[mektarus]

First of all, a proper greeting...Welcome to Head-fi, sorry about your wallet!

Now that we have that out of the way, you might also look at the Philips HP460. Those who have heard it say it is very comparable to the K81 and many seem to prefer it. It's also cheaper than the K81. As for myself, I love my Beyer DT831's. They do need an amp, but you can usually find them used for under $100 which leaves plenty for a decent amp.

 

[K271 Guy]

Thanks

 

[saturnine]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orubasarot I just bought the last ones because of your post, hopefully all the hype that they're great studio headphones is true, I'm only interested in that purpose so my opinion is a little different from what's desired here at Head Fi.

Congrats on getting a great deal, I'm looking forward to your impressions

They really are ugly, but sound so damn good & revealing that looks really don't matter. Also, Be sure to give your ears time to get used to their "different" sound signature.

 

[JMCIII]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woosh K81DJ --- $60 Audio Line Out Cable --- $40 PA2v2 --- $60 use the change to buy yourself a nice shirt and never come back here ever again.

Skip that last line and you got yourself a winner.

 

[arto]

Or ...

stretch to $245 shipped (from Meier) and get a 32 ohm DT770.

 

[Cakbar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mckickflip I better wait for the Boston meet before I have any real say on the quality of headphones...

I am a new member, and just noticed this. Is there some kind of Headphone Expo coming to the Boston area some time in the future?
Thanks

 

[Jap]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woosh ... use the change to buy yourself a nice shirt and never come back here ever again.

[size=small]But, ... ya just gotta come back---we ain't finished with your wallet yet!

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[nsjong]

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Originally Posted by Gaughtfried Unamped there is only the K81DJ. Their comfort varies widely among people though. I've read that the HD25 is pretty easy to drive. Not too sure about the other cans.

You haven't tried the HD485's or the HP460's.
You fanboys WISH there were only K81DJ's.

 

[russdog]

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Originally Posted by mckickflip ... I might suggest the Sony MDR-7506's...

AFAIK, there is zero reason to spend extra money on the 7506's when the MDR-V6's are *exactly* same cans (but with a different-colored plug and different stickers on the sides).

For what the 7506's will cost you, you can get the V6's, plus the Beyer ear pads to replace the pleather ones, plus a CD.

 

[RP2X]

No one mentioned the A900.... pretty much every close cans thread and A900/DT-770 are considered to two top cans.

I have read from others here quite a few are going with the new 2006 model of DT-770-80, since its bit more balanced brinds the mids out also....

But yeah there almost 2x the price well in uk they are.

 

[jrosenth]

Clear favorite?

Clearly the best - here.



Sorry - couldn't resist.



(Probably worth throwing as KSC-75 driver in there for kicks).

 

[dolokhov]

thanks for all the info.


last question, rank these options for use with an ipod

new 2006 DT770 (250ohm) with a cheap amp
new 2006 DT770 (32ohm) no amp
old DT770 (80 ohm) with a cheap amp


(or did i already put them in the right order?)

---Cmoy amps look sweet can you guys recommend someone who makes a good solid trustable amp?

 

[arto]

Since there is virtually no difference b/w the 250 and 32 ohm versions of the 770 - or if there is, it's apparently to the advantage of the 770 - the cheaper and less bulky 32 ohm + no amp option would make sense.

 

[Skylab]

The best sound will be from the DT770/80 and a $50 amp from the likes of Xenos (OHA). This is a great combo I have personally tried.

The DT770/32 (which I also own) do fine right from an iPod but still sound better with an amp (as do all headphones IMO).

I don't see any reason to buy a new DT770/250 - the 32 ohm version sounds a little better, and it's at least possible to use w/o an amp.

But I prefer the DT770/80, and I am a DT770 "enthusiast"

 

[euclid]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cakbar I am a new member, and just noticed this. Is there some kind of Headphone Expo coming to the Boston area some time in the future? Thanks

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=187077