Will the Sony ZX700 be a good upgrade to a pair of AKG K518LE? I looking to spend something close to 100 otherwise, any thought will be much appreciated
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I've never heard the DNA but perhaps someone who mentioned trying it on the previous page can provide a comparison.
I've never heard the DNA but perhaps someone who mentioned trying it on the previous page can provide a comparison.
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Wow man this post is just amazing.
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Looking to upgrade from the Ultrasone HFI-580 at some point this year. My budget will probably be in the $250-300 range - how do the higher end Ultrasones compare to the 580?
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No clue - I've never heard the 580. The Ultrasone pro models (550, 650, 750, 900) just get bassier as you go up in model number.
No clue - I've never heard the 580. The Ultrasone pro models (550, 650, 750, 900) just get bassier as you go up in model number.
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Hi,
I am choosing between Grado sr60i and Creative aural live and Koss Portapro. I like listening to jazz (Eva Cassidy, Adelle etc), acoustic and pop at home. What would be the best for sound quality and naturalness of sound, I like an open airy musical sound.
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I am choosing between Grado sr60i and Creative aural live and Koss Portapro. I like listening to jazz (Eva Cassidy, Adelle etc), acoustic and pop at home. What would be the best for sound quality and naturalness of sound, I like an open airy musical sound.
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For those genres I would go for the CAL!. It might not be open like the Koss and Grado but it has a good soundstage and will sound nice and rich with your music.
For those genres I would go for the CAL!. It might not be open like the Koss and Grado but it has a good soundstage and will sound nice and rich with your music.
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Does anyone know if the ES10 would need a good amp, or will they be fine driven by my Fiio E6?
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Hey joker, have you ever tested the SRH940? I am still in the market for some portable cans with a similar sound sig to that of my Q701 and GR07... along with a detachable cable. I passed on the Q460 since you said it wasn't as good as the Denon HP700. I really hope the SRH940 fits my needs. From what I've read so far the x70x and SRH940 are very similar.
Or how about the SRH840?
Or how about the SRH840?
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The ES10 is not difficult to drive. Not sure if the E6 will help much - might be better to use it straight out of your portable (assuming it's a decent one) on the go and get a DAC for home use.
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Nope, never heard the SRH940
The ES10 is not difficult to drive. Not sure if the E6 will help much - might be better to use it straight out of your portable (assuming it's a decent one) on the go and get a DAC for home use.
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Nope, never heard the SRH940
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Hi IjokerI,
Thanks man for your detailed posting, which by far is most informative I've seen so far.
By the way, what are your thoughts on soul by ludacris sl100/sl150?
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Thanks man for your detailed posting, which by far is most informative I've seen so far.
By the way, what are your thoughts on soul by ludacris sl100/sl150?
cheers
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rapper-phones are generally frowned upon here. However, I've heard the Soul Over ears, and while they aren't half bad, they still aren't worth the asking price.
rapper-phones are generally frowned upon here. However, I've heard the Soul Over ears, and while they aren't half bad, they still aren't worth the asking price.
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I only heard the full-size one (SL300?) briefly and it sounded okay, but definitely not great. Not familiar with the on-ear ones.
I only heard the full-size one (SL300?) briefly and it sounded okay, but definitely not great. Not familiar with the on-ear ones.
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Will you be writing up the Monoprice 8323? I have these headphones and would like to know how they stack up and what it would take to get a significant upgrade.
Will you be writing up the Monoprice 8323? I have these headphones and would like to know how they stack up and what it would take to get a significant upgrade.
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