[Czilla9000]

Which closed can has the BIGGEST soundstage? Let's keep it under $500 street price.

EDIT: I currently have an Ultrasone DJ1 that I really like. The DJ1 soundstage is big, but BIGGER is always better

. I wanted to know if there is something better in soundstage respect.

 

[Techran]

Try either the HFI or Proline Ultrasone's, you might like them... According to others, you might also like a Denon D2000.

 

[slwiser]

ATH-W5000 has a wide soundstage but the Ultrasone Edition 9 has a more precise one from my experience.

 

[Techran]

Quote:

Originally Posted by slwiser /img/forum/go_quote.gif ATH-W5000 has a wide soundstage but the Ultrasone Edition 9 has a more precise one from my experience.

He said under $500...

 

[spinali]

The W5000 reduces the "closed in" sound by offering a less beefy bass, which admits treble detail. I've not heard too many other strong closed phones, though I've never sampled the Edition 9.

 

[Gu Sensei]

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinali /img/forum/go_quote.gif The W5000 reduces the "closed in" sound by offering a less beefy bass, which admits treble detail. I've not heard too many other strong closed phones, though I've never sampled the Edition 9.

I will agree with that. But, at the same time the Denon D5000 have a decent soundstage despite the beefy base.

 

[-=Germania=-]

w1000 would be under $500 and provide nice staging - not much basss though.

 

[glitch39]

D2000, nice as stock and unamped. even better amped and modded and still under $500

 

[sghound]

that honor belongs to Denon D2000/5000

 

[Andrew_WOT]

W5000, for sure, can be found used in mentioned price range. Then goes D2000/D5000.

 

[Czilla9000]

How do the Denon AD2000 compare with the Ultrasone 750/780 in soundstage and amp/unamped?

 

[Techran]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czilla9000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif How do the Denon AD2000 compare with the Ultrasone 750/780 in soundstage and amp/unamped?

I've been trying to get a solid answer for days... The closest I've come to understand would be depending on your mood and type of music. I think people like the Denon D2000 better if you are looking for a more relaxed sound, like classical and soft jazz (other genres work too). The 780's are more your fun rockers with a hint of techno dependency due to their forward motion of the sound-stage they possess. (780's can also be considered as an all around any music headphone too.) Just make sure that you are prepared for 200+ hours of burn-in any way you like it... And you will probably need to drop $-150 to get them recabled unless you like their Grado 325i highs.

 

[Aura]

R10 and DX1000 for over-budget

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D5000/D2000 for mid-fi closed (out of what I have listened to). Ultrasone 780 really didn't have much soundstage from what I recall (at least it certainly was not comparable to D5000 in that regard).