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Hi,
These headphones will be used with my iMac and my audio interface (30 ohm output) for both home recording (guitar) and general listening. Since I will use them also for tracking isolation and lack of leakage when recording with a condenser mic is important. I have idenified a number of candidates based on an evaluation of the flatnness of frequency response, whether they were closed or semi-open, acoustic isolation specs, weight/comfort and qualitative comments from the internet. These were the candidates that I evaluated:
AKG: K 701, K 702, K 550, K 271 MK II, K 240 MK II
Audio Technica: ATH-ESW9A, ATH-A900, ATH-M50
Beyerdynamic: DT 880, DT 1350, DT 770
Denon: AH-D2000
Sennheiser: HD 25-1 II
Shure: SRH940, SRH840
Sony: MDR-Z1000
The flattest in terms response seem to be the K550, DT 880, AH-D200 and the SH940s...
In terms of acoustic isolation the Shures and the AKGs provide more but the Beyerdynamics and Denons attenuate somewhat.
I was surprised that many of the AKG Studio Professional audio headphones did not appear as flat as the k 550s. The K 550s are in teh consumer line and are not marketed for audio engineering. So the fact that they appeared flatter surprised me a bit.
I would your input in recommending a pair forr my listening application. I also would appreciate advice as to whether or not I will need an amp to achieve volumes considering the impedence of my computer and my audio interface? What I can't really tell from online reviews is the quality of construction, fit, sound stage and wearing comfort. So any distinctions here would be welcome. Lastly, if there is a pair that I should consider that are not listed (no open models please) I would love to hear your suggestion.
Explaining "why" is always welcome!
Thanks,
Bob
These headphones will be used with my iMac and my audio interface (30 ohm output) for both home recording (guitar) and general listening. Since I will use them also for tracking isolation and lack of leakage when recording with a condenser mic is important. I have idenified a number of candidates based on an evaluation of the flatnness of frequency response, whether they were closed or semi-open, acoustic isolation specs, weight/comfort and qualitative comments from the internet. These were the candidates that I evaluated:
AKG: K 701, K 702, K 550, K 271 MK II, K 240 MK II
Audio Technica: ATH-ESW9A, ATH-A900, ATH-M50
Beyerdynamic: DT 880, DT 1350, DT 770
Denon: AH-D2000
Sennheiser: HD 25-1 II
Shure: SRH940, SRH840
Sony: MDR-Z1000
The flattest in terms response seem to be the K550, DT 880, AH-D200 and the SH940s...
In terms of acoustic isolation the Shures and the AKGs provide more but the Beyerdynamics and Denons attenuate somewhat.
I was surprised that many of the AKG Studio Professional audio headphones did not appear as flat as the k 550s. The K 550s are in teh consumer line and are not marketed for audio engineering. So the fact that they appeared flatter surprised me a bit.
I would your input in recommending a pair forr my listening application. I also would appreciate advice as to whether or not I will need an amp to achieve volumes considering the impedence of my computer and my audio interface? What I can't really tell from online reviews is the quality of construction, fit, sound stage and wearing comfort. So any distinctions here would be welcome. Lastly, if there is a pair that I should consider that are not listed (no open models please) I would love to hear your suggestion.
Explaining "why" is always welcome!
Thanks,
Bob