The Basshead Club - Page 339

Yea when it comes to basshead headphones, you should keep an eye especially in the 100 - $400 range, there exists some exceptions like for example Ultrasone Signature DJs which are like ~$700 and probably would satisfy you but it doesn't sound like the primary option to go for in your case. :P

Headphones to concider:

- Yamaha PRO 500

- M-Audio Q40 (quite cheap but does great delivering gobs of bass and still sounding pretty good, at least price/bass quantity wise it does exceptionally well there. Not THAT portable though IMO and clamps fairly hard which disturbs a lot of people but I personally had no issues with it)

- Audio Technica's new flagship Solid Bass Series ATH-WS99 (great option but unfortunately not detachable cable and comfort isn't excellent but not too bad either, sound wise it would be a good fit though based on Dsnuts extensive description of them. Only seems to be available in Asia so far though but there is for example Accessoryjack selling them at very fair price)

- Ultrasone HFI 580 (not quite as bassy (subbass especially) as M100 but plenty of "punchy" midbass, it's more aggressive sounding (more forward/in-your-face treble) than M100

- UE6000 (may be slightly on the dark side for you taste, it has more veiled highs than M100)

- PRO700MK2, might be too "dark" sounding possibly, the highs are quite withdrawn, comfort with the stock pads not the best, more likely to sit a bit on your ears a little unless your ears are small

Finding similar alternatives is hard in this business, you have to usually compromise here and there.

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Originally Posted by RPGWiZaRD 

Yea when it comes to basshead headphones, you should keep an eye especially in the 100 - $400 range, there exists some exceptions like for example Ultrasone Signature DJs which are like ~$700 and probably would satisfy you but it doesn't sound like the primary option to go for in your case. :P

 

Headphones to concider:

 

- Yamaha PRO 500

- M-Audio Q40 (quite cheap but does great delivering gobs of bass and still sounding pretty good, at least price/bass quantity wise it does exceptionally well there. Not THAT portable though IMO and clamps fairly hard which disturbs a lot of people but I personally had no issues with it)

- Audio Technica's new flagship Solid Bass Series ATH-WS99 (great option but unfortunately not detachable cable and comfort isn't excellent but not too bad either, sound wise it would be a good fit though based on Dsnuts extensive description of them. Only seems to be available in Asia so far though but there is for example Accessoryjack selling them at very fair price)

- Ultrasone HFI 580 (not quite as bassy (subbass especially) as M100 but plenty of "punchy" midbass, it's more aggressive sounding (more forward/in-your-face treble) than M100

- UE6000 (may be slightly on the dark side for you taste, it has more veiled highs than M100)

- PRO700MK2, might be too "dark" sounding possibly, the highs are quite withdrawn, comfort with the stock pads not the best, more likely to sit a bit on your ears a little unless your ears are small

 

 

Finding similar alternatives is hard in this business, you have to usually compromise here and there.

The Yamaha PRO 500 may be a good suggestions sonically, but comments regarding their comfort indicate they are less comfortable than the M-100, plus they are a Beats knock-off.  Since you like the LP2 and don't mind rolled off highs, The UE6000 sounds much better and is very comfortable, although it won't offer quite the bass volume of the LP2.

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Originally Posted by RPGWiZaRD 

Still waiting for an ATH-WS99 vs M100 comparison 

i think im giving up on those and just getting the m-100 tbh...

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Originally Posted by myap2328 

Hey Guys! Noob Budding Basshead Audiophile here! I was just wondering if I were have no budget, should I start low and work my way up (Eg: ATH WS99) or start in the middle (Eg: M100) or just reached for the skies (Denon D-5Ks Price Range) or really go for summit-fi (Grado GS1000i/ LCD-2s)? Remembering the fact that my ears are still not exactly trained yet! I only can determine quite a few factors but I have yet grasped how to determine soundstage, mids and highs but I can determine clarity/resolution, congestedness, and bass quantity/prominence (not yet quality though). So start low or high?
PS: This is my actual first step into the audio world. My previous hps were a Bose AE2, Jays T-jays 2, Kilpsch S4, all the avg. consumer stuff. Thx in advance for all the help given!

in my humble (and poor) opinion, if you have the budget to get whatever you like, go by reviews, or auditions if its at all possible for you. ignore the price and look for the can that has the signature you want. just my 2 cents...

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Originally Posted by myap2328 

Hey Guys! Noob Budding Basshead Audiophile here! I was just wondering if I were have no budget, should I start low and work my way up (Eg: ATH WS99) or start in the middle (Eg: M100) or just reached for the skies (Denon D-5Ks Price Range) or really go for summit-fi (Grado GS1000i/ LCD-2s)? Remembering the fact that my ears are still not exactly trained yet! I only can determine quite a few factors but I have yet grasped how to determine soundstage, mids and highs but I can determine clarity/resolution, congestedness, and bass quantity/prominence (not yet quality though). So start low or high?
PS: This is my actual first step into the audio world. My previous hps were a Bose AE2, Jays T-jays 2, Kilpsch S4, all the avg. consumer stuff. Thx in advance for all the help given!

If the option for summit-fi is in your budget and you are a basshead who also cares about overall sound quality, IMO it doesn't get better than the Ultrasone Signature DJ.  If you are looking mid-fi, the M-100 is an excellent choice.

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Originally Posted by SoundFreaq 

Looks like Mshenay and I are doing a trade.

 

Look for a XB700 Vs. XB1000 Vs. M-100 Vs. SDJ + maybe D-2000 and Pro 900 Comparison soon!

