KStreetSounds
New Head-Fier
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I recently re-discovered the world of higher quality sound and have been on a tear upgrading my equipment. Recently bought a Onkyo receiver from a friend who wasn't using it, and promptly upgraded the HTiB speakers to NHT Classic Three's.
Now time to pick headphones... I've been reading threads for a few days but haven't been able to sort through the information-overload. Hoping someone can help me out.
My criteria:
(1) around-ear / closed-back. I spend a lot of time on trains, in airports etc... and want some level of isolation and minimal leakage.
(2) $300 or less, new.
(3) Somewhat collapsible... don't want them to take up TOO much space in my bag when traveling (also somewhat durable/rugged).
(4) Excellent and versatile sound quality. I have very eclectic musical tastes, for example (in no order):
- Dave Matthews Band
- Bon Iver
- Daft Punk
- Classical Symphony
- DJs (Girl Talk / Tiesto / Skrilex)
- Classic Rock (Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel)
- Jazz (i.e. Miles Davis)
- Iggy Azalea (just kidding)
(5) Primary source will be Fiio X5 playing FLAC files ripped from CDs (unless someone recommends a better DAP/DAC for the same price or lower).
Please let me know if anything else matters!
THANK YOU
Now time to pick headphones... I've been reading threads for a few days but haven't been able to sort through the information-overload. Hoping someone can help me out.
My criteria:
(1) around-ear / closed-back. I spend a lot of time on trains, in airports etc... and want some level of isolation and minimal leakage.
(2) $300 or less, new.
(3) Somewhat collapsible... don't want them to take up TOO much space in my bag when traveling (also somewhat durable/rugged).
(4) Excellent and versatile sound quality. I have very eclectic musical tastes, for example (in no order):
- Dave Matthews Band
- Bon Iver
- Daft Punk
- Classical Symphony
- DJs (Girl Talk / Tiesto / Skrilex)
- Classic Rock (Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel)
- Jazz (i.e. Miles Davis)
- Iggy Azalea (just kidding)
(5) Primary source will be Fiio X5 playing FLAC files ripped from CDs (unless someone recommends a better DAP/DAC for the same price or lower).
Please let me know if anything else matters!
THANK YOU