I had the akg tiesto k167, but I only used it for 1-2 weeks. It wasn't particularly comfortable and I did not think the build was enough, so i returned it. (if i had to place it, somewhere from 3-5).
Joint 2nd - Koss Sportapro on KSC75 clips/Grado SR80 (modded)
3rd - AKG K240 DF (would be near the top if they had more bass presence)
4th - Koss KSC75 on Sportapro headband
5th - Koss Portapro
6th - Beyerdynamic DT231 Pro
7th - KRK KNS-8400
8th - JVC HA-S400 (modded)
I don't understand why the Yamahas don't get more attention, they are shockingly good headphones, regardless of price. I'm struggling to fault them at all, except maybe a tad small soundstage and very slightly bass heavy, which is something many people want in a portable and quite surprising for an open backed headphone (surprising in a good way for most people).
I'd hazard a guess based on his profile image and his signature that they're Genelec, though everything in their range looks too similar for me to pinpoint a model.
3. Beyerdynamic DT100 (Strange sound, a bit colored next to DT48, but has alot of potential. Haven't listened to these with proper pads yet, since mine are broken and leaking)
What kind of potential do they have? I personally found them quite bad and even Golden Ears rank them pretty low. Tried some mods and then trashed them.
What kind of potential do they have? I personally found them quite bad and even Golden Ears rank them pretty low. Tried some mods and then trashed them.
I remember I digged them with acoustic guitars, Rodrigo y Gabriela for example.. Guitars had a nice body. Dunno.. Haven't listened to them for a while really, and never got to listen properly because I need new pads for them. Never would use them as main cans though. They are just refreshing to listen to once in a while if you know what I mean.
Hmm aren't the old K240DF actually pretty decent headphones? At least my K240M 600ohm were. I can't say that the DT100 would have sounded anything like the K240M though. Maybe with properly sealing pads, maybe?
EDIT: By the way, I paid 15€ for my pair of DT100's. They are 20years old I think. So that's probably something I forgot to say xD
The problem with buying the DT100 cheap, is that most of the time the foam pieces and earpads are detoriated.
With new pads and foam pieces installed, they have the same speed, clarity, tight bass and overall cohesiveness in sound as the K240 DF.
I didn't found them analytical sounding. In fact I was really surprised at the enjoyment of their rather toe tapping sound. I had the 400 ohm version, and a tube amp to power them. I did like them.
With new earpads, you will also get the foam inserts.
The problem with buying the DT100 cheap, is that most of the time the foam pieces and earpads are detoriated.
With new pads and foam pieces installed, they have the same speed, clarity, tight bass and overall cohesiveness in sound as the K240 DF.
Funny you mention this. I looked up an old K160 thread, and found this:
"got them today. very hard to drive and very much a vintage monitor type. sound is very detailed, lighter on the bass end. very merciless. much like an akg 240df or a vintage beyer monitor"
http://www.head-fi.org/t/415346/help-with-history-of-akg-k160#post_6272910
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