phinael
New Head-Fier
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I have tried to do my fair share of research but in the end I would much rather decide based on people's opinion than my own limited understanding.
Now while I understand that some headphones sound better on different types of music and source material, there is also a subjective "sound signature" that people may or may not like. I've experienced this myself with my tenure of purchasing lower-quality headphones.
Basically, I'm looking for a nice pair of IEMs for listening to experimental rock. Post-rock, math-rock, etc.
Emphasis on stereo dynamics. Looking for a wide sound-field. Instrument separation. Lots of guitar layering, intricate drums.
Vocals aren't a main focus. Want warm and clear bass but not pounding. Clear highs and mids that sit right where they ought to.
Lots of headphones I've listened to are very unbalanced. Either too much bass, with a muddy sound, or too much highs and an overly digital sound. I guess I want something that sounds very balanced.
I've had the Yamaha EPH-100s recommended to me before, but finding those is proving difficult.
Looking for a likely competitor or maybe a push to try and find the yamahas.
For right now I'm listening on a Galaxy S-III, but will likely be purchasing a Cowon later this year.
Thanks for any help
Now while I understand that some headphones sound better on different types of music and source material, there is also a subjective "sound signature" that people may or may not like. I've experienced this myself with my tenure of purchasing lower-quality headphones.
Basically, I'm looking for a nice pair of IEMs for listening to experimental rock. Post-rock, math-rock, etc.
Emphasis on stereo dynamics. Looking for a wide sound-field. Instrument separation. Lots of guitar layering, intricate drums.
Vocals aren't a main focus. Want warm and clear bass but not pounding. Clear highs and mids that sit right where they ought to.
Lots of headphones I've listened to are very unbalanced. Either too much bass, with a muddy sound, or too much highs and an overly digital sound. I guess I want something that sounds very balanced.
I've had the Yamaha EPH-100s recommended to me before, but finding those is proving difficult.
Looking for a likely competitor or maybe a push to try and find the yamahas.
For right now I'm listening on a Galaxy S-III, but will likely be purchasing a Cowon later this year.
Thanks for any help