one open). After checking out a couple of expos and a few audio stores I wound up with the Stellia as I haven't been able to find a closed-back I liked better than it. I haven't been able to listen to any ZMF yet so I can't speak to something like the Atrium or Verite but if they can manage to sound better than the Stellia that's saying something. I'm really looking forward to experiencing more of the TOTL Open-backs and completing my little Endgame duo. Loved the Utopia and Meze Elite, and I'm very curious about the Caldera , Abyss 1266 Phi TC and Empyrean 2. Not sure which Open-back I'll ultimately wind up with but for now I'm just enjoying the hell outta my Stellias
@@MrJ.31 Nice! If you get to any CanJams, you can check out all of those!
Wow these are nice, and I'm definitely sold! But is there a high end portable DAC that can handle these headphones while still provide the bass you were looking for?
Yes, the MOJO 2 works very well with the E3 for one suggestion.
Qudelix T71 is a good choice 500mW unbalanced, 2W balanced @32ohm. Plus it has the best EQ on the market.
Where can I get those headphones stands? They are very nice.
Grumpy Goose headphone stand. I did a video on the stand just recently, but follow his IG here: instagram.com/oneills.creation.workshop/
@skeep23 I wanted to ask you, what desktop headphone amplifier do you recommend to get the most out of the E3’s? How much output power should the headphone amp have to run these? If you recommend a specific one to get the most out of these headphones, let me know.
Wow, great review. I use an MM500 for mixing straight out of a Macbook Pro; it's been great even without a pre amp. I'd like to add a pair of closed backs for mixing and recording vocals. Q1] Would E3 and MM500 cover all the bases you think? Q2] Also, could you suggest an ideal portable pre amp for travel which I might buy that would compliment the pairing? Thanks for any response, Cheers from Vancouver!
@@jamesewanchook2276 the E3 will be more difficult to drive then the mm500. That said, I enjoyed the iBasso DC elite, mojo 2 with the E3 for portable. What is your budget?
@@Skeeb23 It's not about the money it's about the portability of working from the headphone jack on a Mac Book Pro. I mainly use the open MM500's and they sound good straight without an amp. I know closed DCAE3 will take more juice so I'll try the MA18. I can always return them to Amazon. Thanks for getting back.
How well does the E3 take EQ. If you wanted to pump up the bass to try to get to the ZMF slam.
@@sproket343 it takes EQ well but I don't feel you will get a ZMF type impact with it, but you can add a touch without losing out other parts of the FR.
hi, have you managed to try Meze Empyrean II to make a comparison?
I saw myself in the background of your cam jam Chicago lol 😆 but besides that funny incident, my first video of yours was the HIFIMAN showdown Between the HIFIMAN Arya Organic, The HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth's, and the HE1000SE. I was literally thinking about that, and I Search it up. There you were, the day you uploaded it. I was like, "This review is about to be fire!!!" And it was an incredible review. Now you're my top reviewers right now." You got me hooked into your content real deep as well. What question I have for you is. Do you think the HE1000se is good for Christian music? because Christians love their treble. The Arya Organics are sort of "drowning out" everything with their treble over the vocals in mostly Christian music. I do not mind a lot of trouble, but dang, when there's a lot of treble over a lot of treble songs, it is bad. Do you think that the HE1000se would be better for me? I heard that the HE1000 Stealth's have like a smaller sound stage and is more relaxed. But I want a realistic sound signature instead of Boosted mid bass and treble (Arya Organics) and not reduced treble and more bass(HE1000 Stealth's). What do you think? (You can tell me other brands as well.) Love your reviews! keep it up!
