Rob Goodison
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Hi,
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I need a bit of informed advice regarding suitable 'phones. I've narrowed the search down to three pairs, as follows:
Beyer DT-990 (2006 version)
Grado SR-125
Sennheiser HD595
At the moment, the decision has been made by good reviews, and similar costs (around the £120 mark). I am not in the position to demo any of the 'phones, with the exception of the HD595s.
My source will either be a Linn Classik or Arcam Solo, and listening will be direct from the players headphone out socket. A dedicated headphone amp may be purchased later, but to start with, I just want the convenience of the built-in headphone socket.
My music tastes vary from R.E.M, Grant Lee Buffalo/Phillips, Weezer, Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stone Age to Black Sabbath - basically light acoustic, jangly alternative or heavy rock/metal.
I had a pair of Sennheiser HD600s a little while back, but unfortunately, they didn't survive the house move, and I found the treble to be slightly lacking, and the bass to be not as nimble as I would have liked.
Cosmetics are not an issue, but comfort levels are...but secondary to sound quality.
I don't want overwhelming, massive amounts of bass, but nimble, well defined bass. Splashy treble is a no-no, but I don't want levels that will fatigue. The mid-range is important as I don't want vocals or guitars lost in the mix.
So...what would be the best 'phones for me? If anyone can recommend some other 'phones not on the short list, that cost around the same (or slightly more would be fine) and have good availability in the UK...feel free.
Many thanks for your time,
Rob.
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I need a bit of informed advice regarding suitable 'phones. I've narrowed the search down to three pairs, as follows:
Beyer DT-990 (2006 version)
Grado SR-125
Sennheiser HD595
At the moment, the decision has been made by good reviews, and similar costs (around the £120 mark). I am not in the position to demo any of the 'phones, with the exception of the HD595s.
My source will either be a Linn Classik or Arcam Solo, and listening will be direct from the players headphone out socket. A dedicated headphone amp may be purchased later, but to start with, I just want the convenience of the built-in headphone socket.
My music tastes vary from R.E.M, Grant Lee Buffalo/Phillips, Weezer, Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stone Age to Black Sabbath - basically light acoustic, jangly alternative or heavy rock/metal.
I had a pair of Sennheiser HD600s a little while back, but unfortunately, they didn't survive the house move, and I found the treble to be slightly lacking, and the bass to be not as nimble as I would have liked.
Cosmetics are not an issue, but comfort levels are...but secondary to sound quality.
I don't want overwhelming, massive amounts of bass, but nimble, well defined bass. Splashy treble is a no-no, but I don't want levels that will fatigue. The mid-range is important as I don't want vocals or guitars lost in the mix.
So...what would be the best 'phones for me? If anyone can recommend some other 'phones not on the short list, that cost around the same (or slightly more would be fine) and have good availability in the UK...feel free.
Many thanks for your time,
Rob.