How do you like the Elex and the Eikon? Do you feel like they’re relatively higher in quality than the HE5XX and HD6XX, considering how much more expensive they are? I’m curious about diminishing returns in that price range.
With the Elex there’s definitely an increase in perceived clarity, the treble response probably just clicks for me. The Eikon is great for having a closed-back option, I just wish it was more comfortable to wear with glasses. It’s pretty neutral to my ears and is really easy to listen to for hours.
I wish I spent more time A/B’ing them to give a better comparison but I haven’t had the time! Though I perceive the Elex/Eikon to be “better”, I am still happy with the HE5XX in my alternate location, it’s exciting enough with its bass, and I don’t itch to get my other cans out.
I haven’t had the HD6XX’s for a while, but I do believe without my curiosity holding me back, I could use those forever.
I probably would be happy using the HE5XX for a long time and not going back to the more expensive ones, so I definitely feel like there are diminishing returns, especially since I’m not striving to reach for the last bit of quality.
Currently got the Hifiman HE5XX with me, but I have a Focal Elex and ZMF Eikon back at home. I also have an HD6XX on indefinite loan to a friend.
How do you like the Elex and the Eikon? Do you feel like they’re relatively higher in quality than the HE5XX and HD6XX, considering how much more expensive they are? I’m curious about diminishing returns in that price range.
With the Elex there’s definitely an increase in perceived clarity, the treble response probably just clicks for me. The Eikon is great for having a closed-back option, I just wish it was more comfortable to wear with glasses. It’s pretty neutral to my ears and is really easy to listen to for hours.
I wish I spent more time A/B’ing them to give a better comparison but I haven’t had the time! Though I perceive the Elex/Eikon to be “better”, I am still happy with the HE5XX in my alternate location, it’s exciting enough with its bass, and I don’t itch to get my other cans out.
I haven’t had the HD6XX’s for a while, but I do believe without my curiosity holding me back, I could use those forever.
I probably would be happy using the HE5XX for a long time and not going back to the more expensive ones, so I definitely feel like there are diminishing returns, especially since I’m not striving to reach for the last bit of quality.