Accuphase E4000 VS E5000

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Great choice 👍🏼 I really like the sound from the Blade 2 Meta

Everybody think it is a "marketing gimmick" no matter model. I considered R7 Meta, but might do a stretch to Reference 3 instead. I read everywhere it so much better, might be worth THAT stretch.

Thanks for the encouragement 😁

Thank you for the encouraging feedback. I’ve just purchased a stereo mic so the sound quality should improve for future videos.

What would be a good amp for the blade 2

@user-td1lo9eo2p The shop demo with Accuphase which had a good result. The amplifier you get should have 200watts or more into 4ohms

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Definitely sounded better. Great choice if budget permits

I didn’t find them sibilant.

That’s what I heard from the showroom as well. The even freq response and lack of colouration from the Blade was something special. Glad it showed in the video. Thanks for subscribing 👍🏼

⁠@@HifihobbyThe Reference 1 Meta solves the resonance problem you hear in the Ref 3 Meta, but the Ref 3 Meta do throw a larger presentation than the Ref 1 Meta and are best suited for large rooms. The Blade Meta 2 solves all the problems of resonance but at over double the price. They are wonderful! I hope this helps potential buyers. Blades above all, Ref 1 Meta are technically the better between the Ref 3 Meta for smaller rooms, the Ref 3 Meta have more impact and dynamics over the Ref 1 Meta, mainly because they are bookshelf and one less base driver and do better in large rooms. This can be overcome with the Reference Sub added to the Ref1 Meta but then pricing enters the Ref 3 Meta area. So if one can and has the room save up the Blade if one can afford it. Meta 3 Ref are nice in a home theater application, the Meta 1 Ref for medium to small rooms are glorious too but add stands and it’s $1000 more.

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@@Hifihobby It is funny I hear it as well... atm I use a $20 Linsoul IEM with iFi Go Link headphone amp hah... it is chi-fi, I would say it outperform my past $200 AKG something IEMs. So, it obviously do not sound THAT good. I listened to KEF R7 Meta last year once, and R5 Meta this year. And obviously listen YT does not give the same experience. BUT... it is an hint. AND I can hear the difference here very clearly. The blade sounds like having much higher resolution, the voices sound clearly more natural. Maybe slightly elevated comparing to real concerts or natural sounds. And yes, soundstage a little wider maybe. Also some instruments sound more normal. I bought (but returned) the ZMF Atrium some months ago... that is one of the best headphones ever made I THINK (slightly subjective but it seems like the actually tuning, price and quality might fit to top 30 or something like this) and I heard/read it is NOT as good as Hifiman Susvara, but comes quite close in terms of best sound money can buy. However, the ZMF has an "fun" tuning that is really really good (some people think it has an identical signature like Sennheiser HD650 but just a lot higher end) while Susvara sound more natural, and more like actually being at an concert. MY question is whatever it is similar? I wonder whatever the R3 has similar resonance problems and if it is less sensitive in a different environment?

You are right that Blade is made of a polymer. Thanks for highlighting.

That’s a great choice as well 👍🏼

Thanks, I noted there was an mis speak the video. It’s Reference 3 as in the title

​@@HifihobbyNo problem we are only human😜 thanks for the video, I haven't seen anyone comparing the reference series with the blade series. More stuff like this please! Maybe Reference 1 meta vs bw 805d4 ? It would be very interesting. Greetings.

@kazzzer4876 That would definitely be interesting. I will need to look out for a store that has them both

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Great that you can tell the difference even from KZfaq. It’s more obvious when it’s a side by side comparison.

@@Hifihobby Man the difference is hudge. The r3 meta are very good of course but the blades are something else.

Unfortunately had to cut out some tracks due to KZfaq copyright. Have learnt from this to improve on next one

Thanks for the comment. You might not have caught it from the video, but the room has diffusers, drapes and carpeted floor. Maybe it was the recording but room sounded alright to me.

Check the measurements of kefs, then you'll see ho far they are ahead of the brands you're interested in

@@antoniomarsicola8608 ChEcK tHe MeAsUrEmEnTs lmao

@@meesmo4 not an arrogant opinon, just facts vs bs

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@@meesmo4 Sound reproduction are science based. Measurements are the only way to determine how well a speakers are made. We are in 2024 going to 2025, not the old bullshit snack oil of Oh mY SpeAkERS aRe ExpENSive tHey ShoULd SouND gOOd, I shOuld buY eXPenSivE cABLeS tOO without facts. Check out Erin's review of the blades and see how far they are ahead in the market