Headphones threaf

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for what it’s worth i realized the superlux 681 evos are actually great to listen to with sonarworks… the soundstage and distance you get with them makes them feel so much more like speakers than either of my fancier headphones, and there’s something very fun about $50 headphones that actually perform well with EQ

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PRTF Distance: What it is:The depth of the “10kHz notch” of the headphone’s PRTF, which is caused by phase cancellations at the concha. This quality is monaural and can be perceived even with one ear. This test does not apply to in-ears and earbuds, due to the lack of pinna interaction.
When it matters:This value is mainly responsible for the perceived distance and elevation of the soundstage. A small distance value may result in a soundstage that is perceived to be located inside the head. Larger values may help pull the soundstage out from inside of the head and bring it to the front.
Good value:>13
Noticeable difference:1

@Sonarworks blog

THD performance of the HD 681s puts to shame some headphones that cost a dozen times more, including the headphones that they mimic, AKG K240 Studio. The harmonic distortion increase in the low end is nothing to worry about, and while the peak at about 4kHz looks troubling, it wasn’t audible in listening tests. Overall THD is no issue for HD 681 and that is quite amazing for such affordable headphones.

i realized i really like this open soundstage thing, particularly the sense that the sound is originating outside my head. feels much less stressful somehow.