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post #136 of 142
5/8/13 at 7:52am

SRH1440 are open.

DT660 are closed.

So would you re-qualify that statement specific to that fundamental design difference?

 

And as an aside, do the DT660 isolate well?

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post #137 of 142
5/8/13 at 2:43pm
I was actually reacting to DavidMahler's recommendation of the SRH1840 which is open. I think the SRH1440 is more neutral and better suited to classical music and at a lower price.

The SRH940 is closed and has a very similar sound to the SRH1440. Being open the SRH1440 has a bit more air and a slightly bigger soundstage... no isolation, of course. If isolation or having a closed phone is a priority, I recommend the SRH940. It doesn't get much attention here, but to me, it has darn near top tier sound, and for my preference, is quite a bit better than any other $300 closed phone for classical except maybe the Maddogs which have a darker sound. IMHO violins need treble extension to really sing. The Maddogs don't have the necessary extension.
Edited by robm321 - 5/8/13 at 3:14pm
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post #138 of 142
5/8/13 at 3:30pm
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Originally Posted by robm321 View Post

I was actually reacting to DavidMahler's recommendation of the SRH1840 which is open. I think the SRH1440 is more neutral and better suited to classical music and at a lower price.

 

The SRH1440 is more neutral than the SRH1840? I had the opposite impression... but I never compared them side to side.

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post #139 of 142
5/8/13 at 9:22pm
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Originally Posted by robm321 View Post

I was actually reacting to DavidMahler's recommendation of the SRH1840 which is open. I think the SRH1440 is more neutral and better suited to classical music and at a lower price.

The SRH940 is closed and has a very similar sound to the SRH1440. Being open the SRH1440 has a bit more air and a slightly bigger soundstage... no isolation, of course. If isolation or having a closed phone is a priority, I recommend the SRH940. It doesn't get much attention here, but to me, it has darn near top tier sound, and for my preference, is quite a bit better than any other $300 closed phone for classical except maybe the Maddogs which have a darker sound. IMHO violins need treble extension to really sing. The Maddogs don't have the necessary extension.

 

Well, I have to tell you. I owned the SRH840 and had to sell them. Sounded OK... (like my M-50's, kinda), but they were un-wearable. One of the most uncomfortable headphones I've ever worn.

I've never tried the 940, but the headband design looks different...

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post #140 of 142
5/8/13 at 10:33pm

I truly believe these are one of the best Classical Music headphones I've ever

It's different. Padded and comfort is decent. There is a reliability issue, however.

The sound is definitely different (read:better) than the SRH840.
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post #141 of 142
5/9/13 at 6:04am

What do you guys think about the Q701 for classical music?

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post #142 of 142
5/9/13 at 8:58am
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What do you guys think about the Q701 for classical music?
One of the best.
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