tlazarus
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Hello -
I know that first pair threads have been beaten to death. With this in mind, I spent the last 2 weeks reading through review after review elsewhere, then focusing down my search a bit, then reading thread after thread here on each model I was considering. I think I've narrowed it down to 3 models, albeit with concerns for each. I have plugged each model into the search engine here and read the first 5 pages or so of results, so I am pretty up to speed on SOME of the pros/cons to each. But I am looking for more focused comments/suggestions based on my specific criteria, which I listed below.
--Denon D2000 - questions about build quality, and if it can handle a daily commute (!). Was a first choice until I read numerous complaints about this. Additionally, lots of questions about running it unamped. May not have enough isolation, which is also a big problem.
--Shure SRH840 - Just second guessing them, since there may be better out there. Were my 1st choice initially. Is it worth paying more for the Denon or AKG?
--AKG K271 MKII - Currently most expensive of the bunch at Amazon. Worth the premium, given my requirements?
They will used:
--at home, where I do not currently have a nice audio setup. Headphones will be replacing my initial desire to buy a nice receiver + expensive speakers. Amp probably in my future, but do not own one currently. Will be using my computer as a source.
--on the train while commuting to work. Source will be iPhone 3gs or sometimes laptop.
--at work. Source will be my laptop.
I am looking for the following in a pair, although not necessarily in this order:
-- available from AMAZON. Have a $50 gift card there. Will look elsewhere, but only if absolutely necessary (i.e. a $200/pair are available used for $100, etc.)
-- a step up from my current Sennheiser PXC250s. Not so great on the train, although they work well on the plane
-- closed, circumaural headphones with good isolation (see above)
-- Great soundscape!!
-- nice mellow bass, mids, etc. Like to come home after a long day, put these on, and lose myself in the music. Do not need thumping bass!
-- compatible with a wide range of music (60s, 80s, 90s, etc -> mostly rock)
-- fairly easily driven (sound great with an iPhone) but sound even better with an amp.
Hope everyone had a great holiday (be it Hanukkah, Christmas, or something else) and look forward to hearing some comments. Hope this first thread isn't too long, and I don't sound too uneducated - I did my homework first, I promise!
Thanks!
Tim
I know that first pair threads have been beaten to death. With this in mind, I spent the last 2 weeks reading through review after review elsewhere, then focusing down my search a bit, then reading thread after thread here on each model I was considering. I think I've narrowed it down to 3 models, albeit with concerns for each. I have plugged each model into the search engine here and read the first 5 pages or so of results, so I am pretty up to speed on SOME of the pros/cons to each. But I am looking for more focused comments/suggestions based on my specific criteria, which I listed below.
--Denon D2000 - questions about build quality, and if it can handle a daily commute (!). Was a first choice until I read numerous complaints about this. Additionally, lots of questions about running it unamped. May not have enough isolation, which is also a big problem.
--Shure SRH840 - Just second guessing them, since there may be better out there. Were my 1st choice initially. Is it worth paying more for the Denon or AKG?
--AKG K271 MKII - Currently most expensive of the bunch at Amazon. Worth the premium, given my requirements?
They will used:
--at home, where I do not currently have a nice audio setup. Headphones will be replacing my initial desire to buy a nice receiver + expensive speakers. Amp probably in my future, but do not own one currently. Will be using my computer as a source.
--on the train while commuting to work. Source will be iPhone 3gs or sometimes laptop.
--at work. Source will be my laptop.
I am looking for the following in a pair, although not necessarily in this order:
-- available from AMAZON. Have a $50 gift card there. Will look elsewhere, but only if absolutely necessary (i.e. a $200/pair are available used for $100, etc.)
-- a step up from my current Sennheiser PXC250s. Not so great on the train, although they work well on the plane
-- closed, circumaural headphones with good isolation (see above)
-- Great soundscape!!
-- nice mellow bass, mids, etc. Like to come home after a long day, put these on, and lose myself in the music. Do not need thumping bass!
-- compatible with a wide range of music (60s, 80s, 90s, etc -> mostly rock)
-- fairly easily driven (sound great with an iPhone) but sound even better with an amp.
Hope everyone had a great holiday (be it Hanukkah, Christmas, or something else) and look forward to hearing some comments. Hope this first thread isn't too long, and I don't sound too uneducated - I did my homework first, I promise!
Thanks!
Tim
