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post #1 of 30
7/16/10 at 10:59am
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I'm looking for some new headphones. I don't know exactly how to describe what I'm looking for but the following qualities should be of use:

 

  • Soundstage depth, not width
  • Imaging?
  • Spaciousness?
  • Rich lower extension (no, I'm not a basshead)?
  • Surround sound
  • Full sound?
  • Immersive soundstage?

 

The only one that I can think of is the Beyerdynamic DT860.

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post #2 of 30
7/16/10 at 11:21am

AKG K1000?

Widely known for its sound stage width, but it certainly does not fail in the depth either. Imo that is.

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post #3 of 30
7/16/10 at 12:20pm

If you want absolute precision, Stax O2.  If you want a really large soundstage (which is what I think you're asking for) Stax Sigma and AKG K1000, with the Sigma being a step ahead in most everything.

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post #4 of 30
7/16/10 at 12:21pm

Another vote for the K-1000.  There's nothing else quite like it for soundstage, immersion, and (yes) bass extension.  The K-1000 doesn't "slam," but the notes go all the way down.

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post #5 of 30
7/16/10 at 12:30pm

You just made me want to smack my husband.    He  broke mine!

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post #6 of 30
7/16/10 at 12:40pm

This has been asked before long ago. I remember people mentioned Stax electrostatics, AKG K-1000, or Sony PFR-V1. But they aren't really headphones, more like ear speakers lol!


Edited by krayzie - 7/16/10 at 12:42pm
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post #7 of 30
7/16/10 at 12:51pm

F1/CD3000/K1000/HD800

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post #8 of 30
7/16/10 at 1:12pm
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  • Soundstage depth, not width
  • Imaging?
  • Spaciousness?



Find some recording that have these qualities. Then use any headphone to hear them.

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post #9 of 30
7/16/10 at 2:58pm
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So, I guess I can rule out the Beyerdynamic DT860. The Sony V1 and F1 look like toys, though.
 

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post #10 of 30
7/16/10 at 3:12pm

DT860??

 

If you mean DT880... why rule it out? It's got amazing imaging, soundstage, etc.

The 600 ohm is the only one I'd recommend, as would many here.

 

The only thing on your list that I would think doesn't match is 'surround sound' (whaaaa?)

 

Also, if I was pressed... I wouldn't call the sound of these exactly 'full'. But my definition of 'full' may be different than yours. For full, I'd think of D5000 or HD600.

 

shane

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post #11 of 30
7/16/10 at 3:19pm
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Find some recording that have these qualities. Then use any headphone to hear them.

x2  If it's not recorded in the first place then any "sound-staging" added by the headphone is phony.  Real sound-staging comes from the recording itself.
 

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post #12 of 30
7/16/10 at 3:24pm


 

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So, I guess I can rule out the Beyerdynamic DT860. The Sony V1 and F1 look like toys, though.
 


The F1 is certainly not a toy.  Magnesium construction, very lightweight, uber comfortable and superb soundstage.  Needs lots of hours to reach its full potential though.  

Ron

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post #13 of 30
7/16/10 at 3:30pm

dt990

 

best soundstage for bang for the buck IMO, but i find them too ear piercing sizzling for mainstream/bright tracks. They do wonderful for movies and games as well.

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post #14 of 30
7/16/10 at 3:53pm


The F1 is far from a toy.. They are one of the best headphones for biaural material.

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So, I guess I can rule out the Beyerdynamic DT860. The Sony V1 and F1 look like toys, though.
 

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post #15 of 30
7/16/10 at 4:02pm
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The F1 is certainly not a toy.  Magnesium construction, very lightweight, uber comfortable and superb soundstage.  Needs lots of hours to reach its full potential though.  

Ron


Have you heard them before? How do they compare to you K1000s? Do they have a speaker-like presentation? From pictures, they look plastic.

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