I'm new to the whole audio world and I'm looking to buy a new paid of IEM's/Headphones. I've had Shure SE215's and they were great. I bought a paid of KS ZST's because they were cheap, but I find the highs a little too harsh.
I've got around $200-$300 AUD to spend. I've been looking into buying the Sennheiser HD 558 or HD 598. I've heard that open-back headphones sound wider and clearer (I've only done minimal research). I don't mind if they leak sound, I'll be using them at home. Later down the line when I have a little more money I'm probably going to buy a DAC (I currently use a MacBook Pro) because I've heard it improves the sound.
I listen to a lot of Hip Hop and R&B music (Drake, Travis Scott, etc), some old rock and most of my music are FLAC's from CD's or Qobuz/HDTracks.
I wanted to know, are there any better alternatives than the HD558's/598's? Which DAC (around $150-200) could I pair this with?
And also for the same price range, any IEM's that have a wide and clear sound signature? Again, any DAC I could pair this with?
I really want to get the full potential out of whatever I buy.
I'm looking for clarity and a wider soundstage to listen to all the different instruments/beats.
Sorry for all the questions and if I've written anything wrong; I've still got a lot to learn! The internet is a really confusing place and I just thought this was the best place to ask.
Thanks
I've got around $200-$300 AUD to spend. I've been looking into buying the Sennheiser HD 558 or HD 598. I've heard that open-back headphones sound wider and clearer (I've only done minimal research). I don't mind if they leak sound, I'll be using them at home. Later down the line when I have a little more money I'm probably going to buy a DAC (I currently use a MacBook Pro) because I've heard it improves the sound.
I listen to a lot of Hip Hop and R&B music (Drake, Travis Scott, etc), some old rock and most of my music are FLAC's from CD's or Qobuz/HDTracks.
I wanted to know, are there any better alternatives than the HD558's/598's? Which DAC (around $150-200) could I pair this with?
And also for the same price range, any IEM's that have a wide and clear sound signature? Again, any DAC I could pair this with?
I really want to get the full potential out of whatever I buy.
I'm looking for clarity and a wider soundstage to listen to all the different instruments/beats.
Sorry for all the questions and if I've written anything wrong; I've still got a lot to learn! The internet is a really confusing place and I just thought this was the best place to ask.
Thanks
