Hey dudes and dudettes,
Background:
I'm looking for a general purpose headphone $250 max. I'm not rich. Gotta sell some shiet to justify purchase. I don't mind used.
I come from earphones. I like plenty of detail but hate sibilance, I was never satisfied with the bass of BA drivers, need dynamics' oomph.
Likes:
TDK EB950 - u-shape, good detail but non-sibilant, non-obtrusive mid bass hump, extends low (~20Hz)
UE TF10 - v-shape, detailed, engaging, fun, energetic
Vsonic GR06 - non-fatiguing, good cord for portable use
Brainwavz R1(new!) - impactful bass (tight enough with amp), decent detail, big soundstage
Dislikes:
Brainwavz B2 - harsh treble, sibilant, cold, drummers on vacation, oh wait drummer's back but he's only got cymbals with bells and whistles too!
Xears TD II / III - every bass note sounds the same, sometimes too much bass
Amp:
E10, E6, cMoyBB
Portability:
Unnecessary
Comfort:
Circumaural, I've got big ears (think Obama.) I want more clamping force than T50RP,
open/closed, don't care much, maybe open's better but need bass
I don't have a lot of headphones to compare to, sorry. I've used the stock T50RP, not enough detail or bass.
I like U/V-shaped fun sig with bass > treble. Would like decent sub bass. I listen for long stretches, don't want to be too fatiguing.
I like fun over analytical, NEED decent detail, hate cold and boring. TF10's are my upper limit for detail, anymore crispness and I won't be listening for more than 10 min.
Me was eyeing DT990 Pro, see some around $165 used but I'm worried if it's too much detail. Are the straight cords worth +$50 for dt990 premium?
Any other suggestions are welcome.
I hope I answered most needed info on preference.
Cheers