Hey, thanks for the generous comment first of all! So the HE1000SE is a good choice for more layering and not being as bright along with more controlled over the Organic. Have you looked into the Tungsten DS yet? I've got a video on that too. That one is excellent in the treble for clarity without being bright at all. The other that comes to mind in that 2k price is this E3 I just covered here. Closed back but honestly competes with open backs for what it does too...tad bright at times but not like the Organic. It also would help to know what you are driving them with? Do you prefer planars over dynamics? I could also recommend some dynamic hps as well
@@Skeeb23 Yeah, about that amp I have. I only have the FiiO BTR7 AMP/DAC, lol. 😅 I'm getting the Wandla, Hypsos, and OOR stack this year, which will be one hell of an upgrade from the BTR7. I'm just saving up for it right now. I know the BTR7 is not the best paring with HIFIMAN headphones. Due to its treble not being tamed that well. It's what I have right now. It's been a great little AMP/DAC for the price. I switched the Moondrop MoonRiver2 AMP/ DAC Dongle with Apos Audio to the BTR7. I had no other option to switch to that because it Electrostaticly discharged all its power into my HIFIMAN Arya Stealth's. Rip to that amp/dac and headphones that were plugged in, where all broken from that. the bummer thing is that I only had The Arya Stealth's for 2 weeks max man. I waited a month ½ for everything to be replaced from complications. The Complications where that the Moon River 2 was discontinued the week apos got it in. They represented me with 2 other amp/dacs I could swap it out for. I chose the BTR7 because it was the best portable device. It was free. Because the warranty was still active Also, because apos is just the best.😂 Then I saw a post from HIFIMAN saying, "Representing to you the new Arya Organics." When I saw that, I asked, " Can I upgrade to this? they were very nice and said, "You can upgrade for 375 bucks." I took the offer without double thinking. And here I am now. Thank god that I didn't blow my eardrums out from that electrostatic discharge. I would have been deaf from that experience if I hadn't seen a blue light from my amp/dac (Static Electricity) that made set the headphones down on the table at waste height. I got ringing from that for 10 minutes, it was so loud. Sorry, I went a bit off course, but that's how I got my BTR7 and the Arya organics. Now you have a background of that crazy story. Well, I know I can't upgrade to the Tungsten DS because of its power requirements. Saw your last review, amazing, by the way, if you don't know. Another thing into consideration is that my HIFIMAN Arya Organic has something loose in the driver that's making a buzz. If Hifiman inspects it and that's broken, I'm still good on the warranty. Now I'll be a good time to upgrade to the HE1000se if it is broken, though. I want the HE1000se because I want a bit less treble and all the other benefits of it. I don't really mind dynamic or Planar. I would only choose Planar over dynamic just because of that Clear though bass it has. I want an open back so the E3 (even though it is very good) would not be in my taste because I like to hear my surroundings, my parents calling or something like that. My questions are: Should I wait for HIFIMANs new products this year and stay with the Arya Organics? What do you think I should do? wait or buy the HE1000se and then upgrade again to the newest ones? Sorry, there's a lot to read. I thought the last one was long. But anyways, have an incredible day!
Yo Ryan sick review!
I would love to get ur opinion here.
I am listening mostly to r&b, pop and I like the mix of vocals and bass (say the weekend).
I am using the wa7 3rd gen and need a closed back for when I cant use my arya organics.
I have been recommended the dca e3 as top pick for my genres + wa7, came here to watch the review and ask if you'd agree about it, say take it over the zmf vc which is another contender.
Thanks a lot for the help!
@@heeku_ for that amp, id definitely recommend a planar headphone. The ZMF stuff I don't think gets the full potential out of that amp...but...Caldera closed would!
Yes, I'd still recommend E3. Actually even the Liric 2 is good. The fit and seal can be picky though.
@@Skeeb23
Thanks for the response!
Would the power of the wa7 drive the E3 well enough? I had a Diana V2 and the wa7 didnt drive it at maximum
potential imo, surely lacked power.
Not sure if power is enough, if it isnt, which headphone you'd choose?
This is one of my favorite headphones as of now - I'm so glad you enjoy them, too!
Have you compared them to DCA Stealth?
Definitely plan on upgrading to these from my DT770's(250 ohms). Wonder how substantial the difference in audio will be.
what kind of stand is that?
Follow this Instagram. It's a Grumpy Goose stand, best in the biz if you ask me. Drops sell out within minutes when he does them.
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Would jotunheim 2 and modius be enough to drive and pair well? Any experience?
So I owned the Modius/Jot2 at one point. Based off of how well they performed as a pair, I would think they would do fine with the E3. Nice part about Jot2 is you get a different sound depending on whether you go the SE or XLR out.
Great review. Would you consider the E3 to perform in the same league as tungsten when both are sufficiently amplified?
That's a really tough one to answer. The DS Tungsten is soooo good. I feel if I could try it out on a sufficient SS amp I could answer that better. With my current setup here...equal...it's close. The Tungsten does have a smoother top end though that is like buttered treble to my ears.
is my RME ADI2 DAC FS and my FIIO M11 ESS enough for this? I am audio noob and I am not really dialed in on all the technical terms yet. would i need to upgrade?
The Adi2dac is fine for the E3. No need to upgrade imo. It's got your dac and an amp with enough power to get the E3 moving.
