glad time is somewhat improving them unlike my pair I hate to see another one go back to amazon. and the dt 880’s should be a standard not an exception lol the 880’s themselves take some liberties to sound as good as they do and for how pricey these are in comparison there is stuff to criticize. I also found songs I enjoyed on my defective pair
I am leaning towards returning, but we’ll see what the weekend brings. The DT880’s had me thinking anything was possible with affordable headphones. 
I like my Monoprice amps so much that I wanted to give their headphones a chance.
At this point, not horrible, not great. Settling into meh…
as someone that likes to play in the lower end more entry level side of things their performance for the price offended me so much that any problem I had with them got multiplied to a varying extent
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No major offense for me, except that so far, they are just boring.
I have been running around “entry level” 'phones all year (as in $500.00 and less in Canuck bucks). I have hit some home runs on open box specials this year with HiFiman Sundara’s, Senn HD660’s, Fostex TH-610’s and going even lower, the DT880. But I guess you can only go so low. 
but the hd 58x’s, he 400i’s even down to a pair of k240s or even sometyhing like a kph 30i or ksc 75 which I also consider winners I would use any of these before I even touch that again
You are very correct. I only bought the HD660’s because I liked the HD58X’s so much. I bought those used for $200.00, shipped. I still recommend those constantly for people new to the hobby or short on cash. A Great all-rounder.
Got a return authorization today. They will be going back Monday.
Nothing horrible about them and nothing outstanding about them. They did seem to lack a touch of clarity.
I started comparing them today to the Sundara’s and just started thinking “Why am I wasting my time with this?”
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I just got my m570s today from Amazon for 200$, so far I’m really enjoying them paired with my Schiit Magni Heresy/Modi 3 stack.
The little time I had with them, I’m really not hearing any of the issues some folks have reported, but I’ll really get some time in with them tomorrow.
I’ve tried out both the t60rp and the Sivga Phoenix and both lacked bass, and were way too sibilant to the point I was blinking on vocals…
The m570s sound just right to me, but time will tell…
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Really digging these headphones, I got the Sendy Aiva pads and they are much more comfortable. I can’t really speak to any change in sound, but comfort has improved for sure.
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Wow! That was one wicked review! I was wondering if you could share your vast ear-sensation-evaluation-expertise with me.
I’m about to get into the HiFi IEM’s, always owned pretty mainstream yet good quality headphones, earphones but never gotten pro. I am about to embark on a Journey, and delight and train my ears. I’ve done quite a lot of research. Days, nights, even dreamt about HiFi Heaven!
I am looking 1 IEM to rule them all (as of know, maybe later in life get really Pro like yourself and have a collection) but for now I’ve narrowed down to 3 contenders. I’d say Solaris, but it’s out of my price range. I will buy used like new condition (save couple of hundred bucks) since I also will buy a DAP, or invest in the Dragonfly Red to use my cellphone and not have two devices. What is your advice on this, I’ve looked into the Pioneer XDP-300R. Or go with the Dragonfly Red and pair it up with my Android phone.
So the contenders I’ve narrowed down are; I’d include the Andromedas Gold but are the same price as Solaris. Looking to spend 700-850 dlls and all three below can be found in this range.
- Shure SE846
- CA Andromeda
- CA Jupiter (predecessor to Andromeda)
I listen to all genres, from Classical-Jazz-Lounge-Metal-Rap-Electronic and a bit more but these are the main genres I listen to every day.
I really like bass, I know they are all BA, but I’ve read Shure have great bass, but Adnromedas outshine them in all aspects.
In your experience how are the SE846? What could you say in your experience with them.
My plan here is to have one main HiFi solid IEMs coupled with a a DAP or DAC/AMP + Cellphone. I really look after my equipment, so I know the ones I buy will serve me for the years to come.
What would you recommend Mr. Ben?
