[Ooztuncer]

All right - I got that itch again.

I will spend some money to taste a different headphone but the question is which one?

Source'll be iriver h120
Amp'll be mf x-can v2 (heavily modded)

Phone'll be ??? (should be closed but not iem)

Currently i have beyer dt831's (without a 120ohm adaptor) and I am inclined to get a senn 595.

I generally listen indie, rock, jazz and have a special interest in female vocals.

I think 770/80 would be another choice but I really want to hear a different brand.

If you can give some suggestions for above source / amp combo, it will be greatly appreciated.

cheers!

 

[Contrastique]

If you really want to go for something else you might want to try a Ultrasone, for example, the Proline 750..
They seem to have different experience and soundstage then other brands.
But that's just an advice from a lover from the ultrasones but may be an option. They will do very fine out of your x-can! And they are definately closed ones...

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Originally Posted by Ooztuncer /img/forum/go_quote.gif All right - I got that itch again. I will spend some money to taste a different headphone but the question is which one? Source'll be iriver h120 Amp'll be mf x-can v2 (heavily modded) Phone'll be ??? (should be closed but not iem) Currently i have beyer dt831's (without a 120ohm adaptor) and I am inclined to get a senn 595. I generally listen indie, rock, jazz and have a special interest in female vocals. I think 770/80 would be another choice but I really want to hear a different brand. If you can give some suggestions for above source / amp combo, it will be greatly appreciated. cheers!

 

[DENON]

try something completely different like the stax sr001 or an ultrasone. pretty expensive though...

 

[jinp6301]

grados man grados!!!

but sadly none of them are closed

 

[Thelonious Monk]

i think you'd really like grados, too. but if closed really IS a must, then the HD595 is a fine can, that works well with the genres you listed (definitely better at jazz than grados!)

 

[Ooztuncer]

i had a sr80 for couple of months and I enjoyed its rich sound however I am in need of a closed can + the comfort level of grados are not up to my expectations (basically my ears hurt even after 30 minutes). I will buy a hf1 in the future but for now I am looking for something more comfy and closed.

ultrasone proline 750 sounds intriguing. I will look into them.

So far we have 595 and 750 on the table, any more bids

 

[analog'd]

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Originally Posted by Ooztuncer /img/forum/go_quote.gif i had a sr80 for couple of months and I enjoyed its rich sound however I am in need of a closed can + the comfort level of grados are not up to my expectations (basically my ears hurt even after 30 minutes). I will buy a hf1 in the future but for now I am looking for something more comfy and closed. ultrasone proline 750 sounds intriguing. I will look into them. So far we have 595 and 750 on the table, any more bids

the pl 750's are going to raise your standard of listening, i swear. cannot believe the sound for 250 bucks (at northen light and sound). just crasy!!!

the preceeding was not a paid endorsement...even though it reads like a screwin ad.

 

[pinkfloyd4ever]

umm Senn 595s are not closed, guys

 

[Ooztuncer]

Ok, I am down to three (after selling my dt831 I think I will get one of them):

1) Senn 595
2) Ultrasone proline 750
3) AT a900

i will read more and hopefully pull the trigger next week. Thanks again...