Necrolic
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*sigh* Well, I thought I was settled on the T1s, but for my taste in music it seems that everyone is torn. Some say it's perfect, some say it isn't dynamic or fun enough for rock music (which, as you probably gathered, is just about all I listen to). Outside of rock (any and all types), I listen to electronic, metal, and acoustic stuff, a little hip hop here and there.
I've got a $1200 budget for the new headphones, and am looking for something that more than anything is just plain fun to listen to, with a reasonably balanced presentation, impactful but not SUPER impactful bass, crystal clear highs, and an involving mid range, with a quite large soundstage. I REALLY want something that gets my foot tapping to the music, and maybe even gets me singing along to some songs.
I also like a soundstage that doesn't feel like I'm sitting a huge distance from the stage, I like to feel like I'm quite close up, but not on stage (maybe front 5 rows?), if that helps at all.
Comfort is a large factor here as I do tend to have 5+ hour listening sessions, so please don't jump on the RS1 recommendation. The two headphones I've been looking at are:
- LA7000 Lite (same thing as LA7000, no recable)
- T1
But I honestly don't know what else there is in this price range for rock that might better either of these, so if you have a suggestion feel free to throw it out there, if not please let me know which of these better suits my tastes.
The reason I'm considering the LA7000 Lite over just a stock D7000 is that the stock D5000 sound on my current D5000s is simply not for me. They are simply breathtaking for acoustic stuff, but as soon as I begin to play rock music the mids that would normally engage me with great guitar and vocal reproduction just get completely lost in the bass, and the highs take a back seat as well to the bass. I've heard the mod changes this completely.
I'm just completely lost at this point so I'm hoping all of you can help me! Are the T1s great for rock, or do they lack the fun factor that an LA7000 might provide, or am I missing the picture completely and need to consider a different can altogether?
I've got a $1200 budget for the new headphones, and am looking for something that more than anything is just plain fun to listen to, with a reasonably balanced presentation, impactful but not SUPER impactful bass, crystal clear highs, and an involving mid range, with a quite large soundstage. I REALLY want something that gets my foot tapping to the music, and maybe even gets me singing along to some songs.
I also like a soundstage that doesn't feel like I'm sitting a huge distance from the stage, I like to feel like I'm quite close up, but not on stage (maybe front 5 rows?), if that helps at all.
Comfort is a large factor here as I do tend to have 5+ hour listening sessions, so please don't jump on the RS1 recommendation. The two headphones I've been looking at are:
- LA7000 Lite (same thing as LA7000, no recable)
- T1
But I honestly don't know what else there is in this price range for rock that might better either of these, so if you have a suggestion feel free to throw it out there, if not please let me know which of these better suits my tastes.
The reason I'm considering the LA7000 Lite over just a stock D7000 is that the stock D5000 sound on my current D5000s is simply not for me. They are simply breathtaking for acoustic stuff, but as soon as I begin to play rock music the mids that would normally engage me with great guitar and vocal reproduction just get completely lost in the bass, and the highs take a back seat as well to the bass. I've heard the mod changes this completely.
I'm just completely lost at this point so I'm hoping all of you can help me! Are the T1s great for rock, or do they lack the fun factor that an LA7000 might provide, or am I missing the picture completely and need to consider a different can altogether?
