+1 for Focals. I had both the Hifiman Arya and Focal Clears for more than a year. Both are excellent headphones, but I found the Clears to be better all-rounders with all kinds of music. The Aryas were good but sometimes the music felt a bit 'plasticky', for lack of a better word. It had better soundstaging than the Clear, but not enough dynamics and bass punch. There was something about the Clear that just felt more satisfying and wholesome.
I ordered Audeze LDC-3 and returned them within the trial window. They're quite good in their own way, but man you feel the weight after about 30 minutes of listening.
All three have their fans and detractors. Each does something better than the other. The best approach is to buy all three from vendors with good return policy, and keep the one you like the best.
I ordered Audeze LDC-3 and returned them within the trial window. They're quite good in their own way, but man you feel the weight after about 30 minutes of listening.
All three have their fans and detractors. Each does something better than the other. The best approach is to buy all three from vendors with good return policy, and keep the one you like the best.