[chachokat]

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I'm also interested in the Denon D2000, however, I haven't really been able to find it for less than ~$250USD.
However, I'm curious as to whether anyone bought it for less, or if the Denon is even worth the extra $90 (to me) at this point in time.
 
I also tried on the HFI's and the cups were definitely too shallow for my tastes. It was almost as if it was bordering on a supra-aural set.
 

 
 

jr.com often sells it for less than 250.  You have to call in and see what their "best offer" currently is.  It might depend on the customer service rep, but they offered it to me for 200  (this was around black friday and they were back ordered though).
 
 

 

[Kirbicide]

So assuming I could get the D2000's for a great price, what would I gain by purchasing them over the DT770's?

 

[AyeVeeN]

If you can go for used (unless you wanna wait ~3 weeks) and are fine w, open headphones, FA-011. M.F.G. Stupid comfortable and outclasses the M50 by far (not sure about the DT770.. but the FA-011s are pretty damn rumbly and are tight and punchy all at the same time). So far sounds amazing w/ all genres for me too

 

[Kirbicide]

Well I'm definitely set on a closed set of cans (I know, sad) because of my situation, but now I wonder if I should get the DT770 or the D2000.
 
I wonder if there are comparison reviews or people out there with advice on either one.
 
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If you can go for used (unless you wanna wait ~3 weeks) and are fine w, open headphones, FA-011. M.F.G. Stupid comfortable and outclasses the M50 by far (not sure about the DT770.. but the FA-011s are pretty damn rumbly and are tight and punchy all at the same time). So far sounds amazing w/ all genres for me too

 

 

[Kirbicide]

Update guys--
 
I went ahead and purchased the DT770 Pro-80's --currently in my first hour of listening. Not entirely impressed right now, but perhaps it could be my amping/lack of break in.
Very comfortable though. Only paid $150 brand new including shipping on eBay. Have it hooked directly into my X-Fi http://www.amazon.com/Express-Blaster-Titanium-Fatal1ty-Champion/dp/B001BDPLJA
 
Will give a more detailed analysis once I get accustomed to this setup.

 

[RayleighSilvers]

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Update guys--
 
I went ahead and purchased the DT770 Pro-80's --currently in my first hour of listening. Not entirely impressed right now, but perhaps it could be my amping/lack of break in.
Very comfortable though. Only paid $150 brand new including shipping on eBay. Have it hooked directly into my X-Fi http://www.amazon.com/Express-Blaster-Titanium-Fatal1ty-Champion/dp/B001BDPLJA
 
Will give a more detailed analysis once I get accustomed to this setup.

Hows are the impressions coming along?

 

[zackzack]

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You do not want to be using the M50 for 8-12 hours a day.  It's uncomfortable for extended usage.

M50 is very uncomfortable after mote than an hour of use. It clamps harder than most headphones (though it does improve the bass quality). It works superb straight out of my iPhone 5 without amplification better than many high priced IEMs. But it does not play loud rock (grunge & hard rock) very well and severely lacking in soundstage to play classical music compared to slightly more expensive AKG 550. 

 

[zackzack]

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M-Audio Q40's, Denon D2000's, or Sony XB series. The Sonys are probably the most comfortable headphones ever made; to a point that I look forward to putting them on. I was actually walking around the house with the cans not connected to anything, simply because they were nice and cozy.

lol!!!

 

[SmOgER]

I wish I had a feeling that some $150 worth HP's are budget cans... 

 

 

[Sound Quest]

The M50's "basshead cans"..... Really?
 
I know the bass on them goes down deep, but it's natural and doesn't thump hard like your typical basshead headphones.