rligeti
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DISCLAIMER: I posted this earlier but got very few opions due to the fact that I probabaly mis-titled the thread.. In any case, I look forward to you responses....
I just received my hd590s and even right out of the box, I must say, my Grado SR325s can't touch the soundstage or comfort. That being said, I will add that the Senn's have a much more laidback soundstage but I'm not sure they lack any detail albeit the highs, as crisp as they are, are less piercing than the stock 325s (get the flat pads from Todd).
For lack of a better analogy, form a "sound" standpoint I'd compare the 325s and the 590s to "pushy" and "complacent", respectively. What I mean by that is that the 325s shove alot of sound and detail into your canal and the 590s seem content to say, I’m hear and if you want, you can listen... If not, we're still here but I'm not going to come crashing through your cranium like a battering ram. They really are two different animals.
The 590s leak almost as much sound as they put in your skull, far more than the 325's. Leave them at home unless you have NO co-workers. My wife turned to me tonight and said "you can't take those things to work". Enough said on this aspect.
Efficiency? Grado takes it hands down... 32 ohms, vs. 120 ohms. With my airhead amp, I can crank either to uncomfortable levels but the 590s are pretty quiet and hollow with no amp. Portable users take note. This is probably not your headphone, unless you travel with an amp.
Overall I would say that if the 590's didn't leak as much and were more efficient, I’d make the switch. That being said I'll most likely sell the 325s and the 590s and I’m on a new quest.
Here's what I REALLY want....
1. Sound halfway between Grado and Senn in terms of forward/laidback.
2. Detail of the Grados, or at the very least leaning in that direction.
3. Soundstage of the Senn's. Grado really can't touch this (I have not heard the really high end reference stuff...) but even out of the box, the 590s seem huge in comparison.
4. Isolation: more, period.
5. Efficiency, grados are superb, senns aren't. 64 ohms or less would be ideal.
6. Ideally, they would be sealed cans. Something I could haul to work and listen all day and take home and watch movies in bed without bothering my wife.
7. Comfort. I don't think I need to elaborate here... Senn...
Is that too much to ask? LOL
The more research I do, the more it seems I am writing a description for the Sony CD3Ks. ($$$ ouch!!!)
In closing, if I could unload my grados and senns, I’d be looking for the most efficient, best sounding sealed cans for $300-350 or less...
HELP!!!!
Thanks in advance!
Rob
PS. Most of the time these will be used with a portable total airhead amp...
I just received my hd590s and even right out of the box, I must say, my Grado SR325s can't touch the soundstage or comfort. That being said, I will add that the Senn's have a much more laidback soundstage but I'm not sure they lack any detail albeit the highs, as crisp as they are, are less piercing than the stock 325s (get the flat pads from Todd).
For lack of a better analogy, form a "sound" standpoint I'd compare the 325s and the 590s to "pushy" and "complacent", respectively. What I mean by that is that the 325s shove alot of sound and detail into your canal and the 590s seem content to say, I’m hear and if you want, you can listen... If not, we're still here but I'm not going to come crashing through your cranium like a battering ram. They really are two different animals.
The 590s leak almost as much sound as they put in your skull, far more than the 325's. Leave them at home unless you have NO co-workers. My wife turned to me tonight and said "you can't take those things to work". Enough said on this aspect.
Efficiency? Grado takes it hands down... 32 ohms, vs. 120 ohms. With my airhead amp, I can crank either to uncomfortable levels but the 590s are pretty quiet and hollow with no amp. Portable users take note. This is probably not your headphone, unless you travel with an amp.
Overall I would say that if the 590's didn't leak as much and were more efficient, I’d make the switch. That being said I'll most likely sell the 325s and the 590s and I’m on a new quest.
Here's what I REALLY want....
1. Sound halfway between Grado and Senn in terms of forward/laidback.
2. Detail of the Grados, or at the very least leaning in that direction.
3. Soundstage of the Senn's. Grado really can't touch this (I have not heard the really high end reference stuff...) but even out of the box, the 590s seem huge in comparison.
4. Isolation: more, period.
5. Efficiency, grados are superb, senns aren't. 64 ohms or less would be ideal.
6. Ideally, they would be sealed cans. Something I could haul to work and listen all day and take home and watch movies in bed without bothering my wife.
7. Comfort. I don't think I need to elaborate here... Senn...
Is that too much to ask? LOL
The more research I do, the more it seems I am writing a description for the Sony CD3Ks. ($$$ ouch!!!)
In closing, if I could unload my grados and senns, I’d be looking for the most efficient, best sounding sealed cans for $300-350 or less...
HELP!!!!
Thanks in advance!
Rob
PS. Most of the time these will be used with a portable total airhead amp...
