[supadupa]

I am looking to acquire my next pair of cans. I'm upgrading from modded HD25's. I need some some sway to help me decide between the D2000 or the ES7. I have not auditioned neither.
I am leaning towards the D2000's because I think their all around sound would serve me well as I listen to many genres. I felt that the HD25's were a bit on the bassy side.
One thing holding me back from pulling the trigger on the D2000's is the portability issue. I'm on the commute everyday and headphones/music keeps me sane. I'm afraid the D2000's size will be too much of a problem.
That's where the ES7's come into play. They are definitely portable but I'm thinking that its sound will be too similar to the HD25's.

Any and all advice is appreciated.

 

[natural_nut]

Hey man, I think the ES7 and D2000 comparison is a bit unfair, comparing something that's over double the price of the former. I'd say the D2000 clearly blow the ES7 out of the water.

I think a fairer comparison would be between the D2000 and ESW9. I'd recommend the ESW9 for any situation, it being closed. However, I did choose the Goldring DR150 over the ESW9, because of personal preference. My gal who auditioned all the cans above with me loved the ESW9 above all, looks was a bonus

Hope this helps

 

[zumaro]

The ES7 is a downgrade from the Senns soundwise. The ESW9s are more of a side step than an upgrade, while the Denons are clearly better in nearly every respect other than portability. In fact would you really consider them portable at all?

 

[Golden Monkey]

The Denons are not portable, that's for sure. They are a tad heavy, and don't really want to stay on the head too well when you're moving around.

 

[nickchen]

An ES7 as complement to a HD25 would be a bit redundant IMO.

 

[eeerie1]

The D2000 are huge and kinda flimsy. I would never consider them as a portable option. Have you also considered IEMs?