CA-1a is at the moment the best for rock I have heard. The speed of the ribbon element does justice for guitars, drums and hi-hats especially. The energy is just something. Dire Straits shine on those. There is bass and it has impact, but for heavy metal I would like just a touch more so the bass drum would hit a bit harder, for bass guitar it has enough.
The down side for me is the need for extra block on my desk. Comfort is okay, I'd say same as with Arya, but nothing to brag about (I did not like Arya that much)
Well it's official. I've finally landed on both my open and closed end game cans. I have the 1st, non modded version of the Gjallarhorn for my closed, and the Vali Neoteric (JM mod) with stock pads for my open. Thank you Kennerton!
On a side note, has anyone tried the Sundara Closed with metal? I'm thinking I need a new set for the gym, and from what I've read, these might play quite well with metal. Sounds nothing like the original Sundara from what I'm told. Price isn't bad either.
Depends. I have the original version/tuning. The 2nd JM Edition supposedly has quite a bit more bass and a little better resolution.
I really enjoy mine. Moderately dark, yet not lacking in detail or resolution. I feel like I'm still hearing everything that the album has to offer in smooth, organic, and somewhat lush fashion. The bass is about as close to perfect as I've heard from a dynamic, just the right amount with good layering.
It's the type of can you can easily get lost in the music, without wanting to try and pick everything apart. It's a chill set with excellent timbre and tonality. Excellent for some late night grooving. Not for treble heads, yet highly engaging and musical. Plays well with everything, and I really like it with rock and light metal.
Depends. I have the original version/tuning. The 2nd JM Edition supposedly has quite a bit more bass and a little better resolution.
I really enjoy mine. Moderately dark, yet not lacking in detail or resolution. I feel like I'm still hearing everything that the album has to offer in smooth, organic, and somewhat lush fashion. The bass is about as close to perfect as I've heard from a dynamic, just the right amount with good layering.
It's the type of can you can easily get lost in the music, without wanting to try and pick everything apart. It's a chill set with excellent timbre and tonality. Excellent for some late night grooving. Not for treble heads, yet highly engaging and musical. Plays well with everything, and I really like it with rock and light metal.
Hi, my Grado SR225 is falling apart, so I need a new headphone for metal/rock music. I tried the Hifiman Edition XS, but the treble is killing me. I'm very sensitive to high treble headphones. The Grados were also kinda bright, but not that extreme on the higher end. What I also liked about the Grados, they're more "direct". The Hifiman sounded too far away. Couldn't really enjoy it. I did like the details though.
Any suggestions? How much better is the Grado SR325? The 225 had way too low bass for my taste. They weren't very comfortable too. So I'm not sure I'll go for Grado again.
I read the thread a bit, and someone suggested the Denons 5200 or 7200 (rolls off at higher frequencies), which would both fit my financial limit (around 500€).
One thing bothers me though: I never had closed headphones. How good is it for metal and rock?
And one last thing: I never had a headphone amp. Always connected them to my AVR. Is there any noticeable difference?
I currently am using the XTC open, beryllium driver with warm but detailed tuning. I honestly love it. Intimate soundstage, great slam/attack without any bloat into the mids. It’s not as resolving as some planars in the same price range but its still plenty detailed for me. A step up from the Focal OG clear, more natural sounding. Doesn’t have that metallic timbre that the Clear OG does.
Hi, my Grado SR225 is falling apart, so I need a new headphone for metal/rock music. I tried the Hifiman Edition XS, but the treble is killing me. I'm very sensitive to high treble headphones. The Grados were also kinda bright, but not that extreme on the higher end. What I also liked about the Grados, they're more "direct". The Hifiman sounded too far away. Couldn't really enjoy it. I did like the details though.
Any suggestions? How much better is the Grado SR325? The 225 had way too low bass for my taste. They weren't very comfortable too. So I'm not sure I'll go for Grado again.
I read the thread a bit, and someone suggested the Denons 5200 or 7200 (rolls off at higher frequencies), which would both fit my financial limit (around 500€).
One thing bothers me though: I never had closed headphones. How good is it for metal and rock?
And one last thing: I never had a headphone amp. Always connected them to my AVR. Is there any noticeable difference?
Hi, my Grado SR225 is falling apart, so I need a new headphone for metal/rock music. I tried the Hifiman Edition XS, but the treble is killing me. I'm very sensitive to high treble headphones. The Grados were also kinda bright, but not that extreme on the higher end. What I also liked about the Grados, they're more "direct". The Hifiman sounded too far away. Couldn't really enjoy it. I did like the details though.
Any suggestions? How much better is the Grado SR325? The 225 had way too low bass for my taste. They weren't very comfortable too. So I'm not sure I'll go for Grado again.
I read the thread a bit, and someone suggested the Denons 5200 or 7200 (rolls off at higher frequencies), which would both fit my financial limit (around 500€).
One thing bothers me though: I never had closed headphones. How good is it for metal and rock?
And one last thing: I never had a headphone amp. Always connected them to my AVR. Is there any noticeable difference?
The D5200 would be a great and affordable pick regarding your search parameters.
Tonality wise, it sits between the D7200 and D9200, but not when it comes to technicalities, I'd say.
Depending on the output impedance of your AVR, a dedicated headamp will gain more control of the low impedance drivers, bc the damping factor comes into play.
It's up to your preference, wether you'll like it or not.
But I'd give it a try, nonetheless.
If a used one would be an option for you, there's an "optimized" D7200 in the classifieds by @zolkis , he talked about in the closed back thread, which sounds promising.
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