I see. Many thanks.
A/B with Atrium Closed would be very interesting. So far it was the best closed back I tried in all the years in the hobby
They make a great pair indeed. I love my Atrium Closed!
Have you tried the Radiance? I really love that headphone, more I think than the Atrium closed, depending on my mood
@@eruilluvitar I did, not my cup of tea to be honest, but I have a big crush on zmf sound so here we are.
@@amaya897 Fair enough 😊 They have great stuff, too - I love both my VC and Atrium open 😁
I’ve had these for a month and think they’re really good but waiting for my Schiit Mjolnir 3 to arrive to give my E3s the amp these headphones deserve.
Have you compared them to DCA Stealth?
Very good, solid, professional review. Subbed. If I used these at work, do you think it'd bother people around me like an open back? When you buy it, any chance you can try it on an xduoo xd05 pro and tell me if you like it?
If I ever come across the xduoo with the E3 on hand, I can do that.
I'm a monk, so I won't need to worry about bothering others, but I need a pair of top-notch headphones to use whilst driving in noisy third-world traffic.
why blue?? though it's 1 of my go to clor but here it's not looking good at all.
?? It's black with blue stitching. Unless you don't like the stitching accents
Good thing you don't see the blue stitching while wearing the headphones.
VC is my closed back endgame, I dont even bother to listen those planars they cannot reach that timbre or punch of dynamic driver on tubes. Unless Zach will make Caldera closed or to be more interesting semi-closed I would not buy closed backs just because I own the best
How can you say you own the best if you are not bothering to listen to other options? Enjoy your music however you want but your statement is funny to me.
Closed backs are much more difficult of a "right sound" for people, I get it.
@@markn866 I think he was referring the best for him. It's all subjective preferences after all.
I wouldn't say ZMF VC has much "punch" tho
Personally, I love both my E3 and my VC. They're both great headphones, it just depends on what you want. The E3 is much, much easier to live with day-to-day. It's less bulky and more comfortable than the VC. I'd also say that, overall, the E3 is better tuned...
However! The VC on tube amps has a magic to it that I haven't been able to recreate with the E3 on anything other than the WA23. So, definitely a tough choice ahead of you - good luck!
More importantly, what bourbon are you drinking?
ha, it is Hard Truth Sweet Mashed Rye
Not exactly the ideal portable choice, if you need to also use an external amp in addition to your music soyrce
I highly suggest you write out your reviews. This conversationalist tone can often feel tangential and thoughtless.
Yeah Skeeb23, why don't you make a 6moons review style video? That would be 1000x better than this format! ... You too Zeos! 😏
Nothing wrong with a tangential review when they have something to say, even though I think Zeos has 40% content 60% fluff and repetition @@SiliDuffa
Too bad it’s so DIFFICULT to drive.
It's really not that bad, but yeah I wouldn't recommend a cheap Dac/amp. My RU7 does ok with it. The new DC Elite sounds fantastic with it too.
@@Skeeb23 ….I currently have the Audeze LCD XC using with a Tesla frequency device through the A&K Kann Ultra, and really want this E3, but afraid not enough power.
@@WSmith-lp8jd My AK SR35 is enough to power it. I'm sure you'll be ok.
@@danieljung2810 …We obviously have different experiences since my Kann Ultra was not sufficient. I have a SR35 and it was not even close to having enough power.
oooooh the metamaterial oooo... audiophile snake oil reached headphones haaaa
What an ignorant statement. What about it is snake oil? It's a mechanism that manages pressure and reflections inside a cup... You know, the laws of physics
AMTS is based on physical phenomenons that have been confirmed a very long time ago. It also works, and is measurable, very easily.
Yep. Although I personally think "metamaterial" is not a great word, it is a set of resonators which they can use to tune frequency bands in the headphone.
@@eruilluvitar but that's the technical term, it's not like they made it up
@@djhmax09 Oh, no, it's just that I find "metamaterial" to be somewhat redundant. It's an engineered material, but really anything we humans make is designed, by definition.
DCA and endgame are not two things I would ever have thought put together 😏🤣🫶
Normally I would agree!
Yeah - was surprised, but I think it shows how awesome this can actually may be. Nice review Skeebs!
@@jparafina1 🙏
What do you consider endgame?
@@astifcaulkinyeras endgame is a fallacy lol 😆 I was just messing with Skeeb, though for me personally I’m very happy with my ZMF collection as my endgame headphones