genesis
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It's been a while since I posted on Head-fi. I have been just browsing for the most part ever since I was all set with my current setup.
My current setup includes a Sony ZX2 with a Topping NX1 amp connected to a Westone W30. I love this setup and it sounds absolutely amazing. Unfortunately for a while now, I have had an itch to get a full sized closed back portable headphone and can't seem to find the right one.
First I thought I would go really portable and try out Bluetooth wireless options.
So far I have tried:
1. Sennheiser Momentums wireless
2. V-Moda Crossfade Wireless
I did not like either. Neither hold a candle to the Westone W30. So I have decided that I would like to go with a wired close back headphone ( over -ear ). Is there nothing out there can sound as good if not better than the Westone W30 at the $500 dollar price point. I am sure there is. I have always been an IEM guy so my knowledge of headphones is fairly limited.
My needs are as follows:
1. Energetic fun sound with tight impactful bass. Does not have to be perfectly neutral. Good extension in the highs.
2. Wide soundstage. Minimal to no mid bass hump.
3. Sound leakage should be minimal.
4. Light and comfortable
5. Should be over ear and not on ear.
6. Easy to drive from a portable device. Should sound good with without an amp and should play reasonably loud if not loud.
7. Price range under $500.
So far my research has yielded two results. Shure SRH 1540 and Audio Technica MSR7. I am just worried they may sound a bit boring. I have also read about Oppo-PM3 but most reviewers seem to think they could sound boring even though they are accurate.
Please let me know if there are other options in this category and what you guys think of those as well. Feel feel to ask me any questions as well.
Thank you.
My current setup includes a Sony ZX2 with a Topping NX1 amp connected to a Westone W30. I love this setup and it sounds absolutely amazing. Unfortunately for a while now, I have had an itch to get a full sized closed back portable headphone and can't seem to find the right one.
First I thought I would go really portable and try out Bluetooth wireless options.
So far I have tried:
1. Sennheiser Momentums wireless
2. V-Moda Crossfade Wireless
I did not like either. Neither hold a candle to the Westone W30. So I have decided that I would like to go with a wired close back headphone ( over -ear ). Is there nothing out there can sound as good if not better than the Westone W30 at the $500 dollar price point. I am sure there is. I have always been an IEM guy so my knowledge of headphones is fairly limited.
My needs are as follows:
1. Energetic fun sound with tight impactful bass. Does not have to be perfectly neutral. Good extension in the highs.
2. Wide soundstage. Minimal to no mid bass hump.
3. Sound leakage should be minimal.
4. Light and comfortable
5. Should be over ear and not on ear.
6. Easy to drive from a portable device. Should sound good with without an amp and should play reasonably loud if not loud.
7. Price range under $500.
So far my research has yielded two results. Shure SRH 1540 and Audio Technica MSR7. I am just worried they may sound a bit boring. I have also read about Oppo-PM3 but most reviewers seem to think they could sound boring even though they are accurate.
Please let me know if there are other options in this category and what you guys think of those as well. Feel feel to ask me any questions as well.
Thank you.
