[Lurk650]

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-A5PRO-Headphones-audio-headset/dp/B00N6VS2KU

There are a few ~$175 US

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-A5Pro-27-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00WU2KJSO/ref=pd_cp_107_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00WU2KJSO&pd_rd_r=4KV9V8V2WVTB520QQJER&pd_rd_w=xTBvh&pd_rd_wg=sFRbT&psc=1&refRID=4KV9V8V2WVTB520QQJER


^ a bit cheaper and prime eligible

 

Well ****, interesting, Google search neve netted me results. Guess bc I wasnt typing the name correctly. Strange. Groupon has them for $160.

As far as they go I've only had about 10-15 min listening time. Will do more over the next few days while I'm borrowing them. They are metal constructed so they have weight to them. They sound pretty damn good, like I said they are surprisingly bass light for being a DJ headphone. I would say similar to the 9500S but not as open stage bc closed vs open.

 

[slowpickr]

Well ****, interesting, Google search neve netted me results. Guess bc I wasnt typing the name correctly. Strange. Groupon has them for $160.

As far as they go I've only had about 10-15 min listening time. Will do more over the next few days while I'm borrowing them. They are metal constructed so they have weight to them. They sound pretty damn good, like I said they are surprisingly bass light for being a DJ headphone. I would say similar to the 9500S but not as open stage bc closed vs open.

I consider them middle of the road for bass. Not heavy, nor light. Probably the most balanced closed set I own.

 

[Lurk650]

I consider them middle of the road for bass. Not heavy, nor light. Probably the most balanced closed set I own.

Upper bass Yeah that's true, sub bass though it's not very much, esp compares to my HAS-30

 

[Pharmaboy]

Upper bass Yeah that's true, sub bass though it's not very much, esp compares to my HAS-30

 
I just can't make up my mind about these headphones. I'm interested, then I'm not.
 
To be honest, I'm feeling an unusual thing right now: saturation/satisfaction. Between the Marantz MPH-2 (cheap & really good) and ZMF Ori (not cheap & spectacular), I'm so well covered for headphones right now.
 
Also have multiple new amps, more saturation/satisfaction. I'm feeling more inclined to experiment/tinker w/what I have vs adding to the stable.
 
That'll change, of course--and probably soon (human nature is that way).

 

[duo8]

Can someone recommend a bright-sounding pair with wide soundstage? Preferably without needing an amp.
Budget ~$50.

 

[Lurk650]

Can someone recommend a bright-sounding pair with wide soundstage? Preferably without needing an amp.
Budget ~$50.

Personally have never heard any but have read that Superlux phones are pretty bright

 

[Brian Coffey]

  Can someone recommend a bright-sounding pair with wide soundstage? Preferably without needing an amp.
Budget ~$50.

I like my Superlux HD668B pretty well and they work well straight out of my Xudoo X3.

 

[demo-to]

I'm borrowing the Philips A5 Pro from a fellow member, they tick the bill of closed, fantastic stage that's airy, light bass and is life like natural sounding. Good luck finding them though

Thanks Lurk650 for this suggestion.
At present I have my first listening session with the A5 Pro. Quite impressed. Exactly what you mentioned / promised. Poor isolation is the only real disadvantage I can find for now. My girlfriend is complaining.

Wonder how they compare to my other purchases
Sony MDR 1000x
AKG K550
Bosshifi B8
ISK HD9999

 

[expontherise]

Thanks Lurk650 for this suggestion.
At present I have my first listening session with the A5 Pro. Quite impressed. Exactly what you mentioned / promised. Poor isolation is the only real disadvantage I can find for now. My girlfriend is complaining.

Wonder how they compare to my other purchases
Sony MDR 1000x
AKG K550
Bosshifi B8
ISK HD9999

If you listen loud enough, there isn't much you can do about sound leaking out... Every set is a bit different here, but once you get to certain volumes, its inevitable. My V-moda m100 and Audio Technica ATH-M50X once I pass the normal volume, begin to leak a lil more and more each bump up.

Everytime I see my girlfriend bobbing her head like shes enjoying my music (she so does not! haha) I know its time to bump it down a few notches before things start flying at me lol. (completely over exaggerated the situation, besides the sound leak itself).
 
 
Just about any Headphones I've ever tried, definitely let more sound out (leak) than they let in (isolation). Actually, all, not some.

 

[Pharmaboy]

 
If you listen loud enough, there isn't much you can do about sound leaking out... Every set is a bit different here, but once you get to certain volumes, its inevitable. My V-moda m100 and Audio Technica ATH-M50X once I pass the normal volume, begin to leak a lil more and more each bump up.

Everytime I see my girlfriend bobbing her head like shes enjoying my music (she so does not! haha) I know its time to bump it down a few notches before things start flying at me lol. (completely over exaggerated the situation, besides the sound leak itself).
 
 
Just about any Headphones I've ever tried, definitely let more sound out (leak) than they let in (isolation). Actually, all, not some.

 
Stages of the relationship:
 
1 - Don't want things thrown at you because of annoying headphone sound leakage
 
2 - Don't really mind things thrown at you             "                    "                     "
 
3 - Actually want things thrown at you                   "                    "                     "
 
4 - Death/burial

 

[expontherise]

I guess were at step 2, as long as any of my electronics are caught in the crossfire, all good

 

[demo-to]

I'm borrowing the Philips A5 Pro from a fellow member, they tick the bill of closed, fantastic stage that's airy, light bass and is life like natural sounding. Good luck finding them though

Sorry for not referring to Chinese / Asian gear but who's looking exactly for this...

- closed build (need for isolation) but as airy and open sounding as possible

- Close to neutral and balanced signature but with a kind of "sparkle" - not looking for (very) bass enhanced models

- very good resolution and micro details

- natural sounding (guitars and voices should sounds most like they are in real)

- good or very good soundstage

- no matter if wired or wireless, NC or whatever.

- no Superlux recommendations please as I already tested many of them and was not satisfied

- comfortable with ergonomic and "over ear" (and replacable) earpads

- Price up to 300€

...consider the Philips A5 Pro

Thx again to Lurk650. This was nearly a 100% suiting recommendation.

 

[Slater]

...consider the Philips A5 Pro

Thx again to Lurk650. This was nearly a 100% suiting recommendation.

 
Hey, if they're good enough for Armin VB, they're good enough for anyone!

 

[mysacisanorange]

Q

 

[Slater]

What extra drivers do you have and where could I pick  some up? I picked up some broken sony wireless headphons and I was looking to do a driver swap with some good drivers

What is the model of Sony?

What size drivers are you looking for?

Are the Sonys open or closed?

Do you know the impedance of the stock drivers?

What music styles do you like?

Are you a basshead?