Rank the Headphones that You Own.
May 23, 2014 at 9:25 AM Post #4,157 of 8,138
(1) Martin Logan Mikros 90 [Spacey/Bassy Mod]
(2) Martin Logan Mikros 90 [(bhazard) Stock Pair #1]
(3) Martin Logan Mikros 90 [{Lorspeaker) MikrosHypedBass Mod]
(4) Martin Logan Mikros 90 [Stock Pair #2]
(5) Audio-Technica ATH-A1000X [Stock]
(6) Ultrasone HFI-780 [open-cell-foam-in-earcup Mod]
 
May 23, 2014 at 4:41 PM Post #4,158 of 8,138
  (1) Martin Logan Mikros 90 [Spacey/Bassy Mod]
(2) Martin Logan Mikros 90 [(bhazard) Stock Pair #1]
(3) Martin Logan Mikros 90 [{Lorspeaker) MikrosHypedBass Mod]
(4) Martin Logan Mikros 90 [Stock Pair #2]
(5) Audio-Technica ATH-A1000X [Stock]
(6) Ultrasone HFI-780 [open-cell-foam-in-earcup Mod]

 
I disagree with your ranking! 
 
If you switched #2 with #4 then I would say your ranking is right on the money. 
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May 23, 2014 at 8:42 PM Post #4,159 of 8,138
Have sold some and added some since my last ranking,
so a new ranking is in order.
 
Grado RS1i is still at the top.
 
Then:
 
AKG K712
Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium 250
AKG K702
Sony MDR Z1000
Beyerdynamic T51p
Sony MDR 7520
Thinksound On1 (w/aftermarket cable)
Focal Spirit Pro
Sennheiser Amperior (Ireland)
Audio Technica ATH M50
Koss PortaPro Classic (they're great, but the others are better...)
Sennheiser PX100 II
 
 

 
May 25, 2014 at 12:18 AM Post #4,160 of 8,138
  Have sold some and added some since my last ranking,
so a new ranking is in order.
 
Grado RS1i is still at the top.
 
Then:
 
AKG K712
Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium 250
AKG K702
Sony MDR Z1000
Beyerdynamic T51p
Sony MDR 7520
Thinksound On1 (w/aftermarket cable)
Focal Spirit Pro
Sennheiser Amperior (Ireland)
Audio Technica ATH M50
Koss PortaPro Classic (they're great, but the others are better...)
Sennheiser PX100 II
 
 
 


How would you describe the T51p? I had a T50p a long time ago, but I fear I've almost forgotten how it sounded.
 
Jun 5, 2014 at 12:41 AM Post #4,167 of 8,138
1. Shure SRH1840
2. B&W P7
3. Audio Technica ATH A900 (my first pair of headphones bought from Audiocubes a long time ago)
4. Shure SE215
5. Klipsch S4
 
I'm a Shure fanboy. Had the SE535 as well a few years back before losing it on a flight. I'm saving up to replace it, or perhaps I might just step up to the SE846.
 
Jun 5, 2014 at 1:02 AM Post #4,168 of 8,138
At the moment, organized by how much I like the sound because technicalities aren't as important to be as being able to listen to a headphone for hours at a time:
 
ZMF x Vibro (it isn't the most technically proficient, but its sound signature just works for me at the moment)
Hifiman HE500
ZMF V1
Hifiman RE600
Audio Technica AD2000 (I'm having trouble selling this...I'm tempted to keep it but I need the money)
Monster Turbine Pro Copper (Edited from the original version. I really like these and the Golds after digging them out again)
Shure SE530
Monster Turbine Pro Gold
Yamaha HP3
DUNU DN1000
Modded PortaPro
Beats Pro
AKG K271
ACS T15
Realistic Pro 50
Velodyne vTrue
DUNU Tai Chi
AKG K181DJ
 
The rest I haven't used in so long I'm not bothering to list them because I barely remember how they sound.
 
Jun 5, 2014 at 1:17 AM Post #4,169 of 8,138
  At the moment:
 
ZMF x Vibro (it isn't the most technically proficient, but its sound signature just works for me at the moment)
Hifiman HE500
ZMF V1
Hifiman RE600
Audio Technica AD2000 (I'm having trouble selling this...I'm tempted to keep it but I need the money)
Shure SE530
Yamaha HP3
DUNU DN1000
Modded PortaPro
Beats Pro
AKG K271
ACS T15
Monster Turbine Pro Gold
Realistic Pro 50
Monster Turbine Pro Copper
Velodyne vTrue
DUNU Tai Chi
AKG K181DJ
 
The rest I haven't used in so long I'm not bothering to list them because I barely remember how they sound.


I've been tempted in the past to buy ZMF modded headphones, but the ZMF x Vibro is soooo expensive. ;~; Considered Mayflower, instead, if I pick a modded T50RP.
 
I looked at the Monster Turbine series quite a few times, but I have my doubts as to whether or not they're worth the money. Not bad performers, but every person I know and talk to who I can consider an "audiophile" thinks Monster makes crap headphones, and their IEMs are no exception.
 
But they still look cool.
 
EDIT: Just noticed modded PortaPros are right above Beats Pro. Vanilla Ice-burn!
 
Jun 5, 2014 at 1:52 AM Post #4,170 of 8,138
I've been tempted in the past to buy ZMF modded headphones, but the ZMF x Vibro is soooo expensive. ;~; Considered Mayflower, instead, if I pick a modded T50RP.

I looked at the Monster Turbine series quite a few times, but I have my doubts as to whether or not they're worth the money. Not bad performers, but every person I know and talk to who I can consider an "audiophile" thinks Monster makes crap headphones, and their IEMs are no exception.

But they still look cool.

EDIT: Just noticed modded PortaPros are right above Beats Pro. Vanilla Ice-burn!


I have been considering the ZMF as well. Hopefully someone can chime in, coming from the A900x/K550 and hoping for a worthy upgrade!
 

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