[Dakins]

Dear HFers, I need your help.

I am searching for headphones that have a non-fatiguing sound signature and good bass (quality over quantity). It is for home listening, so open cans are okay. My ears are sensitive to harsh highs and this is why I am looking for a sound that is more laid back. Something along the lines of Atrio M5s in a full-sized form.

I have a few candidates in mind:

Grado SR-125

Beyer Dynamics DT770 Pro 80

Sennheiser HD580

Alessandro MS-1

I am willing to spend ~$200 but I can stretch my budget a little further. I would spend more on the cans if I didn't have to buy an amp as well. Keep in my mind that these will be my first real audiophile-level headphones.

Thanks in advance for your advice and words of wisdom

 

[SuperNothing]

Just got a pair of Goldring DR150 today and after about 3 hours of listening I am enjoying them. I don't want to make a more definitive statement as I have listened to them for such a short period. They fall right in your price range so you might want to take a look at them and do some research.

 

[intoflatlines]

I really enjoy my SR225. They are in your price range and they sound great, especially after they have been burned in.

 

[Punnisher]

I'm in the market for phones matching your exact description, except they must be closed. I've been thinking hard about the 770's, Beyer cans look amazing.

 

[USAstrat]

You probably don't want grado's (or Allessandro's) if you don't like a fatiguing sound.

I would go for the dt770's. Pretty laid back imo, with a nice bass punch.

 

[azncookiecutter]

Look at either the Senns or Beyers. The Senns will have a more laid-back sound, the Beyers will have more low-end. Both can be improved with amps too, with the DT770s benefiting more.

 

[Bigfieroman]

Here is a vote for the DT770s.

 

[dap_pad]

I was wondering the exact same thing, I wanted my Atrio M5s in a full size can! I guess it's the DT770 for me

BTW, is there any difference between the DT770 and the DT770 Pro 80 ohm and is a Mini^3 enough to drive them?

 

[Dakins]

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Originally Posted by dap_pad /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was wondering the exact same thing, I wanted my Atrio M5s in a full size can! I guess it's the DT770 for me BTW, is there any difference between the DT770 and the DT770 Pro 80 ohm and is a Mini^3 enough to drive them?

Wondering the same thing... Will the Mini^3 drive this titan?

Also what about the AKG K701s? Would they fulfill my needs?

 

[azncookiecutter]

The Mini^3 would be able to drive the DT770s. I'm using something equivalent to a PINT right now driving my Beyers, and it has no problems at all.