miow
Member of the Trade: X-Elite (Headphone mods)
aka dimitri42.
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How do the 940's compare to the DENON HP700 in terms of detail?
Thanks Eke2k6, I am waffling which one I will keep out of these 3 headphones but purely on sound signature alone I have to admit I am almost 100% sold on the 1440 for myself. I like the 940 as well and appreciate it's isolation but think I may try to find an IEM that fits the isolation need and hopefully something similar in signature as it will fit my daily needs the best. But for now I am just going to enjoy both.
Ok I may be holding a one sided conversation at points here but I have to continue to talk! Just getting ready for bed and listening to some Greg Keelor "When I See You" from the album "Gone" and since it's late and I moving about I am using my iPhone and listening at low volume 1/3 on the volume gauge. An this song is fully dynamic and engaging. The decay on the piano is perfect and full, bass is clear and present, the mellow singing (male singing) is poignant and compelling, upper mids and lower treble is clean and effortless. I can just hear my family in the background but the dampening is just enough an the music present enough that the sounds are Ok and not detracting the experience.
I have to say, I dub the 1440 a midrange oasis in a neutral/V shape headphone filled soundscape, with just the right amount of bass and treble. I have heard more engaging headphones but not for anywhere near this price point and nothing this engaging for low volume listening.