mattopia
100+ Head-Fier
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Hi all,
I've been head-fi'ing for a bit less than a year now. I currently own a pair of Grado SR-60's and a pair of Sennheiser PX100's.
The PX100's were bought based on Amazon feedback, and now that I'm here I see they are a very popular option for inexpensive, versatile cans. I have been really happy with them and use them semi-daily.
After finding this site and deciding to try something new, I bought some Grado SR-60's and a Total Bithead from our friends over at Headroom. I've put the Grado's through proper burn-in and they sound very detailed. But, they just don't sound all that natural to me -- almost artificially colored. I find myself using my PX100's more often.
I'd like to try something new. I'm prepared to "step up" and invest a bit more in my next set of cans. It seems the Beyer 880's seem to be very popular around here, but I'm also thinking about the Denon D2000's. I've thought about IEM's as well, but I'm concerned about comfort. Unfortunately meets aren't materializing in the Cleveland, OH area, and there are no real B&M's to shop at, so I have to rely on suggestions alone.
So, fellow head-fiers, what should I try next? I need something very versatile, as I listen to classical, indie/alternative, jazz, and "mild" electronic (like Air and Zero 7). I'd like something that is very detailed and forward with these music types without the need for equalization. And, a strong soundstage would be helpful -- an area my PX100's seem to be a bit lacking in. (Am I asking too much?!)
Sources will be varied, but amplification will be supplied by my Total Bithead or a vintage Marantz receiver. I'm looking forward to everyone's input!
I've been head-fi'ing for a bit less than a year now. I currently own a pair of Grado SR-60's and a pair of Sennheiser PX100's.
The PX100's were bought based on Amazon feedback, and now that I'm here I see they are a very popular option for inexpensive, versatile cans. I have been really happy with them and use them semi-daily.
After finding this site and deciding to try something new, I bought some Grado SR-60's and a Total Bithead from our friends over at Headroom. I've put the Grado's through proper burn-in and they sound very detailed. But, they just don't sound all that natural to me -- almost artificially colored. I find myself using my PX100's more often.
I'd like to try something new. I'm prepared to "step up" and invest a bit more in my next set of cans. It seems the Beyer 880's seem to be very popular around here, but I'm also thinking about the Denon D2000's. I've thought about IEM's as well, but I'm concerned about comfort. Unfortunately meets aren't materializing in the Cleveland, OH area, and there are no real B&M's to shop at, so I have to rely on suggestions alone.
So, fellow head-fiers, what should I try next? I need something very versatile, as I listen to classical, indie/alternative, jazz, and "mild" electronic (like Air and Zero 7). I'd like something that is very detailed and forward with these music types without the need for equalization. And, a strong soundstage would be helpful -- an area my PX100's seem to be a bit lacking in. (Am I asking too much?!)
Sources will be varied, but amplification will be supplied by my Total Bithead or a vintage Marantz receiver. I'm looking forward to everyone's input!