++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ i.e. Don't start a new thread: ask for advice... - Page 1674

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Originally Posted by mswobo 

Looking to buy my first pair. I'm 3 hours from any audio daler who stocks the big names... So I will be purchasing without a demo.

Thinking of the the Grado 125 and 225's. Will be using them with an accuphase preamp, adcom amp, rega TT and with an adapter to my iPhone and Galaxy S3. Listen to classic rock, blues and jazz.

Important to me:
Soundstage
Comfort
Durability

Any advice for the newbie would be appreciated.

Except for your phones, I am not at all familiar with your equipment.

In any case the Grados are easy to drive.  They are excellent rock and blues cans, but only OK for jazz and not so OK for large jazz bands.  i don't have a problem with it, but many have comfort issues with Grados.  Sound stage is small for an open can.  The Grado SR house sound is the Grado wall of sound.  If you're still interested, the 225i is the one to get.  It is the sweet spot in the Grado line.

Need a pair of full sized cans and a dac/amp combo (sth portable like E17) for Rap, Hip/Hop,Electronic music. Budget 400$ for both. I like good amount of bass controlled and tight yet not too overwhelming the highs should not be ear piercing(like my Mg7s). Your suggestions would be appreciated.

Regards,

Bump, Anyone?

Hi Everyone,

I came to seek advice on getting a gaming headset.  I will be playing PS3 and plan to use my receiver as an amplifier, so I figured I could invest in some nice headphones.

My main concern is to have an open air and straight coiled headset with good soundstage.  I have had HA-RX900, HD280 and ATH-M50s in the past and the last two were terrible for soundstage, so I want to tailor this purchase more towards that goal.  I used to play competitive games and I'd never be able to tell where sounds were coming from if I didn't use my RX900s.

I have looked at many reviews including MadLust's great guide, but I am still on the fence between the AKG Q701 and the Beyerdynamic DT990.

I hear they both have great soundstage and are comfortable, but the Beyer has more bass and treble, which some people have found annoying (mostly the treble part).

Coming from my two pairs of headsets, which do you think will be the better upgrade?  Is the AKG's bass really all that bad?  From the graphs it seems I've been spoiled with bass, so maybe I'll be really unhappy?  Graph

I tried to go to Bestbuy today to try the AKG's on but they only had one pair and they wouldn't let me open it to try them out.  I haven't seen any Beyers locally, but if I go with them, since I really dislike coiled cords, I'll probably have to get the Premium version.

If I go with Beyers, should get the 250 or 600 Ohm version?  I am under the impression the 600 Ohm version has smaller drivers so it is a more accurate device.  Since I'm running this off a receiver, I thought I shouldn't have any problem driving it.

Thanks for your help, audiophiles!

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Originally Posted by kabeero 

Hi Everyone,

 

I came to seek advice on getting a gaming headset.  I will be playing PS3 and plan to use my receiver as an amplifier, so I figured I could invest in some nice headphones.

 

My main concern is to have an open air and straight coiled headset with good soundstage.  I have had HA-RX900, HD280 and ATH-M50s in the past and the last two were terrible for soundstage, so I want to tailor this purchase more towards that goal.  I used to play competitive games and I'd never be able to tell where sounds were coming from if I didn't use my RX900s.

 

I have looked at many reviews including MadLust's great guide, but I am still on the fence between the AKG Q701 and the Beyerdynamic DT990.

 

I hear they both have great soundstage and are comfortable, but the Beyer has more bass and treble, which some people have found annoying (mostly the treble part).

 

Coming from my two pairs of headsets, which do you think will be the better upgrade?  Is the AKG's bass really all that bad?  From the graphs it seems I've been spoiled with bass, so maybe I'll be really unhappy?  Graph

 

I tried to go to Bestbuy today to try the AKG's on but they only had one pair and they wouldn't let me open it to try them out.  I haven't seen any Beyers locally, but if I go with them, since I really dislike coiled cords, I'll probably have to get the Premium version.

 

If I go with Beyers, should get the 250 or 600 Ohm version?  I am under the impression the 600 Ohm version has smaller drivers so it is a more accurate device.  Since I'm running this off a receiver, I thought I shouldn't have any problem driving it.

 

Thanks for your help, audiophiles!

If you are a basshead of any stripe, you will find the bass of the Q701 to be insufficient.  The bass on the Q701 extends well, but it won't give you that punch that bassheads crave.  On the other hand the DT 990 has recessed mids.  In summary if you want bass punch, go with the Beyer.  If you want balanced mids, a bigger, better sound stage and greater clarity--go with the AKG.  The Beyer is a more colored and "fun" can, while the AKG is m,ore balanced and analytical.

The headphone out jacks on modern A/V receivers are a crap shoot.  If you have a Yamaha Adventage receiver, you should be OK with either choice, but there a large number of receivers that won't properly power either choice--even the 250 Ohm version of the Beyer.

Hey everyone,

I got a pair of Grado sr60i's for Christmas a year ago and really love them.  However, I have been bitten by the bug to buy again.  

I would prefer to go with an over the ear model this time, my price range is between $100 and $150 and I listen to a fairly wide variety of genres, but mostly rock music. 

