I've given up on the Solitare. I'll upload the WB2022 soon

@@opaz. Could you let us know why you've given up on the Solitaire?

Good question. I have never heard the solitare and I don't particularly like the way it looks. I think it may sound quite similar to the 5909 but a little brighter. Finally I don't think it's worth 1200. For all of those reasons, I gave it a miss

@@opaz. Thank you for your feedback and your reviews, really appreciate it.

I listen to all genres of music like NIN, Metallica, Nirvana sone ol school rap and house. Do u listen to any of that music with thr BO H95. Also what bout the bass like he said is it that drowning where u cant hear the vocals and stuff?. I heard these headphones were awesome

@@mrguru091 The best way I can describe it is that if it was mastered/mixed well, it'll sound incredible on the H95s, and that applies across all genres. Some old school rap (i.e. biggie) sounds great while others (i.e. wu tang) sound not as great. Some rock sounds awesome and others not so awesome, but it's because with the H95 you can really tell who had their music mastered/mixed well and who didn't lol. As for the bass, I disagree completely with Opaz. This is the most controlled bass I've ever heard in a headphone, but I also didn't try the 5909s so until I do, these will remain my favorite pair of headphones. Bass quality on these is a solid 9.5/10 in my opinion.

@@danielmolina2673 ok great lol is it worth the price to buy one of then or go with sonething cheaper like the momentum 4s or bowers and wilking PX7S2s?. Not cheap but it gotta be Hella better to spend that kind of $$. I was gonna go this weekend to the bang and olefsun store in Manhattan to demo one. They said they will give me a discount if I buy a display but who knows if the people demoing it didn't mess them up. I'll see

@@mrguru091 I would say it's worth the price. Haven't tried the momentum 4s or PX7s but I have owned lower-tier B&O headphones like the H8i (which once upon a time were my favorite headphones) and these blow them out of the water. The clarity and balance across genres is the best I've heard in a headphone. What I will say is that they don't sound immensely mind-blowing at first, but once you've listened to them for a while and then switch to another pair of headphones it's almost like watching a movie in 1080p in 2008 again - passable, sure, but just doesn't compare to 4k. If the discount is worth it and they're in good shape, I'd say go for it. I've used mine for an average of about 4-6 hours daily during the week for over a year now and they still sound incredible. I still love reaching for them literally every time, they haven't disappointed me yet.

@@danielmolina2673 ok I might just go check it out snd see for myself. question are they pretty loud? Like I said I listen to mostly music like NIN METALLICA ALICE IN CHAINS and some rap and house so I like all types of music so they should sound fine with those genres listed above? What color headphones u got?

Thanks for the info

The widening feature was discontinued for the H95

@@dekkerfraser I wonder why? I still use it on my H9 3rd gen

i have H9 fist and 3rd generation, the H95 really is a lot better. @@Mercy_Pants

What kind of phone do you pair them with?

@@rodhier2516 I use an iPad Pro with a usb-c dongle adapter.

@@ijansz So, even though you can't utilize the adapt-x or l-dac codecs that the #5909's are capable of, due to using an Ipad Pro, you are still happy with the sound?

​@@rodhier2516 A headphone like Mark levinson 5909 does not need a great sound source to sound amazing afterall you pay quite a lot of money I also tested them in audio shop paired with tablet and they indeed sound excellent.

The beoplay H95 looks better than the levinson

Are you a general listener or would you consider yourself an audiophile? I have never listened to the S3 option listed If audiophile, 5909 is the best performer If a general listener I would suggest the model listed that is the cheapest, has the best app & the best EQ adjustments/presets. Might not be what you want to hear but that is how it is. So many of the other headphones either don't have good bluetooth codecs or will drown your ears in bass. They sound so similar and a brand name alone will determine how light your pockets will be after purchase Although your preference is hip-hop & reggae, bass heavy headphones will ruin the true recordings. A more true sounding headphone will result in a clearer better less fatiguing performance The best is THE BEST for many reasons and will tackle all genres extremely well and better than the rest. If you get a chance, demo them all. You are your own expert for sound, comfort, fit, app user interface and budget

@@opaz. thanks for the in-depth response so which so the best for the listener of bass heavy music that will not make it sound muddy and muffled in general but clear?

