[SkyDiver]

I'm looking for good headphones in this price range that are conferable to wear. I really like the Sennheiser HD600 but hate the cheap design and lack of sound isolation.

thanks

 

[daidalas]

denon d2000

 

[moonboy403]

If you think the HD600's design is bad, you'll be surprised by Denon's as their earcups tend to fall off after a while (but can be fixed easily).

What music do you usually listen to? Do you prefer a bass heavy can?

 

[SkyDiver]

I'm looking for a good all-rounder since I listen to alot of movie soundtracks and hot 100 kind of music, but I kinda want more emphasis on orchestral soundtrack since I'm a music major.

 

[moonboy403]

Since your emphasis is orchestral music, the D2000 isn't an ideal choice given its V shaped FR graph and its bass is on the flabby side. IMO, the K501 is an ideal choice given its very wide soundstage and a very "right" tonality but it's an open can.

Generally, I don't think closed cans do well as as open ones for orchestral music save for the higher priced ones.

 

[SkyDiver]

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Originally Posted by moonboy403 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since your emphasis is orchestral music, the D2000 isn't an ideal choice given its V shaped FR graph and its bass is on the flabby side. IMO, the K501 is an ideal choice given its very wide soundstage and a very "right" tonality but it's an open can. Generally, I don't think closed cans do well as as open ones for orchestral music save for the higher priced ones.

All I could find was the Denon AHD501K On-Ear Headphone which has awful reviews and way too cheap.

 

[moonboy403]

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Originally Posted by SkyDiver /img/forum/go_quote.gif All I could find was the Denon AHD501K On-Ear Headphone which has awful reviews and way too cheap.

It's Akg K501 and it's already discontinued. The best way to find them is on the FS/FT subforum here on head-fi and usually go for $150. There's one that's going for $200 right now but it's definitely a bit too high. I wouldn't pay more than $170 shipped for them.

 

[ph0rk]

It tends to be a bit more bottom heavy, but the DT-250 (250 ohm) is the closed can I find most Senn-like. Should be comfortably under $300.

 

[YGingras]

If you want closed cans because you are looking for isolation, DT-770 is a good choice. The Pro 80 version has more isolation but it probably leans too much on the bass side for your request for a well balanced can. The 2005 version of the DT-770 is very well balanced and it has pretty good isolation. The DT-48 are making a come back lately but I don't thing that if you go for a single pair of head phones you should go for the 48. Also, the DT-48 is not as comfortable as the 770.

 

[SkyDiver]

Whats the difference between the DT 880 and 770?

 

[Landis]

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Originally Posted by SkyDiver /img/forum/go_quote.gif Whats the difference between the DT 880 and 770?

DT880s are "semi-open" and the DT770s are completely closed! Also, different sound to them both, obviously.

 

[SkyDiver]

thanks, I should probably go with the 80 version since I'm mostly gona use it with my MP3 player but which portable amp is good, cheap (don't wanna spend much for $140 headphones) and suitable for this one? Do I even need an amp for only 80 Ohm?

 

[moonboy403]

All the headphones mentioned in this thread aren't portable at all in case you didn't notice.

 

[paaj]

looking for portable? take a look at the ESW9.
it's a goodlooking-comfortable-goodsounding-portable headphone, there should be a few good impression threads about them (use the search option)

 

[HD_Dude]

Denon D2000. Excellent headphones.