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Headphoneus Supremus
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For $200 you can get the K701 for used on the FS forum.
big upgrade over the K-240MKll.
Originally Posted by JaZZ /img/forum/go_quote.gif I strongly suggest a (used) Sennheiser HD 580, 600 or 650. It won't play very loud on an iPod, but I guess it would work, and considering your fully portable alternative in the form of an IEM, I'd make this compromise in favor of ultimate sound quality, especially for the use with a dedicated headphone amp and a sound card – where a higher-impedance (moreover high-efficiency) headphone is probably the technically better choice anyway. The Senns are known to sound excellent with symphonic music. . |
Originally Posted by Don Quichotte /img/forum/go_quote.gif No no no, for classical try a used K501. Notably better than K240 and K271 IMO, at least if musical enjoyment is your purpose. Also be prepared to put up with the insufficient bass (but it's wonderful otherwise for acoustic instruments). |
Originally Posted by Pars /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nope. I haven't heard the 580s, but the 600s and 650s turn into mush on large scale symphonic. |
Originally Posted by Gossling /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for all the impressions and thoughts, CYoung, and congratulations on finding the right pair (at least for now). So what is your final word on the SRH840 for classical music, taking into account the price and the ease of driving? Much of my listening will be done out of a stereo sound system in a library, but much of it will be done at home, where I do not (as of now) have a decent amp or source. How would it be best to spend my money now? Just spend it on a decent pair that's easy to drive, or spend some on a source/amp combo and some on a lesser pair of headphones to be upgraded down the road? If I went the first route, I cannot say for sure whether I would upgrade them or the source in the future. Thanks again |