Zalithian
Headphoneus Supremus
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Well, I've been trying to get some responses in full sized headphones for a few days now and it's just not happening. I'm not sure what the problem is as I've been quite descriptive and given all the information that would be necessary for a response. I've even narrowed it down to a few options and still have had no luck so I'll try here.
In a nutshell - here's my situation.
I listen to a bunch of types of music, but primarily melodic death, prog metal and progressive rock with classical and a few other genres as well.
I have my IE8's which I love but I'm interested in possibly trying out some full sized headphones for more home use and to be used occasionally with my Cowon D2. I will likely not have an amp to use, at least not for a while.
I like both my IE8's and PFE's, although I prefer the smoother, fuller sounding IE8's for sure.
My budget is around $200 but it can easily be extended to $400 if necessary. I would love to get the HD650's but I simply would have no way to power them sufficiently. My computer has a good power supply and a Creative SB Live 24 bit (I have no idea if that's a good or bad card) but I know using them as a portable would pretty much be out of the question.
I've been looking at the Senn HD595's, Grado SR225i's and Ultrasone HFI-780's as they're all around $200. I guess I would probably prefer the IE8's sound but I'm open to trying new things because until you do, you never know.
In a nutshell - here's my situation.
I listen to a bunch of types of music, but primarily melodic death, prog metal and progressive rock with classical and a few other genres as well.
I have my IE8's which I love but I'm interested in possibly trying out some full sized headphones for more home use and to be used occasionally with my Cowon D2. I will likely not have an amp to use, at least not for a while.
I like both my IE8's and PFE's, although I prefer the smoother, fuller sounding IE8's for sure.
My budget is around $200 but it can easily be extended to $400 if necessary. I would love to get the HD650's but I simply would have no way to power them sufficiently. My computer has a good power supply and a Creative SB Live 24 bit (I have no idea if that's a good or bad card) but I know using them as a portable would pretty much be out of the question.
I've been looking at the Senn HD595's, Grado SR225i's and Ultrasone HFI-780's as they're all around $200. I guess I would probably prefer the IE8's sound but I'm open to trying new things because until you do, you never know.