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post #16 of 62
1/13/13 at 11:11pm
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Cool. Still can't make my mind up. It's too bad there's nowhere local I can try these headphones first...What are he main differences in sound between the 770s and a900x? I listen to mainly jazz, prog rock, fusion a bit of metal and a bit of rap.

It might be better to get a used DT770 Pro 80-Ohm, should be way cheaper then the A900X,

then later on you can always switch to a different headphone.

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post #17 of 62
1/14/13 at 1:09am
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It might be better to get a used DT770 Pro 80-Ohm, should be way cheaper then the A900X,

then later on you can always switch to a different headphone.

I'm not too fussed on the price - I just want a good pair of headphones with powerful, punchy bass. I don't even mind if it's a bit boomy so long as it retains good clarity. 

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post #18 of 62
1/14/13 at 8:07am
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I'm not too fussed on the price - I just want a good pair of headphones with powerful, punchy bass. I don't even mind if it's a bit boomy so long as it retains good clarity. 

Maybe if your will to spend the cash, a used Denon AH-D2000 might be a better choice.

I've never listened to the D2000, but I do hear a lot about how great the bass is (and over all sound quality).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140905159442?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

And as they are only 25-Ohm, should be easy for the Galaxy to drive.

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post #19 of 62
1/14/13 at 3:20pm
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Maybe if your will to spend the cash, a used Denon AH-D2000 might be a better choice.

I've never listened to the D2000, but I do hear a lot about how great the bass is (and over all sound quality).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140905159442?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

And as they are only 25-Ohm, should be easy for the Galaxy to drive.

Hmm...I'll check them out. I think I was turned off the Denons from reading reviews that they weren't that detailed? Maybe I'm mistaken.

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post #20 of 62
1/14/13 at 3:30pm
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Hmm...I'll check them out. I think I was turned off the Denons from reading reviews that they weren't that detailed? Maybe I'm mistaken.


People always want the best of all worlds, headphones don't always work like that. Chances are if you are looking for a lot of bass in your headphones, it's going to take a hit somewhere else. This is why many people on here just keep buying more and more headphones, because that perfect balance may never be hit. Getting a high amount of detail in a bass head headphone is a rare thing, maybe you should look at an LCD-2 or an LCD 3 especially if you aren't worried about price.

Denon D2000's are great headphones if your looking primarily for hard hitting bass.

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post #21 of 62
1/14/13 at 3:40pm

The DT770 are better sounding than the a900x imo. the soundstage is wider and there a tad more detailed imo. The D2000 are very detailed they are another level than the beyers and 900x in all areas apart from build quality and isolation.


Edited by TheReem - 1/14/13 at 3:51pm
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post #22 of 62
1/14/13 at 3:41pm
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Originally Posted by Mani ATH 87 View Post


People always want the best of all worlds, headphones don't always work like that. Chances are if you are looking for a lot of bass in your headphones, it's going to take a hit somewhere else. This is why many people on here just keep buying more and more headphones, because that perfect balance may never be hit. Getting a high amount of detail in a bass head headphone is a rare thing, maybe you should look at an LCD-2 or an LCD 3 especially if you aren't worried about price.

Denon D2000's are great headphones if your looking primarily for hard hitting bass.

Well, the LCD-2 are a bit out of my price range. I kinda meant I don't mind paying a bit more than the Beyers or ATHs. I think this has only confused me more lol. Gotta pick between Denon 2000, Beyer 770 pro or ATH A900X. Have you had any experience with these? The Shure's I recently bought just lack that wow factor and I haven't really been hugely impressed by them cos the music sounds somewhat lifeless and cold. I'd like a warmer smoother sounding headphone with decent detail and solid bass.

