Snufkin
500+: Audio Dealer: Headphonic (Australia)
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kelly - I appreciate where you're coming from
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But I understand why some people would - hence subjective
I didn't say they aren't bright, I said they aren't too bright.
But that also depends on what you're listening to.
Put some harsh thrash & wailing guitars on and you'll be blinking along to the music at 5 blinks per second while wondering if the drummer has a cramp in his foot and if the bass guitarist has put a sock over his hand.
But put something more balanced on and there's a lot less to complain about.
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And what measured frequency response is 100% accurate? Graphs don't count for much other than a guide to what kind of sound you might expect, do you honestly think a headphone with a perfectly flat frequency response graph would sound good, let alone enjoyable?
There is no 1 headphone to rule them all (not everyone can afford the R10 or Orpheus, not everyone wants to spend that much either), there are also flawed headphones out there, but ultimately it's all about what you enjoy the sound of.
I appreciate the way the DT831 sounds, but I don't enjoy them. I think they sound technically better than the DT250, but again.. the enjoyment factor isn't there for me.
Again : Subjective.
Headroom call the DT831 their favourite closed headphone - I understand and appreciate why, but personally I prefer the DT250, DT770pro and DT531 - that doesn't mean that Headroom are wrong and that the DT831 is terribly bright and lacking in bass
Whoa.
Getting back on topic!
I think it's obvious that it's hard to compare the DT831 and DT770pro (or DT250 for that matter), you really have to hear them to understand the differences. I like each one for a different reason, so the question "which headphone is best" is very hard to answer.
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It's strange that you disagree so much about the DT831 and yet don't seem to prefer them. |
But I understand why some people would - hence subjective
I didn't say they aren't bright, I said they aren't too bright.
But that also depends on what you're listening to.
Put some harsh thrash & wailing guitars on and you'll be blinking along to the music at 5 blinks per second while wondering if the drummer has a cramp in his foot and if the bass guitarist has put a sock over his hand.
But put something more balanced on and there's a lot less to complain about.
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Now of course, subjectively, like or dislike this headphone all you want. I personally thought it was great with horns but couldn't live with its flaws. But whether you like it or not, calling this headphone's frequency response accurate is a tad off base. |
And what measured frequency response is 100% accurate? Graphs don't count for much other than a guide to what kind of sound you might expect, do you honestly think a headphone with a perfectly flat frequency response graph would sound good, let alone enjoyable?
There is no 1 headphone to rule them all (not everyone can afford the R10 or Orpheus, not everyone wants to spend that much either), there are also flawed headphones out there, but ultimately it's all about what you enjoy the sound of.
I appreciate the way the DT831 sounds, but I don't enjoy them. I think they sound technically better than the DT250, but again.. the enjoyment factor isn't there for me.
Again : Subjective.
Headroom call the DT831 their favourite closed headphone - I understand and appreciate why, but personally I prefer the DT250, DT770pro and DT531 - that doesn't mean that Headroom are wrong and that the DT831 is terribly bright and lacking in bass
Whoa.
Getting back on topic!
I think it's obvious that it's hard to compare the DT831 and DT770pro (or DT250 for that matter), you really have to hear them to understand the differences. I like each one for a different reason, so the question "which headphone is best" is very hard to answer.