Comments on: Audio Ramblings - The Acoustic Research AR-H1 Headphones

By: Cam Lutzow

Cam Lutzow — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:34:00 +0000

In reply to Traveller2225. Hello, I was wondering how these compare to the m1060's, I have a pair and was looking at moving up to these but the reviews have been spotty, would it be worth it?

By: PositiveFeedbackDiscussions

PositiveFeedbackDiscussions — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:13:00 +0000

In reply to Traveller2225. The cables with the AR headphones was single-ended only, so no experience as balanced. The Jotunheim is good enough for me here.

By: Traveller2225

Traveller2225 — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:09:00 +0000

In reply to PositiveFeedbackDiscussions. What was your overall preference with them if you don't mind me asking? I have the ALO Pan AM so for single ended I am sure it will sound decent, since it really it is a great amp with great ability to bring out the best of bass out of some of my planars, and clarity and details are really solid. But as far as balanced I am in between Jotunheim, Matrix 3b with upgrade opamps, Audio GD NFB 1 Amp. Because of the resellability of Jotunheim I may just go that route

By: PositiveFeedbackDiscussions

PositiveFeedbackDiscussions — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:41:00 +0000

In reply to Traveller2225. Sorry it took awhile to approve your comment, not always at the computer... I felt they paired quite nicely with the Schiit unit, though I am sure when used with a different amp/DAC, one will get a "different" result. Since the Schiit unit is my reference of sorts - though I do have other amps/DACs here from Mytek, Heed, and iFi - it is the one I use daily so for me, was the best option. DClark

By: Traveller2225

Traveller2225 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:44:00 +0000

I picked these up used for what I consider a good price(very good condition and come with aftermarket balanced xlr cable) for under 400$. Now, I have owned the Sennheiser HD600s, HD650s, HD6xx, ZMF Vibros, He-560s, Beyerdynamics DT990s, 880s, T70p, 770s, Oppo Pm-3. I currently Own the ZMF omni's(still exceptional headphone and good seal for a semi open/mostly closed headphone) and a modded M1060 version 2 from Monoprice. I currently use the Denafrips Ares R2R DAC along side the Meier Concerto, ALO Pan Am, and when taken out of storage NFB28(amp section).

I wanted to ask if you felt the Jotunheim paired well with this headphone overall, granted I will be using a different DAC( better IMO from what i know and what i have read/heard) Because I would like to get a balanced amplifier again to pair with balanced Ares I own. Please let me know what how you felt about the pairing? I apologize for the listing of gear, it was just to show you what I have used long term and at the moment as of right now.

By: Traveller2225

Traveller2225 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:20:00 +0000