[enemigo]

But from what I've read, the K240s leak as much as any open 'phone...

 

[Acix]

 

[Acix]

Try the RS-1 and see if you like it, but they are around $500 for used. The second option will be the GMP 435 with the newer pads, here is more info: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ger...rogram-438831/

 

[enemigo]

Unfortunately I can not take part in any of the loan programs since we're not part of the European Union up here.

I'm sure I'll like the Grado RS-1, but it's not an option. I need a closed can to replace my MS-1 due to leakage. The SRH840 do sound great, I'll try wearing it for fewer hours straight these next days.

 

[Drubbing]

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Originally Posted by enemigo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Unfortunately I can not take part in any of the loan programs since we're not part of the European Union up here. I'm sure I'll like the Grado RS-1, but it's not an option. I need a closed can to replace my MS-1 due to leakage. The SRH840 do sound great, I'll try wearing it for fewer hours straight these next days.

Like you, I wanted a good closed phone that would do rock well, but also be versatile for other things I listen to.

I'm lucky, I get to audition, and went with the Beyer DT250/80ohm. Very neutral, so don't overdo bass, though it's good. Good isolation too. An underrated phone on here.

 

[paldepind]

It's a shame SRH840 are so heavy

Btw, have you tried Ultrasone HFI-780? A lot of people say they are very good for rock and they aren't very expensive either.

 

[jjinh]

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Originally Posted by Drubbing /img/forum/go_quote.gif Like you, I wanted a good closed phone that would do rock well, but also be versatile for other things I listen to. I'm lucky, I get to audition, and went with the Beyer DT250/80ohm. Very neutral, so don't overdo bass, though it's good. Good isolation too. An underrated phone on here.

+1, give the dt250s or dt150s a try... only ever read good things about them.

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Originally Posted by Drubbing /img/forum/go_quote.gif All open phones leak about the same

dont know about that - have you heard any stax cos mine leak like crazy compared to my grados - it leaks more sound than goes into my head.

 

[priest]

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Originally Posted by Drubbing /img/forum/go_quote.gif Like you, I wanted a good closed phone that would do rock well, but also be versatile for other things I listen to. I'm lucky, I get to audition, and went with the Beyer DT250/80ohm. Very neutral, so don't overdo bass, though it's good. Good isolation too. An underrated phone on here.

+2 on the DT250. The headphone has been unjustly left by the wayside in favor of newer, fresher models that don't sound as good, IMO.

 

[enemigo]

Paldepind, I considered Ultrasone, but I wasn't won over by the HFI780 reviews I read. And the ALO version was a bit too expensive.

I actually had/used the DT250-80 for some 40 hours, about 5 years ago. It was nice enough but it wasn't that much better than my DT231 and far less portable. I was using it with an mp3 player and a cmoy. Now that I'm not looking for a portable can, I have considered them again, but it's tempting to try something new.

I'll use my Shures for a few more weeks before making any decisions.

Thanks for your input.