Anouk
Headphoneus Supremus
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Hello everyone,
I have been away from head-fi for a few years (man this site has transformed from its vbulletin years and so has headroom which used to be my main resource for quick headphone info).
But I have discovered that at home an open headphone is just really great for private listening if you dont have the room for some good speaker setup.
I listen to quite a few music genres as well as movies and spoken word.
I find that midrange has to be the centre of the music vocals for me are all important. After that comes soundstage and open (not dark sounding) treble cant be too rolled off, i like a bit of sparkle and shimmer.
Bass is important but should absolutely not obstruct the mids. Mids should not be recessed at all. Imaging and instrurment separation are important too, i can forgive a bit smaller soundstage as long as imaging and separation are good.
But mids are where the music has to shine for me.
I was thinking about the akg k712 (the old k701 had a bit too little bass for me and the hd800 sounded a bit too analytical, i also just want to enjoy listening to my music). Or the ad2000x.
Any suggestions or pointers to helpful resources, guides, threads would be greatly appreciated. I have not decided upon a pricepoint yet because i first want to reorientate me on what is available these days.
I know that i might have to also buy setup to go along with these, i know from the past that the k701 only came a live with a good amp, i dont remember about the ad2000.
Greetings, Anouk,
I have been away from head-fi for a few years (man this site has transformed from its vbulletin years and so has headroom which used to be my main resource for quick headphone info).
But I have discovered that at home an open headphone is just really great for private listening if you dont have the room for some good speaker setup.
I listen to quite a few music genres as well as movies and spoken word.
I find that midrange has to be the centre of the music vocals for me are all important. After that comes soundstage and open (not dark sounding) treble cant be too rolled off, i like a bit of sparkle and shimmer.
Bass is important but should absolutely not obstruct the mids. Mids should not be recessed at all. Imaging and instrurment separation are important too, i can forgive a bit smaller soundstage as long as imaging and separation are good.
But mids are where the music has to shine for me.
I was thinking about the akg k712 (the old k701 had a bit too little bass for me and the hd800 sounded a bit too analytical, i also just want to enjoy listening to my music). Or the ad2000x.
Any suggestions or pointers to helpful resources, guides, threads would be greatly appreciated. I have not decided upon a pricepoint yet because i first want to reorientate me on what is available these days.
I know that i might have to also buy setup to go along with these, i know from the past that the k701 only came a live with a good amp, i dont remember about the ad2000.
Greetings, Anouk,
