[maler23]

Ok, so with the Sennheiser HD650's coming out, it makes me wonder, what if Sony came out with a "new and improved CD3500"? All you CD3000 owners out there, what would you improve? (Build, comfort, sonic integrity, price

etc..)

Also, how are these cans for jazz? I had finally convinced myself my KSC-35's would suffice for work, but after a Brubeck jazz binge at my local music store, i realize i *need* a good set of closed cans for jazz with a wide soundstage for live recordings. I thought about the ety's but my ears don't like things stuffed into them.

thank you all for your time and opinions.

 

[ImMersion]

how 'bout the Phillips hp890

 

[Sovkiller]

They are good for almost everything.....

 

[JMedeiros]

The 3000s do just about everything right....maybe the 3500s could swallow my head whole.

 

[purk]

How about a more compact design w/ better paint job (A100ti)? As for sound, I can't ask for more. Again, I have never heard of the RS1, HP1, or R10.

 

[strohmie]

The only closed phones I've heard that are better than the CD3000s are the R10s. They're not worth their $4000 usual price tag, but there's just an absurd level of clarity with them. This was just from the limited listen I had at Hirsch's place, but it was that easy to tell.

The CD3000s are a great all around phone...the only problem that could present itself is one I'm trying to figure out now - matching them to equipment. A bunch of the CD players in my price range, when combined with the CD3000s, are too bright. The phones themselves I find to be revealing, detailed, and clear, but with the wrong equipment they will be bright. So it's a touch trade-off.

The only thing I'd want improved? I'd prefer if it didn't look like my head was being engulfed. But that's just me.

 

[AdamZuf]

Quote:

Originally posted by maler23 Ok, so with the Sennheiser HD650's coming out, it makes me wonder, what if Sony came out with a "new and improved CD3500"?

they won't

the CD3000 is more then 10 years old, if i correct. it seems like they don't really care about the rest at the moment.. that is one stable model to run that long!
can't wait they arrive

 

[Guyferd]

should have used better material. A little too much plastic.
The pad might be changed to a more comfortable one. Lamb skin maybe?

Also make the cord more special.