Hey everyone. I am a new head-fier in need of help. Let me start with a background first.
I've never been a big fan of headphones until recently. I am one of those who loves big speakers. I have a pretty good system set up and i might quite probably qualify as an "audiophile". Recently i decided to give headphones a try but i'm clueless about what to look for. (Ok, not clueless as i've done some research but please treat me like one)
First of all, price. I am thinking i can go up to 300 bucks limit but anything near 250 would be preferable.
I listen a lot of 70's prog rock and at times the recordings sound pretty harsh themselves and i get really irritated by it so i wouldn't want to make them even more bright.
I'm not an basshead either but i like them tight. Excessive bass is not needed.
Things i listen include anything from 60's to 80's, jazz, blues, experimental, instrumental...You got the point.
Correct me if i wrong but, as i understand open-back cans present better soundstage. If so i will prefer them as isolation is not an issue.
Comfort is also pretty damn important. I listen A LOT and leather makes me sweaty so i'll pass headphones with leather ear pads.
I don't want to buy an amp yet. I might drive these through my stereo amp but for the sake of portability i would like to listen them without an amp and get a similar taste. Don't know how it would sound but i might build myself a DIY headphone amp when i have the time.
These are the things on top of my head. Any help will be much appreciated.
