[nichifanlema]

Well, it's obvious that everyone will just say "GRADO" for rock,

so .... any other cans good for rocks?

I own a 2005 DT990...and IMHO, it really is a one good headphone for Rocks...

Any other suggestions?

 

[d_w31]

Sony MDR-V6 I believe is decent for rock.

 

[Fitz]

The W5000 doesn't shy away from rock.

 

[smeggy]

I have to say that I find the Stax 404 great with rock. I prefer them to the Grados I've heard so-far. They have a great immediacy and the speed is amazing. The bass thump thing to my ears is a non issue as the Stax and Grados can both rattle your ears when called for.

 

[Computersmith]

K701 or W5000, both good cans for rock.

 

[Asr]

Beyer DT880!

 

[Meyvn]

K1000. They're great for everything, but most of what I listen to is indeed rock.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asr Beyer DT880!

Oh yeah, these babies are amazing.
Close to Grados but with comfort, better bass and soundstage.

 

[nichifanlema]

Wow...so many jewels hidden under the Grados....

Wait, K701 is good for rock? really? heard they have sort of weak bass...

 

[Scotty757]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Computersmith K701 or W5000, both good cans for rock.

I couldn't disagree with you more. My SOLE reason for selling them is that they were all but unlistenable for rock. Its not something definite (the bass is present, but not in spades), but more, just an off presentation.

The Senn HD650 and Beyer DT990 are my preferred rockin cans.

 

[braker218]

How much do the DT880's leak? I know they are considered "semi-open", but how isolating are they?

 

[milkpowder]

Oh come on! You know you want a pair of Grados

There is simply no substitute.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nichifanlema Wow...so many jewels hidden under the Grados.... Wait, K701 is good for rock? really? heard they have sort of weak bass...

The K701 are too neutral for rock. I wouldn't say they have weak bass, but instead, a sound signature too polite for rock.

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nichifanlema Well, it's obvious that everyone will just say "GRADO" for rock, so .... any other cans good for rocks?

cant think of any, at least not at comparable prices.

 

[nothing101]

i heard that the dt880s were quick but i never expected them to be good at rock.

also if you arent coming from sennheisers everyrything in the K-X01 series does a good job. I love the drums on the 501s

 

[Andrew_WOT]

What qualities exactly make Grados best "rock" phones?

And what kind of rock we are talking about, metal, industrial, progressive, punk?
Metallica, Tool, Pink Floyd, Rammstein, even Rob Zombie, all sound just amazing with 2005 DT880.
PF through them sounds just .... exquisite.