Warwick Acoustics APERIO $36,000 Headphone Review – The very best
The Warwick Acoustics APERIO is quite simply the best headphone I’ve heard. Warwick APERIO: …
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November 7, 2024
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Just wanted to say, the price increased to 36k for the grey one, 40k for the black.
the headphones themselves look so similar to the Bravura, including the driver itself, to bad you can't connect the Bravura on the Aperio energizer/amp/dac, because i would like to know how much of the difference in sound quality is the drivers vs the electronics. Bravura is currently top on my list for my next pair of headphones, how much better are the Aperio's ?
I better hear smells for that price
Well Stax lambda signature has improved over the years with less and less of it's 'weak' points. For example the SR 407/507 model has same resolution like the Lambda signature with better bass and even more resolving capabilities. You can buy them for 400-700 dollars second hand and they don't need a beefy amp either. $36000 for a headphone is just nuts, those who buy this are complete morons you can reach this kind of clarity with cheap second hand Stax headphones.
Immanis review, when? I guess I'll have it before then if it's good enough, huh.
Why don’t more reviews play clips of tracks like you do? (Fair use)
Letter by Yosi Horikawa – “When art and science blends together”.
Wonder wonderful review, you are a legend.
How do you think it would "Stax" lol, to the SR-X9000? Thinking along the lines of a DCS and a high end energizer like the T8000, Mjolnir, Grand Caman, LTA Z10E etc.
I almost wonder in the super flagship category can the Stax keep up. With maybe some EQ to match the frequent response of the Aperio. Just to isolate the technicalities from the tonal differences which are subjective. But can you match or more importantly exceed what the Aperio when price is no object.
A DCS LINA & clock, T8000 and SR-X9000 is sitting comfortably at the same price point as the Aperio. And I wonder if it would exceed it as the DAC on Aperio based on what Convince Me Audio said. Can be improved and elevate the performance even more.
So it makes me think what is possible when you assemble the very best of the best Electrostatic setup with Stax or maybe some other E-Stat.
Where do I apply for this position
When GoldenSound plays the music for us, are we listening to it through his mic? What exactly are we hearing?
nearly 40 not 30
Just saw your review for the Brevura now I'm going to have to go out and rob the bank again.
37:55 Yes, I have the money but I can buy a piece of REAL ESTATE in my country for that amount.
Hi, just became a patron, appreciate the content and assistance. Can you respond to the question below thoughts? I am finding the analytic presentation astounding……but missing a bit of the musicality I had previous with other systems? The Woo33 / 1266 or Susvara I am thinking may in the end be more to taste……? I am kind of going back and forth the more I listen just looking for another opinion as you listened to both.
Me using the review for browsing soulseek to listen to the songs on a 36 times cheaper headphone
Hi again. I’m interested in your opinion. I watched your Review of the Woo / 1266 combo and was quite intrigued as I am a fan of the sound of the 1266 .How would you compare Aperio to the Woo set up as to sound performance etc?
Lowered Dac output to 2V, Howeve needed to go high gain both Aperio switches to get volume to more normal measurement. Like -10 db?
Had a question about your comments here on the volume control. I posted it in discord as I’m not sure where you respond to questions??
Have you evaluated DCS Bartok Apex or Lina? I’m curious how you feel they compare to Aperio? I’m currently evaluating Aperio.
Revolutionary ‘power switch on the front ‘ technology. Lmfao!
THIS IS A QUOTE FROM A COMMENT BELOW I COPIED TO ASK IF YOU HAD THIS EXPERIENCE Also, the drivers distort/clip on sub bass heavy tracks. Avoid. WOW Concerning as I just sold most (except in a DAC) of my gear to acquire the Aperio. Had Lina stack and HIFiman amp with Susvara and AB 1266
Might I ask, if you did connect an external Dac like my Lina, I assume I plug the ethernet cable into the Lina direct and just use the XLR interconnects from Lina to Aperio?
I mostly stream using Roon, qbuz, tidal. Your video's convinced me off MQA
Hi, I have one coming. I sold several pieces . However I still have my DCS Lina Dac. Do you think this will be a good match, or would you sell and use the internal Dac?