[oldsoulrevival]

I am buying these for
80% music
10% movies
10% games

A few songs that might help the recommendation:
YouTube - Trentemoller - Evil Dub-Moan
YouTube - Pollini plays Chopin Nocturne op.9 no.1
YouTube - Tool - Lateralus
YouTube - Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds - Stay Or Leave
YouTube - radiohead street spirit
YouTube - Animal Collective - Brothersport

I listen to a very diverse library of music - everything from deep house, to hard rock, to classical, to acoustic, and I really want to be able to hear everything beautifully.

I listen to FLACs, Vinyls, and Vinyl FLAC rips (on albums that I misplaced or where ruined in the flood).

I know there are a few other threads about this sort of thing, but I am really looking for a pair that really meets my needs.

Thank you in advance

 

[crazyeyes]

Do you currently have any sort of DAC or amp? Or what kind of sound card is in your computer that you will be driving them with as this will help with recommendations that will sound the best with your current equipment.

 

[oldsoulrevival]

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Originally Posted by crazyeyes /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you currently have any sort of DAC or amp? Or what kind of sound card is in your computer that you will be driving them with as this will help with recommendations that will sound the best with your current equipment.

Well, right now on my computer I am using a Creative SupremeFX X-Fi. However, that will probably be upgraded soon - not sure to what specifically (probably a card in the 150-200 price range)... though that might not be for some time.

I also have a Sony STR-DE635 Dolby Digital Receiver.

 

[Graphicism]

Ultrasone HFI-780 with a Zero Amp/DAC and you'll be set, costs around $300 for the combo. The 780 is quite heavy on bass, 680 has a little less and the Pro-750 is a little more refined and analytical. Buy used and they all cost roughly the same.

 

[orby]

Your post, oldsoulrevival, would perfectly describe the situation I was in when I had to choose a headphone for myself.

After listening to headphones (the AKG K-271 and some beyers, 770pro, 880pro and 880 2005 edition) in my favourite stores fore quite some time, my decision fell on the AKG 601.

Im perfectly happy (-: (good thin is, they certainly dont need an amp.)

Other phones i had in mind, but could not hear them myself, were: Sennheiser HD-650, of course the AKG 701 or 702 (...but both are said to be hard to drive) perhaps Beyer DT-150.


i suggest you read a while, wait for the posts in this thread to come and sort you favourites out, according to your habits in listeing to music. For this, headphi is a great place to look for information.

When you've sorted your favourites out, go ahead to try them yourself. This will be the most important part!

 

[oldsoulrevival]

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Originally Posted by orby /img/forum/go_quote.gif Your post, oldsoulrevival, would perfectly describe the situation I was in when I had to choose a headphone for myself. After listening to headphones (the AKG K-271 and some beyers, 770pro, 880pro and 880 2005 edition) in my favourite stores fore quite some time, my decision fell on the AKG 601. Im perfectly happy (-: (good thin is, they certainly dont need an amp.) Other phones i had in mind, but could not hear them myself, were: Sennheiser HD-650, of course the AKG 701 or 702 (...but both are said to be hard to drive) perhaps Beyer DT-150. i suggest you read a while, wait for the posts in this thread to come and sort you favourites out, according to your habits in listeing to music. For this, headphi is a great place to look for information. When you've sorted your favourites out, go ahead to try them yourself. This will be the most important part!

I was looking at the 701s. Is there any noticeable difference between the 601 and 701?

 

[earerror]

The Beyerdynamic DT-250 and the Shure SRH840 are perfect candidates.

Check this thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/akg...-701-a-187103/

 

[Mochan]

I would recommend the Shure SRH750 DJ over the SRH840 in this case.

But it's under your budget, if you want something beefier maybe go Beyer DT770 or as some have suggested Ultrasone HFI 780 (have not heard but should be nice for your needs) and Denon 2000.

 

[ajkda]

hd650/600 @buy.com are quite cheap i just checked they are about 200 euros i think it is slightly above your budge in a sense

 

[devilshalo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by orby /img/forum/go_quote.gif Your post, oldsoulrevival, would perfectly describe the situation I was in when I had to choose a headphone for myself. After listening to headphones (the AKG K-271 and some beyers, 770pro, 880pro and 880 2005 edition) in my favourite stores fore quite some time, my decision fell on the AKG 601. Im perfectly happy (-: (good thin is, they certainly dont need an amp.) Other phones i had in mind, but could not hear them myself, were: Sennheiser HD-650, of course the AKG 701 or 702 (...but both are said to be hard to drive) perhaps Beyer DT-150. i suggest you read a while, wait for the posts in this thread to come and sort you favourites out, according to your habits in listeing to music. For this, headphi is a great place to look for information. When you've sorted your favourites out, go ahead to try them yourself. This will be the most important part!

I highly recommend this Akg K601 Open Back Headphones, now it has a deal, only $190 bucks and was $349, which saves me a ton!