Jodet
1000+ Head-Fier
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Thank you, that is VERY helpful. I'm thinking that the low impedance Denon's would work well with the Shanling PH0100, a $250 SS unit, but if I went with the Beyers I should probably get a tube unit which would be at least double that price. So thinking in terms of an 'amp/phone system at least I know what would work with the Denons....
Originally Posted by odigg /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've got the D5000 and the DT880. If I listen to the D5000 and get used to the sound signature then go to the DT880 these are the perceived changes. 1. Quite a bit less bass, but still enough to be satisfying. I could live with the DT880 bass and be happy. 2. A more recessed sounding midrange which is *slightly* less clear. This isn't easily apparent with classical or instrumental music, but it is noticeable with vocals. I sometimes add a ~5db EQ bump at 3khz to address this. 3. A very "3D" like soundstage. The DT880 sounds spacious without sounding fake or just wide in a left/right sense. 4. A brighter treble region. This is great with classical as it gives brass instruments a slightly electrostatic like sheen. I found the treble area can sometimes be fatiguing with modern pop music. With older recordings that are recorded well this is less of an issue. In terms of comfort the D5000 wins, but the DT880 is really comfortable as well. The Denons get more head time as I feel the tamer higher end makes them more forgiving and they work well for just about any genre. The DT880 does a great job with classical and soundtracks as the sound and soundstage seem well suited for that. Some people complain that the DT880 can be a little sterile sounding. I so find myself slanting towards that with modern pop music. Both are great headphones. Don't take the graphs too seriously as many are fairly off from what people hear. Hope all that helps. |
Thank you, that is VERY helpful. I'm thinking that the low impedance Denon's would work well with the Shanling PH0100, a $250 SS unit, but if I went with the Beyers I should probably get a tube unit which would be at least double that price. So thinking in terms of an 'amp/phone system at least I know what would work with the Denons....