Headphones for classical music.

[justthinking]

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Originally Posted by Mercuttio /img/forum/go_quote.gif If it's properly amped, the RS1 has better layering than the GS1000 and I personally prefer this to the GS1000 soundstage. Mostly, I picked the RS1 for classical because I preferred the midrange texture for string section stuff.

Couldn't agree more..I had my RS-1 since 2002 and that's after also spend extend period of time with likes of HD650, K501 & DT880..
The main reason I went w/ RS-1 is for the performance of string instruments and vocal..

 

[rjp]

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Originally Posted by s1rrah /img/forum/go_quote.gif The RS1's have such an insane since of immediacy and "on-stage" presence, that they are very hard to beat for any sort of intimate, small room recording. The GS1000's on the other hand are simply IMMENSE in the sound stage department when compared to the RS1's ... and this really works magic for any sort of larger venue recording (classical *or* rock). For any and all live recordings in a fairly large venue, ... the GS1000's are magical.

That sounds logical to me - in my case, substitute SR60 for RS1, and substitute Beyer DT 770 Pro/80 for the GS1k. My budget doesn't have the capacity for the high-zoot models.

However, to me, the Beyers do a good job of accurately representing the recording's soundstage, whether it's small or large. A binaural recording in a big chapel on the 770s is just amazing, but they can also bring out the intimate feel of a small club.

 

[Mercuttio]

Although, the Skull Candy ad that's popping up at the top of this page makes a good point...

Yellow and blue are awesome...

So you should probably get them.

 

[s1rrah]

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Originally Posted by Mercuttio /img/forum/go_quote.gif Although, the Skull Candy ad that's popping up at the top of this page makes a good point... Yellow and blue are awesome... So you should probably get them.

Well now.

That was just nasty and worthless and lame.

 

[Murugesh]

I have not had a chance to listen to AD2000. But I own HD 600, HD 650 and K701. In my opinion HD 650 sounds nice with Classical music.

 

[REB]

I prefer the K500 with K601 pads for classical. When I owned a HD600 I also reached for it frequently when I listened to classical. The K501 (with K500 pads) comes a close second to the K500 for me. I also liked the AD900 with classical. Its airiness is quite incredible. Good amping is very important though.

 

[Mercuttio]

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Originally Posted by s1rrah /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well now. That was just nasty and worthless and lame.

I have to balance out the amount of actual good advice I give. It's a medical condition.

 

[Goit]

I can't find new k501s anymore, there used to be a guy who has a few on Ebay I guess he sold out.

Why do a lot of people seem to dislike the K701? According to headroom's frequency graph it's very very close to the Sennheiser HD600. And it's about 50 dollars cheaper than the HD600 today.

 

[Rednamalas1]

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Originally Posted by Goit /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can't find new k501s anymore, there used to be a guy who has a few on Ebay I guess he sold out.

That's because they went out of production a while ago. Your best bet is to find a mint pair from here or fleabay

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Originally Posted by Goit /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why do a lot of people seem to dislike the K701? According to headroom's frequency graph it's very very close to the Sennheiser HD600. And it's about 50 dollars cheaper than the HD600 today.

K701 was blend pair of cans which didn't allow any involvement into the music you were listening to. Nice and neutral pair of cans, but nowhere near as sweet and elegant K501 was. I had K701 for 8 months or so, until I found it collecting dust. Technically impressive (in terms of balance, detail, and soundstage), but exceptionally boring to listen to.

FR graphs don't tell the whole story, as K701 and HD600 sound distinctly different. HD600 is far more smooth, musical and natural than K701s.

Mind you, K701, K501, and HD600 all need proper amplification (read: no portable amps) to sound great.

 

[eclectic]

I you look at reviews on other sites too, it's always Senn for classical. I also have read enough to want ot buy the AD900 over the k 701. Audio cubes sell them.

 

[Goit]

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Originally Posted by eclectic /img/forum/go_quote.gif I you look at reviews on other sites too, it's always Senn for classical. I also have read enough to want ot buy the AD900 over the k 701. Audio cubes sell them.

I guess HD600 would be my best bet.


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FR graphs don't tell the whole story, as K701 and HD600 sound distinctly different. HD600 is far more smooth, musical and natural than K701s. Mind you, K701, K501, and HD600 all need proper amplification (read: no portable amps) to sound great.

Then I guess I'll get the HD600s, who offers the best price for a new pair?

And why do people say that the HD600 is better than the HD650 for classical?

 

[vvanrij]

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Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's because they went out of production a while ago. Your best bet is to find a mint pair from here or fleabay K701 was blend pair of cans which didn't allow any involvement into the music you were listening to. Nice and neutral pair of cans, but nowhere near as sweet and elegant K501 was. I had K701 for 8 months or so, until I found it collecting dust. Technically impressive (in terms of balance, detail, and soundstage), but exceptionally boring to listen to. FR graphs don't tell the whole story, as K701 and HD600 sound distinctly different. HD600 is far more smooth, musical and natural than K701s. Mind you, K701, K501, and HD600 all need proper amplification (read: no portable amps) to sound great.

They should make that a sticky one imo.

 

[Maxvla]

From what I've read, K501 is easily the best value for small/medium size ensembles, ie. your period performances.

I listen to many genres, but I listen to many quartet/quintet, string orchestras and small choral works and enjoy them all on my HD600.

 

[Aruna]

if you prefer...

warm, body => HD650
all-around => AD2000, HD600, D5000
soundstage => K701

 

[REB]

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Originally Posted by Aruna /img/forum/go_quote.gif if you prefer... warm, body => HD650 all-around => AD2000, HD600, D5000 soundstage => K701

Actually, I find that the K501 soundstage (in particular with tubes) is larger than that of the K701. The K701 seems to have more pin-point accuracy though.