[adam_eu]

Hi,
which headphones should i try first if i listen:
35% jazz / 25% acoustic / 20% rock / 20% electronica

I don't like punchy bass, but i like when it's present and well controled.
I love sweet mids and crisp highs. Good instruments separation is a must.
I don't wan't to spent more than 400$.

adam

 

[Acix]

K-702, K-271/2, or the RS-1. The 702/1 will need a DAC + amp to drive them, and better SS amp. With the RS-1 you can start unamp, as well the GMP 8.35 D Monitor. Here more info: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ger...review-441650/

I see in your sign that you all ready have the K701?

 

[adam_eu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif I see in your sign that you all ready have the K701?

Yes, i have them but I'm still trying to chose right amp for them, so at the moment they're in box and I've absolutely no idea how they really sound. I just know from opinions that I might like them. But I'm not sure, so that's why I ask.
I must say it's hard to find amp for K701.

Anyway You really think that well amped K701 would be good also for rock and electronica?
RS1 is also a great idea but i heard that Grados are only good at rock? Is it true?

So You're saying that I should buy a good amp for K701 or sell them and an get RS1?

 

[Acix]

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam_eu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, i have them but I'm still trying to chose right amp for them, so at the moment they're in box and I've absolutely no idea how they really sound. I just know from opinions that I might like them. But I'm not sure, so that's why I ask. I must say it's hard to find amp for K701. Anyway You really think that well amped K701 would be good also for rock and electronica? RS1 is also a great idea but i heard that Grados are only good at rock? Is it true? So You're saying that I should buy a good amp for K701 or sell them and an get RS1?

What I'm saying is, you buy a good amp and you buy the RS-1, and you'll have a lot of fun.

 

[adam_eu]

Bump.
Any other suggestions?

 

[Don Quichotte]

What about a used Stax 2050 system? I'm not sure, but I think it might match your price limit. This one I think was sold for 410 USD. I haven't heard it myself, but I have the 3030 and it fits your sound requirements pretty well. The 2050 has the reputation of a great value for money and I'm pretty sure you could sell it at almost no loss should you not like it.