@@opaz. by the way I already have the BEOPLAY H95, Air Pod Pro Max, and The Sony X4 just to give you a little perspective on my listening taste and preferences and budget ranges etc. Hope this helps!

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From UK, no special accent maybe a Harrow School education is to blame 😆 On a more serious note, hope you get well soon

And? I had the problem with the bathys, that tgey amplified all vibrations, so you couldn't walk with them. How is that with the 5909?

I have more than 8 headphones and I've never experienced that with any of them

@@opaz. Weird. I found one other review, who mentioned it. It was a pitty, i loved them.

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I would love to say but ultimately only you know what you're exactly wanting to hear from your headphones. At this price I would recommend a lengthy demo of both

Gremlins 😆. .. or just very, very cheap mic!

@@opaz. 😅

Its kinda annoying 🙄

I'm sure there are many more uploads from others that will help you

⁠@@opaz. if a lot of comments are saying the same thing then maybe you should take it into consideration what’s best for your channel growth. Not just straight up telling your viewer to gtfo when they were just trying to offer constructive criticism. Or maybe that’s not your goal when you make these videos. If that’s the case then my apology for making assumption.

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Thanks for the battery info. The h95 are a luxury consumer headphone, whereas the Dali are aimed at the audiophile

set spotify audio stream quality to very high

Haha ok I get it. I’m thinking of buying the 5909 but I’m not sure it’s worth it if I don’t have all of the other audiophile equipment. How could I improve the experience without going bankrupt?

You should keep an eye on the 5909 pre owned/used. Many excellent bargains to be had. I've seen them go for 450-500. People who've owned/spent on these from new don't trash them, don't miss out

​Also you'll need to upgrade to something offering better audio, I recommend qobuz. Might not have the vast library of spoify but it will definitely offer a superior audio experience

Rod, I had a Samsung Galaxy S10 when I bought my 5909's & my Bathys. The 5909 sounded incredible on the S10 but now I have recently bought the Galaxy S23 Ultra and it sounds even better Yes, sticking to android for the 5909 you will be able to take advantage of LDAC. If you don't want to shell out on a flagship smartphone, the much more affordable S10 will give great results with its LDAC & wired performance I do not use apple smartphones so unfortunately cannot comment on their audio performance Hope this helps

Don't get an Apple phone unless you're primarily using Apple audio devices. Android is the only operating system that allows for hi-res audio codecs. AAC is pretty much the highest wireless connection you'll get. The Galaxy S23 Ultra, Xiaomi MI 12 Ultra, and Pixel 7 Pro offer various APT-X codecs as well as LDAC (though it's bitrate is better on S23 and Xiaomi than on the Pixel). The Sony Xperia 1 IV arguably has the best audio features but unfortunately the total cost of the phone is pretty much out of pocket. I would say those are your best bets for the best audio

@@MrJ.31 Thank you for responding. I will likely choose between a pixel and a Samsung. Just don't know what to think of the curved screen on the high end models though.

@Rod Hier My pleasure bro. I personally have a Galaxy S22 Ultra with a curved screen and my wife has an Iphone 13 Pro with a flat screen and I don't really feel that much of a difference in the hand. They're both comfortable

@@MrJ.31 One last question please. Do you use a screen protector on the curved screen of your S23 Ultra, or don't they really work on curved screens?

I have used the on head detection maybe 6 times in nearly 2 years on the 5909. I did experiment with it one day whilst walking and found it more sensitive to detection if you applied detection on as soon as you put them on your head. With detection applied on after you had the headphones on for a short while it operated as it should. Might be best to demo them in store

Can't help sorry Shane, hopefully somebody else reading this can

@@opaz. 👍🙏

I broke them then realised I wasn't filming so had to re-seal as best as before filming again for this upload

For what? Sound, anc, app, value for money?

@@opaz. Spund quality.

5909

I would have to say that the 5909 has the best sound. Beoplay H95 no slouch and a close second.

