Completely Confused By This Forum on What to Buy!

[Silentscope]

Hi Guys, Im wanting a good pair of headphones mainly for rock and indie listening.

I am set on these three headphones only: sr60, sr80 and hd595

I had a listened to some sr60's and hd595's in a noisy hi-fi shop and found it difficult to tell them apart in that environment.

Now, I don't want to spend too much money if I can avoid it but uk prices are sr60's £64, sr80's £78 and HD595 £100. They will be run through my Yamaha AX392 Stereo Amp connected to my pc X-Meridian Sound Card.

I was set on buying the sr80's due to the improved bass over the sr60's but having read these forums everyone just disagrees with each other and now I'm a bit clueless!

Could someone please give me some direct, honest advice about what is best for my set up?

I don't like things sounding too bright and would appreciate some good midrange and bass. I still would like some excitement, detail and airyness however! Not asking for a lot am I !

 

[wakeride74]

Find some used DT770's and run far away from this place

 

[Silentscope]

ur confusing me even more. Need to stick to what I can easily get hold of!

 

[DeadlySpoon]

Don't rely on the forum to tell you what to do... This is a dark and evil place.

Just buy what you want, lol, I'm sure you'll be happy with any of these headphones. Plus, you can always buy more later

 

[Joshatdot]

To me the HD595's had a slight veil to them, but still sounded great! For what it's worth, I would pick the SR80's. Over the summer I plan on getting ALOT of new cans, and the SR80 is top of my list.

 

[vcoheda]

i'm sure you will be fine with any of those choices.

 

[Jubei]

There's no right or wrong - it's a preference issue. I prefer the 595s both for sound and comfort.

 

[plaidplatypus]

I think that it's worth seeking out the DT770. The HD555 is a more affordable version of the HD595 I would suggest looking for that if you want a Sennheiser. The SR-60 is probably the best value from your local store.

 

[GreatDane]

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Originally Posted by Silentscope /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am set on these three headphones only: sr60, sr80 and hd595 I don't like things sounding too bright and would appreciate some good midrange and bass.

I'm maybe not very helpful here because I've never owned the SR-60/80 or HD595 but my guess is the Senn would fit here.

( I do own SR-325i & HD 650)

 

[F107plus5]

Well; I hate to add to the confusion, but if price is a major concern, perhaps you may like to add another set of phones to the list of contenders.

A phone quite similar to the SR-60 and SR-80, but priced perhaps a bit better is the Alessandro MS-1. It sells for $99US and ships anywhere on the planet for that price. I don't know what your customs may do at the border, but it may still come out less than the SR-80.

You might wish to look at some of the MS-1 threads to see if it may better fit your needs.

 

[BrookR1]

You just have to try a bunch, sell a few and find your sound. All of the cans listed are good in their own way.

 

[clauswitz]

I second the ms-1. Mine sound great after they have burned in. Also, with the weak dollar, I think they are a good value for Europeans. Shipping is free, but I'm not sure what customs will charge. They are supposedly an adapted sr-80 or sr-125.

 

[facelvega]

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Originally Posted by F107plus5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well; I hate to add to the confusion, but if price is a major concern, perhaps you may like to add another set of phones to the list of contenders. A phone quite similar to the SR-60 and SR-80, but priced perhaps a bit better is the Alessandro MS-1. It sells for $99US and ships anywhere on the planet for that price. I don't know what your customs may do at the border, but it may still come out less than the SR-80. You might wish to look at some of the MS-1 threads to see if it may better fit your needs.

x2. Never buy Grado at list price outside the US. From all reports the Alessandros are closer to an SR-125 than to an SR-80. I would avoid the Senns, especially for the music the OP mentions, except for maybe an HD485.

 

[NASCARaddicted]

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Originally Posted by Silentscope /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was set on buying the sr80's due to the improved bass over the sr60's but having read these forums everyone just disagrees with each other and now I'm a bit clueless!

Basically, I have the same problem. I wanted to buy me some canalphones, but I wasn't sure which one, so I visitied this and a similar german forum, and asked what would be a good headphone for my taste of music. And guess what: Some people recommended me a headphone, while others disagreed and recommended me a different headphone. So now I am confused, too.

 

[facelvega]

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Originally Posted by NASCARaddicted /img/forum/go_quote.gif Basically, I have the same problem. I wanted to buy me some canalphones, but I wasn't sure which one, so I visitied this and a similar german forum, and asked what would be a good headphone for my taste of music. And guess what: Some people recommended me a headphone, while others disagreed and recommended me a different headphone. So now I am confused, too.

Head-fi Grado response is mixed on the 80 because the MS-1 is generally considered better than an 80 and a better deal than a 125. The most commonly recommended models in price order are the MS-1, SR-225, MS-2i, RS-1, and then the old Joe Grados. Personally, I'd take an RS-2 over an RS-1, but I think I'm in the minority.