[Drazalas]

I wanted to ask for your opinions before I make a significant purchase.  I've been looking around for a pretty long while, I mainly narrowed it down to Alpha dogs vs ZMF Vibro, I talked to a couple people on here and I'm still confused so I can't quite make my decision yet. I'm really looking for a fun headphone here, if you have other recommendations, feel free to tell me what you like ! I'd love to read from people who have heard both headphones.

 

[money4me247]

no experience with either the alpha dogs or zmf vibro, but since you seem interested in planar magnetics under $600, I would like to bring your attention to the he-400i to make things more confusing!!

 

[MrKommander]

Would recomment a pair of Vmoda M100 if you are looking for a fun headphone, also a big plus is the price( new somewhere around 250$)
I am enjoyimg my :3

 

[money4me247]

Would recomment a pair of Vmoda M100 if you are looking for a fun headphone, also a big plus is the price( new somewhere around 250$)
I am enjoyimg my :3

The V-Moda M100s would have a very, very different sound signature than your current two closed modded planar magnetic options & my additional open he-400i planar magnetic suggestion.
 
The M100 definitely has a 'fun' signature, significant bass boost & v-shaped sound sig. Would really be not be considered neutral or linear. Not really in the same class in terms of general sonic performance as the other options, but definitely "fun!" These are dynamic-driver, over-ear, closed, portable mid-fi headphones. 

 

[Drazalas]

I've heard the M100 and I didn't enjoy them all that much, as for the He-400i, hifiman headphones don't like my head, I usually get uncomfortable after 30 mins - 1 hour of listening time because of the "o" shaped slider. I ended up selling my 5LE because of that issue.

 

[money4me247]

  I've heard the M100 and I didn't enjoy them all that much, as for the He-400i, hifiman headphones don't like my head, I usually get uncomfortable after 30 mins - 1 hour of listening time because of the "o" shaped slider. I ended up selling my 5LE because of that issue.

hahah since you like custom mod ortho headphones, have you ever read about the paradox slants?
 
also, fostex is going to be releasing a new version of these old commonly modded headphones, maybe called something along the lines of TH500 RP. maybe wait for those. I think price point is estimated to be $699ish, so right around your ballpark
http://www.head-fi.org/t/684441/new-fostex-rp-open-backed-planar-magnetic-headphone-th500rp-scheduled-to-be-released-end-of-september/180
http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/TH500RP.shtml
 
looks reallyyy sexyyy
 
edit: you must have missed out on the new headband design & greatly improved comfort of the new gen he-400i & he-560. completely new headband design.
 
pretty exciting times for ortho headphones though. seems like a bit of new blood going into it with oppo and now fostex again.

 

[Drazalas]

Don't have much time to read on it right now since I'm out but do they use different drivers at all? They look sexy though.. I might wait and see what happens, I'm sure some reviews will come up sooner or later .

 

[money4me247]

  Don't have much time to read on it right now since I'm out but do they use different drivers at all? They look sexy though.. I might wait and see what happens, I'm sure some reviews will come up sooner or later .

... I feel like they may be the exact same drivers hahah.
 
but hey! that's exactly what you are looking for with all these custom mod options anyways right? =P

 

[Drazalas]

Yep, but I much prefer the look of the AD / Vibro AND the TH500RP cable seems to be hardwired, I wanted to invest in a Norne cable in the future.

 

[Reignfire]

Go for Alpha Dog. SQ-wise, its a very very good bang-for-buck magnetic planar. The only cons i can think of is its size (it's massive) and its takes a powerful amp to push it to its best potential. Or get an HE-400i. 

 

[scriabinist]

I recommend the TH500RP - a smooth and refined sound with just the right amount of base (not too much). Also, beautiful to look at.

 

[MrKommander]

  I recommend the TH500RP - a smooth and refined sound with just the right amount of base (not too much). Also, beautiful to look at.

Ahem isn't it a bit too late, to still coresponde to the topic ?D

 

[Enigma974]

 
Ahem isn't it a bit too late, to still coresponde to the topic ?D

never too late you never know who might be lerking about trying to find something similar