Olias of Sunhillow
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My opinion of the cans referenced here (in order from best to worst):
1. DT880/600 -- controlled bass, plentiful detail, wide soundstage, very good mids. Perhaps the best all-arounder to be had for less than $300.
2. HD650 -- more bass shake, detail present but less obvious, very relaxed sound with moderate soundstage, smooth and excellent mids. My favorite late-night cans.
3. DT990/600 -- bass impact between DT880/600 and HD650 but extends deeper than both, plentiful detail and wide soundstage, mids sound slightly hollowed. I sold them because vocals seemed buried -- this may not be a problem with the OP's music choice.
4. DT800/250 -- similar character to DT880/600 but poorer in each category (with the possible exception of soundstage -- going on memory from many cans ago).
Once you hear them all, you'll know pretty quickly which ones you want to keep. Then, you can come back, and we can start taking Grados...
1. DT880/600 -- controlled bass, plentiful detail, wide soundstage, very good mids. Perhaps the best all-arounder to be had for less than $300.
2. HD650 -- more bass shake, detail present but less obvious, very relaxed sound with moderate soundstage, smooth and excellent mids. My favorite late-night cans.
3. DT990/600 -- bass impact between DT880/600 and HD650 but extends deeper than both, plentiful detail and wide soundstage, mids sound slightly hollowed. I sold them because vocals seemed buried -- this may not be a problem with the OP's music choice.
4. DT800/250 -- similar character to DT880/600 but poorer in each category (with the possible exception of soundstage -- going on memory from many cans ago).
Once you hear them all, you'll know pretty quickly which ones you want to keep. Then, you can come back, and we can start taking Grados...