[Mheat122134]

Hello, I was searching through the forum but i cant find anything i want. Which headphones would be suitable for listening to kpop and a bit of rap? I want something that can really bring out the music in both. I was thinking of the V-Moda M-100 or Sennheiser HD-25? not sure if they're the best choice, any suggestions?

 

[Mcberto]

I listen to kpop also, but mostly ballads. I'm using the HD 650 with RSA's The Intruder as an amp.
 
I listen to 2pm and they sound great. 
 
This is just in general it may vary to your preference.
 
PM me if you have any other questions. I've tried a couple of setups mainly listening to kpop/ballads.
 
Andy

 

[Mheat122134]

Would the 598's be good?

 

[Mheat122134]

Bump.

 

[PFULMTL]

Partially joking..

 

[Nightspore68]

What is "kpop" (said the old man)?

 

[LugBug1]

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What is "kpop" (said the old man)?

 
(actually, what is Kpop??)

 

[oopeteroo]

Korean pop

 

[HideousPride]

I love the Senn 598s as an all-rounder, but they're not the best for rap. KPop is hit or miss.
 
It also depends on the kind of Korean music you're listening to - if you mean mainstream stuff like SNSD, f(x), Big Bang, etc. I'd opt for something on the bassy side that doesn't bleed into the midrange. I haven't heard the M-100 myself but it could be a decent bet.
 
D600 plays well with both genres, but I prefer the 598s overall. If those two genres are literally all you listen to, I haven't heard anything better than the D600.

 

[Mheat122134]

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I love the Senn 598s as an all-rounder, but they're not the best for rap. KPop is hit or miss.
 
It also depends on the kind of Korean music you're listening to - if you mean mainstream stuff like SNSD, f(x), Big Bang, etc. I'd opt for something on the bassy side that doesn't bleed into the midrange. I haven't heard the M-100 myself but it could be a decent bet.
 
D600 plays well with both genres, but I prefer the 598s overall. If those two genres are literally all you listen to, I haven't heard anything better than the D600.

 
Thanks, I'll consider the D600.

 

[LinkPro]

My D600 handles both 2NE1 and Davichi equally well. Definitely recommend.

 

[Mheat122134]

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My D600 handles both 2NE1 and Davichi equally well. Definitely recommend.

So they are good for ballads as well?

 

[LinkPro]

Good enough for me yes. Bass can get boomy at times if the recording hints at it.

 

[haejuk]

I use a pair of LA-2000 (modded Denon D2k) to listen to kpop almost exclusively (2ne1, Secret, Big Bang, Ailee, Crown J, DJ Doc, Epik High, YDG, JinuSean, Illinit, MC Sniper, San E, I could probably go on forever).  I am very pleased with them, though they can be sibilant, especially with how most kpop songs are mastered.  I think that the D600 is the new replacement for the D2k which people here seem to be suggesting a lot.  If it is anything like the D2k, you will probably not be disappointed.  Please do note that I haven't heard the D600.