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post #1 of 21
6/1/07 at 1:49am
Thread Starter 
I'm about to purchase my first set of decent full-size cans, and I'd appreciate your opinions. I hate these "what should I get" threads, but all my research is doing nothing for me right now in terms of comparison. The 4 sets Im looking into getting are-

- Sennheiser HD650
- Ultrasone 2500
- AKG K701
- Beyerdynamic DT990

If you were me, which pair would you get and why? They will be powered by an RSA Hornet. Thanks in advance - Jordan

Edit: My musical preferences are extremely various, I listen to everything from classical to hip-hop to black metal to folk rock to electronica to alternative, so cans aimed at just one or two genres are probably not for me. Hope this helps.
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post #2 of 21
6/1/07 at 5:33am
I have exactly the same problem as you. It seems the more that i read the harder the choice becomes. The only thing that i can add to make matters worse is that the dt880s seem popular. This is probably as useful as a chocolate fireguard, sorry.

What type of music do you listen to?
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post #3 of 21
6/1/07 at 5:37am
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What type of music do you listen to?
+1 that would help us decide on what would be best.
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post #4 of 21
6/1/07 at 5:39am
It's hard to know what I would get if I were you since I don't know your preferences, regarding musical and sonic taste etc. You will only find out what other people with other preferences prefer as themselves with no deeper knowledge than this.
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post #5 of 21
6/1/07 at 9:13am
Need to know more information about your music preference as well.
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post #6 of 21
6/1/07 at 9:32am
That's easy! If you want to be on stage with the performers get MS2i. If you want to be back a few rows; get the HD600!

....well....works for ME anyway.

Yeah; we need more info.
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post #7 of 21
6/1/07 at 10:18am
In addition to music styles /genre, what do you like listen for in the music?
What instruments do you favor?
What about their sound do you find you listen for when you hear those instruments?

I have found that it can often be about timbre and texture.
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post #8 of 21
6/1/07 at 10:24am
I believe he listens to metal if i'm not mistaken.

And if that's the case, then i'd go Grado(?) with bowl pads.
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post #9 of 21
6/1/07 at 10:29am
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Originally Posted by xnothingpoetic View Post
I believe he listens to metal if i'm not mistaken.

And if that's the case, then i'd go Grado(?) with bowl pads.
x2, assuming rock/metal is preferred. Any of the entry level Grado/Alessandro models are decent choices, namely SR-60, SR-80, & MS-1.

No experience with the Hornet amp though...but the Grados above don't really require them IMO.
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post #10 of 21
6/1/07 at 10:36am
Never heard them, but given those choices I would be tempted to try the new DT990s.
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post #11 of 21
6/1/07 at 2:21pm
If your going for a fullsize you'd want to go for something with full bass like the Dt990 or the HD-650. For me bass can really make or break a big purchase.
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post #12 of 21
6/1/07 at 10:17pm
Thread Starter 
Sorry, forgot to mention my music preferences, Its edited now.
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post #13 of 21
6/1/07 at 11:15pm
Of the 4 listed, I would pick the HD650 for your wide tastes on my ears. Outside of the four on a similar budget, I'd pick the Ergo 2 which is also much easier to drive, perhaps advantages given you shall be using a Hornet.
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post #14 of 21
6/2/07 at 12:03am
If I had to choose from that list, I would get the HD650. I have not heard the Ultrasone 2500, and the K701 and DT990 had not so good sound, to my ears.
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post #15 of 21
6/2/07 at 12:07am
Looking at the IEMs in your signature, I would think the HD650 or DT990 is a good starting point.

The ultrasones and AKG aren't really a sonic match for the UM2 and E5. If you had listed ER-4 in your profile, then maybe the K701 is more your style.
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