Posts by jamescodway

Andy, hello.   Just came across the thread... thanks for organising a UK event!   I'll need to see whether I'll be able to attend but if so, see my sig for prospective equipment list.   Best   James

Quote: Originally Posted by Scoox  DT250 weaknesses: Isolation not as good as DT150 although using softskin ear cushions may improve isolation.   Unfortunately the softskin do not add much to...

Hello, for out and about and at home, if I only had one, it would be HD25-1, with or without an amp (better with). Bigger cans out and about may struggle with isolation (even dt770-80 pro) and are unwieldy in practice - I have tried...

Hello. In that approx price range for studio closed cans (are you in the UK?), I can also recommend from my collection   Beyer DT250-250 (£125) Shure SRH 940 (£165) Beyer DT150 (with a little reservation) (£125) Senn...

Hello!   THe DT770pro-80 is more robust and more comfortable. It shares some of the 840's harshness but more so and at higher frequencies. To me the 770 mids are way too far back/recessed. Their reputation as bass monsters I...

Hello all. Great thread!!   I am still in the dt250 (250ohm) honeymoon period but I think the rehab-type label is really apt. Maybe this time, I'll stay on the wagon... maybe this time... maybe......

Quote: Originally Posted by MickeyVee  As much as I love the HD25's, since I got my M80's, they are the over ear cans I turn to.  I have a love/hate relationship with the two and one of them has to go.. I spend...

I would heartily recommend HD25-1, especially with velour and re-cabling options to suit your needs/taste. Indestructible and very decent sounding - especially with rock/pop. If I could only keep one can, that would be...

Hello there!   From your inventory, it looks like you've managed to sell your WA6?   Best   James

Quote: Originally Posted by Triggerfish  The Shure 940 came out well above the others all around, with the m50s being second.  just wish I could hear the Senn HD-25-1 ii, and Ficher Audio FA-011. Hi....