OMG u have the Pro 900... I SO wanted to try those to as well! Anyways I will ship out my xb 700s Thursday. If any one elese want's to join in we could have a MASS BASS HEAD CLUB trade! That way we can ALL try the different bass head cans ;3 

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Originally Posted by Craigster75 

If the option for summit-fi is in your budget and you are a basshead who also cares about overall sound quality, IMO it doesn't get better than the Ultrasone Signature DJ.  If you are looking mid-fi, the M-100 is an excellent choice.

Ultrasone Signature DJ description: "The Signature DJ Headphones feature earpads and headband padding made from Ethiopian sheepskin. This material provides acoustic insulation, comfort and non-degrading sweat absorption."

lol!!!! that is pretty baller i guess?? or is it racist/sheep discrimination? I can't tell. =S

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Originally Posted by Mshenay 

OMG u have the Pro 900... I SO wanted to try those to as well! Anyways I will ship out my xb 700s Thursday. If any one elese want's to join in we could have a MASS BASS HEAD CLUB trade! That way we can ALL try the different bass head cans ;3 

You can count me in for a demo program...if y'all ship some 'phones to me. I'm almost complete with my ad900->ad2000 driver transplant mod (thursday i'll be finished), and I'd like to play around with them some more. Not to mention, they're the only operable headphones that I have with me (i'm NOT listening to my hfi780s, m50s are in another state, and pro700mk2 are destroyed). I'm sure a lot of you would be surprised what my headphones sound like. Just imagine a Pro700mk2 with more bass quantity and quality, a euphoric midrange, treble that's neither too dark nor too bright, a larger soundstage, more speed, and better separation. That's basically what my headphones are like. 

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Originally Posted by retrophonic 

How about the ATH-ES10's, according to the review at Headfonia, they have more bass punch than most portables including the Beats Studio's and also even more than the HD-650's. http://www.headfonia.com/audio-technica-es10/3/

The ES10 is a generally warm can with very impressive bass performance. The low-end is powerful, somewhat-punchy and relatively detailed. They also have good treble emphasis, which makes for a very engaging sound for the EDM tracks that I tested. However, they lose out in just mid-bass quantity to the Beats Studio, which is generally counted as a muddy can.

Hi guys,

 I am pulling the trigger on a pair of dt 770's(250ohm) and a ODAC mainly will be used for rap hip/hop electronic, techno and some rock please tell me if i am doing it wrong?. My budget is 400$ if maxed it would be 420$.. will be getting an amp for them later, mainly i have heard they have not that sharp of highs which i like i like kind of rolled off highs with good amount of tight bass. PLEASE HELP A NOOB OUT! 

Also had interest in the M100 aswell. 

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Originally Posted by drmrwt 

Hi guys,

 I am pulling the trigger on a pair of dt 770's(250ohm) and a ODAC mainly will be used for rap hip/hop electronic, techno and some rock please tell me if i am doing it wrong?. My budget is 400$ if maxed it would be 420$.. will be getting an amp for them later, mainly i have heard they have not that sharp of highs which i like i like kind of rolled off highs with good amount of tight bass. PLEASE HELP A NOOB OUT! 

 

Also had interest in the M100 aswell. 

If you spend $300 on the M100 + $100 on an amp you would hit your budget perfectly ;)

I think the sound quality of the M100 is really nice and they have great customer service. It is really killer for electronic/techno & hippityhop. anything w/ a solid bassline. dubstep is rly sick on it too. If you want to throw down $300 for a stylish, bass-oriented headphones that still has clear highs & mids. comfort might be an issue, but there is a 60 day return policy if you buy from vmoda & amazon is really chill w/ returns too.

I really really liked the sound of the M100, but I never tried anything other audiophile equipment in that price range. I really liked how the treble was not shrill, but was really sharp & clear. (dunno if those are the right words though hahah). The bass is baller, esp super low frequency. very very nice sounding bass but def not overwhelming. I feel like they really sounded great w/ this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf6LD2B_kDQ

i don't think i'm going to keep my M100 b/c of comfort issues, but damn, i really loved them hahaha. kinda sad actually.

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Originally Posted by money4me247 

If you spend $300 on the M100 + $100 on an amp you would hit your budget perfectly ;)

 

I think the sound quality of the M100 is really nice and they have great customer service. It is really killer for electronic/techno & hippityhop. anything w/ a solid bassline. dubstep is rly sick on it too. If you want to throw down $300 for a stylish, bass-oriented headphones that still has clear highs & mids. comfort might be an issue, but there is a 60 day return policy if you buy from vmoda & amazon is really chill w/ returns too.

 

I really really liked the sound of the M100, but I never tried anything other audiophile equipment in that price range. I really liked how the treble was not shrill, but was really sharp & clear. (dunno if those are the right words though hahah). The bass is baller, esp super low frequency. very very nice sounding bass but def not overwhelming. I feel like they really sounded great w/ this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf6LD2B_kDQ

 

i don't think i'm going to keep my M100 b/c of comfort issues, but damn, i really loved them hahaha. kinda sad actually.

m100's had a lot of pros in my book, rolled off highs good amount of bass stylish and detachable cable, I want all those qualities in a single can but sadly i slightly have a bigger head so comfort would be an issue for me. 

secondly my priority for now is a dac and a pair of cans maybe a cheap amp.. 

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Originally Posted by asdfvtn 

Not quite related to the basshead topic, but to you guys making returns to V-Moda, I just wanted to ask of they refund shipping fees as well or not. I assume they don't cover shipping to them there?

  If you're in the US just order from amazon. Stellar return policy. Make sure to order from amazon themselves tho, no 3rd party sellers. That's how I've demoed a lot of phones.