[kevg73]

so i am upgrading my home setup. i just ordered a beresford tc-7510 mk6 and my headphone choices are basically down to the goldring dr150 and the sennheiser hd580 (or 600 if i can find one cheap). I listen mostly to alt. and rock, but also a little of basically every other genre. right now i am leaning toward the dr150 because i found a pretty good deal on one. which one should i go with?

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by kevg73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif so i am upgrading my home setup. i just ordered a beresford tc-7510 mk6 and my headphone choices are basically down to the goldring dr150 and the sennheiser hd580 (or 600 if i can find one cheap). I listen mostly to alt. and rock, but also a little of basically every other genre. right now i am leaning toward the dr150 because i found a pretty good deal on one. which one should i go with?

If you found the DR150 that's in the FS forums, purchase it now. I paid the same price for mine, but these were only "tested" by Lee @ cyro-parts.com

These are worth a $200+ pricetag.. really..

 

[kevg73]

wow that is an amazing deal. i might just jump on that. that is better than the deal i found but the ones i found are also only about 2 hours use and 40 hours burn in w/ retail box. ill decide tonight if i can. so i assume your vote is for the dr150's?

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by kevg73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif wow that is an amazing deal. i might just jump on that. that is better than the deal i found but the ones i found are also only about 2 hours use and 40 hours burn in w/ retail box. ill decide tonight if i can. so i assume your vote is for the dr150's?

I bought mine with 100 hours for $75 shipped. Included original box, and all.. headphones were in mint (9/10) condition. I "stole" these at this price..



Yes, +1 for the DR150's.

 

[kevg73]

alright im leaning toward the DR150 still. do you think $75 for a 8/10 condition or like $100 for a 10/10 w/ original box would be a better deal?

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by kevg73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif alright im leaning toward the DR150 still. do you think $75 for a 8/10 condition or like $100 for a 10/10 w/ original box would be a better deal?

I would take them for $75 in a heart beat. If I would have paid $200 for these headphones, I wouldn't feel bad. They are worth it..

 

[kpeezy]

That's really up to you. Performance won't change... only the appearance will.

 

[blessingx]

I did see an amp mentioned. That would play a big part on the recommendation.

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by blessingx /img/forum/go_quote.gif I did see an amp mentioned. That would play a big part on the recommendation.

How? Both headphones will respond positively from an amp.

 

[warrior05]

Keep in mind that you are probably going to get more votes for the HD580s just because more people have heard them rather than the Docs (though I am pleased to see they are only winning by 1 vote currently

). I've only had a brief listening session with the Senns so I can't say and won't vote. But I continue to state the Goldrings are a terrific bang-for-the-buck hp.

 

[kevg73]

@nick: not necessarily. a bright amp would make the dr150's pretty fatiguing.


the beresford tc-7510 is a DAC/amp. the reviews ive read are that it is pretty neutral, fast paced, very slightly on the warm side, and pretty accurate

 

[nick20]

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Originally Posted by kevg73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif @nick: not necessarily. a bright amp would make the dr150's pretty fatiguing. the beresford tc-7510 is a DAC/amp. the reviews ive read are that it is pretty neutral, fast paced, very slightly on the warm side, and pretty accurate

Oh, I'm all about tubes... nor have I heard of the Beresford..




Good luck with your purchase...

 

[mrarroyo]

I had the opportunity to listen to both of these cans and IMO the DR150 sounds better than the HD580/600. Yes I know many here will not agree but so be it.

The one area the HD580/600 is a bit better is in confort. The DR150 clamp w/ quite a force. Another thing I would suggest is that you remove the cellophane tape that for some reason the manufacturer uses to hold a foam/fabric behind the screen. Heck remove it all together.

 

[nick20]

x2 what mrarroyo said. It takes about 20 minutes all together, to do both sides.

All you do is flip the foam inside the ear pad, find the 4 screws (one in each corner; also see the RIGHT hand side of the picture above where the 4 screws belong so you get an idea) and remove them. Grab and remove that "cloth" and replace the screws. Done!





-Nick

 

[kevg73]

yeah i read about that mod a couple weeks ago... sounds like it works quite well. i dont really have a problem with it clamping down... it wears in pretty well apparently.

@nick: what do you mean "flip the foam?" my only question about this mod was really just how to get at the screws