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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

From your list, i have not heard the K 601.  From the cans I know, Shure SRH 840 and KRK KNS 8400 are the best.  The Shure has a mid bass hump and somewhat recessed highs.  The KRK has less bass; is brighter and more balanced overall.  Closed cans, especially in this price range, are not going give you much sound stage.  They are good left to right (separation).

Ok, which would be more comfortable - I have a medium sized head and wear glasses when gaming?  (And I kind of gathered from reviews that most closed cans don't do sound stage well, that seems something that open and semi-open cans do much better).

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Originally Posted by Vincent2211 

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

From your list, i have not heard the K 601.  From the cans I know, Shure SRH 840 and KRK KNS 8400 are the best.  The Shure has a mid bass hump and somewhat recessed highs.  The KRK has less bass; is brighter and more balanced overall.  Closed cans, especially in this price range, are not going give you much sound stage.  They are good left to right (separation).

Ok, which would be more comfortable - I have a medium sized head and wear glasses when gaming?  (And I kind of gathered from reviews that most closed cans don't do sound stage well, that seems something that open and semi-open cans do much better).

The KRK--but comfort is a very individual thing.  Your personal mileage may vary.

Hi Guys,

Wanted to introduce myself. I'm a new member, my name is Barry B. (bareyb) and I'm in the market for a new pair of Headphones. I thought this would be easy, but it is proving to be anything but... So here I am. I've already purchased some Sennheiser HD 439 Headphones and while I love the details at the high end, I'm somewhat disappointed in the low end. The Bass is kind of "raggedy" and I was shocked to find out my daughter's SkullCandys had more punch. So that sucks... I was really hoping to just buy one pair and be done with it... 

Anyway, I figured you fine folks would be able to set me straight and point me in the right direction. I have spent copius amounts of time reading the Internet and in particular this forum and the "Basshead Club" thread. Here is what I'm looking for:

1. Style: Over Ear 

2. Sound Characteristics sought: BASS! Deep, tight, and controlled. LIke a Subwoofer but not ragged or loose sounding. Not Boomy. QUALITY Bass. Mids & Highs: I prefer a smooth top end, not too bright or harsh. My favorite speakers are Kef if that helps at all. 

3. Price: Up to $375.00 but less is cool too... 

4. Music Genres: Rock, Pop, Dubstep, Country

5. Input source: iPod with E11 Amp

Models I'm considering:

1. Audio Technica ATH-M50

2. Audio Technica ATH-PRO 700 MK2 

3. Pioneer HDJ-2000-K 

4. Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro

5. Ultrasone Pro 900 S-Logic Surround Sond

All these models have low Impedence  (32 ohm for the most part) and should work well, although most of the time I'll be using my Amp. Anything on that list that doesn't belong? Any suggestions for other models to consider? I'm wondering (for instance) if the Ultrasone's might be a bit too bright... I seem to be reading differing opinions on that. Bright is okay, harsh is not. Any thoughts on any of the other choices?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Main source is iPhone 4S

Looking for something with:

Very good instrumental separation

Wide soundstage

High level of detail and depth

Extended sparkly treble and an overall bright sound signature

Mids can be slightly recessed but must be smooth

Bass must be present but great quantities are not required, I'm looking for tightness

MUST BE CLOSED CANS, not really a fan of on-ears though I do plan on purchasing a pair of ATH-ES700s soon.

~$100 budget for portable use on the bus to and from college. I've got a pair of Panasonic RP-HTX7, several different IEMs including a pair of JVC FXD80s which I use on a daily basis, and just ordered a pair of Senn HD219s for $10.99 just for the hell of it.

I'm thinking maybe the Senn HD449s would work well?

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Originally Posted by akinari-kun 

Main source is iPhone 4S

 

Looking for something with:

 

Very good instrumental separation

Wide soundstage

High level of detail and depth

Extended sparkly treble and an overall bright sound signature

Mids can be slightly recessed but must be smooth

Bass must be present but great quantities are not required, I'm looking for tightness

 

MUST BE CLOSED CANS, not really a fan of on-ears though I do plan on purchasing a pair of ATH-ES700s soon.

 

~$100 budget for portable use on the bus to and from college. I've got a pair of Panasonic RP-HTX7, several different IEMs including a pair of JVC FXD80s which I use on a daily basis, and just ordered a pair of Senn HD219s for $10.99 just for the hell of it.

 

I'm thinking maybe the Senn HD449s would work well?

You're not going to get all that for about $100--especially unamped and closed.  Maybe the closest thing to what you want is the Shure SRH 940, which needs an amp and is currently on sale for about as low as its ever been at $229.

