[Prog Rock Man]

Reference, as here we are about hifi and the accurate reproduction of sound.

 

[Mochan]

If by "fun" we are talking about "bassy and mids-recessed" then count me in.

 

[plonter]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mochan /img/forum/go_quote.gif If by "fun" we are talking about "bassy and mids-recessed" then count me in.

x2

 

[Tomoyo]

I choose reference.

 

[luckybaer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szadzik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is it not that it depends on the occasion? When I'm walking in a street and listen to some music that helps me keep my pace I would prefer the music to be sounding 'fun' so that it is engaging and makes me keep my pace. On the other hand when I get home and want to listen in the solitude of my listening room I want the headphone to be accurate so I can hear and dissect every note - I have the time there to concentrate on those notes. <snipped>

+1
Well stated.

 

[paaj]

+1, it does depend on the occasion... but when forced to choose I'll take the reference type headphone.

If only all music was listenable on it

 

[David.M]

fun all the way

 

[Ra97oR]

Slightly bass-light for me.

 

[oqvist]

What is the definition of "fun"...

I preferr headphones that sound real and disappear on my head. Not headphoney headphones I suppose

 

[shane55]

Reference...
As in uncolored, natural, clean, open.

Fun HP's are great. My M50's are fun, but they can't be 'reference'. However 'reference' HP's can be fun. Just apply a little EQ.

shane

 

[fella]

Fun. Forgiving. I'm running lossy music out of an ipod. Pick up the detail in my alac album rips but forgive my mp3 podcasts.

 

[dallan]

Usually reference. That being said, my reference amp is broken leaving me with a fun though not as detailed and more mushy bassy amp now......and i am enjoying it actually. So both are good for there own self. Reference stuff does seem to clean things up though and every time i go to reference stuff I do end up preferring it.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGreen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you found something close to the DT48 without isolation? I'm not a huge fan of isolation because I have surgery and infection related tinnitus that I can hear if I wear closed cans.

I'd say the SA5000.. Speed. Detail. Clarity.

 

[gorgonmusic]

I want a fun headphone that is not to cold and scientific sounding, the B&W P5s are just that for me..

 

[joomongj]

Depends on the mood but for the vast majority, neutral.