torifile
500+ Head-Fier
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I started out my search thinking I'd want some closed cans for use around the house but the more I read, the more I realized that I was really limiting my options given my limited budget and the audio source I'd be using - about $200 and my iPhone (audio encoded as either ALC or 256k AAC). So I broadened my search to include open cans.
For closed, I think my number one choice is the Shure SRH840. In my pricepoint and has good reviews.
For open, things get a lot more complicated. I've read about the Sennheiser HD595, the ATH M50 and the AKG 700. The more I read, the more confused I get.
Typical music will include:
- Wilco
- Radiohead
- My Bloody Valentine
- some Tori Amos
- some hip hop, mostly the Roots and Talib Kweli
The only stuff I won't really listen to is classical and country, though. Like I said, my audio source will primarily be my iPhone since that's where all my music lives and I don't have a good home setup (yet!). As such, I'd like to not need to amp the headphones. I've already got a pair of Klipsch s4i's, Senn HD238 and a pair of Grado SR80's in need of recabling. Any thoughts?
For closed, I think my number one choice is the Shure SRH840. In my pricepoint and has good reviews.
For open, things get a lot more complicated. I've read about the Sennheiser HD595, the ATH M50 and the AKG 700. The more I read, the more confused I get.
Typical music will include:
- Wilco
- Radiohead
- My Bloody Valentine
- some Tori Amos
- some hip hop, mostly the Roots and Talib Kweli
The only stuff I won't really listen to is classical and country, though. Like I said, my audio source will primarily be my iPhone since that's where all my music lives and I don't have a good home setup (yet!). As such, I'd like to not need to amp the headphones. I've already got a pair of Klipsch s4i's, Senn HD238 and a pair of Grado SR80's in need of recabling. Any thoughts?