Black Aspic
New Head-Fier
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As per the subject...maximum spending of $300, including amp, if so desired.
Currently I'm using the HD570 (due to finicial reasons) and they suit me well, although I have to max the volume on my portable CD player to get an acceptable level of sound...I can't imagine running higher impedence phones on my jack without an amp. They do sound quite good to my ears, mostly because I've never listened to anything better...they are a tad bright I guess, but they suit the music I listen to well enough. I bought and returned the Beyerdynamic DT-250-80's because they lacked the treble that I like (and it felt like my head was in a vice...).
I am looking to go to the proverbial "next level" with my headphones. Since I was pleased with the HD570, the HD590's seemed to be right for me, but the general opinion on these forums seems to be a dead split between the HD580's and 590's.
Here is what I need:
1. Great sound for the music that I listen to...I do NOT listen to classical often at all, but the stuff I do like is pretty avant garde and sonically diverse. I need detail, but I also want color and 'excitement', not just dead accuracy. I do have very good hearing and a good ear for music, it's just that classical isn't my cup of tea. Then again, I don't drink tea.
2. Comfort. The HD570's with their one-sided cord and comfortable cans have spoiled me rotten...
3. Price. $300 including amp maximum.
Whaddya think? HD590, HD 580, or another make/model altogether?
Currently I'm using the HD570 (due to finicial reasons) and they suit me well, although I have to max the volume on my portable CD player to get an acceptable level of sound...I can't imagine running higher impedence phones on my jack without an amp. They do sound quite good to my ears, mostly because I've never listened to anything better...they are a tad bright I guess, but they suit the music I listen to well enough. I bought and returned the Beyerdynamic DT-250-80's because they lacked the treble that I like (and it felt like my head was in a vice...).
I am looking to go to the proverbial "next level" with my headphones. Since I was pleased with the HD570, the HD590's seemed to be right for me, but the general opinion on these forums seems to be a dead split between the HD580's and 590's.
Here is what I need:
1. Great sound for the music that I listen to...I do NOT listen to classical often at all, but the stuff I do like is pretty avant garde and sonically diverse. I need detail, but I also want color and 'excitement', not just dead accuracy. I do have very good hearing and a good ear for music, it's just that classical isn't my cup of tea. Then again, I don't drink tea.
2. Comfort. The HD570's with their one-sided cord and comfortable cans have spoiled me rotten...
3. Price. $300 including amp maximum.
Whaddya think? HD590, HD 580, or another make/model altogether?