I've decided to go closed back, after having used Senn HD-580's and Westone UM1 IEM's for the past few years. Reason is isolation, which is important, and the forward bass that closed back tend to have over open.
I want balanced presentation with perhaps a bit forward bass, as I produce electronic dance music and would like to use these headphones when composing/songwriting. Getting a feel for the kick drum/bassline without having to raise the volume too much is especially important.
I would like to spend around $500, for a used pair, probably less, maybe a little more. Any other closed back models I am missing?
One thing that interests me about the ultrasones is their claim that one does not have to play them as loud as other headphones to have equal loudness due to the construction--S logic holes near the back of the ear increasing perceived bass. But I wonder if this also just because of the smiley face eq curve these phones present? That scares me a little as I need some accuracy or at least good articulation so that I can know what's going on in all frequencies. I wonder peoples opinions on this matter. I have tinnitus so not having to play headphones loud is really important.
AH d7000 seem like a good choice though they are more than I want to spend (but will if they are a big step up from the AH-d5000.)
I have a nice DAC with built in headphone amp (Prism Orpheus) and would like to avoid using a separate amp (I am trying to stay as portable as possible)
I want balanced presentation with perhaps a bit forward bass, as I produce electronic dance music and would like to use these headphones when composing/songwriting. Getting a feel for the kick drum/bassline without having to raise the volume too much is especially important.
I would like to spend around $500, for a used pair, probably less, maybe a little more. Any other closed back models I am missing?
One thing that interests me about the ultrasones is their claim that one does not have to play them as loud as other headphones to have equal loudness due to the construction--S logic holes near the back of the ear increasing perceived bass. But I wonder if this also just because of the smiley face eq curve these phones present? That scares me a little as I need some accuracy or at least good articulation so that I can know what's going on in all frequencies. I wonder peoples opinions on this matter. I have tinnitus so not having to play headphones loud is really important.
AH d7000 seem like a good choice though they are more than I want to spend (but will if they are a big step up from the AH-d5000.)
I have a nice DAC with built in headphone amp (Prism Orpheus) and would like to avoid using a separate amp (I am trying to stay as portable as possible)