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post #23 of 62
1/14/13 at 3:59pm

You are confused simply because you are looking for opinions, and when it comes to headphones most peoples opinions differ. TheReem mentioned that the D2000's are in a different league then the A900X and the dt 770 pro's, which I happen to disagree with. I only briefly heard the D2000 but I didn't like what I heard at all, I simply don't like bass heavy headphones like the D2000's and would never prefer them over the A900X. I also disagree with the 770 being more detailed then the A900X. The dt 770 is ridiculously bass heavy and to my ears drowns out the mids quite a bit, they simply don't sound very good with vocal tracks or anything outside of hip hop/electronic/dub.

Again, it's just a different opinion, everyone prefers different sounding headphones for different reasons. The best thing to do is try and listen to the headphones yourself first before making a purchase and decide if you like what you hear.

 

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post #24 of 62
1/14/13 at 4:09pm

Mani is right, Everyone ears are different, Some do not like a bit of boom in the bass so it can ruin the whole headphone for them. For me the dt770 is tame in the bass for most of my music so i can pick out all the details. Denons for me are incredible the details are insane although they can hit hard in the bass department. Best thing is like the above poster said try them out and see what suits you best. 

 

Already from your post you said the shures lack the wow factor so look into a more fun headphone. Shures are known for there details there great if you want to pick out everything that's going on in the song but lack that fun and musical sound. I have the Shure SRH440 and for the price in clarity they compete with headphones double it's price in some aspects but they lack that enjoyment for me. I do still listen to my shures often they are good and can tell me a lot about the recording quality. 

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post #25 of 62
1/14/13 at 4:16pm

I don't want to steal OP's thread but how does the A900x compare to the M50 in terms of bass quantity and impact? It is so tempting to order a pair of the A900x's through Japan...

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post #26 of 62
1/14/13 at 4:41pm
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Originally Posted by Mani ATH 87 View Post

You are confused simply because you are looking for opinions, and when it comes to headphones most peoples opinions differ. TheReem mentioned that the D2000's are in a different league then the A900X and the dt 770 pro's, which I happen to disagree with. I only briefly heard the D2000 but I didn't like what I heard at all, I simply don't like bass heavy headphones like the D2000's and would never prefer them over the A900X. I also disagree with the 770 being more detailed then the A900X. The dt 770 is ridiculously bass heavy and to my ears drowns out the mids quite a bit, they simply don't sound very good with vocal tracks or anything outside of hip hop/electronic/dub.

Again, it's just a different opinion, everyone prefers different sounding headphones for different reasons. The best thing to do is try and listen to the headphones yourself first before making a purchase and decide if you like what you hear.

 

Thanks for your response. I read the Denons are quite bright and produce a lot of sibilance - did you notice this when you tried them?

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post #27 of 62
1/14/13 at 4:43pm
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I don't want to steal OP's thread but how does the A900X compare to the M50 in terms of bass quantity and impact? It is so tempting to order a pair of the A900x's through Japan...

The M50s have a stronger bass, but the A900X should offer better over all sound quality (quality bass).

The A900X (40-Ohm) work best with a headphone output jack with a very low impedance (5-Ohms or less).

The M50s would be a little less picky about what they are plugged into.

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post #28 of 62
1/14/13 at 7:49pm
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Well, I just found a store near my work that let me audition the Denon D2000's and they are pretty damn good. The bass is warm and full bodied if a little lacking in detail. But overall I really liked the sound signature. Now just wondering how they compare to the DT770s.

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post #29 of 62
1/15/13 at 2:26am
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I think ill get a pair of denon d2000s cos I liked what I heard. Does anyone own both the d2000s and the d5000s? Are the d5000s better in terms of bass and general sound quality? How does the soundstage compare?

Finally does anyone know where I can buy a pair of either relatively cheap?
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post #30 of 62
1/15/13 at 9:28am
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I think ill get a pair of denon d2000s cos I liked what I heard. Does anyone own both the d2000s and the d5000s? Are the d5000s better in terms of bass and general sound quality? How does the soundstage compare?

Finally does anyone know where I can buy a pair of either relatively cheap?

D5000, more low end, slightly smoother mids. Soundstage is the same, I feel the A900X has a bigger soundstage than the stock denons.

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