[Genoa1893]

Hi all folks!

For some years I've been listening through loudspeakers. Now a new flat and a smaller room strongly suggest me to consider a good headphone setup. I mainly listen to classic music (orchestra, chamber, baroque), but also Dire Straits. My pre is not a dedicated headphone pre but it should be fine (an oldie goodie Accuphase), so any advice for a poor man audiophile headphone is warmly welcome!

What about a pair of T90?

Regards from Italy!

Stefano

 

[serman005]

What is your budget? Is the Accuphase a preamp or an an integrated? What amp are you using? What is your source for music? You are open to an open headphone, I presume?

 

[Genoa1893]

Lot of questions! So, around 350 usd mark, my Accuphase is a pre, I plan to simply use its headphones output. Many sources (squeezebox, cd, turntable!). I think I would prefer an open headphone. Thank you!

 

[obsidyen]

Sennheiser HD600.

 

[serman005]

I think a new T90 is going to be beyond budget, possibly. Maybe a used one would work. I actually sthink you should look into an HE400S--it is fantastic for classical. Extremely comfortable. Doesn't require an amp. Images nicely, nice instrument separation. Really nice. You might read about it and see what you think. It's possible it could work for you.

 

[Genoa1893]

Hi serman005, thanks a lot for your advice!
I'll start digging info on it and on how to get one in Europe at a reasonable price since too often US items are overpriced here.
Many thanks again and have a nice weekend you all!

 

[buke9]

+1 on the HE-400S . Very good sounding and also comfortable.

 

[taxifahrer]

How "poor" you are? Based on your description, l will look into beyerdynamic

 

[Genoa1893]

Yep, it seems the HE400S is very nice! And I thought planar "should" sound "quicker" than the powerful magnets of the "Tesla" but can't understand why the frequency response is so heavily "dampened" from 10KHz to 20KHz while Tesla tech seems more detailed...

 

[Genoa1893]

Vielen Dank taxifahrer, indeed I'm now leaning towards an Amiron Home...

 

[Genoa1893]

Which is out of budget but still makes some sense in term of quality/price ratio (at least to me)

 

[Genoa1893]

A DT1990 is on its way to my home. Any suggestion for a matching amp providing the most transparent sound reproduction?

TIA, Stefano

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

A DT1990 is on its way to my home. Any suggestion for a matching amp providing the most transparent sound reproduction?

TIA, Stefano

You could get a nice budget Schiit amp, the Magni 2 or Asgard 2, or the JDS Labs O2 is another good option.

 

[Genoa1893]

Many thanks!

I just missed an apparently nice bulid of a O2 model with burson opamp.

Too base, here in Europe either schiit or O2 are not easy widespread and available, but I'll keep searching.

Stefano

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

https://schiit.eu.com/

www.headnhifi.com

Both EU