skudmunky
Headphoneus Supremus
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I just made a bit of extra money, and since computer upgrading is out of the way I think I can convince my parents to let me get some new headphones.
I looked around, and it seems my choices in my price range (and no, I can't really stretch it just a bit more, and then a bit more, and then a bit more
) are AKG k501, AKG k240s, ATH-A700, ATH-AD700, HD555, or HD580. I don't think the 580 would work to well for me, because I'm only running from a CMoy. All suggestions are welcome, but I don't think I'll go Grado because of the lack of soundstage, though I do like Grado sound, and don't find them uncomfortable at all.
Just in case you hadn't noticed from my choices, I want large, circumaural headphones. Closed is good, blocks out the noise from my computer and siblings. How much of a difference is there between the closed and open AT 'phones?
I listen to rock, classical, and jazz, and I will also use these for gaming, so soundstage is important. I love the sound signature of my portaPros, so dark/warm with punchy impactfull bass is a plus. For now I'll be using these out of my Sound Blaster Live and Zen Micro, with a CMoy amp, and I can't spring more money out for a better amp or source.
Based on all that info, what do you guys think?
Also, any places in Boston where I would be able to try the AKG or Senn headphones? That would help me narrow my choices down.
Thanks guys!
I looked around, and it seems my choices in my price range (and no, I can't really stretch it just a bit more, and then a bit more, and then a bit more
Just in case you hadn't noticed from my choices, I want large, circumaural headphones. Closed is good, blocks out the noise from my computer and siblings. How much of a difference is there between the closed and open AT 'phones?
I listen to rock, classical, and jazz, and I will also use these for gaming, so soundstage is important. I love the sound signature of my portaPros, so dark/warm with punchy impactfull bass is a plus. For now I'll be using these out of my Sound Blaster Live and Zen Micro, with a CMoy amp, and I can't spring more money out for a better amp or source.
Based on all that info, what do you guys think?
Also, any places in Boston where I would be able to try the AKG or Senn headphones? That would help me narrow my choices down.
Thanks guys!