I currently own the s12 Pro and really like the clarity and the brightness.
I wanted to get some recommendations for something under $400. I prefer a sound with slightly more treble and would like something with better technical performance than the s12 pro.
In terms of music I pretty much listen to a mix of genres, usually more towards alt rock and r&b.
Hype 4 or Elysian Pilgrim get my vote at that price. Both are pretty good.
The hybrid Geek Wold GK100 should be the detail monster you seek
try this eq preset if you need a better treble focused sound signature or a very mild u shape. with the lowered bloat and less 2k shout you will get noticeable “soundstage” or “technicality” boost for free.
Preamp: -3.3 dB (for s12 pro)
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 70 Hz Gain -6.4 dB Q 0.400
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 410 Hz Gain 0.4 dB Q 2.000
Filter 3: ON PK Fc 660 Hz Gain 0.5 dB Q 2.000
Filter 4: ON PK Fc 1500 Hz Gain -2.0 dB Q 2.000
Filter 5: ON PK Fc 2200 Hz Gain -3.4 dB Q 1.500
Filter 6: ON PK Fc 3100 Hz Gain 1.8 dB Q 2.000
Filter 7: ON PK Fc 3300 Hz Gain 3.6 dB Q 2.000
Filter 8: ON PK Fc 4600 Hz Gain -1.4 dB Q 2.000
Filter 9: ON PK Fc 5700 Hz Gain 1.1 dB Q 2.000
Filter 10: ON PK Fc 8000 Hz Gain -5.3 dB Q 2.000
Filter 11: ON PK Fc 14000 Hz Gain 3.5 dB Q 2.000
preamp -2.5 (for s12)
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 90 Hz Gain -4.8 dB Q 0.400
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 410 Hz Gain 0.4 dB Q 2.000
Filter 3: ON PK Fc 660 Hz Gain 0.5 dB Q 2.000
Filter 4: ON PK Fc 2200 Hz Gain -5.9 dB Q 1.500
Filter 5: ON PK Fc 3100 Hz Gain 1.8 dB Q 2.000
Filter 6: ON PK Fc 3300 Hz Gain 3.6 dB Q 2.000
Filter 7: ON PK Fc 4600 Hz Gain -1.4 dB Q 2.000
Filter 8: ON PK Fc 5700 Hz Gain 1.1 dB Q 2.000
Filter 9: ON PK Fc 8000 Hz Gain -5.3 dB Q 2.000
Filter 10: ON PK Fc 14000 Hz Gain 3.3 dB Q 2.000
