[LazBro123]

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does the Denon AH-D1100 have as much bass as beats

it has more IMO

 

[ljokerl]

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I found the Superlux HD668B for 30€, is that a steal or should I be able to get better cans for that price? Would mostly be used for stationary use.

 
If you're looking for a monitor or just a more or less balanced-sounding headphone I don't think you'll do much better than the HD668B.
 
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I woould get the crossfade lp because of its durability but if the denon ad1100 has more impact than beats Do you think i should get that.
 

 
I clearly think the D1100 is a better headphone..

 

[scootsit]

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I clearly think the D1100 is a better headphone..

Wouldn't the CAL! fit into that group as well for a fraction of the price? A lot of impact in a good headphone? Just a thought.

 

[lilboozy]

Joker would you consider testing the sony mdr zx300s?

 

[ljokerl]

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Wouldn't the CAL! fit into that group as well for a fraction of the price? A lot of impact in a good headphone? Just a thought.

 
The CAL! is not as bassy as the D1100 or Crossfade LP and won't hold up as well to abuse. 
 
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Joker would you consider testing the sony mdr zx300s?

 
I don't have one available for review

 

[ekolite]

I like the effort you put into the list.  Wish you added the AKG q460 that you mention a few times, but now even as I type there is a newer version of that portable line (AKG 451.)  They are an exciting listen when I want to listen to faster music.  I own the Ultrasone HFI-15G.  Personally I think you gave it a far worse score in sound quality than deserved, although I think it might be closer to the right score when unamped.  They sound a lot better after used almost daily for a month.  Really opened things up, but I can understand with all these headphones you are reviewing I am sure your time is limited with most.  You aught to gave it a score next to it when amped : ).  They sound so very much better with my Xonar Essence sound card with it's built in amp and great internal DAC.  And even a good ol cMoy make these cans magical.  As far as the other areas for the Ultrasones I think you nailed it, but a 6.75 is just too low of a score for their price when driven correctly and used with a decent source.  Even a more powerful portable player such as a good Cowon would easily make the sound quality jump up 1 point at least.  Sorry if I seem to be a bit nit-picky on that particular score, but I have a passion for those in particular headphones.  : ) Keep up the good work though.

 

[jant71]

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I like the effort you put into the list.  Wish you added the AKG q460 that you mention a few times, but now even as I type there is a newer version of that portable line (AKG 451.)  They are an exciting listen when I want to listen to faster music.  I own the Ultrasone HFI-15G.  Personally I think you gave it a far worse score in sound quality than deserved, although I think it might be closer to the right score when unamped.  They sound a lot better after used almost daily for a month.  Really opened things up, but I can understand with all these headphones you are reviewing I am sure your time is limited with most.  You aught to gave it a score next to it when amped : ).  They sound so very much better with my Xonar Essence sound card with it's built in amp and great internal DAC.  And even a good ol cMoy make these cans magical.  As far as the other areas for the Ultrasones I think you nailed it, but a 6.75 is just too low of a score for their price when driven correctly and used with a decent source.  Even a more powerful portable player such as a good Cowon would easily make the sound quality jump up 1 point at least.  Sorry if I seem to be a bit nit-picky on that particular score, but I have a passion for those in particular headphones.  : ) Keep up the good work though.

 
Some nice thoughts. There are two versions of the HFI-15G so make sure they are the same. That might account for a difference.
 
Interesting about the K451and faster music. I have a K422 and it is the quickest of the little on-ears I have heard. Dynamic with quick transients yet the decay isn't lacking or abrupt. Though this K422 doesn't seem to be new; 2008 on my box. Not really a K420 rehash since it has equal treble and bass amounts where the K420 is usually called bassy with just enough treble to keep them clean.

 

[TheWanderingEye]

Thought I'd join to say this thread is fantastic. Wouldn't have gotten my (what I consider now to be) reference pairs without it. Still on the hunt for a HTF600 I can buy locally - I'm a brick and mortar kinda guy.

 

[lilboozy]

Is it possible for a headphone with a 30mm driver to be better than a headphone with a 40mm driver or is it just plain impossible?

 

[xnor]

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Is it possible for a headphone with a 30mm driver to be better than a headphone with a 40mm driver or is it just plain impossible?

 
Definitely possible.

 

[roma101]

Possible but it all depends on what an individual's preferences are at the end of the day. IME smaller drivers = smaller soundstages (with the exception of the M-80), which could be a deal-breaker for some. However, cans with smaller drivers can sometimes be more detailed than cans with bigger drivers (eg: M-80/DT 1350/HD25 vs Beats) and thus better for some.
 
In the end, it's not necessarily about driver size, more than how well tuned the drivers are along with all the elements that go in to making a headphone (housing, dampening, etc.). Personal preferences come into this as well and that's where you decide which headphone is best for you.

 

[lilboozy]

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Possible but it all depends on what an individual's preferences are at the end of the day. IME smaller drivers = smaller soundstages (with the exception of the M-80), which could be a deal-breaker for some. However, cans with smaller drivers can sometimes be more detailed than cans with bigger drivers (eg: M-80/DT 1350/HD25 vs Beats) and thus better for some.
 
In the end, it's not necessarily about driver size, more than how well tuned the drivers are along with all the elements that go in to making a headphone (housing, dampening, etc.). Personal preferences come into this as well and that's where you decide which headphone is best for you.

does smaller soundstages mean a smaller frequency response range like 10 - 24,000 Hz or does it mean something else?

 

[roma101]

Nope sound stage would depend on other factors.

 

[ljokerl]

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Thought I'd join to say this thread is fantastic. Wouldn't have gotten my (what I consider now to be) reference pairs without it. Still on the hunt for a HTF600 I can buy locally - I'm a brick and mortar kinda guy.

 
Thanks!
 
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Is it possible for a headphone with a 30mm driver to be better than a headphone with a 40mm driver or is it just plain impossible?

 
Absolutely. It's all in the quality of the driver and the tuning. 
 
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does smaller soundstages mean a smaller frequency response range like 10 - 24,000 Hz or does it mean something else?

 
This might be useful: http://www.head-fi.org/t/220770/describing-sound-a-glossary

 

[LazBro123]

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Is it possible for a headphone with a 30mm driver to be better than a headphone with a 40mm driver or is it just plain impossible?

it's about quality, not quantity. A 20mm driver can demolish a 50mm driver, if the 20mm driver is better quality.