To me, it seems the RS8 can drive a lot of full-sized headphones, especially from the balanced output with the Turbo Mode, High Gain, and Class A Amp Mode. Mids have more energy and space, and the treble is better accentuated. Bass has better pace, texture and impact. However, when you switch on Turbo Mode, the HD800S comes alive with better focus, definition, energy and dynamism. The bass is nicely controlled with good texture, though the mid-range sounds just a bit distant and without too much energy. With this combo, the sound is large, wide and deep. With the Sennheiser HD800S in Turbo Mode, you need to raise the volume to some degree, but you get a reasonable output for an indoor situation in a quiet environment. It’s a very dynamic-sounding combo, which is very energetic and engaging. You get a full, warm sound, but the technicalities are also impressive. This pairing actually replaced my IEM pairings at home, where an open-back headphone is not a concern. This pair surprised me the most because they match each other perfectly if you’re after a highly musical and enjoyable sound. The Meze 109 Pro is easy to drive and it of course sounds quite different with a dynamic driver.
Arya Stealth is not hard to drive headphone, but it surely benefits from a more stable power output. When you open the Turbo Mode for better power, the sound becomes more engaging, the dynamics improve and you get better focus and attack. The Arya and RS8 combo extends quite well in both directions and it’s a musical, yet technically strong sound. In balanced mode, you get a nice spacious and airy sound with great timbre and decay. In balanced mode, the volume has to go up compared to the IEMs, but driving it loud in normal balanced mode is no issue for the RS8. Time to switch to full-sized headphones The Hifiman Arya Stealth is the first one we check out. What I also found out is that it improved the treble performance in the Cerberus, extracting more detail and extension. The amount of body sits just right and it’s never too much or too little. It’s normally a very warm, analogue-sounding IEM but the RS8 manages to stretch out its soundstage, and improve its dynamics and the pair presents a very enjoyable sound overall. The Softears Cerberus also sounds great with the RS8. The RS8 controls the Z1R’s bass driver perfectly though, and that way Sony shines with great impact and rumble. It’s a very musical, bassy, and warm sound.
The sound stage here is extended, the bass sounds powerful, and the vocals are lively. The Z1R is a dynamic IEM and the RS8 has great synergy with it.
Sony IER-Z1R in balanced mode sounds full, exciting and musical.
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