I think it will run them and it should work for your preferred genres. It’s a different flavor than the Senn 6__ or Sundara. Some are going to prefer it. The stuff you mentioned seems on that pathway.
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The Zeus are pretty effecient and don’t need a crazy amount of power. I think they’re very good for most genres, but the sound does take some getting used to if you’re not used to warm tuned headphones. They’re probably a step up from something like the 6xx in terms of detail and soundstage.
They’ll have more bass than the 600 or the Sundara, and the they shouldn’t be fatiguing for metal because of the smooth lowered treble.
Thank you for your quick answers!
Yeah the hd600 are too bright/harsh in the treble region for my tastes. Though the 6xx/650 were better; warmer and smoother in the treble, though I guess less detailed.
So out of the zeus and the sundara, you’d recommend the zeus when paired with the btr5 and other portable DAPs because the sundara requires more power to sound as good?
And who knows, maybe I’ll buy a deaktop amp in the far future, I’m just wary of buying HPs that will work well only with said desktop amp.
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I don’t have the Sundara, but I know it’s a lot less effecient than the Zeus and may not play as nicely with a weaker portable source. The Zeus can be powered off my relatively inexpensive Hidizs DAP to very loud volumes. I’m not an expert on amps though.
What genres of music will they be good for and for what they will be bad?
Yes. Sundara is going to require plenty of power to run. I’d not buy with an intention of running off BTR5, or if I thought HD600 treble was too spicy. Zeus seems good for your use case AND preferences.
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How does the sound sig change for you with this?
I just found that the Beyerdynamic dekoni pads fit these… Soooo the fenestrated are getting a test drive.
I’ve tried Dekoni fenestrated pads on the Zeus. It’s a more neutral and more open sound, but sub bass takes a hit. You can probably boost it in EQ tho.
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I need some help. I love the Zeus, love them a lot. So much that I’m returning (thank goodness for Amazon for return policies) the DT 900 Pros I got for gaming/working/movies for these. My problem is that after an hour or 2, I really start to feel the pressure on my head. The pads are just so damn big that they seem to hit all the bad pressure points on my head. It makes me so sad as the 900 pros are just so damn comfy, but the sound isn’t for me.
I’ve done some googling for different pads for the Zeus, but I’m not really sure which pads will work for it. Any ideas? Do any oval pads or ear shaped pads work for these? Or anything to shrink the size a bit?
im using 105mm diameter same as for my sundara. it rotates freely. borderline of loose. probably 100mm will be more snug fit
i just wanted to add something here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4ZdIY4_gh4 i think it has some information to add. also i heard its recommended to put your ears further back it should increase soundstage performance. while im here i want to ask if there are any other type of headband that uses the same mechanism as the HD zeus cus that could help
im hoping u could swap out the headband so it can get better padding/better weight.
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Dekoni sheepskins are pretty good! I little better low end. Not much taking away from sound stage.
But what size pads do you get that fit the Zeus? Dekoni doesn’t have any that specifically say they fit the Zeus.
i think there are some documentation on helios pad swap but im unsure
I would have to dig it out, but last I recall it was the same size as beyerdynamics pads you can get from dekoni
Are they the same size as the Helios? Also, which BD pads would match the size? The 1990s? 880s?
i found the savior we all have been looking for Dekoni Audio Nuggets Headphone Headband Pressure Relief Pads - 4 Pack - Dekoni Audio its some pieces that u can but on any headband and will likely fix a major problems with the zeus.
i think beyer pads work i know some type of beyer pad worked for someone and it made it sound like what the reviewers described them as.
im looking to find something