So the Sony’s really intrigue me they look really pretty and really comfy and well built and I can get them for the same price as the K371’s, also since they are new there isn’t much info about them.
So which one should I get
Also I would really appreciate if someone that owns the Sony’s chimes in.
They are pretty comfy. I have actually recently heard a coworkers 1am2 and it’s solid. It’s got a more fun sony signature that’s pretty enjoyable, worthwhile if you enjoy something warmer and enjoyable. I can’t think of someone off the top of my head who owns them on here, but I know a few other people have heard it (I’m sure someone owns one tho).
The k371 is more studio tuned (makes sense as the goal of that headphone is for studio), and the 1am2 is more warm and thick sounding, and also smoothed over so nothing is really ever that harsh, while the akg can get harsh depending on the tracks. I think they are similar in detail, but the sonys might be wider from memory, and both had about similar imaging. Both had pretty nice comfort so that was a wash for me
It’s not like their stuff you see in best buy or an electronics store, they are pretty nice, also come with a balanced cable. I would take the akg for studio and the sony for fun. Since the sony comes with a balanced 4.4, you could get an ifi zen dac, and since the sony sips power, that would be a very warm and enjoyable combo imo
The sonys are warmer, slight v but not much, thick bass with pretty good extension, and very nice mids, fun with detail. They can get a bit harsh if you really crank them so do take that in mind.
The ifi is a warmer dac, with good space and a more smooth sound. The amp portion isn’t the best for higher end or harder to drive headphones, but is more than plenty for the sonys
Ye the ifi zen actually doesnt seem that good maybe if it was 100 bucks, I’d rather put a bit more money and get a Schiit stack, also the Sony’s dont need an amp so yeah
By warmer and thick I hope you dont mean that they get muddy also how is the bass extension does it reach into the depths like the K371’s ?
I think the zen dac is a much better dac for the price than an amp. The sony doesn’t get that muddy to me, you can have something warmer and not muddy. It does reach down, but I think the k371 might go a bit lower (but they are most likely close, I can’t directly compare the two atm)
Never heard of these sonys but just reading through this thread I googled them. There’s just something about the looks of it that makes me want it. And then I saw 3Hz to 100kHz, now I’m really curious.
3hz to 100khz is just marketing BS dont pay attention to such things, even if they did that it wouldn’t matter
Also I was thinking of getting both the K371’s and the 1AM2’s and compare them then send back the one I like less
Edit: so I EQ’d my headphones to sound like the K371 and the K361 , and I gotta say the subbass boost on the K371 gives me nausea, like I feel sick cuz of it.
The K361 sound I enjoy, the forward mids are nice and not having that subbass boost is also good
Idk how the 1AM2 measure so I can’t replicate that, but I think I am not gonna get the K371, rather get the K361 and the 1AM2 and see which one I like more
I didn’t buy any yet, I gotta get payed first lol, but I am worried of the 1AM2 now I’ve seen some pics and they seem small idk if they would be big enough for my head
Also ty M0N
Edit: So I’ve found this FR graph for the 1AM2, seems to be the only one around
Well god damn that bass boost, Idk if I really want that tbh