Doodlekin
New Head-Fier
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Hello Head-fi
I am just getting into this scene after my HD558s gave in on me last month.
My primary use for my headphones was gaming, however, now I’m interested in using them for music a lot more.
I did quite a bit of research and concluded for my purposes, the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 ohm model was the right choice for me. While I was waiting for them to arrive, I did even more research and was starting to doubt my decision.
Well, they arrived and have had a bit of use and I have found they are great for games, excellent soundstage and really great bass for some nice immersion, love it. For music, they are quite good. I am not running off an amp yet and I think they would get some real benefit from that, I can see what people say about the treble and recessed mids though. I am waiting for the Schiit Show to come around to see if anything shows up as an alternative to the Magni 2 Uber and Modi 2 Uber in the same price range (doubt it).
So after my investigations, a few other headphones came into the equation at (kind of) similar price points (Australian Dollars). These are:
1. Philips Fidelio X2 ($318);
2. AKG 712 Pro ($300); and
3. Sennheiser HD600 or HD650 ($325 and $425 respectively).
For reference, I paid $219 for the DT990s.
After constantly reading through these forums and other resources, I can’t specifically conclude which headphones are most suitable for me or even the differences between them.
I have heard that the X2 and the K712s are better than the DT990s for all intents and purposes, that the K712 is better than the X2 when properly set up and a lot of other stuff. Another person advised me he believed it was worth holding onto the DT990s if I purchased the X2.
I’m open to getting two pairs, maybe even all four eventually if they are sufficiently different from one another.
Now, I would appreciate if anybody who has had experience with any 2 or more of the above headphones to provide me with their opinions on the important practical differences between the two for music purposes and your preferences. What genres do you think each performs well on? I wouldn’t specifically exclude any particular genre from my listening preferences.
Also, would the Magni / Modi combo be an adequate pairing for all phones?
If I wish to return the DT990s I will incur a restocking fee of $33.
If I drive for an hour and a bit, I am able actually to test all except the X2 in store, however, they don't have amps available in store.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys
I am just getting into this scene after my HD558s gave in on me last month.
My primary use for my headphones was gaming, however, now I’m interested in using them for music a lot more.
I did quite a bit of research and concluded for my purposes, the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 ohm model was the right choice for me. While I was waiting for them to arrive, I did even more research and was starting to doubt my decision.
Well, they arrived and have had a bit of use and I have found they are great for games, excellent soundstage and really great bass for some nice immersion, love it. For music, they are quite good. I am not running off an amp yet and I think they would get some real benefit from that, I can see what people say about the treble and recessed mids though. I am waiting for the Schiit Show to come around to see if anything shows up as an alternative to the Magni 2 Uber and Modi 2 Uber in the same price range (doubt it).
So after my investigations, a few other headphones came into the equation at (kind of) similar price points (Australian Dollars). These are:
1. Philips Fidelio X2 ($318);
2. AKG 712 Pro ($300); and
3. Sennheiser HD600 or HD650 ($325 and $425 respectively).
For reference, I paid $219 for the DT990s.
After constantly reading through these forums and other resources, I can’t specifically conclude which headphones are most suitable for me or even the differences between them.
I have heard that the X2 and the K712s are better than the DT990s for all intents and purposes, that the K712 is better than the X2 when properly set up and a lot of other stuff. Another person advised me he believed it was worth holding onto the DT990s if I purchased the X2.
I’m open to getting two pairs, maybe even all four eventually if they are sufficiently different from one another.
Now, I would appreciate if anybody who has had experience with any 2 or more of the above headphones to provide me with their opinions on the important practical differences between the two for music purposes and your preferences. What genres do you think each performs well on? I wouldn’t specifically exclude any particular genre from my listening preferences.
Also, would the Magni / Modi combo be an adequate pairing for all phones?
If I wish to return the DT990s I will incur a restocking fee of $33.
If I drive for an hour and a bit, I am able actually to test all except the X2 in store, however, they don't have amps available in store.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys