earthflyer
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Westone UM2
AKG K701 (stock)
MS-1
AKG K701 (stock)
MS-1
Rank the Headphones that You Own.
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jellojoe
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The Aurex HR-1000 electret system has recently topped my pile. If only it were circumaural.
triggerc
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HD600
SR225
D2000
SR60
Marshmallows
PX100
SR225
D2000
SR60
Marshmallows
PX100
Faust2D
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--Had-- --Have-- --On loan--
1) Stax SR-Sigma
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2) Koss ESP-950
2) Stax SR-303
2) Stax SR-Lambda
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3) Yamaha YH-1 (ericj modded)
3) MB Quart Phone 85
3) Stax SR-001MK2
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4) Stax SR-Gamma
4) Fostex T20v2 RP
4) Jecklin Float II
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5) Ety ER4-P/S
5) Audio-Technica ATH-A900
5) Stax SR-X
5) Yamaha YH-1
5) AKG K340
5) Magnavox 1A9217
5) Sennheiser HD600
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6) MB Quart Phone 70
6) AKG K280
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Below category 6 in no order of preference:
Audio-Technica ATH-SJ5
JVC HA-FX55
Stax SRD-4 & SR-40
Audio-Technica ATH-EM7GM
Sennheiser HD500
MB Quart Phone 15
Sennheiser HD433
1) Stax SR-Sigma
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2) Koss ESP-950
2) Stax SR-303
2) Stax SR-Lambda
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3) Yamaha YH-1 (ericj modded)
3) MB Quart Phone 85
3) Stax SR-001MK2
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4) Stax SR-Gamma
4) Fostex T20v2 RP
4) Jecklin Float II
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5) Ety ER4-P/S
5) Audio-Technica ATH-A900
5) Stax SR-X
5) Yamaha YH-1
5) AKG K340
5) Magnavox 1A9217
5) Sennheiser HD600
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6) MB Quart Phone 70
6) AKG K280
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Below category 6 in no order of preference:
Audio-Technica ATH-SJ5
JVC HA-FX55
Stax SRD-4 & SR-40
Audio-Technica ATH-EM7GM
Sennheiser HD500
MB Quart Phone 15
Sennheiser HD433
scompton
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I'm surprised you rank the QP85 and YH-1 over the SR-Gamma. My Gamma is not a true Gamma. It's a franken phone built by Sptizer with an Alpha Pro headband and cups, SR-X drivers, and Lambda cord.
I'm also surprised you put the SR-X below the ATH-A900, although I've heard neither.
I'd rank my top phones like this
I have a Audio Technica AT-706 electret that I need to listen to more. I assume it would go somewhere on that list. I probably should sell some of my other headphones that I don't listen to at all.
Edit: I decided to give the AT-706 a listen out of the headphone jack of my NAD amp. I had to turn it up so loud the SR-Gammas became speakers. Quickly turned off my SRD-7. I'm like the sound of the AT-706.
I'm also surprised you put the SR-X below the ATH-A900, although I've heard neither.
I'd rank my top phones like this
- SR-Gamma
- SR-5 and Fostex T-30 modded
- Yamaha HP-1 modded
- QP85
- Fostex T-40 modded
- Signet TK44 electret
- Magnavox 1A9217
- AKG K400
- Audio Technica ATH-2 modded
- DT880
I have a Audio Technica AT-706 electret that I need to listen to more. I assume it would go somewhere on that list. I probably should sell some of my other headphones that I don't listen to at all.
Edit: I decided to give the AT-706 a listen out of the headphone jack of my NAD amp. I had to turn it up so loud the SR-Gammas became speakers. Quickly turned off my SRD-7. I'm like the sound of the AT-706.
Faust2D
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Quote:
I like my Gamma just fine, it's just that my other stats do everything that it does a bit better, on the other hand it does not have what QP85 and YH-1 can give me. It's all based on personal preference so YMMV
SR-X I simply don't like, I find it irritating.
| Originally Posted by scompton /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm surprised you rank the QP85 and YH-1 over the SR-Gamma. My Gamma is not a true Gamma. It's a franken phone built by Sptizer with an Alpha Pro headband and cups, SR-X drivers, and Lambda cord. I'm also surprised you put the SR-X below the ATH-A900, although I've heard neither. I'd rank my top phones like this I have a Audio Technica AT-706 electret that I need to listen to more. I assume it would go somewhere on that list. I probably should sell some of my other headphones that I don't listen to at all. |
I like my Gamma just fine, it's just that my other stats do everything that it does a bit better, on the other hand it does not have what QP85 and YH-1 can give me. It's all based on personal preference so YMMV
scompton
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Since it's the best stat I own and my newest headphone, that could have a lot to do with it being my current favorite.
Lorddotm
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denon d2000
shure se530
shure se 310
apple buds
shure se530
shure se 310
apple buds
Faust2D
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Technically and objectively Gamma is better than YH-1 and QP85, but I like it less
| Originally Posted by scompton /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since it's the best stat I own and my newest headphone, that could have a lot to do with it being my current favorite. |
Technically and objectively Gamma is better than YH-1 and QP85, but I like it less
bjarnetv
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best:
1. stax sr-sigma
2. jecklin float ps2
3. ergo2/pmb 85
the ones i use the most:
1. pmb 85
2. ergo2 / sr-sigma
3. float ps2
1. stax sr-sigma
2. jecklin float ps2
3. ergo2/pmb 85
the ones i use the most:
1. pmb 85
2. ergo2 / sr-sigma
3. float ps2
Faust2D
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Quote:
I just realized this. All of your headphones have amazing soundstage. Way to go!
| Originally Posted by bjarnetv /img/forum/go_quote.gif best: 1. stax sr-sigma 2. jecklin float ps2 3. ergo2/pmb 85 the ones i use the most: 1. pmb 85 2. ergo2 / sr-sigma 3. float ps2 |
I just realized this. All of your headphones have amazing soundstage. Way to go!
SACD-Man
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Stax Omega (on order and I will assume)
AKG 701's
UE 11pros
UE 10pros
Stax SR-5NB Gold
SE530
Grado RS-2 (not a huge fan)
other garbage
AKG 701's
UE 11pros
UE 10pros
Stax SR-5NB Gold
SE530
Grado RS-2 (not a huge fan)
other garbage
SierraHotel01
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Sources:
1. 3G Nano-->ALO CryoDock-->Tomahawk
2. C542-->ALO CryoDock-->Tomahawk
3. PRS Custom Guitar-->Line6 Vetta II digital amp-->MAudio SoundCard-->ProTools/Mac G5-->Tomahawk
1. SR325i
2. HD650 + Cardas
3. HD600 + Cardas
4. SE530
5. ER4P
6. ER4S
7. PK2 (perfect with iPhone)
(custom EQ for each signal train)
1. 3G Nano-->ALO CryoDock-->Tomahawk
2. C542-->ALO CryoDock-->Tomahawk
3. PRS Custom Guitar-->Line6 Vetta II digital amp-->MAudio SoundCard-->ProTools/Mac G5-->Tomahawk
1. SR325i
2. HD650 + Cardas
3. HD600 + Cardas
4. SE530
5. ER4P
6. ER4S
7. PK2 (perfect with iPhone)
(custom EQ for each signal train)
SierraHotel01
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Sources:
1. 3G Nano-->ALO CryoDock-->Tomahawk
2. C542-->ALO CryoDock-->Tomahawk
3. PRS Custom Guitar-->Line6 Vetta II digital amp-->MAudio SoundCard-->ProTools/Mac G5-->Tomahawk
1. SR325i
2. HD650/Cardas
3. HD600/Cardas
4. SE530
5. ER4P
6. ER4S
7. PK2 (perfect with iPhone)
(custom EQ for each signal train)
1. 3G Nano-->ALO CryoDock-->Tomahawk
2. C542-->ALO CryoDock-->Tomahawk
3. PRS Custom Guitar-->Line6 Vetta II digital amp-->MAudio SoundCard-->ProTools/Mac G5-->Tomahawk
1. SR325i
2. HD650/Cardas
3. HD600/Cardas
4. SE530
5. ER4P
6. ER4S
7. PK2 (perfect with iPhone)
(custom EQ for each signal train)
vvanrij
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Rock - 325i
Classical - K601
All-rounder/vocal - Sextett
Classical - K601
All-rounder/vocal - Sextett
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