audioneophyte
New Head-Fier
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Hello!
In my short time here you guys have brought me from this:
To this:
With a few detours along the way (*cough* X-Fi, PA2V2...).
At this point I have to say I think I'm done with source upgrades. The Zhaolu D2 with discrete headphone output and the CS4398 DAC is good enough for me
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My only dilemma is with regards to headphones... I bought a pair of HD280s (to upgrade from the ho-hum 477s) and while I've been happy with them they do have some drawbacks... namely lack of comfort and the strange bass response.
I don't plan to sell them because I really need the isolation at times, but I would like to get something else that I can use for hours on end without developing a headache or sweaty ears.
I've done quite a bit of reading and have ruled out Grados.... I need something that's comfortable out of the box, with standardized pads and most of all good soundstage.
The AKG-701s probably fit the bill, but the price is prohibitive.... so I'm considering the Senn 580s. I've been given a chance to purchase a used pair for 110$US, and I'm quite tempted. On the other hand this would be my 3rd Sennheiser pair in a row and I have yet to own any other brand. Is there any other option in the price range (90-150$US max) that can provide me with:
1) Excellent Comfort, Open circumaural design with a large soundstage
2) Good synergy with the Zhaolu D2
3) Good all around cans (I listen to a wide range of music, European folk, rock, metal, opera, classical, choral anything).
Thanks for help.
In my short time here you guys have brought me from this:
To this:
With a few detours along the way (*cough* X-Fi, PA2V2...).
At this point I have to say I think I'm done with source upgrades. The Zhaolu D2 with discrete headphone output and the CS4398 DAC is good enough for me
My only dilemma is with regards to headphones... I bought a pair of HD280s (to upgrade from the ho-hum 477s) and while I've been happy with them they do have some drawbacks... namely lack of comfort and the strange bass response.
I don't plan to sell them because I really need the isolation at times, but I would like to get something else that I can use for hours on end without developing a headache or sweaty ears.
I've done quite a bit of reading and have ruled out Grados.... I need something that's comfortable out of the box, with standardized pads and most of all good soundstage.
The AKG-701s probably fit the bill, but the price is prohibitive.... so I'm considering the Senn 580s. I've been given a chance to purchase a used pair for 110$US, and I'm quite tempted. On the other hand this would be my 3rd Sennheiser pair in a row and I have yet to own any other brand. Is there any other option in the price range (90-150$US max) that can provide me with:
1) Excellent Comfort, Open circumaural design with a large soundstage
2) Good synergy with the Zhaolu D2
3) Good all around cans (I listen to a wide range of music, European folk, rock, metal, opera, classical, choral anything).
Thanks for help.
