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post #16 of 19
9/26/11 at 12:39pm
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Originally Posted by havagr8da View Post

The XM5 without any gain on bass or treble just makes volume. I do not sense that it colors the music in any way really. A good amp should just amplify. Want more bass use the gain for it. More treble gain available as well. OPAMPS are removable and there are many options to tailor to desired sound if one chooses. I have not strayed from the stock configuration as I am well pleased with it as is.

 

Sound signature I would describe as Just Louder everything else is in place as it should be.


I agree, actually. And seeing as you seem to be Audio-Technica fan, I'll take your advice :-).

 

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post #17 of 19
9/26/11 at 2:30pm
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I agree, actually. And seeing as you seem to be Audio-Technica fan, I'll take your advice :-).

 


Actually one of the things I like best about the XM5 - my Audio Technicas sound like Audio Technicas, Grados like Grados and on down the line. The reason I would consider the XM5 aggressive is that it can power everything I have to higher than LOUD levels, even the HD600s.

 

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post #18 of 19
9/26/11 at 3:04pm
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I really appreciate the advice--btw, since you are a fan of both Audio Technica and Grado, I might as well ask: which brand do you think fits better with pop music, rock music, soul, punk,  and female vocals? I have not had the opportunity to try Grados yet, so I'm really curious.

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post #19 of 19
9/26/11 at 5:04pm
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I really appreciate the advice--btw, since you are a fan of both Audio Technica and Grado, I might as well ask: which brand do you think fits better with pop music, rock music, soul, punk,  and female vocals? I have not had the opportunity to try Grados yet, so I'm really curious.



I would have to say I do prefer the Grados they do have a WOW factor to them. But as they are all open headphones I do have many occasion to use the closed headphones such as ATH A700s I am very pleased with them and they to do have some WOW moments. With the broadest range of genres going to the Grados. Best bang for the buck ATH.

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