I'm looking for some insight into the different experiences of these planar magnetic headphones. I had heard a lot about Audeze's isine 20s and prefer in ear so this looked like the answer for me. However, it appears you can't get them in the UK for love nor money. So I've also been looking at over ears - Audeze's lcds and Hifiman 400i and 560 instead. These would be for home use but still hooked to portable devices.
In terms of equipment, I have an iPhone XR and an AK Kann both with Tidal subscription. Currently using Shure se425s which I've persisted with but I just don't like them - sound is just way too skinny - analytical without any real substance that leave me feeling cold about the music. I also have the Sony WF-1000XM3s which I use out of the house and absolutely love. I've also had a pair of Grado se80es but found the reproduction really tiring after a while. Not a pair of cans you can wear for very long.
On of the issues would be whether I'd need something like the chord mojo to properly power the hifiman cans? One of the reasons I was so drawn to the isine 20s was the reviews of their amazing compatibility with iPhone without a need for extra amplification. No issues with the AK Kann though as this has a wonderful internal DAC/Amp.
In terms of equipment, I have an iPhone XR and an AK Kann both with Tidal subscription. Currently using Shure se425s which I've persisted with but I just don't like them - sound is just way too skinny - analytical without any real substance that leave me feeling cold about the music. I also have the Sony WF-1000XM3s which I use out of the house and absolutely love. I've also had a pair of Grado se80es but found the reproduction really tiring after a while. Not a pair of cans you can wear for very long.
On of the issues would be whether I'd need something like the chord mojo to properly power the hifiman cans? One of the reasons I was so drawn to the isine 20s was the reviews of their amazing compatibility with iPhone without a need for extra amplification. No issues with the AK Kann though as this has a wonderful internal DAC/Amp.