The fact is that probably >90% of the people posting this sub have never heard anything close to 'Summit Fi'. Also >90% have probably never tried high end closed backs. There is nothing valuable to be learned from this poll.
I mean if the limiting factor for your enjoyment is how quiet the room is, technically speaking, even non-"summit-fi" options will also sound better in this hypothetical room, too.
So the poll should include moving out and living on your own. ;)
I have a few of some would call “Summit Fi” and most of them are Open Backs and still some closed backs and IEM’s sound very good as well but would still go with a open back myself.
What the person below said. Because IEMs are inserted close to the eardrum, they have a much easier time achieving a correct FR. Specifically in the treble is where they benefit most. I don't know the full science behind it, but it shows up consistently.
trbd003 t1_j2fewhk wrote
The fact is that probably >90% of the people posting this sub have never heard anything close to 'Summit Fi'. Also >90% have probably never tried high end closed backs. There is nothing valuable to be learned from this poll.