[jersey_emt]

Since joining this forum, I've purchased a set of Shure E500's and Grado SR-80's, along with a Xenos X1HA-EPC portable amp. I'm thinking about picking up a third pair of headphones to 'round out' my collection, and am looking for something with a noticeably different sound signature than what I have. Budget is pretty tight at the moment -- about $200 max, preferably in the $125 - $150 range -- but if there's something for $200 - $300 that is highly recommended I'll just wait a little while longer (I already have two great pairs of headphones, so I'm not actually clamoring for one).

Maybe the AKG 601? ($210 at Headroom right now). Or the AKG 271 s, or the Beyerdynamic DT 250? I don't know, I'm still pretty new to all this (but thoroughly enjoying myself so far!

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[physh]

beyer 770's

 

[jersey_emt]

Beyer 770's look interesting....anybody else have recommendations?

 

[jersey_emt]

Anybody? Thanks in advance!

 

[PouncePony]

I too own E500s and Grado SR-80s (along with UM1s and PX100s). I am thinking about getting some closed headphones. I'm looking at the Senn HD580s. I would be using the headphones with my RSA Tomahawk.

How do the HD580s and 770s compare?

Like many, I find the SR-80s bright and fatiguing.

-Pony

 

[Michael Avin]

the Sennheiser hd600's are expensive, but way different from the Grados. They are more laid back, less edgy on top, less upfront, fuller with a more tubey sound. They need a decent amp to bring out their best.

 

[kpeezy]

I'll throw in a suggestion for the 580's

I love having Senns and Grados. Really lets me do everything.

 

[jersey_emt]

What about the Sennheiser HD555's?

 

[PeterDLai]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PouncePony /img/forum/go_quote.gif I too own E500s and Grado SR-80s (along with UM1s and PX100s). I am thinking about getting some closed headphones. I'm looking at the Senn HD580s. I would be using the headphones with my RSA Tomahawk. How do the HD580s and 770s compare? Like many, I find the SR-80s bright and fatiguing. -Pony

Just to let you know, the Sennheiser HD580 is NOT a closed pair of headphones.

 

[jersey_emt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterDLai /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just to let you know, the Sennheiser HD580 is NOT a closed pair of headphones.

Good point; I should also clarify what I'm looking for. I have a pair of IEMs and a pair of (very!) open headphones, so I'd like to try a pair of closed headphones....but this is most definitely NOT a requirement!

 

[Varcharz]

If you're going to spend $210 on K601s, you might as well spend $35 more or so on K701s. If you're going to stretch it to $300, get HD650s or HD600s.

 

[jersey_emt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varcharz /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you're going to spend $210 on K601s, you might as well spend $35 more or so on K701s. If you're going to stretch it to $300, get HD650s or HD600s.

Thanks for the recommendations!

I think I'm going to save some money and go with something in the $100-$150 range. The holidays are coming up and I don't want to have to skimp on presents because I was selfish and spent $300 on another pair of headphones. The HD555's @ $100 are very tempting...what are your thoughts on that?

 

[Hi-Fi Cans]

another vote for the AKG K701

 

[jersey_emt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hi-Fi Cans /img/forum/go_quote.gif another vote for the AKG K701

Believe me, I'd love to be able to try these! But my budget won't allow it at the moment....after the holidays will be a different story.

So I'm heavily leaning towards the Sennheiser HD555's, as they are very reasonably priced ($100) and I think they will be a good complement to my existing headphones.

What do you guys think? Go or no-go...and why?

 

[xnothingpoetic]

You have amateurs. You have dynamics.

You sir need some Stax.