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The next step from Denon AH-D2000?

post #1 of 27
11/19/11 at 1:25pm
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Good evening Head-fi!

 

I have currently a pair of Denon d2000, and I'm looking to upgrade. I have a fairly powerfull amp (Argon HA2, a hybrid), but that would maybe be the next upgrade after new headphones.

I like the sound in the denons, they were my first "audiophile" headphones and opened up my eyes to the world of headphones. But now I am thinking of upgrading.

I am not a basshead, but I like a "warmer" sound. 

 

I mainly listen to progressive rock/metal (like Dream Theater, Ayreon, Opeth etc.), but are also fan of well recorded studio albums of other genre (like jazz and instrumental).

My budget is around 600-700usd, and it is not important if they are open or closed.

 

If you have some recommendations, please post them :)

 

-BleaK

 

PS. I've created a own thread for this because I thought it might help others too.

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post #2 of 27
11/20/11 at 5:25am
Sounds like some used LCD-2's are a good option. I dig the overall D2k sound sig, too, and that's where I went after mine. Powerful amp is a plus, too.
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post #3 of 27
11/20/11 at 5:47am

The only letters and numbers in my 3000th post are

 

 

 

AH-D7000

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post #4 of 27
11/20/11 at 6:30am

Sennheiser HD600/650 + tube amp?

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post #5 of 27
11/20/11 at 6:33am

Get a used LCD-2?

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post #6 of 27
11/21/11 at 7:28am
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Thank you for answers! Looks like I'm ending on one of these 3: Denon 7000, Hifiman HE500 or used LCD2.

 

Read a ton on these already, but don't know if my amp can drive the LCD2 properly. And I've read that HE500 isn't suitable for rock/metal, but this is still uncertain for me.

 

What do you guys think about the HE500 vs d7000, for progressive rock/metal?

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post #7 of 27
11/21/11 at 9:38am

Heya,

 

HE-500.

 

I don't think the D7000 even compares honestly to the HE-500. They're such different headphones, it's not even in the same section. They're too different. And everything about the HE-500 is excellent, it's such a naturally good sounding headphone, and it's very warm and you'll love it.

 

Very best,

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post #8 of 27
11/21/11 at 10:55am
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Originally Posted by rezel View Post

Sennheiser HD600/650 + tube amp?


This!

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post #9 of 27
11/21/11 at 11:03am

If you don't mind a brighter headphone, you might want to try an RS1. Nothing does electric guitar, or really string in general, like an RS1. Warm and smooth, but with a nice crunchy bite when it is required.

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post #10 of 27
11/21/11 at 11:37am
Thread Starter 

Thank you all for great answers! I definitively like more warmer headphones than brighter (from what I so far tried).

 

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Originally Posted by MalVeauX View Post

Heya,

 

HE-500.

 

I don't think the D7000 even compares honestly to the HE-500. They're such different headphones, it's not even in the same section. They're too different. And everything about the HE-500 is excellent, it's such a naturally good sounding headphone, and it's very warm and you'll love it.

 

Very best,


Wow, that's some statement there biggrin.gif And it's only 100$ more. I've read that they are pretty hard to drive though, but my amp should be decent enough. Might just end up on one of the HE500s.

 

But still, I want to know every option before I decide. Think the search button hates me by now...

 

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post #11 of 27
11/21/11 at 11:58am

Bright and warm aren't mutually exclusive though. 

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Originally Posted by BleaK View Post

Thank you all for great answers! I definitively like more warmer headphones than brighter (from what I so far tried).

 


Wow, that's some statement there biggrin.gif And it's only 100$ more. I've read that they are pretty hard to drive though, but my amp should be decent enough. Might just end up on one of the HE500s.

 

But still, I want to know every option before I decide. Think the search button hates me by now...

 



 

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post #12 of 27
11/21/11 at 12:01pm
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Originally Posted by Mercuttio View Post

Bright and warm aren't mutually exclusive though. 


I would say they are, at least confusing. Perhaps warm with great extension would better describe an RS1.

 

Edit: Or typical hot Grado treble.


Edited by Graphicism - 11/21/11 at 12:02pm
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post #13 of 27
11/21/11 at 12:06pm

I dunno. I generally associate warmth with a slight midrange or lower bloating in a pleasantly analogue kind of way. Euphoric also works there, I think. I've heard and liked a great number of headphones that have that midrange warmth (ATH woodies sometimes do) but also have a bright upper end.
 

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Originally Posted by Graphicism View Post


I would say they are, at least confusing. Perhaps warm with great extension would better describe an RS1.

 

Edit: Or typical hot Grado treble.



 

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post #14 of 27
11/22/11 at 11:57pm
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The more I am reading about the HE500, the more I feel it suits my needs. I may put in an order on them after Christmas, maybe look into a audio gd amp as well.

 

Hmmm... Scary how fast I feel like audio equipment no longer is expensive... Need to control my wallet rolleyes.gif

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post #15 of 27
11/23/11 at 12:00am
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Originally Posted by BleaK View Post

The more I am reading about the HE500, the more I feel it suits my needs. I may put in an order on them after Christmas, maybe look into a audio gd amp as well.

 

Hmmm... Scary how fast I feel like audio equipment no longer is expensive... Need to control my wallet rolleyes.gif


Once you buy one high-end... oh lord... the flood gates open on everything.

 

Advice: Get the HE-500 and a suitable DAC/AMP and erase all knowledge of this place.

 

Very best,

 

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