Elysium
New Head-Fier
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I'm considering in getting the ATH-M50 for an all purpose stationary headphone, unamped or with the Fiio E5, but I'm still not certain.
I primarily listen to gothic and symphonic metal, electronic, j-pop, classical, as well as for stereo tv and movies. However I've read in a few threads that this pair of headphones isn't that that great for orchestrial music due to the lack of soundstage. Well how bad is it? Is this an issue due to the closed headphone? Is the soundstage still above average compared to sub $100 headphones?
I'm also considering the AKG 271 MK II which I can probably get for ~$150 which is my critical maximum limit, but I'm more hesitant about that pair since:
1. I'm uncertain how it seals sound.
2. It may be good for classical, but what about the other genres? Is the bass lacking?
I primarily listen to gothic and symphonic metal, electronic, j-pop, classical, as well as for stereo tv and movies. However I've read in a few threads that this pair of headphones isn't that that great for orchestrial music due to the lack of soundstage. Well how bad is it? Is this an issue due to the closed headphone? Is the soundstage still above average compared to sub $100 headphones?
I'm also considering the AKG 271 MK II which I can probably get for ~$150 which is my critical maximum limit, but I'm more hesitant about that pair since:
1. I'm uncertain how it seals sound.
2. It may be good for classical, but what about the other genres? Is the bass lacking?