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Headphoneus Supremus
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After a decade of ultra open sound, looking for well isolating closed cans. AKG K1000 has been my poison for a decade now, not having desires for anything better. Just love the sound presentation, effortless treble, great dynamics, all that. But the ultra openness presents difficulties at times, as most of you probably know very well.
Big factors I need:
* as said, decent isolation from occasional outside noise
* great highs and upper mids. I don't want that typical closed-can rolloff
* bass mustn't boom.
Other desirable aspects:
* superb dynamics. I don't believe anything will beat K1000 in this regard but
* fun factor; perhaps musicality over clinicality?
Let's ignore the budget for now. I could look into downgrading my gear, or get something sturdy and nice that lasts for the next decade.
My first instinct for some reason is to go Ultrasone. The problem is that I don't have a distributor nearby so I can't check them out before purchase. Also they weren't very popular back when I last was active in this site some time in 2007 or so.
Fostex (TH-X00, TH-900) seems really interesting but I researched they aren't very isolating so sadly let's skip it.
Sony has apparently made a comeback with closed-back headphones but I haven't delved into the research on them yet.
In theory to solve the isolation thing once and for all, custom IEMs could be something. I just don't know if they are that comfy if I had to take them in and out often during the day. Also not sure what sort of issues there could be with the molds.
Big factors I need:
* as said, decent isolation from occasional outside noise
* great highs and upper mids. I don't want that typical closed-can rolloff
* bass mustn't boom.
Other desirable aspects:
* superb dynamics. I don't believe anything will beat K1000 in this regard but
* fun factor; perhaps musicality over clinicality?
Let's ignore the budget for now. I could look into downgrading my gear, or get something sturdy and nice that lasts for the next decade.
My first instinct for some reason is to go Ultrasone. The problem is that I don't have a distributor nearby so I can't check them out before purchase. Also they weren't very popular back when I last was active in this site some time in 2007 or so.
Fostex (TH-X00, TH-900) seems really interesting but I researched they aren't very isolating so sadly let's skip it.
Sony has apparently made a comeback with closed-back headphones but I haven't delved into the research on them yet.
In theory to solve the isolation thing once and for all, custom IEMs could be something. I just don't know if they are that comfy if I had to take them in and out often during the day. Also not sure what sort of issues there could be with the molds.
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