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post #1 of 4
2/13/12 at 10:23am
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After listening to closed-back cans for years I finally took the plunge and got some Senn PX100-ii's for mainly home use and I am amazed at the difference. However, as much as I like the open sound I find them a bit too 'airy' and not engaging enough so I am looking for an alternative.

 

Ideally I am looking for something reasonably cheap (no more than £50), less airy, more engaging and with a larger soundstage. With this in mind can anyone recommend me anything?

 

How about these...

 

Beyerdynamic DTX710:  http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/beyerdynamic-dtx710-semiopen-headphones-32-8486-dtx-710-prodid-2140.html

Sennheiser HD 465: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-HD-465-HD465-Headphone/dp/B0007QN18A

 

 

Thanks in advance for any help with this.

 


Edited by Cieran - 2/13/12 at 10:52am
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post #2 of 4
2/13/12 at 11:41am

I had the px100ii as my first open set also, i replaced it with a superlux668b which actually cost less (~$40-$50). I think the soundstage on the px-100ii is actually pretty large, I feel like it is so open that I cant hear anything ironically enough. The 668b is semi-open so you get a little more isolation - soundstage I think they are the same, I dont know I was running everything unamped when I had them.

 

I use naturespace to test soundstage, and I think I preferred the 668b because I had a fan running all the time (was in a tropical country without central air) that prevented me from really hearing the px100. SQ wise I think they are both good, but the px100ii just sat in my backpack after getting the superlux set. 

 

 

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post #3 of 4
2/13/12 at 2:53pm
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Thanks for your reply.

 

I've heard good things about the Superlux 668B but the only thing that puts me off is their size - I have quite a small head and I don't want anything to large or heavy. I might check them out if I get really stuck.

 

The thing is I really like the px100-ii's but I just find them too open. Semi-open definitely seems like the way to go....

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post #4 of 4
2/13/12 at 6:16pm
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How about Philips SHL5500's:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHL5500-28-Headband-Headphone/dp/B004JU0E8K

 

They've got favourable reviews here on Head-fi from a few users....

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