I didnât like the case that the 1990âs came with. It doesnât have a handle and was annoying to take to and from work every day. I ended up getting a Pelican 1300 case with foam. Itâs a little smaller than I expected, but the 1990âs fit easily. If you need a durable, protective case, check it out.
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Just a quick question about these. What would be the best amp and dac for these in your guys opinion? I currently use the topping d10 dac and liquid spark amp I am just not sure if this really does the best job for this headphone albeit solid sound. asking to see if theres a possible better alternative. Budget price on both is $150 maximum for each. advice would be nice and comparisons. I have heard jds atoms, liquid spark, magni 3+, o2, mayflower arc, among many others⊠just figure I am going to ask outright on here see what people think. On another question though, by some chance is there another set of pads that make these sound even better, I have my doubts but its worth asking.
The liquid spark is a fantastic pairing. Youâre just experiencing âupgrade-itisâ lol
nah, more like I love this sound but is there better? If not eh thats cool
For alternative, stuff in the 100 range would be a more sidegrade, different signature, the spark takes the harshness off 1990 which is nice. I think if you wanted to upgrade you would be looking at like an asgard 3 or something
Did notice that it does compliment the dt 1990 and 990s really well just didnât know on the alternatives. As for upgrades alright so the asgard 3 I see priced at $200. I thought asgard 3 was both an amp and dac though?
200 is only for the amp, you can add dac modules if you wanted to
ah ok I see that so it has the capability of becoming an amp/dac. How is the sound signature on this then M0N. Would you pair it with a seperate dac?
Balanced w sounding kinda, but pretty neutral. I think it would be more impactful, a bit sweeter sounding but not as colored as the liquid spark, and it would improve spatial recreation and detail, generally more control over the headphone. I would just keep the d10 with it imo
I have been meaning to ask you M0N, as everytime I turn around your knowledge is vast as hell, is there a sound difference between the E30 and D10? They are almost the same price only different by like $20 or $30
So if you check out this thread and some of my posts I kinda do a quick comparison
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lol thank you very much. read it. I will put those two in my list of what to upgrade to later on. Thank you very much
Anyone know where I can get these for cheaper? Been looking for a pair of these used and drawing a bit of a blank. Probably due to this damned Virus but all the prices are like $600 or $700. Seen old classifieds for $300 or so which is much more feasible. Prefer to get these used so I can buy a better amp. Fell in love with this headphone but itâs my buddies and he wants it back, and I definitely can see why these things are incredible. also could use an extension cable for these if one exists and someone has a good recommendation.
So for the most part, the used market has increased in price in general lately, so I guess just keep your eye out.
To mention them again lol, periapt also makes a 1990 cable for 10 ft
Or you could grab a 1/4 inch extension cable
oh right⊠HEY MY BAD i forgot you told me this. lmfao. Edit: call it even⊠had to explain what pa meant. Anyway yeah⊠market is horrid right nowâŠ
I actually think that was on the aeon open x thread lol. They just have solid cables at solid prices
ikr, at the beginning I scored a fair amount of good deals, but prices have just gone up from then
hmm⊠would the extension cable cause any sound problems? hell of a lot cheaper that route.
Well, When you get everyone locked up in their houses I guess that kind of stops all forms of marketing⊠Still, I got lucky with the carbons on this site figured I would ask for both the aeon and dt 1990 pages. Never know in these times. Hoping things kind of pick back up soon. Probably wonât be able to pick up these headphones till later this year less someone chimes in.
I havenât heard the D10, but I have the D30 and the E30. I also have a Liquid Spark and an Asgard 3. I donât have the 1990s, but I can say with my headphones I definitely noticed going from the Liquid Spark to the A3 much more than the D30 to E30. IMO, youâll be getting more for the money sticking with the D10 and getting an Asgard 3.
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Is there really even a difference on the d30 and e30? I think I read that the e30 is slightly cleaner somewhere. Anyway, appreciate the info on that however, I already ordered the exchange for my d10 to the E30. I will be digging around for a asgard till I manage to find one at a good price, as I donât plan to buy it new I like to save money and in this case it could help someone out with funds with how crazy stuff is. I will be buying the Rupert Neve Designs RNHP way later less theres a better alternative however according to what I was told in my other post from M0N this amp is fantastic for the dt 1990s. I figure I can make use of the asgard 3 as my all rounder for testing alternative newer headphones later on.
Different chips and generation of products