My ONE big try at finding me the best headphone! - Page 2

I own the V6s and they have great mids and highs.  They are one of my favorite headphones for elctronic or dubstep when I really want the highs to shine.  The bass is a little weak however, there is not much thump but it is audible.

Good Luck!

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Originally Posted by Flumphy 

Sorry for posting again -

 

I've dropped the FA-003, too expensive and the're better alternatives for me.

 

It's now:

 

1- Shure SRH440 (80€) 

 

From what I've read:

 Good amount of tight bass, possible to EQ them a little.

 Not basshead heavy and the mids and highs stay clear.

 No need for amp.

 Detachable cable!! (i like that)

 Upgrade possible to SRH840 pads.

 Comfortable enough.

 

2- the Koss PRO DJ100 (65€)

 

 Some people say the're really good.

 Comfortable enough.

 Extra nice build quality. 

 Lifetime warranty (instead of detachable cable)

 

3- Ultrasone PRO-450 (77€)

 

 Detachable cable.

 Should handle the Dubstep lows.

 

 

Greetings,

 

 

I'd probably go for the Shures out of those. But that's me. The Koss seemingly need amping to sound great (from what I've heard) so unless you're thinking of amps, that's an extra cost you could do without.

The Ultrasones you mention I haven't heard anything about, but the Shures seem pretty nice. You have pretty much listed the pros of them all. A tip would be to start listing the cons of them as well, and that way maybe the picture would start clearing up for you.

I think you'll probably be happy whichever you choose out of them. Just don't stick around here for too long after purchase, as you will get tempted to try out more expensive stuff.

I'm actually going to disagree with the "DJ 100s require amping" bit. I honestly noticed very little difference, if there was one it was very subtle to my ears. They're a pretty efficient pair of headphones, I wouldn't worry too much about amping with them.
 

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Originally Posted by Coq de Combat 

I'd probably go for the Shures out of those. But that's me. The Koss seemingly need amping to sound great (from what I've heard) so unless you're thinking of amps, that's an extra cost you could do without.

 

The Ultrasones you mention I haven't heard anything about, but the Shures seem pretty nice. You have pretty much listed the pros of them all. A tip would be to start listing the cons of them as well, and that way maybe the picture would start clearing up for you.

 

I think you'll probably be happy whichever you choose out of them. Just don't stick around here for too long after purchase, as you will get tempted to try out more expensive stuff.

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Originally Posted by SanjiWatsuki 

I'm actually going to disagree with the "DJ 100s require amping" bit. I honestly noticed very little difference, if there was one it was very subtle to my ears. They're a pretty efficient pair of headphones, I wouldn't worry too much about amping with them.
 

 

First hand experience always trumps hearsay. Great to have someone who actually has the headphone to speak his mind about them.

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Originally Posted by Flumphy 

 

UPDATE- 

 

-- I'm still not sure if the Shure or Koss are the best for Dubstep

-- Yesterday I found the ATH-A700.

-- But today I discovered that the FA-003's are for sale here in the EU under the brand LINDY for less than the FA's. And might even have stronger bass.

 

 

Here is the list again, note that the Shure and Koss are both in second place:

 

1- LINDY Premium Hi-Fi Headphones

 + Good comfort.

 + Not too bassy, but well capable.

 + A tad more bass than the FA-003 (from what I've read)

 + Good price in Europe.

 + Removable cable.

 ? Flat studio like sound. I don't think I'm a basshead although I listen to Dubstep. I cant say for sure because I haven't heard a real bass head can.

    I have read that if there is loud bass in the music, you will hear it loudly, and when it's soft bass it will be soft. Which is perfect for me.

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/581397/review-lindy-premium-hi-fi-headphones

 

 

2- Shure SRH440 (80€) 

 

From what I've read:

 + Good amount of tight bass, possible to EQ them a little.

 + Not basshead heavy and the mids and highs stay clear.

 + No need for amp.

 + Detachable cable!! (i like that)

 + Upgrade possible to SRH840 pads.

 + Comfortable enough.

 - Flat. Studio like headphone. Might not be fun enough.

 - Heavy?

 

2- the Koss PRO DJ100 (65€)

 

 + Some people say the're really good.

 + Comfortable enough.

 + Extra nice build quality. 

 + Lifetime warranty (instead of detachable cable)

 - not known to be a Dubstep headphone (although I'm don't think I'm the average Dubstep listener)

 

3- Audio Technica ATH-A700

 + Comfortable enough or even extra.

 + Closed, which should mean decent bass response.

 + High reveiws on Head-Fi.

 - Maybe not the best for my music preference.

 - Not very cheap

 

 

 

Greetings,

 

 

You know, the more I read about your preferences for bass, the more I'm getting inclined to recommending you the former FOTM - Audio Technica M50. Some say it isn't their favorite cans, others will swear by them. I'm one of the latter group. I can't find anything wrong with the M50's, except for their pads that DO crack with time. Anyway, they have a really good bass - I'd say it's pretty close to my D2000, and it's not an especially colored sound either. They won't put bass where there isn't bass, and so on. I think of them as jacks of all trades - they don't excel at anything but they are very decent at everything. I also prefer them to my D2000 for certain EDM as I find them more aggressive and some music just needs that aggression. YMMV - sound preferences ARE subjective.

Anyway, it's a pretty good list you've compiled there. Glad you found the Lindy, as I didn't know that the Lindys were pratically the same headphone as the Fischer Audio.

On one hand I think what you're doing is great: you're compiling a list and educating yourself on the various brands and types of headphones out there. On the other hand, I feel like telling you to just go with one of them and start enjoying it already. From first hand experience, this will probably not be the one and only can you'll ever own. Your preferences will probably change in time, and the headphones will probably not be to your tastes anymore, or you will be struck by upgraditis. It has been my experience, so take it with a grain of salt - but be prepared that you might want to change them after a while. So whichever cans you choose now, will probably just make your experience bigger, but won't hang on to you for the rest of your life. Besides, if you want a can for everything and that you will hang on to for an ass long period of time, you might want to up your budget a bit. As you can see, not even my D2000, which are remarkable headphones, are my preferred cans for everything. I guess my point is: go with a set of cans and just enjoy them - don't overthink it.

I would've made that choice as well. I hope you'll be happy with your cans, and I reckon you will.