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Originally Posted by hydroflip 

 

I apologise for taking a while to respond. The music I tend to listen to is very diverse. I'm now tending away from the K550 for the apparent lack of lows and generally not very good for bass. It is now down to the SRH840 and the M50, I would like a decent amount of bass. I listen to a wide variety of music varying from classical to dubstep. I also read something about the durability of the SRH840s not being very good (can someone either advise me on this).Any final advice for deciding between these two cans?

I think if you don't like the K550 because of the lack of bass, you aren't going to like the SRH840 either. Those and especially its successor, the SRH940, are very analytical closed-back cans. If fact, I didn't even really enjoy the K550 and its bass until after I listened to the two Shures. After listening to them, I really appreciated the K550 more.

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Originally Posted by nachoamedina 

Hi! I was a noob and posted a thread about this but I've been looking for some headphones around $300. I'm mostly going to use it to listen to music on my iPhone, but I really want good quality as I'm an avid music fan. Thanks!

Are you OK with open cans (they leak sound)?

What equipment will be powering these cans?  Will you be using an amp?

What is the format of your music and other sounds you will putting into these cans?

Describe the sound signature that you are seeking?

If you don't know your preferred sound signature (and even if you do), what genres of music do you plan to run through these cans?

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

What equipment will be powering these cans?  Will you be using an amp?

 

What is the format of your music and other sounds you will putting into these cans?

 

Other than fast and clear, describe the sound signature that you are seeking?

I have a Denon PMA-520AE amp, NAD DAC1 and I play most of my music via the computer. So nothing fancy. Don't have a headphone amp yet, but considering buying one. Format is FLAC or 320 kbps. Tbh I'm not too sure on what kind of sound signature I'm looking for; I haven't tried that many headphones in my days. But apart from fast and clear, I do like some soundstage and a bit of warmth, although nothing muddy.

And thanks for replying!

would you guys consider a900x better than dt770 250ohm? bass wise and sound clarity wise? i dont like sharp highs. 

Hey all. So I'm back on the hunt for an end game portable headphone. Now yes, I know this isn't the portable thread, BUT I'm looking for a FULL SIZE circumaural headphone. So here's what i need:

Cliff notes version:

• Closed back
• overear
• isolation
• rock music
• open to sound sigs (no big bass/recessed mids)
• Preferably folding (case would be nice too)
• Under $500 ish
• powered off O2
• SOLID build
• average cable length

Expanded Version:

Isolation is a must. I spend over an hour and a half daily in extremely noisy environments (lots of people) and i need to be able to hear my music. I don't see this being a major problem for closed back, over ear phones, but any tips as to stand out isolators would be much appreciated.

Second, portability. Now here's what I mean by portability, and if nothing more READ THIS. I don't want any extra long or coiled cords. Standard cabling is plenty suffice. I would like them to fold flat for storage; however any type of folding would be greatly appreciated. Also, i would prefer a 3.5mm termination, if at all possible.

Now onto sound. I typically go for balance, however it isn't a must. Just no bass head or mid recessed cans. Yeah, i know that rules out a lot, but I'm perfectly open to colored or different sound. For example, the MS300 has what can only be called "presence", a certain forceful musicality about it that forces one to "feel" the song, if that makes any sense. Please, hold nothing back. Just as a note i listen to a lot of rock (think: 80's hair, Rush, Chevelle, Five Finger Death Punch etc)

Build quality, these will certainly take some abuse so the more tank like the better.

Price range isn't really at hand here. Just nothing ridiculous so say under $500

Yes, they will be amped (O2 is planned upon). I assume that should be enough.

If you could use the HD600 or SRH840 as a standard for comparison that would be great.

Thanks for all the help in advance. Right now I'm just try to feel this out. So, please throw anything you think might work for me. Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by thecansmancan 

Hey all. So I'm back on the hunt for an end game portable headphone. Now yes, I know this isn't the portable thread, BUT I'm looking for a FULL SIZE circumaural headphone. So here's what i need:

 

Cliff notes version:

• Closed back
• overear
• isolation
• rock music
• open to sound sigs (no big bass/recessed mids)
• Preferably folding (case would be nice too)
• Under $500 ish
• powered off O2
• SOLID build
• average cable length

 

 

Expanded Version:

 

Isolation is a must. I spend over an hour and a half daily in extremely noisy environments (lots of people) and i need to be able to hear my music. I don't see this being a major problem for closed back, over ear phones, but any tips as to stand out isolators would be much appreciated.

 

Second, portability. Now here's what I mean by portability, and if nothing more READ THIS. I don't want any extra long or coiled cords. Standard cabling is plenty suffice. I would like them to fold flat for storage; however any type of folding would be greatly appreciated. Also, i would prefer a 3.5mm termination, if at all possible.

 

Now onto sound. I typically go for balance, however it isn't a must. Just no bass head or mid recessed cans. Yeah, i know that rules out a lot, but I'm perfectly open to colored or different sound. For example, the MS300 has what can only be called "presence", a certain forceful musicality about it that forces one to "feel" the song, if that makes any sense. Please, hold nothing back. Just as a note i listen to a lot of rock (think: 80's hair, Rush, Chevelle, Five Finger Death Punch etc)

 

Build quality, these will certainly take some abuse so the more tank like the better.

 

Price range isn't really at hand here. Just nothing ridiculous so say under $500

 

Yes, they will be amped (O2 is planned upon). I assume that should be enough.

 

If you could use the HD600 or SRH840 as a standard for comparison that would be great.

 

 

Thanks for all the help in advance. Right now I'm just try to feel this out. So, please throw anything you think might work for me. Thanks again.

