rgs9200m
Headphoneus Supremus
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I would sure add the Grado PS1Ke to this list.
I would sure add the Grado PS1Ke to this list.
Such as? I don't know what kind of system you are using so I can only speak to my own, and I've had almost half a dozen speakerphiles come listen and they more or less agree with exactly what I've said, and the amounts of cash they have tied up in their systems range anywhere from approx. $50K-$600K.
Some people prefer more musical sounding tube amps but my system is full solid state and is as transparent as it gets.
It is interesting to consider how a $4k headphone fits into one's audio setup. It hardly seems worthwhile driving something that expensive with below average gear -- unless, of course, the goal is to later upgrade the system to match the LCD 4 capabilities. Just got my 4's and look forward to posting some comments after burning in a couple hundred hours.
Cool Torq, thanks for verifying. The revised list is:
- Abyss AB-1266 $4,500
- LCD-4 $4,000
- HE1000 $3,000
- LCD-X $1,699
- HD800s $1,699
- HD800 $1,399 ($1,150 at Amazon) even lower elsewhere...
Makes the Abyss more attractive!
Just IMO, as an HD800 owner and lover, the current prices are a steal for that HP.
The reason for my comparing is: I currently have the LCD-X and HD800 (non-S) in my stable. I'm always trying to decide whether it makes sense to upgrade my cans. Therefore, I am very interested in this discussion.
The Ether folks may want to chime in...I believe their cans are around $1599.
Thanks all,
RCB
Seems Audeze's pricing methodology is working well.
Crutchfield is now selling factory refurb HD800 for $999. (They list the retail price at $1699, which it isn't, it's $1599.) But $999 for a factory refurb is a pretty good deal, though I never listen to my 800 anymore, or my 650. Ever since the LCD3 I stopped listening to the 800 pretty much, and the LCD4 makes all the rest irrelevant.
Perhaps irrelevant to some, but not to all.
My gear? I'll PM you a picture if you'd like and then you tell me. My system is worth roughly six figures. So I'm not sure what you're talking about.
I was just making a general comment, not referencing yours or any particular system.
I only make this comment because you mentioned metal. The HE1K is one of the best metal headphones I have ever heard. The SR009 not so much.
I also thought the headstage of the HE1K is a lot better than the SR009. A lot.
In terms of speed, you're probably right - I would give the SR009 the edge. Same with the highs. Again, mids, not so much.
Yep the HE1000 is fantastic for Rock & Metal. But in my eyes the Abyss is even better! In terms of soundstage and bass slam umbeatable!
When I want to hear all the details of the record i take the SR009. For fun the Abyss. I don't need other open headphones.
So now that I have an easy 160-170 hours on my LCD-4s, I am so impressed with them. They continue to improve with break in but may have reached their peak performance at this break in point. They are sounding fantastic! Everything is clicking and I'm very happy with them. I still stand by the 3f color for rock music but the gap has narrowed. I will also say that the Cardas cable helped it get to this point IMO. Not that the stock cable was bad but the Cardas cable just kind of snapped everything into focus.
I also held a little gathering last weekend and got to hear the 4s against the Stax L-700 with an modified SRD-7 Energizer connected to an Audio GD 9 amp. While it's impossible not to like the Stax, I still preferred the LCD-4s. They were every bit as resolute but they also had more personality than the Stax. This makes for a more enjoyable listening experience to me. The bass on the 4s was also superior.
I am tossed between the 4s and my HE-1k though. I can go either way. I love both sets for their individual personalities and approaches to making music sound great.
This makes it a pleasure to rotate between the sets every few nights or so and occasionally I'll throw the LCD-3s in the mix.