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Closed back unamped for acoustic classical and folk?
Up to 350GBP For: . Clarity . Precision . Natural, neutral sound . Good imaging and soundstaging . Low listener fatigue For listening to acoustic sound: . Piano . Cello . Human voice It's for very quiet low volume listening (but I guess I could EQ the bass if need be). To be used direct with...- Minstrel59
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HPH MT220 vs DT150 vs DT250 250 ohm
I'd love to read everyone (whose heard these 3)'s opinions on how they compare? My preference is for an experience that is: . Without amping . For listening to (and appreciating) vocal talent and acoustic music . Sibilance free smooooooth treble . Honest and real (whatever that may be?)...- Minstrel59
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- beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm beyerynamic-dt-150-compact-closed-headphone-250-ohms yamaha-hph-mt220bl
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Huge isolation, detailed but warm with a soft treble (less than £300)
Which in ear monitors (less than £300) give: Massive isolation Transparency Good resolution A soft treble Minimum fatigue Warm sounding (not bright and sharp) Thank you- Minstrel59
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- shure-se215 klipsch-image-x10-noise-isolating-earphone
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Transparency, resolution, soft treble, minimum fatigue...
Which closed back headphones (less than £300) give: Transparency Resolution Soft treble Minimum fatigue 'Warm and cuddly' sound as opposed to 'harsh and spiky'! Thank you- Minstrel59
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Warmest sound with softest treble? The 215, 315 or 425?
Out of the 3 Shure's in the title: Which is the warmest sounding with the softest treble? Thank you- Minstrel59
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- shure-se215 akg-k315-ear-buds shure-se425-earphone
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In ear monitors for reduced sound tolerance
My belief is that I need IEM's that have: High isolation (minimum 35dB attenuation) Warm sound with a soft treble Highly transparent Good resolution To be used direct from iPod/TV Maximum budget £375 My hearing now has no dynamic range. I am unable to tolerate sudden increases in volume...- Minstrel59
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- etymotic shure
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Closed back headphones for hyperacusis (Acoustic Shock Syndrome)
I have been diagnosed with Acoustic Shock Disorder and have severe Hyperacusis. If anyone unfortunately has hyperacusis also; please can you tell me if you have managed to find a headphone that is tolerable to listen to. I'm personally thinking: Closed back Highly transparent Good resolution...- Minstrel59
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Female voice and piano? Closed back up to £375
How do these 3 headphones seem to respond to the challenge of: Portray convincingly real female voice and piano? Warm with a soft treble? Shure SRH1540 Shure SRH940 Beyer DT 770 250 ohm Please suggest any other headphones that might be better suited for the: Low volume needed playing...- Minstrel59
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- shure-srh1540-headphones shure-srh-940 beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-closed-studio-headphones-250-ohms
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Transparency and resolution up to £375?
Budget less than £375 For very low volume level listening. Direct from iPod Closed back for moderate isolation Soft treble Would prefer neutral signature (but maybe U or V shaped FR would improve the sound at such low volumes?) Highly transparent Great resolution Any suggestions please?- Minstrel59
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Acoustic strings and voice played very quietly into HP's that have moderate isolation.
HP choice criteria Budget: Up to Shure SRH1540 Program material: Voice and acoustic strings Isolation: Moderately good Design: Closed Comfort: High Accuracy: Would prefer honest and uncolored Playback volume: Needs to be very very low indeed Treble harshness and stridency: None (if...- Minstrel59
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Very interested to read your opinions on headphones or in-ears suited to low volume listening (as I have an intolerance to sound):- Using an iPod Nano Gen 6 with no amplification. For playback of vocals and acoustic music. Fantastic clarity would probably be the most important...- Minstrel59
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Very interested to read your opinions on headphones or in-ears suited to low volume listening (as I have an intolerance to sound):- Using an iPod Nano Gen 6 with no amplification. For playback of vocals and acoustic music. Fantastic clarity would probably be the most important...- Minstrel59
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Hyperacusis (Sound Intolerance), Sensitivity to Sound?
Very interested to read your opinions on headphones or in-ears suited to low volume listening (as I have severe Hyperacusis):- Using an iPod Nano Gen 6 with no amplification. For playback of vocals and acoustic music. Fantastic clarity would probably be the most important attribute...- Minstrel59
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Comparing the Shure SRH940, SRH1540 and the Beyer DT770 250 Ohm
Hello and "Happy Holidays" to everyone! I would love to read some opinions on these headphones: Shure SRH940, SRH1540 and the Beyer DT770 250 Ohm I will be listening to voice and acoustic music: e.g.: J.S.Bach Peter Gabriel Lyle Lovett Joni Mitchell Elton John Shawn Colvin...- Minstrel59
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