[moodyrn]

It's amazing how different everybody ears are. I agree with the op for the most part. I've owned the dt770s, listened to the d2000s and currently own the srh840s. The dt770s sounded so unnatural to me. They didn't sound anything like speakers or what I think headphones should sound like. That was one headphone I was glad to get rid of. The d2000s sounded nice, but aren't worth their asking price. Given how much you can get the shures for, I don't think they are worth their current sale price. The shures struck the best balance to me compared to the closed cans I've listened to so far. They don't do any one thing great, but they don't have any "glaring" flaws either. I own far more expensive cans and still find myself picking these up from time to time. But Iike I said earlier, everybody ears are different.

 

[Mr_Tasty]

Where are you guys finding the Shures for $130?

 

[akwizeguy]

J&R gotta call in for "latest pricing" as it says on the website for the srh840. $129.99 shipped

 

[Mr_Tasty]

Very cool. Thanks.

I'll keep this in mind as my search for a closed headphone continues. Decisions decisions.

 

[eucariote]

As requested, I've added a ranking of the headphones' ability to block sound leakage. Sorry it took so long.

 

[Prog Rock Man]

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Originally Posted by eucariote /img/forum/go_quote.gif As requested, I've added a ranking of the headphones' ability to block sound leakage. Sorry it took so long.

Thanks, but I cant see it in the original post

 

[SillyHoney]

So you rank SRH840 over D5000 on bass? I'm pretty suprised

Does anyone here has both SRH440 and SRH880? Do they share similar bass? I ask because SRH440 bass is so rolled off and there is not a chance for it to go against D5000 on bass.

Great review, I'm looking for a closed can with punchy bass so I find it very helpful

A bit disappointed with DT770 tho.

 

[SillyHoney]

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Originally Posted by moodyrn /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's amazing how different everybody ears are. I agree with the op for the most part. I've owned the dt770s, listened to the d2000s and currently own the srh840s. The dt770s sounded so unnatural to me. They didn't sound anything like speakers or what I think headphones should sound like. That was one headphone I was glad to get rid of. The d2000s sounded nice, but aren't worth their asking price. Given how much you can get the shures for, I don't think they are worth their current sale price. The shures struck the best balance to me compared to the closed cans I've listened to so far. They don't do any one thing great, but they don't have any "glaring" flaws either. I own far more expensive cans and still find myself picking these up from time to time. But Iike I said earlier, everybody ears are different.

Since you are owning Stax and I'm looking for a bassy close can I guess I need to ask you:

Do you find SRH840 is a nice complement of your Stax?

Does the bass on SRH840 go as low as that of D2000? Does they make your skull vibrate?

 

[tdockweiler]

The Denon D2000 has way more bass then the SRH-840 by far. Even with a bass boost, the bass on the 840 isn't even close to skull shaking. I tried a bass boost on the D2000 and it definitely was. You could feel the earpads actually vibrate and my cat looked at me funny like something was wrong. I can see why people love the D2000's bass, it's just not for me and a bit too much.

The SRH-840 has the perfect amount of bass.

BTW does the Beyer DT-770 have more bass then the D2000 or a bit less? I've always heard that the DT-770 has the most bass out of any headphone, but i'm not sure about that.

I want to try the 880 but they're so expensive and I can never find them on sale. The 32ohm version is more expensive then the regular version it seems like.

 

[nickchen]

If your wife complains when you listen with the DT250 and the D5000, your listening habits seem to amount insane volume...

 

[eucariote]

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Originally Posted by Prog Rock Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks, but I cant see it in the original post

That's because I buried it in the rankings..

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Originally Posted by eucariote /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bass: SRH840 > SR225 > D5000 > K271 > DT770 Mids: SR225 > SRH840 > D5000 >K271 > DT770 Highs: D5000 > SRH840 > K271 > SR225 > DT770 Soundstage: D5000> DT770 > SR225 > K271 > SRH840 Blocks sound leakage: K271 > SRH840 > DT770 > D5000 > SR225 Rock: SR225 > D5000 > SRH840 > K271 > DT770 Jazz: SR225 > D5000 > K271 > SRH840 > DT770 Classical: D5000 > SR225 > DT770 > SRH840 > K271 Electronica: SRH840 > D5000 > SR225 > K271> DT770

 

[eucariote]

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Originally Posted by SillyHoney /img/forum/go_quote.gif So you rank SRH840 over D5000 on bass? I'm pretty suprised ...Great review, I'm looking for a closed can with punchy bass so I find it very helpful

I was surprised too.. Though the bass on the SRH840 does not seem as deep or accurate as the D5000, it has better definition. The D5000's bass tightens up some with my tube amp, but is still noticeably fuzzier. Tho in the latter case I prefer it because it sounds fuller and more pleasing overall.

If you want punchy, refined and blissful bass, my new D7000 beat both by a wide margin

 

[Signal2Noise]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eucariote /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... Round two: portable amplification This will be a brief comparison, and will focus on the degree of impoverished sound that results from listening to the headphones with portable amplifiers and an ipod. The main effect of the portable amplification is to weaken the impact and presence of bass in all the headphones. The extremely weak current of the ipod further diminishes bass and overall definition in all of the headphones. Still, the D5000, SR225 and SRH840 sound quite good with portable amplification. The loss of warmth and mid- bass on the DT770 make their highs even more harsh and tiring at higher volumes. The K271 also lose their bass and have a much less full and rich sound. They suffer most from weak amplification. D10/uDac/ipod: D5000 > SR225 > SRH840 > DT770 > K271 Winner: SRH840 ...

I'm curious how the Shure ended up being the victor in this particular study when clearly you have it ranked in the middle?

Thanks for your time and the reviews. It's refreshing to see someone who has the chump change to go out and ACTUALLY buy and try the headphones before commenting on them. I just got the SRH840 and I really like them.

 

[Ham Sandwich]

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Originally Posted by eucariote /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you want punchy, refined and blissful bass, my new D7000 beat both by a wide margin

Wow! You play this headphone upgrade game fast.

Welcome to team Denon.

If only the Denon could manage its sound in a fully closed headphone rather than its semi-closed design. Compared to good open headphones the Denon has some closed headphone sound. Compared to closed headphones the Denon leaks sound both in and out.

 

[SillyHoney]

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Originally Posted by eucariote /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was surprised too.. Though the bass on the SRH840 does not seem as deep or accurate as the D5000, it has better definition. The D5000's bass tightens up some with my tube amp, but is still noticeably fuzzier. Tho in the latter case I prefer it because it sounds fuller and more pleasing overall. If you want punchy, refined and blissful bass, my new D7000 beat both by a wide margin

I know

I owned both D5000 and D7000 before going stats. Now I'm short of $ and I'm actually just looking for a 2nd can which is bassy and unamped to be a complement of my Stax. I need the 2nd can just for modern rock, hip hop, R&B etc... which I'm not really into anymore but still listen to sometime. My main rig fulfil my requirements most of the time