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post #1 of 12
11/15/11 at 3:27am
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Hi,

 

I don't know much about headphones and I'd just like to get a general idea of which headphones head-fiers consider top. I know sound is subjective, but I would really just like a list of what you consider the top headphone with no regards to price. No, I am not going to purchase these high-end headphones..yet. I think I would really cherish them more if I go start this journey with lower-end headphones. So a list of what you consider the top 3 headphones would be much appreciated.

 

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post #2 of 12
11/15/11 at 3:29am

IMHO

 

1) Grado HP2i

2) Grado HP2

3) Grado HP1

 

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M.

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post #3 of 12
11/15/11 at 3:36am

1) Stax SR-009

2) Sennheiser Orpheus

3) AKG K1000

 

Cheers.

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post #4 of 12
11/15/11 at 3:49am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by wesleysneijder View Post

IMHO

 

1) Grado HP2i

2) Grado HP2

3) Grado HP1

 

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M.


You must be a fan of the Grado sound, can you inform me on exactly what the "Grado sound" is like?

 

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Originally Posted by crinacle View Post

1) Stax SR-009

2) Sennheiser Orpheus

3) AKG K1000

 

Cheers.


I've heard of the Orpheus. $$$.   It'd be quite amazing if I could see/hear them somehow someday. 

 

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post #5 of 12
11/15/11 at 6:27am

No bass, piercing highs. rolleyes.gif PS: I'm not a Grado fan. lol
 

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Originally Posted by EC09 View Post

You must be a fan of the Grado sound, can you inform me on exactly what the "Grado sound" is like?



When it comes to available headphones I'd say...

 

SR-009 (Most people that have heard it agree it's the best)

LCD 3 (The newcomer. Most are describing it as a steal for 2 grand)

T50RP (I mention this headphone in the top 3 because of its versatility. If you mod it right it's world class for $80)

 

Now for me personally from the headphones I've actually heard...

 

LCD 2 Rev 2

HE 500

D7000

 

(My experience with the high end is not as broad as I'd like obviously)

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post #6 of 12
11/15/11 at 6:44am
Best overall I have heard is the STAX SR-009. No point denying it, but lack of sound signature makes it not as fun as some coloured phones.

Best dynamic I have heard is the Audio Technica A2000X. Balanced, detailed, and have a great soundstage.

My favourite phones are the AD1000PRM and the SR-404LE, they aren't the best phones I have ever heard but they are simply so fun to my ears, it is addictive. Even then, I do wish to buy back the A2000X and get a pair of SR-009 one day.
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post #7 of 12
11/15/11 at 7:00am

STAX SR-009

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post #8 of 12
11/15/11 at 7:25am
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Originally Posted by MorbidToaster View Post

No bass, piercing highs. rolleyes.gif PS: I'm not a Grado fan. lol

Oh ye of little faith and hearing.

 

If you're reeely, reeely nice, not to mention, lucky, I "may" let you try my PS500's at the next meet.biggrin.gif
 

 

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post #9 of 12
11/15/11 at 7:26am

The HF 2 is the only Grado I've heard that I might even consider owning. Maybe the PS500 will be number 2. 

 

But I don't really have any faith. wink.gif
 

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Oh ye of little faith and hearing.

 

If you're reeely, reeely nice, not to mention, lucky, I "may" let you try my PS500's at the next meet.biggrin.gif
 

 



 

 

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post #10 of 12
11/15/11 at 9:01am

SONY R10 ?

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post #11 of 12
11/15/11 at 9:18am

Legendary and no longer in production:

1. Sennheiser Orpheus

2. Sony R10

3. Sony Qualia 010

4. STAX SR-Omega

5. AKG K1000

6. Audio-Technica L3000

7. Grado PS-1

 

Current world-class 1st tier:

1. STAX SR-009

2. Audez'e LCD-3 & LCD-2 rev.2

3. Sennheiser HD800

4. Hifiman HE6

5. STAX SR-007 MK2

6. Beyerdynamic T1

7. Grado PS1000

 

Current world-class 2nd tier:

1. LA7000 & D7000

2. Sony SA5000

3. Audio-Technica W5000

4. JVC DX1000

5. Sennheiser HD650

6. Ultrasone ED8

7. Hifiman HE500

8. AKG Q701

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post #12 of 12
11/15/11 at 9:27am
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Originally Posted by MorbidToaster View Post

No bass, piercing highs. rolleyes.gif PS: I'm not a Grado fan. lol
 

 

The Grados mentioned by wesleysneijder are all Joe Grado models, not John Grado models.  Joe had good ears.  Very different than any of the John Grado models.

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