[Yeeterkeeter]

I am a huge fan of cassettes, and as such, I have a very large collection. The issue I run into while listening is the overemphasized top end and the shallow feeling bass. Even while using Dolby NR, I still find that the top end is way too loud, and it makes the bass problem even worse. Overall, I find that everything but the top end is very muddy-sounding, and while I tolerate it, I know I can do better. Should I just get an EQ, or is there a specific headphone that you think works really well with cassettes?

 

[HWB3]

I would think that any headphone that you use would reveal the limitations of the cassette format. I listened to my cassette deck a while ago out of curiosity and haven't done it since.

 

[Yeeterkeeter]

I would think that any headphone that you use would reveal the limitations of the cassette format. I listened to my cassette deck a while ago out of curiosity and haven't done it since.

I guess this is very true. Well said, well said.

 

[Bret Halford]

The correct answer is the Koss Porta Pro or similar Koss 60 ohm variant to taste.

I think the KTX Pro is a real gem that not many 60 ohm fans know about... all perfect for the magnetostatic cassette experience.

 

[drummerman1]

 

[HWB3]

I guess this is very true. Well said, well said.

I should have said most headphones and IMHO. Lol.

 

[Yeeterkeeter]

I’ve heard that Grados are very good for listening to cassettes, since they have a lot of top end, and the muddiness of the cassettes makes them sound softer than they normally would be, but since I haven’t listened to grados with cassettes (since I don’t own grados) but that makes sense to me

 

[Terriero]

As a cassette lover, do you know about the Fiio plan to release a cassette player?

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fiio-first-cassette-player-cp13-is-coming-soon.970960/

 

[Yeeterkeeter]

As a cassette lover, do you know about the Fiio plan to release a cassette player?

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fiio-first-cassette-player-cp13-is-coming-soon.970960/

Until now, no, but that sounds awesome, considering Fiio’s reputation.

 

[HWB3]

I’ve heard that Grados are very good for listening to cassettes, since they have a lot of top end, and the muddiness of the cassettes makes them sound softer than they normally would be, but since I haven’t listened to grados with cassettes (since I don’t own grados) but that makes sense to me

You could try the SR60 or SR80's. The 80's get a lot of love in the Grado Fan Club thread. I would look on eBay for a good deal.