[VoLTaG3]

Can you guys recommend me some really good "closed" headphones. Not to big on size since I'm looking forward to going outside with them. The amp I'm planning to use with them are the RSA P-51 Mustang.
The things I really need are:

1. Naturalness, detailed, and huge soundstage...basically the best sound quality!!
2. Good noise isolation
3. Not too huge but if the size is really going to need to be big to provide something good, I'll take it...
4. Detachable cables

 

[oqvist]

You just described the Ultrasone PRO 900. Best open or closed headphone I have ever heard

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JVC DX1000 may be a good alternative as well from reports but that is in ED 9 price range of course almost. May not be as portable from the looks on it.

 

[boomy3555]

Ultrasone Pro 900's. Excelent Bass, Surprisingly real mids, A bit sbiliant in the highs, but I'm an EQ proponent. Good size, foldable, detachable cable with many aftermarket OFC cable upgrades availl, well thought out carrying case.
It's my second favorite to my Denons AHD5k's but samller and snugger fit. (The denons are bit too loose for moving about)

 

[boomy3555]

Quote:

Originally Posted by oqvist /img/forum/go_quote.gif You just described the Ultrasone PRO 900. Best open or closed headphone I have ever heard . JVC DX1000 may be a good alternative as well from reports but that is in ED 9 price range of course almost. May not be as portable from the looks on it.

Jinx You owe me a beer !

Scary, We were typing the pro900's at the same time. Can't say enough about them.

 

[VoLTaG3]

Ok, Thanks so much guys!!! Also how do you think these cans will pair with the RSA P-51 Mustang AMP? Will the AMP allow these cans to shine? Also whats the recommended burn in time for these cans? Thanks!

 

[oqvist]

I have no experience with the amp in question but you need one that can output a lot of current. As for amp I would suggest a rather neutral not to warm amp to go with them. But you can kee mod them which makes them brighter overall if you find them a bit to much on the warm side with to much bass.

burn in time is excessive. For me they started to sing after about 150h of pink noise. 500h is commonly noted as well but well 150h pink noise and you are getting quite close to the final sound I do believe.

 

[pyrokid]

I've heard many ultrasones need a ton of burn in, and they keep getting better even after that.

 

[VoLTaG3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyrokid /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've heard many ultrasones need a ton of burn in, and they keep getting better even after that.

Oh, ok. I plan on buying the Ultrasone PRO 900's and the RSA P-51 Mustang and using the Mustang with my Shure SE530s for a month and let my 900s burn in for that time period...

 

[boomy3555]

It's not like you can't listen to the 900's while they're burning in. In fact some people like to try to to see if they can hear the changes.

 

[Snacks]

Not sure about the others, but I know for a fact that the Darth Beyer's are bass cannons.

 

[YtseJamer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by VoLTaG3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ok, Thanks so much guys!!! Also how do you think these cans will pair with the RSA P-51 Mustang AMP? Will the AMP allow these cans to shine?

The RSA Mustang is awesome with my Edition 9 so I presume that this amp will be a great combination with the PRO 900.

 

[boomy3555]

After being at Head-fi for a little while I decide a needed a little "taste of the Tubes" but I knew I couldn't go out and buy a 1,500.00 tube amp that weighs more than my first wife so I got a Head-Direct EF-1 Tube/SS hybrid and the Ultrasones and Denons are really loving the warm weather.
If you decide to go tubes, It's a great starter tube amp with many "Tube Rolling" options.

 

[Tiemen]

BeyerDynamic DT150.
* Naturalness, detailed, and huge soundstage...basically the best sound quality!!: check
* Good noise isolation: check
* Not too huge but if the size is really going to need to be big to provide something good, I'll take it...: well, they look a bit dorky
* Detachable cables: check

 

[Acix]

1. Ultrasone offer a great closed-back models (good isolation on the HFI models)
2. The german-maestro it's a good option for closed-back monitoring Kategorien - GermanMAESTRO Shop
3. K271/2

 

[Trav]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif BeyerDynamic DT150. * Naturalness, detailed, and huge soundstage...basically the best sound quality!!: check * Good noise isolation: check * Not too huge but if the size is really going to need to be big to provide something good, I'll take it...: well, they look a bit dorky * Detachable cables: check

x 2 resoundingly.