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

If you are a basshead of any stripe, you will find the bass of the Q701 to be insufficient.  The bass on the Q701 extends well, but it won't give you that punch that bassheads crave.  On the other hand the DT 990 has recessed mids.  In summary if you want bass punch, go with the Beyer.  If you want balanced mids, a bigger, better sound stage and greater clarity--go with the AKG.  The Beyer is a more colored and "fun" can, while the AKG is m,ore balanced and analytical.

 

The headphone out jacks on modern A/V receivers are a crap shoot.  If you have a Yamaha Adventage receiver, you should be OK with either choice, but there a large number of receivers that won't properly power either choice--even the 250 Ohm version of the Beyer.

Thanks for the info.  I'll have to do more research on my Yamaha RX-V867 but I found out my Traktor S4 board can handle up to 600 Ohms, so I may use that to drive them.  I generally listen to music with a lot of bass, so I think the DT990's will be the better choice.

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Originally Posted by mrignatious2 

Hey everyone,

 

I got a pair of Grado sr60i's for Christmas a year ago and really love them.  However, I have been bitten by the bug to buy again.  

 

I would prefer to go with an over the ear model this time, my price range is between $100 and $150 and I listen to a fairly wide variety of genres, but mostly rock music. 

 

Thanks!

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?

Do you plan to use them outside your home?  If so, in what way & with what equipment?

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Originally Posted by wredj10 

Looking for closed full size headphones for comfort reasons, though will consider smaller portable headphones

 

looking emphasized bass, headphones good with dance , electronic, pop, rock, etc

 

Looking at a price of around 200 - 500 USD
 

considering:

 

Beyerdynamic Custom Pro 1, Beyerdynamic DT 770,

AKG K550

audio technica pro700

fischer audio FA-011

Denon D400/D600

D2000/5000 (Less due to price increase)

Logitech UE6000

Sony XB900/X series (best buy model ) Build quality didn't seem great

Sony XB1000

Ultrasone Pro900

 

 

Good closed headphones with emphasized bass, in order of quality imo (and cost) are D5000 > D2000 > K550 > UE6000 > SRH840 > M50 > M100 > DT770

Hi all,

I have just joined the forum and know very little about headphone quality so need a bit of help. I am currently looking for some mid range over ear headphones (£50 to £100) that are best for listening to Hip-Hop and Rap. I have done a bit of research into this and have a shortlist, but I still can't decide which ones to go for. These are the 3 I am stuck between, but I am open to any other opinions you may have on different models. I will be using these headphone to play music from my phone through Spotify if that makes a difference.

1. Ultrasone HFI-580 £100

2. Audio Technica ATH-WS55 £60

3. AKG K618DJ £65

If anyone can give their thoughts on these choices and also any other headphones that come under this spec then it would be much appreciated.

Cheers.

Hello, I'm looking for an entrance into the world of the audiophile and was wondering what would be best for me:

• Budget of around £250 ($380).
• I will mainly be listening to music and playing games, but will occasionally watch films.
• Genres I like include Rock, Electronic, Classical, Folk etc.
• I think I would prefer more neutral headphones with no emphasis on any particular frequency (so they are suitable for a wide variety of music genres and are closest to the true sound).
• The source will be lossless files on my PC.

I have looked at the Sennheiser HD600s and think they would be a good match, but they would consume the entire budget. My question is, should I get these headphones and run them from my motherboard for the time being until I can get an amp, or get cheaper headphones like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50s and combine them with an amp?

I know that in order to get the most out of the HD600s, an amp is necessary, but will it be sufficient for the short term to run them from my motherboard? Also, it may be cheaper in the long term as I will be less inclined to upgrade to a new set of headphones.

Thanks for the help!

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Originally Posted by viralcow 

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=ATHA900XRB

code DIG5 = $125.

Woke up this morning with a minor ear irritation -- I get these sometimes because of the pressure from the IEM seal -- so to save torturing myself any longer with more research into headphones, I sprang for these. My wife's going to kill me, but at least it'll be with happy ears! Thanks for the recommendation! They do indeed seem to be the best bang for the buck.

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Originally Posted by dryvadeum 


I think the Beyers will be quite bass heavy and have more of a v shaped presentation where as the HP100's are more neutral and well balanced.

STil debationg the HP100s vs teh Beyer DT770 or the Custom Pro. I just found a good price on CustomPro any thoughts on these compared to HP100s. PArticularly on noise isolation?

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Originally Posted by jmkma 

STil debationg the HP100s vs teh Beyer DT770 or the Custom Pro. I just found a good price on CustomPro any thoughts on these compared to HP100s. PArticularly on noise isolation?

And just for hahas, what about K271 MK II at much lower price point. Man, I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger....

Quote:

Originally Posted by mswobo 

Looking to buy my first pair. I'm 3 hours from any audio daler who stocks the big names... So I will be purchasing without a demo.

Thinking of the the Grado 125 and 225's. Will be using them with an accuphase preamp, adcom amp, rega TT and with an adapter to my iPhone and Galaxy S3. Listen to classic rock, blues and jazz.

Important to me:
Soundstage
Comfort
Durability

Any advice for the newbie would be appreciated.

Hi

Not so much comfort to be honest :s