[braker218]

What is the best closed heaphone for rock? Simple question

 

[rhythmdevils]

K81 DJ

edit: but i should say that i dont think aggressive sound helps rock music. when listening to electric guitar, like led zeppelin for example, i dont want to hear just the detailed metal electricity in the upper end, but also the full, rich body of the lower registers. so i like a balanced phone for pretty much everything. k81 is pretty balanced, and plenty of bass

 

[Comfy]

Audio-Technica W5000.

 

[Duggeh]

The 600 ohm version of the DT770 should sound better than the others no?

 

[MaZa]

If DT770 is (isnt DT770 THE bass headphone) all-bass-screw-others type, i dont think it would fit to rock.

 

[PeeeMeS]

Don't forget that you can mod *any* open headphone to a closed version

 

[Duggeh]

you can mod any closed headphone to open too, just it tends to be slightly messier

 

[cheechoz]

The best closed rock can, bar none, is the CD3000!!

If you can find one!

 

[Vic]

Of the ones available for sale Audio technica W5000 by several miles. Actually to me is the best cans for rock including open headphones.
If we consider discontinued ones, then ATH L3000

 

[braker218]

Man, I only wish I could afford a W5000.

 

[mulveling]

L3000 is the best rock can I've heard, closed or open. In fact I think that's its strongest genre.

With a really good seal, I might be convinced that the w5000's not too far behind.

 

[Vic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulveling L3000 is the best rock can I've heard, closed or open. In fact I think that's its strongest genre. With a really good seal, I might be convinced that the w5000's not too far behind.

Mulveling,
I followed your posts when you sold the W5000 and at first I had the same problem as you with loose fit and slightly thin sound.
But the whole thing changed gradually: first I learnt that by pushing the top a bit forward the fit woud improve, then the pad gradually softened to the point where the fit is not a problem anymore.

My choice of headphones for rock (open or clossed):

1 - L3000
2 - W5000
3 - SA 5000
4 - RS1

 

[kuma]

How come there is no W5000 listed?

It's actually the best closed cans I have heard so far for any music.

 

[Vic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuma How come there is no W5000 listed?

Wow come is DT770 listed?

 

[kuma]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Wow come is DT770 listed?