Kinda unique experience because neither BF2 nor Modius was this nitpicking. With usual settings, too much wraparound and somewhat diffusing. To compensate, I ended up with way more aggressive angles than typically go for.
Will check out other filters later (my impression all coming from black one + upsampling to 88.2/96), but didn't think center images any stronger or weaker -- at least with my OB speakers (dual 15in bass + WG-ed compression rivers). Stages more evident to my ears. Much wider than thought + a little too distant than things layered.
I should have taken this warning more seriously. Overall digging the 2541 (I am still hoping it loses a little bit of sheen/shrillness after a bit more warmup) but I am having a hell of time getting my speaker positioning/toe-in set. MUCH pickier than with the BF2.
Yeah.. I believe that schiit mb dacs developed mainly for speakers which just happen to work decent with headphones. Soekris, particularly 2541, seems more headphone-oriented. Maybe because of Soren's voicing references? Anyway quite interesting contrast.
@Vtory Yeah it is kind of bizarre, never a problem I have had with a source and these speakers. I kept toeing in further, but could never really get the speakers to "disappear". Counterintuitive, but I actually went back to flat, and like that setup the most nearfield. EDIT: NM, did have to stick with speakers further from wall and more toed in.
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