I own both the DX-1000 and Markl modded Denon D-5000. While both are superb phones, I much prefer the soundstage and imaging of the DX-1000. The JVCs have a more distant but larger and deeper soundstage while the Denons are more upfront, more like the Grado sound. The Denons, when compared side by side with the DX-1000s will strike you as brighter at first, but one soon becomes accustomed to the sound of each after a short time of listening.
The JVCs are physically larger and slightly heavier but both are comfortable when on the head. The JVC require a bit less drive than do the Denons.
You really should audition both in order to make a choice when considering cans of this quality (and cost!)
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RON KERLIN
Ft Myers, FL
SOURCES: Shanling PCD3000A, AMP3, iRiver H140 & (2)H-CF32, Sony S-618 & A-820, Panasonic SL-CT800.
AMPS: RWA Signature 30.2, SAC K-1000, Little Dot T-150, SOHA (JISBOS), iBasso P3+, D10, Xin SM-Micro.
PHONES: AKG K-1000 (2), AKG K-340, Westone ES3X, Sony F1, Sony EX700, FreQshows, Yuin OK2,3, G1A, G1, G2A, Panasonic WF6000T.
NON-HEADPHONE AUDIO: Denon Home Theatre Amplifiers, Definitive Technology Surround system, Magnaplan MG12 Speakers.
Last edited by HiFlight; 09-08-2008 at 04:44 PM.
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