well im about to order either the 1990s or 1770s. I'll use my iems for being active and these for really trying to listen to music and airport/flights. lastly any thoughts on the
Bass headphones recommendation please.
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I've not heard it. Some say it has great bass but I've seen a handful of people saying they want more bass, so I'm not sure what it's tuned like.
Sparkle and punchy bass, the DT1990 has it... I actually think it would be a great headphone for you. Treble 'can' get a little hot for some. Suggest you buy used in case you don't like it, as the resale on them is ~$350.
gimmeheadroom
Headphoneus Supremus
I'm surprised you didn't point him to the bass cans megathread. I can't find it at the moment.
I just do a search for Taction Kannon when I can't find it...
And here it is: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-hardest-hitting-headphones-are-the-extreme-bass-club.716711/
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I ended up ordering the 1770s. I figured with the open back design of the 1990, i'll be hearing way too much background noise on airplanes and in airports etc. i really prefer to get lost in my own world. Also I found them on amazon for $399. So if for some reason they don't fit the bill it's a very easy return.
Thanks so much for all the recommendations. I would have never thought of beyerdynamic as an option but after researching they seem exactly what I am looking for. also im a sucker for german made toys.
Let us know which airport you'll be at... I'd like to see someone walking around with DT1770s.
Actually, I'd really love to see someone walking around with a 1266... run off an iPod Shuffle.
Enjoy and post back with how you like them.
I do many ridiculous things, but most likely miami international B)
gimmeheadroom
Headphoneus Supremus
I fly a fair amount and I use Shures since they seal well. I can't imagine bringing a full-sized pair of headphones on a plane, for several reasons...
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gimmeheadroom
Headphoneus Supremus
He said Miami International
fleo815
Head-Fier
I've been down this road, tried more different headphones than I care to admit..I came back to the Emu Teak..just playing around with pads, I ended up trying a set of ZMF Verite lambskin (non-perf) with the attenuation rings..for me, it's as good as it gets for bass cannons.
I will also recommend the Denon d7200. I bought it off of msing539 
Really need to change the earpads to get it to exhibit its true capability. Just ridiculous amounts of bass. Not just volume, the amount of slam just simply has no peer.
I have the sony z7m2 and the focal clear with sheepskin pads, both are modded. The z7m2 has alot of bass, perhaps more than the d7200s at certain frequencies but it doesn't hit as hard as the denons and nowhere near as fast. The clears dont have much lower frequency oomph but where its strongs its excellent and the bass hits with more weight behind the impact. But still not as fast or as aggressive or extends as well as the d7200s.
Really need to change the earpads to get it to exhibit its true capability. Just ridiculous amounts of bass. Not just volume, the amount of slam just simply has no peer.
I have the sony z7m2 and the focal clear with sheepskin pads, both are modded. The z7m2 has alot of bass, perhaps more than the d7200s at certain frequencies but it doesn't hit as hard as the denons and nowhere near as fast. The clears dont have much lower frequency oomph but where its strongs its excellent and the bass hits with more weight behind the impact. But still not as fast or as aggressive or extends as well as the d7200s.
Beyerdynamic T1 3rd gen
Got the 1770s today and tried em. soundstage is wider. but they dont sound near as good as my legend x's. and they definitely don't hit near as hard.
I'm just going to stick to my IEMs
I'm just going to stick to my IEMs
gimmeheadroom
Headphoneus Supremus
Give them time. Your brain needs to adjust.
What amp(s) do you have to drive them with?
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