de Baron
New Head-Fier
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Good day,
I'm looking for a new pair of headphones. I currently own a pair of HD 595's wich I use for portable and home use. I will probably buy a pair of ECH's for portable use in the future. The HD 595 is quite good for games and movies but I don't like them for music. They just sound too muffled, muddy and uninspiring. I'm looking for a more clean, detailed, neutral and refined sound with a good soundstage.
The problem is that most of the time I'm forced to use a laptop to listen music. I'm also regularly dealing with some background noise. The HD 595 isn't quite good in noise blocking. When I don't use a laptop I use a Marantz receiver to power the HD 595. I don't have a headphone amp. The HD 595 is easy to drive but how well will for example a AKG k 701 do in comparison?
I don't think the HD 600/650 are my taste. They're are to laid-back and coloured for me. But they do sound different than the HD 595 so maybe they will do. The sound of the k 701 will suit me better. I also like the look and quality feel. How do the AH-D2000 compare to these three?
Wich headphone is best in my situation? Should I keep the HD 595 because without amp there will be no improvement? Am I forced to buy an amp when I buy a k 701 or hd 600/650? Thanks in advance.
I'm looking for a new pair of headphones. I currently own a pair of HD 595's wich I use for portable and home use. I will probably buy a pair of ECH's for portable use in the future. The HD 595 is quite good for games and movies but I don't like them for music. They just sound too muffled, muddy and uninspiring. I'm looking for a more clean, detailed, neutral and refined sound with a good soundstage.
The problem is that most of the time I'm forced to use a laptop to listen music. I'm also regularly dealing with some background noise. The HD 595 isn't quite good in noise blocking. When I don't use a laptop I use a Marantz receiver to power the HD 595. I don't have a headphone amp. The HD 595 is easy to drive but how well will for example a AKG k 701 do in comparison?
I don't think the HD 600/650 are my taste. They're are to laid-back and coloured for me. But they do sound different than the HD 595 so maybe they will do. The sound of the k 701 will suit me better. I also like the look and quality feel. How do the AH-D2000 compare to these three?
Wich headphone is best in my situation? Should I keep the HD 595 because without amp there will be no improvement? Am I forced to buy an amp when I buy a k 701 or hd 600/650? Thanks in advance.