Next one you should try rice first.

Upgraded to LCD-X + JDS Element III Mk 2 from DT 1990 Pro + Schiit Fulla 2. And I’m finally getting around to reselling all my previous gear.

I think they look nicely understated. Not my favorite aesthetically, but certainly not drab.

Why would I blind test? If I am not biased at the beginning and the differences are obvious as can be why wouldnt I just trust my ears?

Blind testing doesn’t mitigate only conscious biases, but subconscious ones as well. Simply saying “I’m not biased” is insufficient; otherwise there would be no point in double blind experiments.