[peter123]

The DJ100's are nice but they lack bass impact. I also find them to perform best with an amp.

I agree on the q40's for best bass cans but the Dolphin's are better for portable use (less leakage and better isolation).

 

[tussinette]

I will have to give these a look (the Dolphin's look terrific btw) but I want to check if they are not too large.
As my GF says, size sometimes matters...

 

[peter123]

The cup size of the Dolphin's is 7*9*3,5 cm (including the earpads).

I have to say they're some of the best value I've ever come across.

 

[peter123]

I've got the ue6000, q40, dj100 and the Dolphin's and for portable use without a amp I prefer the Dolphin's to all of the others.

That being said they're all good bang for the bucks headphones.

 

[tussinette]

  I keep recommending the Don Scorpio Dolphins at $99 shipped.

 
Where did you find them for 99$ shipped? I only see then around 110$ + 20$ shipping

 

[cel4145]

Where did you find them for 99$ shipped? I only see then around 110$ + 20$ shipping

Penonaudio, and they are a good vendor.

 

[peter123]

+1 on Penonaudio, great seller.

 

[zunehdrocks]

+1 on Penonaudio, great seller.

Well seems like they ripped off the name "Denon" and put p LOL

 

[zunehdrocks]

 

Well the koss seems perfect because it has a little treble roll off too.

 


Hi zunehdrocks,

You are speaking about the Koss Pro DJ100, right? I just tried the PortaPro (stole them from a collegue for a few minutes and compared them to my Renkforce CD-340) and I must admit that I quiet like the sound signature.

Do you know how the Pro DJ100 compare to the PortaPro sound wise?

I will read more about the Pro DJ100 anyway. Thx

Yes I was talking about the koss prodj100. The prodj100 is a much better headphone over all. Better extension on both ends*, tighter bass, more controlled bass, more forward mids, more highs, much more detailed, and a lot better clarity overall.
*assuming you use the m50 pads

 

[zunehdrocks]

The DJ100's are nice but they lack bass impact. I also find them to perform best with an amp.

I agree on the q40's for best bass cans but the Dolphin's are better for portable use (less leakage and better isolation).

Did you try them with the m50 pads?
With the m50 pads
Soundstage gets a little wider and has a bit more depth
MUCH better bass extension
tames the mids a little (still pretty forward btw)
and it makes the treble a bit more smooth

 

[peter123]

Yes I'm using them with m50 pads. I've also tried them with hm5 and srh840 pads and I agree with you that the m50's are the best.

I still don't think that bass impact is their strongest point. They're a very nice headphone, but need an amp to shine.