Darth Beyers or D2000

[BushGuy]

Ex0du5 - pls note that in the post above I was commenting about an observation re standard D2000 or D5000 - Not Darths or customized Denon(none have been released). FYI - I have owned differing incarnations of both Screened and normal closed Darths (and presently have 2 differing v.3). Furthermore, no-one mentioned an iPod in this regard. But FWIW any iPod listening is done using a post 4/11 Xin Supermacro LE, but my comments are specifically from computer w/ ESI Juli@ card/ Corda HA2 Mk II amp.

 

[ex0du5]

Ah ok then. Just be wary that the iPod headphone amp does cause significant distortions to piano and violin. Try plugging your Denons straight into your iPod and play a piano track, it should be quite noticeable.

This is mostly apparent with the iPod Photo though. I know a decent amount about it because I have an iPod photo

. Hopefully the higher impedance HD-25-1 won't have this problem when I get them.

 

[Kabeer]

ex0du5, my reccomendation is to NEVER plug anything into a 4G ipod Photo's headphone jack

. lol If I were you id only use its line out to an amp.

 

[silverrain]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif There isn't "Bloat", but the bass is very strong. I love it, but not everyone will.

The Darth bass is "unique" -- I have never heard similar bass on another (any!) headphone. Ever. Hard to describe.

The Bass God lives within the Darth's....

And yes, I DO own V3 Darth's and D2000 cans -- and have obviously actually heard both, not just "theorizing".
Both are good in their own way.

 

[cotdt]

how does the bass of the darth beyers compare to the bass of the DT990?

 

[ex0du5]

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Originally Posted by Kabeer /img/forum/go_quote.gif ex0du5, my reccomendation is to NEVER plug anything into a 4G ipod Photo's headphone jack . lol If I were you id only use its line out to an amp.

I know!!! But unfortunately I don't have the cable to use the line-out, and I don't have the space to carry a CMOY with me on the go.

 

[silverrain]

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Originally Posted by cotdt /img/forum/go_quote.gif how does the bass of the darth beyers compare to the bass of the DT990?

Even deeper and tighter, believe it or not!

But not overwhelming -- hard to describe.

Bass-wise, Darth's could eat the 990's and spit out the headband!

The Darth and DT990 are my two favorite "bass" cans.
My D2000 is still burning-in, and at this point, is still not as nice as the DT990 -- no comparison with Darth's at all right now.

 

[Kabeer]

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Originally Posted by ex0du5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know!!! But unfortunately I don't have the cable to use the line-out, and I don't have the space to carry a CMOY with me on the go.

Its not the best amp, but for pure size, get the mini box-D, and any old line-out cable, it will barely take up any more space, just band/velcro it onto your player.

I used to have a Photo 60gb, but I couldnt live with the sq compared to my h140 i had to sell it (But I never knew about line out back then!!). These iMods are sooo tempting tho.....

 

[BushGuy]

Silverrain, "Even deeper and tighter, believe it or not!
But not overwhelming -- hard to describe.

Bass-wise, Darth's could eat the 990's and spit out the headband!

The Darth and DT990 are my two favorite "bass" cans.
My D2000 is still burning-in, and at this point, is still not as nice as the DT990 -- no comparison with Darth's at all right now."

Actually, I think you described the Denon bass accurately...............but overall, they have to follow my 32ohm Darths, dt990/600, and other Darths...................I think of them (Denon) as a much more comfortable Grado-type replacement - which isn't a major part of my listening habits.

 

[silverrain]

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Originally Posted by BushGuy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Silverrain, "Even deeper and tighter, believe it or not! But not overwhelming -- hard to describe. Bass-wise, Darth's could eat the 990's and spit out the headband! The Darth and DT990 are my two favorite "bass" cans. My D2000 is still burning-in, and at this point, is still not as nice as the DT990 -- no comparison with Darth's at all right now." Actually, I think you described the Denon bass accurately...............but overall, they have to follow my 32ohm Darths, dt990/600, and other Darths...................I think of them (Denon) as a much more comfortable Grado-type replacement - which isn't a major part of my listening habits.

Yes, for sure, COMFORT is the D2000's middle name!
Amazingly so. I never thought any other full-size cans would edge out the DT990's comfort-wise.
Wow -- take off Grado's and put on D2000 -- talk about extremes in comfort!

 

[Skylab]

Agreed, the D2000/5000 are supremely comfortable - I also agree better in that regard even than the very comfy Beyer DT770/880/990.

And I love my D5000's - they are awesome sounding.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Agreed, the D2000/5000 are supremely comfortable - I also agree better in that regard even than the very comfy Beyer DT770/880/990. And I love my D5000's - they are awesome sounding.

I am so envious.

 

[Aaron Friedman]

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Originally Posted by Socratez /img/forum/go_quote.gif But, how does the detail of the bass and mids compare? Two things the Denons are really great at IMO.

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[manhattanproj]

i have a question. what is FOTM?

 

[almach1]

i finally got to try my ah-d2000's. most comfortable headphones ever! very well built like everyone says. The headphone cable does tangle easily but i'll learn to live with that for a while. i'm still a newb, but really need an amp now with these. bout to start browsing the amps section for reccomendations on a 100-150 dollars amp.