[Agonylover]

Hello Head-fi, I am quite new in the audiophile community. Currently looking for some headphones that can catch my interest. My current rig are, Headphone : ATH-ES7, Earphone : Fisher Audio Genesis, soundmagic PL-50, Denon c452, Player : Samsung Yp-Q2, Cowon J3, AMP : Go-vibe martini, Corda XXS
 
I have been using the ES7 for quite sometime and was very satisfied with the SQ. I did found threads that are similar to this current thead, but could not find any suitable answer or solution to my problems. In anycase, I have tried, M50, Grado Sr60, 80, shure 440 and ESW9. Other then grado sr80 which offers the closest to my needs, the rest isn't my cup of tea. So I was hopping that some experts could offer some assist in my quest.
 
These are the keys i am looking for:
 
Clarity - More on the vocal/diaphragm
Bass - punchy but NOT deep bass.
Mids - I love mids so looking for something that is nice.
High - a good level of high could be nice too.
Open/Close - Doesn't matter
Budget - Best if its from $100 - $150 (worst to worst $200)
 
Music preferences (Most listened to) - Classical>Jpop>blues>jazz (about the same amount of Classical and Jpops)
 
I do use headphones to game too....
 
Replies will be most appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Agonylover]

bumps....for help......

 

[sumathias]

Do you prefer a big or small soundstage?
 
Seems as though you like audio technica sound sig. Have you tried the AD700 or AD900?

 

[Agonylover]

I prefer a more natural soundstage. If were to choose between big or small preference, I would say small. I have tried the AD700 and AD900, dont really like the sound of the vocal. It feels as if the "singer is singing infront of a wall". Currently have leads on the denon 1100, some grados (and the Alessandro MS-1) and akgs.

 

[Agonylover]

still in need for help....bumps......

 

[Agonylover]

need some professional advices.....so far i filter my choices to AKG k142HD and Denon D1100. Both have their key points, pros and cons....

 

[simmsa]

I know it might be out of your budget but the Denon D2000 have really good SQ, far better than ES7s. I know this because I just upgraded from my old ES7s and when you pair it with a  half decent amp, pure audio bliss....

 

[Duncandun]

why not look at the Fostex T50rp? sounds like it's right up your alley, supposedly sounds just amazing with classical and such. Can be had for under 70.

 

[sajo5]

i would go the ATH-ES10