jrwong28
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Same here my all times favorite even i has a m50
Don't own the Cals' (Son does) but being an owner of the D1000's (same driver). I still don't understand the hype the M50 fanboys have, these $60 cans sound SO much better then the M50's. I do agree they need a re-cable I added a D2000 to my 1000's and it was night and day. I'm also not a big believer in Burn -in ect. But I will say it happens with these Bio-Cell drivers as it has a layer of membranes that actually change shape after long usage. I have 1000's of hours of use on my Denon's and they sound better then anything I've heard under $200 smackers. They are every bit 90% of the D-2000's which I've owned until they crapped out on me. The 1000's still going strong since 2009.
If you are on a budget of $150 or less it's really a non brainer on the Cal's.
(Even tho I'm digging the HD439's I just picked up
Hey, how do you compare the HD439 against the CAL!?
Not even close, The Denon AHD-1000/01/Cal is my favorite headphone ever. They are far from being " The Best" but they just have that "Something" about them. It is the perfect sound sig for me. Slightly V-shape, but sound very natural. The Bass has the perfect impact, the mids are nice and warm, and the treble has just the perfect sparkle. And a decent soundstage as well.
The 439 is great as well. Totally different but still great. Less Bass/Treble. It's more of a Mid based headphone. Great comfort..
For me the two complement each other. The Cal is the better All-Rounder as mostly all Genre's work well on it, the Senns I use for mainly Unplugged type music...It has a tad better mid range timber. Both phones are good but if I had to pick one, No Doubt it would be the CaL, But the Senn will make you happy as well!!!
Just look at these beauty's
Very nice! why did you sold your M50?
I hated the M50's Really. I bought them a few years ago before all the Hype really took off. I paid I think $95 for them new? They just don't sound good too me, Yeah they have Bass but it's uncontrolled and the Mids are to sucked out. Plus the Treble can be grating and really harsh, and no real soundstage. Comfort also is pretty bad, for me at least.
The Denon/Cal just do everything better. I'd never recommend them, Even at $100 there is better for cheaper.
I'm thinking about picking these up, it sounds like they're a good deal. I can get them locally for 67$. Comfort is my main priority, are they as comfortable as, say, the HD650, do they clamp much, and can the clamp be adjusted?