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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...
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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?)...
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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