[Sieg9198]

Just want some opinions and what you guys think about.

Among all these different cans from different companies, they all have their own sound signature. Which type of music do you think sounds best on these different cans??

And one question, any recommendation of cans(AKG, Grado, Sens etc)that sound best with music that are similar to trance or electronica, with lots of complex instrument, in the same time I need it to retain all the great mids of the singer.

 

[DJShadow]

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Originally Posted by Sieg9198 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Among all these different cans from different companies, they all have their own sound signature. Which type of music do you think sounds best on these different cans?? And one question, any recommendation of cans(AKG, Grado, Sens etc)that sound best with music that are similar to trance or electronica, with lots of complex instrument, in the same time I need it to retain all the great mids of the singer.

I use the SA5000 for rock, jazz and electronic music with no complaints, but I don't think they're very nice for mids centred on singers.

 

[Sieg9198]

Cause I'm addicted to the e4's mid, cant live without'em now.

 

[MrSlacker]

Grado is best with rock.

 

[F107plus5]

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Originally Posted by Sieg9198 /img/forum/go_quote.gif And one question, any recommendation of cans(AKG, Grado, Sens etc)that sound best with music that are similar to trance or electronica, with lots of complex instrument, in the same time I need it to retain all the great mids of the singer.

I have heard a couple of comments that MS-1 can be tiring since they display too many instruments and there's just too much going on to keep track of!

....I imagine the same thing has been said about other sets of cans as well, but I haven't read it yet.

My MS-1 and MS2i do a great job of really getting to the emotions hidden in the vocals.

 

[Sieg9198]

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Originally Posted by F107plus5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have heard a couple of comments that MS-1 can be tiring since they display too many instruments and there's just too much going on to keep track of! ....I imagine the same thing has been said about other sets of cans as well, but I haven't read it yet. My MS-1 and MS2i do a great job of really getting to the emotions hidden in the vocals.

Ooo, I've considered the MS2i too, but their supra-aural design is a bit....

not that comfortable...

 

[F107plus5]

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Originally Posted by Sieg9198 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ooo, I've considered the MS2i too, but their supra-aural design is a bit.... not that comfortable...

I guess comfort depends on the individual. I honestly consider my MS2i to be the equal of my HD600 in long term comfort. Really! Surprising, huh?

That wasn't always the case however. Although I did get in a fourteen hour marathon right after getting the MS2i last September, it hasn't been until here recently that the bowl pads have begun to seriously settle in and now I can wear them almost without limit.

....not everyone can say that though.

Now here's something that will really get some eyebrows raised.

I use my MS2i/MS-1 about 75/25, and the MS-1 don't quite feel right. Before I got my MS2i I did a test where I added 100gm of mass to the height adjusters of the MS-1 to see if I could handle the extra weight.

....I think I'll put the weight back!

 

[WittyzTH]

Imo it depends on your preference..

my friend addicts to rock music but he hates Grado's because of the too much aggressive sound of them.

 

[Mortalcoil]

Grado RS-2 / RS-1 for all of your rock needs (and really anything else) , GS-1000 for classical , jazz, electronic.

For now though I agree MS-2, MS-1, SR-225, RS-2, RS-1, GS-1000,GS-1000,
and of course dont forget about the GS-1000.

 

[super2003]

I use different cans for different music, like O2 for jazz, 1000 for orchestral, and HE60 for trance / electronic, pop...

 

[Sieg9198]

Mmmm, Grado gets quite a lot of love here. How'bout AKG Sens, beyer??

 

[BigSurSpoon]

I always hear that the senns are great for classical, and I have the Beyer DT-880 and personally think that they are excellent for classical, as well as jazz and electronica. The akg's are also supposed to be good for classical, and for a HUGE soundstage.

 

[F107plus5]

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Originally Posted by Sieg9198 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Mmmm, Grado gets quite a lot of love here. How'bout AKG Sens, beyer??

Well; I'm a great fan of my Senns HD600 but they don't quite play to your style of music all that well when compared to the more up-front and more exciting Grado/Alessandros. But there are some models that do! You may want to take a look at the HD595!

 

[grndslm]

I think Beyer, Grado, & Senn are more recognized for "house sounds".

Here's what I've gathered:

KSC75 - Great with ALL music
Beyer - DT770 for bassheads, others great for classical & electronica
Grado - Rock, perhaps hip hop as well
Senn - Classical & some utility cans like HD555
AKG - Huge range; some more specialized cans, some more utility cans
Sony - MDR-V6 (MDR-7506 is the same can) is also another utility can... and the only Sony headphone that should be purchased.

EDIT: MDR-V6/7506 is the only Sony product that should be purchased -- PERIOD!

 

[grndslm]

I think the different sounds generally come down to whether you want your music to be "airy & detailed" OR "bright & punchy".

People prolly start with one and then try to move toward a middle ground that they like... but this is prolly more expensive to find an ALL-ENCOMPASING can than to just get a DT770 or DT880 and MS-1 for example, switching when necessary.