AKG K550, Shure SHR940 - completely neutral - both great sounding headphones, both have good isolation, K550's has bit more sub bass and better built quality,and its more comfortable. Both fold and don't have coiled cables.

Logitech UE6000 - neutral with slight lift in the bass region, well made, great comfort, excellent sound quality, some say the best for closed headphones under $500.

Sennheiser Amperior - great for rock, sort of V-shaped signature, great isolation, easily powered and portable, but its not full sized as you said.

Sennheiser Momentum - a bit bigger than Amperior, portable, comfy, warm with lots of bass.

[B]Budget:[/B] I only have about $60 right now but I [I]might[/I] be able to save up to around $100 max.
My current headphones still work but they're falling apart, both ear cups broke and easily come out, the pressure of the headband holds them on my head still, but I'd rather not have headphones that could break at any moment and leave me without any decent ones while I wait for shipping. So I CAN wait and save up more but I'd rather not.

Current headphones: JVC HARX-700s
Sound card: Asus Xonar DS

My 700s aren't bad but I play Bf3 competitively so I would like an upgrade for gaming, and as long as it's not a downgrade for music/other stuff it's fine. I mainly listen to Metal.
I wear glasses and I wear my headphones basically all day so they need to be comfortable. These 700s hurt the left side my head (idk why it's only the left, maybe my head is lopsided, lol) after a couple hours unless I adjust my glasses to a place not so optimal for vision.
I'm not exactly sure how much sound leaks from open headphones but I share a room with my brother and I don't want him to be able to hear them from across the room.

Based on the 'OCN's Most Recommended Audio Products'(that's the forum I use the most, I just came here to get some more advice) and some other threads here, I think the Superlux 668Bs or Samson SR850s might be good for me? I like the detachable cable on the Superlux too because every once in a while my dog trys to paw at me and gets his paw caught on my cable and pulls it down.

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Originally Posted by TheYonderGod 

[B]Budget:[/B] I only have about $60 right now but I [I]might[/I] be able to save up to around $100 max.
My current headphones still work but they're falling apart, both ear cups broke and easily come out, the pressure of the headband holds them on my head still, but I'd rather not have headphones that could break at any moment and leave me without any decent ones while I wait for shipping. So I CAN wait and save up more but I'd rather not.

Current headphones: JVC HARX-700s
Sound card: Asus Xonar DS

My 700s aren't bad but I play Bf3 competitively so I would like an upgrade for gaming, and as long as it's not a downgrade for music/other stuff it's fine. I mainly listen to Metal.
I wear glasses and I wear my headphones basically all day so they need to be comfortable. These 700s hurt the left side my head (idk why it's only the left, maybe my head is lopsided, lol) after a couple hours unless I adjust my glasses to a place not so optimal for vision.
I'm not exactly sure how much sound leaks from open headphones but I share a room with my brother and I don't want him to be able to hear them from across the room.

Based on the 'OCN's Most Recommended Audio Products'(that's the forum I use the most, I just came here to get some more advice) and some other threads here, I think the Superlux 668Bs or Samson SR850s might be good for me? I like the detachable cable on the Superlux too because every once in a while my dog trys to paw at me and gets his paw caught on my cable and pulls it down.

Ok, so if im not mistaken those are both open/semi opened cans. So they will definitely leak some sound.'

Allow me just to put you on course, you want something with a good soundstage and good imagining for gaming. I'd say save a bit more and get the srh 840. They're typically around $150 but can be had for less. They are consider some of the best in the price range (and well above). Is you really want to save though, yeah from what I've read you may want to stick with your original two options. 

Oh, and if you just want all out comfort look at sonys XB line. They probably won't be the best for you sonicaly by any means. But by God they're the most comfortable things you could ever put on your head.

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Originally Posted by derbigpr 

 

 

AKG K550, Shure SHR940 - completely neutral - both great sounding headphones, both have good isolation, K550's has bit more sub bass and better built quality,and its more comfortable. Both fold and don't have coiled cables.

 

Logitech UE6000 - neutral with slight lift in the bass region, well made, great comfort, excellent sound quality, some say the best for closed headphones under $500.

 

Sennheiser Amperior - great for rock, sort of V-shaped signature, great isolation, easily powered and portable, but its not full sized as you said.

 

Sennheiser Momentum - a bit bigger than Amperior, portable, comfy, warm with lots of bass.

Alright, great. So I was looking at the K550 and one reviewer mentioned a pretty bad treble/upper midrange spike. Have you had a similar experience?

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

 

If you like the sound signature of the M50, the DT 990 or Pro 900 is more your can.The DT 880 is much more neutral and balanced.

Thanks! Now that the Audio Technica ATH-W1000X is for $400 on the deals thread, would that be a good buy, similar to the DT 990? The InnerFidelity review says that the W1000X is also a "V-shaped" can. 

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Originally Posted by thecansmancan 

Ok, so if im not mistaken those are both open/semi opened cans. So they will definitely leak some sound.'

 

Allow me just to put you on course, you want something with a good soundstage and good imagining for gaming. I'd say save a bit more and get the srh 840. They're typically around $150 but can be had for less. They are consider some of the best in the price range (and well above). Is you really want to save though, yeah from what I've read you may want to stick with your original two options. 

 

Oh, and if you just want all out comfort look at sonys XB line. They probably won't be the best for you sonicaly by any means. But by God they're the most comfortable things you could ever put on your head.

Yes the Superlux are semi open and the Samson are open. I'm not really that concerned with the sound leakage as long as it's not too excessive. It's not like as loud as if I was using speakers is it?

Yeah the 840s are way too much for me. The cheapest I see them is $180 atm. But thanks for the suggestion.

I think I'm just going to order the Superlux unless anyone thinks I shouldn't.