Yes, it’s a thing … I run the 2021 LCDX ..that recension in the 3.5-5k ( female vocals are noticeable) ..and sometimes I didn’t even notice it..and on occasion it pops up ..hence the Lokius EQ ….also yes, sonic memory is very short term. Have a great weekend, hopefully I’ll see you guys again at Toronto.
For me, "mental burn-in" can also happen when switching between EQ profiles. It can even happen through the course of a single live concert, whereby strings might initially sound bright and thin at the start then later attain this beautiful and delicate timbre.
The biggest instant I've experienced of what you guys are discussing has been having to live with momentary system regressions. Sometimes I may test something in my system that makes a large positive change and I may be very aware of the change, but I may not think the change is as big as it is. The real surprise always comes when it's time to undo the change and I'm forced to realize how large the difference really was. It sort of strikes a nerve and it's impossible to enjoy anything for about three weeks after.
One shortcut I usually take (to avoid spending weeks of my life on head burn-in) is to simply close my eyes and listen to songs I already know well. I picture where each instrument is on the sound stage. Since I prefer a balanced sound (where everything is naturally placed and nothing is too close or far away) if e.g., the vocals sound recessed (i.e., too far back on the sound stage) no amount of head burn-in will ever change that placement: they'll always be recessed. No burn-in is necessary and I won't waste weeks of my life on those headphones. If everything is fairly balanced, only then will I spend time with head burn-in, to see if I really like the headphones. Oh, and if the headphones aren't comfortable on my head, forget it. I don't care how good the headphones sound.
Transducers upon stain glass and electrostatic wall and ceiling panels and audio tools test platform helps many rooms. Mono polar planar speakers wall mounted work well in cathedral settings. From ceilings lower parabolic speakers for a finish.
Yeah, I remember when I got the Amp/DAC system I'm currently using with headphones/IEMs, I new that the system is better by quite a margin but it still didn't sound as satisfying at first 🤣🤣
allowing your brain to adjust to the new sound and fitment is important
Yes, it’s a thing …
I run the 2021 LCDX ..that recension in the 3.5-5k ( female vocals are noticeable) ..and sometimes I didn’t even notice it..and on occasion it pops up ..hence the Lokius EQ ….also yes, sonic memory is very short term.
Have a great weekend, hopefully I’ll see you guys again at Toronto.
For me, "mental burn-in" can also happen when switching between EQ profiles. It can even happen through the course of a single live concert, whereby strings might initially sound bright and thin at the start then later attain this beautiful and delicate timbre.
The biggest instant I've experienced of what you guys are discussing has been having to live with momentary system regressions. Sometimes I may test something in my system that makes a large positive change and I may be very aware of the change, but I may not think the change is as big as it is. The real surprise always comes when it's time to undo the change and I'm forced to realize how large the difference really was. It sort of strikes a nerve and it's impossible to enjoy anything for about three weeks after.
Still better than mental burn-out
One shortcut I usually take (to avoid spending weeks of my life on head burn-in) is to simply close my eyes and listen to songs I already know well. I picture where each instrument is on the sound stage.
Since I prefer a balanced sound (where everything is naturally placed and nothing is too close or far away) if e.g., the vocals sound recessed (i.e., too far back on the sound stage) no amount of head burn-in will ever change that placement: they'll always be recessed. No burn-in is necessary and I won't waste weeks of my life on those headphones.
If everything is fairly balanced, only then will I spend time with head burn-in, to see if I really like the headphones.
Oh, and if the headphones aren't comfortable on my head, forget it. I don't care how good the headphones sound.
Transducers upon stain glass and electrostatic wall and ceiling panels and audio tools test platform helps many rooms. Mono polar planar speakers wall mounted work well in cathedral settings. From ceilings lower parabolic speakers for a finish.
Yeah, I remember when I got the Amp/DAC system I'm currently using with headphones/IEMs, I new that the system is better by quite a margin but it still didn't sound as satisfying at first 🤣🤣