I can personally say that the step up to the Placette Active was a huge one (larger more precise soundstage) Detail in spades without being harsh.... precision volume control!
If you were going pass you need to really go up to the Pass X1 instead of the x2.5 to get a big enough difference.
If you were going pass you need to really go up to the Pass X1 instead of the x2.5 to get a big enough difference.