I left a comment earlier but I've been able to spend a couple of weeks with this headphone so wanted to do an update. Given sound is subjective I'm going give it a shot at describing what I'm hearing. I've owned/or currently own TOTL cans from Audeze, Sennheiser, ZMF, Mrspeakers and Beyerdynamic. This is the biggest surprise I've encountered in years. It takes a few tweaks but once you dial it in this headphone is absolutely spectacular and stunning in musicality. First off it scales up dramatically with my Dragonfly Red over my Nexus 6p internal dac. Secondly, the headphone needs a little EQ. The mid bass needs about a 2db drop. 1khz to 3khz needs about a 2.5 db boost and above 3khz needs about 1.5db of boost. Once this is done, this headphone doesn't just sound great for the money but is a spectacular headphone period. Of course is subjective again. The bass reminds me a little of the HD650 (Of course not as textured but not that far off .) The vocals are fairly forward but natural and full bodied. The treble is extended but relaxed. The imaging and soundstage are both very good. Wow. Such a wonderful surprise. I own 3 now.
Deutsche78704I listened to it briefly after giving it to my nephew as a Christmas gift and I was amazed at how smooth it sound (but still detailed). It sounded more agreeable to me than my old Porta Pros, which probably need replacing. Definitely a good buy at $20-$30 and I may pick one up myself.
Deutsche78704Would you be willing to post the exact settings you are using? I am in love with the kph30's comfort, and if the sound improved just a little (as you say, the midbass lowered), it's probably my permanent solution for now. Please post the parametric settings!! Thanks.