[Cyrilix]

Any suggestions on this? I know of a lot of people recommend the above... but what about those looking to take the next step from there?

 

[muckluck]

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Originally Posted by Cyrilix Any suggestions on this? I know of a lot of people recommend the above... but what about those looking to take the next step from there?

Sony R10?

What are you looking for in a headphone? I imagine the K271 S would be a step up from A900 and DT770 if you are looking for neutrality.

 

[coolshot]

i would say cd3k but they are out of production, i say just get a w5000 or L3000 and be happy.

 

[Cyrilix]

I'm just looking for resolution on par with the DT880s but that are closed. A wide soundstage is also nice. I like the tonality of the DT880s (they aren't too bright for me), but I wouldn't mind giving the dark sound of Senn 650s a try.

Edit: I forgot to say that I'm interested in something for work -- so eventually (long time from now), I may settle for a USB DAC/Amp combo to go with it.

 

[manchau]

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Originally Posted by Cyrilix I'm just looking for resolution on par with the DT880s but that are closed. A wide soundstage is also nice. I like the tonality of the DT880s (they aren't too bright for me), but I wouldn't mind giving the dark sound of Senn 650s a try. Edit: I forgot to say that I'm interested in something for work -- so eventually (long time from now), I may settle for a USB DAC/Amp combo to go with it.

If you are planning to invest on source also then buy any of this.... A900LTD, W1000, W5000, L3000 with DAC+AMP. (Obviously Lavry DA10

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[Cyrilix]

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Originally Posted by manchau If you are planning to invest on source also then buy any of this.... A900LTD, W1000, W5000, L3000 with DAC+AMP. (Obviously Lavry DA10 )

Aren't the A900 LTDs all sold out? If they are, then I'll have to drop that option. Meanwhile...I'll check out some of those other AT cans.

I already have an M^3, but I'm thinking that something like a DAC/Amp combo that's small (maybe something from headroom?) could provide the flexibility for work, since lugging around an M^3 + headphones to work everyday doesn't seem like a good idea.

Edit: Wow...expensive, only thing that I could consider for my price bracket would be the W1000.

 

[Mercuttio]

Man, I wish I knew the answer to the quesion posed by this thread. While I do love the W5000, it does let in a lot of noise. It isn't a truly "closed" headphone like the DT770, you know? I hear good things about the CD3K, but I've never heard one...

I hope that some company will start focusing on pushing a high end closed can line soon.

 

[Cyrilix]

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Originally Posted by Mercuttio Man, I wish I knew the answer to the quesion posed by this thread. While I do love the W5000, it does let in a lot of noise. It isn't a truly "closed" headphone like the DT770, you know? I hear good things about the CD3K, but I've never heard one... I hope that some company will start focusing on pushing a high end closed can line soon.

The W1000 seems to be a closed headphone. My main concern is not letting noise outside, letting noise in is not much of a big deal.

 

[Mercuttio]

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Originally Posted by Cyrilix The W1000 seems to be a closed headphone. My main concern is not letting noise outside, letting noise in is not much of a big deal.

Yes, they do not leak that much. They just let stuff in. As long as you're cool with that, the ATH W models are pretty much the only game in town. Just be warned though, the sound of the W1000 is a "love it or hate it" variety, it isn't anything like the DT770. It's also not as similar to the A900 as you'd think. If you can try one before buying it, do so.

 

[manchau]

If you are asking one step up then obviously A900LTD's. You'll get better soundstage, clearity and most important upfront presentation then A900's.

 

[muckluck]

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Originally Posted by Mercuttio Yes, they do not leak that much. They just let stuff in. As long as you're cool with that, the ATH W models are pretty much the only game in town. Just be warned though, the sound of the W1000 is a "love it or hate it" variety, it isn't anything like the DT770. It's also not as similar to the A900 as you'd think. If you can try one before buying it, do so.

Aren't the W series and A series opposites? The W serious is known to have a powerful mid range and light bass. While the A series has no mids and boomy bass.

 

[manchau]

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Originally Posted by muckluck Aren't the W series and A series opposites? The W serious is known to have a powerful mid range and light bass. While the A series has no mids and boomy bass.

Every members having both W1000 with A900LTD peferred A900LTD. And it's not lacking mids as well.

 

[kramer5150]

CD3k

 

[BushGuy]

The one sole lead to a retailer (in Korea) with 900LTD stock appeared yesterday in a thread (with link address and a succeeding post w/ babelfish trans.)......otherwise, the alternative option is k271S with a good small amp eg. Portaphile 2^2maxxed (will have DC back for full day + overtime listening at work

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[manchau]

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Originally Posted by BushGuy The one sole lead to a retailer (in Korea) with 900LTD stock appeared yesterday in a thread (with link address and a succeeding post w/ babelfish trans.)......otherwise, the alternative option is k271S with a good small amp eg. Portaphile 2^2maxxed (will have DC back for full day + overtime listening at work ).

I am the person who recommended that store

It's a limited edition and sold out everywhere. But they had 15 units in stock last month. obviously they charge extra premium for new one