I'm looking for a pair of full-sized <$50, since I'm on a budget. I prefer a more balanced sound signature, and it doesn't matter whether the cans are portable or not. Isolation means a lot to me so I would prefer circumaural ones. Can you give me some suggestions on what to buy? Thanks!

i have read a lot of pages about the q701 and hd 600/650

i am tired of reading and thinking so i am about to order one today.

should i get q701 or hd600

i just cant decide which one

i want a natural sounding phone without too much colourisation

it also has to be musical

my ears kept touching the driver of the dt880 so i had to send it back

it has too be very comfortable ( i have big ears, so i think q701 fits better but i  like

the looks of the cup style of sennheiser more,)

i want realiastic soundstage in wide en depth, quality bass (not quantity), i prefer quality low bass instead of midbass

i think i like the sound of akg more but i like the looks of hd600 more.

i listen to, rap/jazz/soul/instrumentals/latino music/classic/all kinds of music

mostly rap though and jazz

i will use it alot for ps3 gaming also. so i has to be comfortable coz i will be wearing it for hours for gaming (sometimes 4 / 5 hours straight)

i was also thinking bout he-400, but i quess its not very comfortable for  hours of gaming or am i wrong?

i was also wondering on which of these 3 hp this song sounds the best

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-za64oHPgQ

i can get hd600 and q701 for exactly the same price , i just dont know which one to order

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Originally Posted by Nion 

i have read a lot of pages about the q701 and hd 600/650

i am tired of reading and thinking so i am about to order one today.

 

should i get q701 or hd600

 

i just cant decide which one

i want a natural sounding phone without too much colourisation

it also has to be musical

 

my ears kept touching the driver of the dt880 so i had to send it back

it has too be very comfortable ( i have big ears, so i think q701 fits better but i  like

the looks of the cup style of sennheiser more,)

 

i want realiastic soundstage in wide en depth, quality bass (not quantity), i prefer quality low bass instead of midbass

 

i think i like the sound of akg more but i like the looks of hd600 more.

 

i listen to, rap/jazz/soul/instrumentals/latino music/classic/all kinds of music

mostly rap though and jazz

 

i will use it alot for ps3 gaming also. so i has to be comfortable coz i will be wearing it for hours for gaming (sometimes 4 / 5 hours straight)

i was also thinking bout he-400, but i quess its not very comfortable for  hours of gaming or am i wrong?

i was also wondering on which of these 3 hp this song sounds the best

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-za64oHPgQ

 

i can get hd600 and q701 for exactly the same price , i just dont know which one to order

I think u cant go wrong with the 600. For your music I think the 600 would be a good choice (just imo). But the 650 would be even better!

didnt listen 2 the HE-400 yet.

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Originally Posted by SerenaxD 

I'm looking for a pair of full-sized <$50, since I'm on a budget. I prefer a more balanced sound signature, and it doesn't matter whether the cans are portable or not. Isolation means a lot to me so I would prefer circumaural ones. Can you give me some suggestions on what to buy? Thanks!

Not all circumaural headphones isolate well and some supra-aural headphones do actually isolate quite well.

The best <$50 I've ever heard, by far, is the Beyerdynamic DT 235 but it is pretty much supra-aural. However, if you have small to medium sized ears they might be circumaural for you. They also don't isolate extremely well. Maybe checkout the Monoprice 8323 it is really great for the price. The only thing I don't like about them is their very narrow soundstage.

Hi

this is my first post. I've been reading the forum for a while, a LOT of info here, and decided to create an account to ask a more custom question.

I want a pair of closed, over the head , headphones. The price should be ~100$, not much.

Until now the one that I want is Sennheiser HD-449 .

I've want to use it : on the go, at home (at night when I cannot listen to my speakers) and at office also .. but mostly will be for on the go listening (subway, street, train).

source: I have ordered a colorfly C3 , and also a ELE EL-D01 DAC for home use . I've read good reviews about both. Didn't listened to none.

What I want from the sound: clarity, soundstage, instruments separation and NOT too bassy.

I am listening to mostly classical, but also to movie soundtracks, voice music, jazz, blues, and some pop... etc... - audiophile recordings (like chesky)

What do you think, will the HD-449 will give me what I want? Will it be ok with the sources? I read that the sound is balanced and it has "a problem" with the bass, which sounds very good too me, because I hate the idea of subwoofer, too much bass for music and hip-hop music (no flame: just presented my preferences).

Would I need an AMP ? If yes which amp should I got it paired with, at budget?

Overall : what do you think? Should I consider other headphones? Ideas?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by earie 

Hello guys

Apologies if this is in the incorrect place, I'm looking for some advise regarding IE80's.

The problem I'm having is with fit of them, I just can't keep the wire over my ears, it always slips off. I have tried the ear hooks but cant get on with them they are a rubbish design.
I have previously had se215 & for a time Se535 so I appreciate a decent fit.

I am after a replacement cable that has memory cable at the earphone end, is there such on the market ?
Ive contacted a few of the sellers of replacement cables on eBay but they have stated they do not have the memory cable, does any one know if there is such on the market?
Or does anybody have any other soloution? Or does every one at sennheiser have huge ears and long hair ?!

Not even a full sized headphone question of any stripe.  You need to post in the section of the forum that pertains to EIM's.

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Originally Posted by SerenaxD 

I'm looking for a pair of full-sized <$50, since I'm on a budget. I prefer a more balanced sound signature, and it doesn't matter whether the cans are portable or not. Isolation means a lot to me so I would prefer circumaural ones. Can you give me some suggestions on what to buy? Thanks!

Check the buying guides linked in the opening post of this thread.