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$300 headphones for Death/Black metal?

post #1 of 3
11/10/11 at 11:39pm
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I am currently looking for something to replace my a700's. I primarily listen to stuff like Deathspell Omega, In The Woods, Peste Noire, Beyond Creation, Obscura, Spawn Of Possession, Atheist, Gigan, Drudkh, etc.

What do you guys recommend? I really liked my a700's for their clarity and their stage, and I prefer a colder highly detailed sound. Here is a pic of how I generally EQ my a700's:

http://i39.tinypic.com/35l847a.jpg

I was thinking about getting a pair of q701's and this sound card, which would cost about $300.

These cans seem to be like an upgraded version of my cans with a similar sound signature, does this seem like a good choice?

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post #2 of 3
11/11/11 at 8:46am

The Q701 is a great headphone especially if you like percussion in your metal.  They really perform amazingly well there.  I find the AH-D2000 to be just a tad better as they give a flatter response, but the Q701 would serve you well.

 

The AH-D2000 is a closed can and is in the Top 10 list at Headroom.

 

If you have not already heard them Tantric is really well produced and engineered hard rock band.  I find myself listening to Atreyu's Lead Sail and Paper Anchors too from that genre.

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post #3 of 3
11/11/11 at 9:34am
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Originally Posted by mamaloney View Post

I am currently looking for something to replace my a700's. I primarily listen to stuff like Deathspell Omega, In The Woods, Peste Noire, Beyond Creation, Obscura, Spawn Of Possession, Atheist, Gigan, Drudkh, etc.

What do you guys recommend? I really liked my a700's for their clarity and their stage, and I prefer a colder highly detailed sound. Here is a pic of how I generally EQ my a700's:

http://i39.tinypic.com/35l847a.jpg

I was thinking about getting a pair of q701's and this sound card, which would cost about $300.

These cans seem to be like an upgraded version of my cans with a similar sound signature, does this seem like a good choice?


Why not get an Ultrasone based on your description of what you like to hear? HFI 2400 or PRO750.

 

Very best,

 

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