Good closed headphones for around $300?
Jun 13, 2009 at 2:52 PM Post #16 of 27
You probably want something with a good midrange so Id recommend the DT250 as well. Ive read that the HD600/HD650 have a similar sound to them.

DT770 and Denons can have a somewhat recessed midrange from what Ive read and may need an amp.
 
Jun 13, 2009 at 8:16 PM Post #17 of 27
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All the headphones mentioned in this thread aren't portable at all in case you didn't notice.


I'm not looking for portable but mostly listen with my MP3 player since most of my music library is digitalized.
 
Jun 13, 2009 at 10:40 PM Post #18 of 27
The DT770 PRO 80ohm are nice closed 'phones indeed, but I definitely wouldn't recommend them as all around cans, especially with orchestral music in mind.

They are rather bass-heavy, and IMHO they don't have the detail, mids and soundstage necessary to fully enjoy orchestral pieces.

The "normal" 250ohm version would be a better choice. They are harder to drive, but not that much.

I really couldn't say if they would deliver straight out of an MP3-player, maybe others can fill me in on that.
 
Jun 15, 2009 at 9:46 PM Post #20 of 27
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The DT770 PRO 80ohm are nice closed 'phones indeed, but I definitely wouldn't recommend them as all around cans, especially with orchestral music in mind.

They are rather bass-heavy, and IMHO they don't have the detail, mids and soundstage necessary to fully enjoy orchestral pieces.

The "normal" 250ohm version would be a better choice. They are harder to drive, but not that much.

I really couldn't say if they would deliver straight out of an MP3-player, maybe others can fill me in on that.


Can anybody lighten my up on that?
 
Jun 17, 2009 at 4:29 AM Post #23 of 27
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Can anybody lighten my up on that?


The DT-770 pro 80 is a studio headphone that has great isolation but that is also very bass heavy. The 2005 version of the DT-770, the one with the grey ring around the ear cup, is a consumer, mid-range audiophile, version of the DT-770. It is better balanced so if you enjoy music where mids and highs are important, it's the one you are looking for. Expect to pay $50 to $100 more to get but 2005 version; it's worth it.
 
Jun 17, 2009 at 5:58 AM Post #24 of 27
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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.


I'm going to have to disagree with Moonboy here. I have had all three Denons 2K,5K, and 7K's and I have never heard such wonderful classical SQ in any other can. V shaped graph or not. I Listen to alot of Soundtracks, John Williams, Raiders of the lost ark, James newton Howard.. Hidalgo.. For classical and accoustic there are no other cans even close to the Denons. for creamy, warm, presentaion.
I buy the Denon 2k's just to use the drivers to rebuild my older vintage cans.
 
Jun 17, 2009 at 6:12 AM Post #25 of 27
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I'm going to have to disagree with Moonboy here. I have had all three Denons 2K,5K, and 7K's and I have never heard such wonderful classical SQ in any other can. V shaped graph or not. I Listen to alot of Soundtracks, John Williams, Raiders of the lost ark, James newton Howard.. Hidalgo.. For classical and accoustic there are no other cans even close to the Denons. for creamy, warm, presentaion.
I buy the Denon 2k's just to use the drivers to rebuild my older vintage cans.


I won't disagree with you there as we all prefer our music to sound one way or another. The OP might very well prefer the Denons' presentation and sound signature. I used to be fan of the D2000 but I've found cans that suit my taste and preference much better.
 
Jun 17, 2009 at 6:24 AM Post #26 of 27
I would have recommended the Denon D2000 instantly but having heard the ESW9 recently I began to have doubts.

Comparing them, I would say that the ESW9 has a smoother, more forward, and more detailed midrange and treble compared to the D2000. The D2000 on the other hand has the best bass I've ever heard so far in cans (once modded) and its imaging and soundscape handily beats the ESW9. If I were looking at the closed market again, I would probably go with the ESW9 this time round though.
 
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