[grndslm]

I'm thinking about getting a pair of cans, a refurbished "older" Proline series, and am trying to figure out if there's any real difference between it and the "newer" Pro series??

Also, has anyone bought a refurbished one and had problems? $225 seems like a good deal to me.

I'm guessing there aren't too many people who prefer the Denon D2000 unless the bass from the Ultrasone has too much kick for them, eh??

 

[grndslm]

I didn't realize the 750 and 2500 were the same price. How do they compare?? The 2500 has the same great bass with better soundstage? ... or is there a sacrifice in bass to get the better soundstage?

Choices: 750, 2500, D2000, DT880, or DT990 ???

 

[Shahrose]

what kind of sound are you looking for? what do you listen to? is isolation a factor?

 

[Contrastique]

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Originally Posted by grndslm /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm thinking about getting a pair of cans, a refurbished "older" Proline series, and am trying to figure out if there's any real difference between it and the "newer" Pro series??

It's merely a cosmetic upgrade. No change in sound. If I''m not mistaken on the first Proline 750's they used a headband which cracks more easily. The newer versions including the newest 750 have a new sort of headband which is more sturdy and less likely to break.
I have heard the 2500 in the past but it's too long ago now to fully remember. What did struck me at that time and I do remember somewhat was that I liked its bass a tad more because it reached further but take that comment with a full cup of salt

The rest of the hps I have not heard, except for the DT880 but that's also a long time ago and I believe I found it too warm for my taste, but again, take this comment with a grain of salt.

 

[analogbox]

As I posted on the other thread, I've got the refurbed one and it looks great and sound great. $225 is indeed a great deal. That's why I bought it and I don't regret a bit.

 

[jamato8]

For 225 and the sound you get in headphones it is a steal.

 

[grndslm]

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Originally Posted by Shahrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif what kind of sound are you looking for? what do you listen to? is isolation a factor?

Isolation is not a factor.

I have no amp, and I listen to just about every genre -- rock, rap, blues, jazz, raggae, bluegrass, indie, electronica... just about everything but country. I like "fun" music and that seems to be the Ultrasone 750 or 2500... Grado & Beyer mixed into one. That's exactly what I've wanted. Currently my top dollar can is the AD700, and that's got the mids & soundstage covered... so I'm trying to focus on the highs & lows at a minimum.

Do the D2000 or DT880/990 sound like they would meet my needs versus an Ultrasone 750 or 2500??

Thanks in advance!

 

[ndskyz]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif For 225 and the sound you get in headphones it is a steal.

+1 I picked up a pair couple months ago, and I'm very happy with them. When I need to have a pair of closed cans, I dont hesitate to grab the 750's

 

[Elluzion]

for $225 or even more, they are well worth it.

 

[grndslm]

Soo... I guess the question now is should I get the 750 or the 2500??

I'm guessing the 2500 is even ahead of the AD900?!?

If this is so, I might end up getting both 750 and 2500... but I'd still like to hear opinions.

 

[grndslm]

Does this deal happen yearly or is it a limited time only thing? I'm guessing they're gonna stop selling the PROline for cheap once they're all sold out?

As long as these headphones are taken care of, will they still "crack" to the point where I won't be able to use them someday... or should they still be pretty durable ten years down the road??

And do you prefer 750 or 2500... what are the differences??

 

[Sovkiller]

The 2500 will give you a more airy soundstage, and the 780 a more laid back sound, a little different but very enjoyable, appart from that, the Edition 9 is tne next step, IMO the Denon, is not an upgrade from the Prolines...
The DT880 is a different presentation, a lot leaner in bass, very detailed though, and need more power to shine...

 

[grndslm]

Is the sound remarkably different besides the airy soundstage? ... less bass, for example??

How do the Audio Technica AD900 and Ultrasone 2500 compare?? I might have to sell my AD700 and get both 750 & 2500!!

Also... quality issues with older PROline headband?? Will these $225 cans snap in three or four years?

 

[Sovkiller]

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Originally Posted by grndslm /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is the sound remarkably different besides the airy soundstage? ... less bass, for example?? How do the Audio Technica AD900 and Ultrasone 2500 compare?? I might have to sell my AD700 and get both 750 & 2500!! Also... quality issues with older PROline headband?? Will these $225 cans snap in three or four years?

They are exactly the same headphone, one closed, and the other open, not 100% sure but IMO they are about hte same the main difference is in the soundstage IIRC...

 

[analogbox]

From what I've read, soundstage is supposed to be wider on 2500 whereas it's more deeper on PL750.