I’ve stopped buying a while ago and sold down to a “core” collection. I used to review headphones for a website and I’ve heard/owned cans at all levels, but what I have now is more than enough to be “done” buying.
I now have:
HE-500 (1 stock, 2 modded with headband upgrades)
HD800 SDR
THX00 Ebony with TH900 drivers and pads
Focal Elear
Audeze LCX-XC
TH900
MSR-7 for portable wired
These cover all my music nicely and I don’t see a need to chase other high-end cans anymore.
I use a THX-789 for amplification and SMSL SU-8 DAC, which cover SE and balanced with enough juice for all the headphones.
I’ve never been really into IEMs, but outside the house I usually use my AirPods Pro or AirPods Max - not perfectly matched to my music but good and convenient with ANC.
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Reply to Did anyone in this hobby ever stop buying new gear because they found what they were looking for? by sujanfloofens
I’ve stopped buying a while ago and sold down to a “core” collection. I used to review headphones for a website and I’ve heard/owned cans at all levels, but what I have now is more than enough to be “done” buying.
I now have:
These cover all my music nicely and I don’t see a need to chase other high-end cans anymore.
I use a THX-789 for amplification and SMSL SU-8 DAC, which cover SE and balanced with enough juice for all the headphones.
I’ve never been really into IEMs, but outside the house I usually use my AirPods Pro or AirPods Max - not perfectly matched to my music but good and convenient with ANC.