[jackskelly]

Fairly easy for me:
 
1. Stax SR-009
2. Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 250-ohm
3. Apple Earbuds
 
Listing to the SR-009's right now, I still sense a few flaws in them, which I hope STAX addresses in their next pair of flagship headphones.

 
I'm thinking about getting some noise canceling headphones, like something from Bose from their QuietComfort line, to make air traveling more comfortable.

 

[JoeDoe]

Revised list:

1. Grado GS1000i
2. SennGrado
3. Grado PS500
4. Denon D2000
5. Sony MDR-V6
6. Hiflight Koss KSC75

 

[Nap-Chiang]

1. AKG K812pro
2. Denon AH-D 600
3. Harkar BT
4. Beats Studio
5. Philips Citiscape

 

[ssrock64]

Revised list:

1. Grado GS1000i
2. SennGrado
3. Grado PS500
4. Denon D2000
5. Sony MDR-V6
6. Hiflight Koss KSC75

There aren't a lot of big fans of the GS1000 around these parts. Have you ever owned or auditioned a PS1000? How would you compare the two? I had a PS1000 for a very long time, but I've never heard a GS1000.

 

[JoeDoe]

There aren't a lot of big fans of the GS1000 around these parts. Have you ever owned or auditioned a PS1000? How would you compare the two? I had a PS1000 for a very long time, but I've never heard a GS1000.

I got to hear the PS1000 this weekend. It is definitely more picky when it comes to sources, as well as more forward in the upper treble – to the point of being peaky on select songs. To me it's got the separation and bass of the GS yet retains the mids and treble forwardness of the RS1

 

[Gethyn]

1. Audeze LCD2.2
2. Sennheiser HD 580
3. Sennheiser IE800

All fabulous in different ways.

 

[takato14]

  Listing to the SR-009's right now, I still sense a few flaws in them, which I hope STAX addresses in their next pair of flagship headphones.

What, the slightly sloppy decay? Slight treble recession?

 

[ssrock64]

1. Audeze LCD2.2
2. Sennheiser HD 580
3. Sennheiser IE800

All fabulous in different ways.

How does the IE800 measure up to a good pair of over-ears?

 

[jackskelly]

  What, the slightly sloppy decay? Slight treble recession?

 
Having owned the HD800's for a long time, I definitely feel that the soundstage and imaging of the SR-009's could be better. It seems that the bass and treble are both slightly receded at the extreme ends as well. The decay is quite excellent, but could be improved (as could every other metric I suppose, and that goes for any headphone). These are all minor complaints. Overall, it's easily the best headphone I've ever heard. The transparency is simply unreal. It's hard to describe; it's something that needs to be heard in person to be appreciated IMO. I'm still waiting on a Blue Hawaii Special Edition amp, which is supposed to be one of the best, if not the best, electrostatic amps for STAX headphones (especially the 009's), so maybe (and hopefully) some of those flaws will diminish or disappear. 

 

 

[Gethyn]

How does the IE800 measure up to a good pair of over-ears?

I have only had the IE800s for a few days so I can't say too much about them. They are very detailed and have very good bass and an amazing soundstage and separation for IEMs. However, as soon as I put on either of the other full size headphones the sound just opens up so much more and everything feels more real and natural. I'm probably not explaining it well, but quality over ear headphones have a bigger, more spacious sound even that quality IEMs.

 

[ericfarrell85]

For sheer musicality and enjoyment I now have:
1) Senn HE60
2) Stax SR009
3) HD800 (now that I've found their ideal amping needs)
4) Stax SR007
5) HE6
6) AD2000/LCD 3
7) Various Custom In Ears - not especially competitive with any of my desktop setups

 

[ssrock64]

For sheer musicality and enjoyment I now have:
1) Senn HE60
2) Stax SR009
3) HD800 (now that I've found their ideal amping needs)
4) Stax SR007
5) HE6
6) AD2000/LCD 3
7) Various Custom In Ears - not especially competitive with any of my desktop setups

Why is the HE60 above the SR009 for you? Warmer and more involving? What are you driving them with?

 

[ericfarrell85]

The HE60 has what is likely the most liquid, euphonic and palpable sound I've heard in a headphone. From a technicalities viewpoint it probably couldn't carry the SR009's jockstrap, but it sure is a fun listen. Using a KGSS to drive it. 

 

[goldgears55]

1.Bayerdynamic T1
2.Senn HD598
3.VSONIC GR07BE
4.VSONIC GR07 MKII
5.KOSS KSC35

 

[xxxfbsxxx]

time to update
 
with new amp, the hd800 finally made its way to the top
 
1. He500+dhc cable = hd800+norse cable
2. LCD-xc+froza noir mk2
3. Q701=DT990/250=Yamaha Mht-220
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