All the best
I am definitely not a “pro” so to speak and only have right now the SE846, Monolith M570, Shure SRH1840, Fidelio X2 and AT IM70. The 846s are my travel and go to for most music. The bass is powerful but only when a track “calls” for bass. It sounds like a dedicated subwoofer with a good set of speakers. They go low and are effortless in bass reproduction. Low listening volumes show this off well with the 846s. Miss are the stars with these. Female vocals and piano especially. Stringed instruments also have that wonderful “resin” sound. The soundstage is good though not as wide as any of the open backs, which is normal.
I haven’t tried the andromeda but I have done lots of research on them and really wanted a set as the only thing I feel that’s “missing” with the Shures is some “air” up at the higher frequencies. I have EQd them just a bit over 10khz and have been happy with them. I’ve heard that the bass on the andromeda’s isn’t as pronounced. I was planning a trip to audio46 in New York to audition a set and also the Solaris would be my go-to. (The Solaris has been touted as an andromeda with 846 levels of low end) but the Solaris had measurement inconsistencies when they debuted. I am unfamiliar with jupiter’s altogether.
As far as source I have a fiio m7, leckerton UHS6SMK2 and my LGV40. The V40 with HiFi DAC on is perfect with the Shures. No noise at all with no tracks playing unless charging while critically listening.
All in all, if bass response is a focus, go with the 846s. If clarity and mids-highs are your focus, try the andromeda. Taste is subjective though so I would rather try some on and see how you like the signature, especially for “kilobuck” headphones. I don’t regret the 846s at all and paid retail for them years ago. Hopefully that helps some as I’m not nearly as knowledgeable as most on this forum. Happy listening!
You may want to jump over to the IEM forum. Lots of info and folks who mainly focus their audio pursuits on IEMs.
Hi
just got one for $199 as well. They sound great to me too, but I have very little experience. I only onw a Nad HP50, and a One More Triple Drivers Over Ear. I am new to the forum. I’ve read a lot of different opinions on them. For the price are there better planars? BTW it is my first planar headphone.
My only other Planar Headphone is the Hifiman HE-560 v4 (got on sale for 200ish) that I got recently, but I only did a brief comparison of the two. I am running the HE-560 Balanced so to my ear the sound is much better, I ordered a balanced cable for my m570, so maybe I’ll sit down and compare the two one of these days.
That being said, I really like the m570 running single ended, I don’t hear/notice any of the issues reported here. Also, if you can swing it, I replaced the stock pads on the m570 with the some Sendy Aiva pads. They are way more comfortable, although I can’t really speak to any changes in sound (if there are any at all).
“I need closed back as my wife is not a quiet person.” This will be written on my tombstone.
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I just got the pair yesterday and I absolutely love how they look and how they feel in my hand. I own X2HR, 58X and Sivga 006 and the M570s feel better built than any of the above.
However, they are heavier than I expected and they did put a toll on my neck after about 45 minutes of listening.
I love to ask my girlfriend to A/B test the headphones for me because she doesn’t read any reviews and is natural unbiased. She told me she liked X2HR better than the M570 and I agreed. The M570 is more detailed but X2HR has closer mids and more bass. M570 wins on treble but it does become fatiguing after a while. Maybe planar is not my cup of tea after all.
I also ordered the Sundara and if I like the Sundara better I’ll return the M570.
M570 as a relative to the Sendy Aiva is going for a neutral bright signature, which is similar to Sundara. However, there’s some unit variance in the M570 and some units have stronger peaks or metallic sounding frequencies that cause them to be less enjoyable or fatiguing for those sensitive in those ranges. The X2HR also has some peaks in the treble, but is able to avoid being fatiguing as much because of the elevated bass region giving the perception of balance.
Better luck with Sundaras, I hope, as planars are not inherently more fatiguing or signature limited. There are plenty of tonally warm planars as well.
Thanks dude you described it so well. To be honest the main issue for me from keeping them is the weight. If I got them couple months ago it would be fine but my neck was fucked up by how I sleep.
I had the Aiva and loved them with a little bit of bass boost. Try it, sure they will take eq just as good as the Aiva