I compared the Bathys to PX8, both borrowed at that time so no ownership bias. PX8 is the more musical one, Bathys is more detailed and "technical" yes, but unable to make me enjoy my music. I have a couple of wired Focals and they are magnificent, just not the Bathys. In the end, I bought the PX8 instead.

​ Have you tried the H95?

Agree, PX8 is more intimate, direct so to speak.@@evilvirtuoso9408

@@evilvirtuoso9408hi, which one would you keep between H95, Celestee or Radiance …

I have never heard of them or listened to them. As they are just closed back and not bluetooth, I'm sure they are likely to sound better than compressed bluetooth headphones If I do get to listen to them, I'll let you know what I think

@@opaz.thanks for your answer. I bought Aron 2 few days ago. And bought the no5909 the last night after seen your videos. I’ll do a comparison and get myself a good one.

I've only just looked at the headphones and realised they are wired. Wired (especially high end) headphones will sound better than the 5909 and any other Bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth anc headphones are some way away from being a real comparison against good wired headphones I'm sure you'll be very happy with your dan clark purchase

@@opaz. you are right. absolutely the wired stuff is much better the sond qualyty than the wireless.

Wireless still has a very long way to go. I think it may never ever compare

Unfortunately not Barry. I have quite a few other models and will only now be consider something a lot cheaper or something much more expensive. The MW75 have not really been on my radar

@@opaz. understood. Do you have to buy all of these products to review them? Or do some of the companies loan you products for review?

Every item on my channel since day 1, has been purchased with my own money

@@opaz. Wow! I’ll do what I can to support your channel.

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maybe you bt buds

Have you tried the Wired way?

software conflict 😆

Stick with your positive first sentence Jurgen and stop there, you'll love it 😉

Buy the H95

They ARE cheap and bad 😆

@@opaz. According to you, which wireless headphone overhead best in cost ~$500-$1000?

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I thought it was just me with the DAC connection. It switches off, then makes a strange noise, then wants to charge, then no music. The volume on the 5909 has never been an issue for me from any source. I have never listened at max, that would be too loud. Demo them first Ann if it's a concern to you

I'm sure there are many more better and more professional uploads to watch and satisfy your interest

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@@opaz. like do they have a break in point or no?

I've no idea if they do. Maybe you're right about the EX buds but i don't particularly like wearing buds. Obviously I'm missing out there

@@opaz. the ex buds with spinfit cp 360 tips sound incredible. Returning my h95s tho lol. I’ll take my $800 back.

Sometimes you just gotta do. .. what you just gotta do! 😆

No, not at all. Reggae,Dub and bass is in my blood. Poorly reproduced bass is what I .... rather than use the expression "don't like", I would rather say hate!

@OPAZ everyone has different options. But rting reviewed the Bathys and for bass accuracy, it scored a 9.6 which is excellent. "The bass accuracy is outstanding. The range is very flat and neutral, resulting in accurate thump, punch, and boom. Songs with a rumbly bassline, like 2020 by SUUNS, sound full-bodied and warm" Mid accuracy scored a 7.4. "These headphones have decent mid accuracy. The low-mid is pretty flat and neutral, which ensures that vocals and instruments are present. The mid to high-mid are underemphasized, pushing vocals and instruments to the back of the mix and weakening them" Treble accuracy scored a 5.5. "The Focal Bathys' treble accuracy is sub-par. The whole range is underemphasized, veiling vocals and instruments and hurting their detail. Sibilants like S and T sounds are also dull" This tells me they have awesome bass but the rest of the range is not as good as it could be. Curious as to what you think? Quotes are from the review.

It's all in my versus review from 4 months ago. They have an overspill of bass!.

@@opaz. what if I'm a bass nut?

If you are, that makes two of us! 😆

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Then what are you or did you replace them.with?

If the H95 is heavy for you, then the others in this video would feel like boulder on your head. If you like a loudspeaker-like sound, maybe Momentum 4 will be better fit for you, at only 290g.

Heavy ? 😂

​@@evilvirtuoso9408indeed the focal and levinson are much heavier