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Best "reasonably-priced" headphone for use with Schiit Valhalla amp?
I was leaning to DT-880s 600s but am wondering if this is an ideal match with this amp. Would, for instance, the Sennheiser HD 650s be a better compliment to the strengths & tonal balance of the Valhalla?
Repertoire will be almost exclusively classical / opera & vocal music. I'll leave the rock & pop for my 1993 vintage DT-990s Pros.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
With your luck, you should enter the Sennheiser contest
While I'm overall not a fan of the Beyer sound, the DT880 is the most balanced of the three siblings and plays well to classical and vocals.
For classical and acoustic genres, I like the AKGs (Sextett for overall presentation and warmth, K701 for impeccable detailing) and Audio Technicas AD series for superb midrange and staging (I've seen the AD2000 go for $400 used, though they seem to be more scarce lately)
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I'm in the market for some good cans for office use. It's an open floor plan and I need to be able to hear when people want to talk to me, but I also don't want to have my music leaking out & annoying those around me.
Requirements:
Must be circumaural (I cannot stand supra headphones).
Needs to be extremely comfortable (Beyer DT's are not big enough).
I'd prefer not to have to use an amp.
Price range of about $600.
Must be sturdy enough to survive the bus ride in my bag (wont be worn on the bus).
Open or closed is fine, as long as it doesn't leak & I can hear people talk to me (I know thats a bit contradictory).
I would lean towards more bass heavy than treble heavy, but neutral is also good.
Music: Rock/Techno/Some classical. No hip-hop or jazz.
Does such a headphone exist?
Bigger than the Beyer DTs? Hmm... that leaves the full sized Sennheisers (basically the 598 without amp), the winged Audio Technicas, Phiaton PS 500 ... and the Sony XB 700/1000. Maybe the Ultrasones too; though I think they might be the same size as the DTs. Same for the Shure 840/940 which aren't really bigger but they're oval so that might be better.
You'll want closed with only moderate isolation (so that rules out the Senn), and more rugged to survive the trip (so no Audio Technicas).
Of the remainders, the most comfortable for me was the Phiaton PS500 (and remains one of the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned). The isolation is moderate as well, so you'll be able to hear people sneak up on you, and the leakage is minimal.
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Hi, i was thinking about buying the
Sony MDR:XB300 or the MDR:XB500
what i need is an all around earphone, i listen to all kinds of music, and not just bass heavy stuff.
Which one is more durable, and what are the main differences? which one would you recommend for a first time Headi Fier
Here's a good comparison of them:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/sony-mdr-xb300-mdr-xb500-and-mdr-xb700-extra-bass-headphones
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One last thought... If the Pioneer set cost 200, how do the Denon D2000s compare?
Tough call for me, as they're both very good. Personally I would keep the Pioneer, but that's because it's more portable so I can bring it in my bag with me and I do need the higher isolation. The D2000 is more even handed and has a richer sound, but is not something I would carry around with me and the isolation is lousy, and leakage even worse.
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What are the best studio monitoring headphones that are under $400?
I produce in several different genres so I need an all-around killer!
Thanks in advance,
-Mr.Bob
AKG K701
Fostex T50rp (slightly modded)