Posts by phandrew

Are National Union 6SN7GT tubes any good?

If you need a closed headphone the DT250 are a good deal if you get them cheap. I prefer the DT250 over the HD5xx.

Quote: Originally Posted by Anathallo    No, but I see/hear some of the worst headphones in the world selling for $1k+   Of course the M50 isn't going to come near the top end of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Anathallo    Because $ = quality, amirite? Most of the time yes. Although there are in some cases overhyped and overpriced headphones. The M50 at its price yes it maybe...

I'm not going to bother reading the past 28 pages of post but i will give you my opinion on this topic.   Personally the M50 are complete crap. Muddy bass, lacking mids, average detail and no highs. Why would you ask this,...

Don't know how you mange to get "clear highs" with the M50. They were extremely warm sounding to me and IMO crap. The HD5xx will be more neutral sounding meaning you will get less bass but better mids/highs.   Also remember...

There is no headphone around $50 that will go below 20hz properly.   AKG K44 for $35. Neutral sounding, covers the ears and minimal leakage.

Well GS1000 is $1000 and PS1000 is $1700 here in Austraila so they are in different price brackets but still prefer the PS1000 PS500 is my least favourite because it doesn't have that Grado sound signature "in your face". SR325...

Yes i'm talking about the same sound signature not quality.   My S730 product vocals fine. The S730 need a lot of space and power to sound good.

I have heard all Grados from SR60i to PS1000. IMHO there is a lot of hype on this forum that makes people perceive certain headphones as "excellent". Out of all the headphones i tried there are only 4 i would buy if i had to. SR60i,...