jaynoon
New Head-Fier
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I'm looking for a first-intro to hifi phones, and have found myself stuck in my decision making, as I can't test most of these locally. I would like to spend no more than $100, and have listed the two phones I'm really considering right now. I have also thrown in some ones that I considered but generally have decided against. Feel free to convince me I'm wrong.
Uses: Music (rock, hip-hop), Gaming (non-competitive), and lots of podcasts.
I would be driving these without an amp, and without an EQ.
Sound preferences: Even though I listen to hip-hop, I'm not looking for something that overly emphasizes bass. I would like bass to be present and tight, but not over the top or muddy. I definitely appreciate good mids and highs.
Short list:
ATH-A500 (wish they folded up a little)
HD280 Pro (like that these fold, don't love the coiled cord, and have read some fairly negative stuff about these)
Denon D1001
Probably not making the cut:
ATH-A700 (a little more than I would like to spend)
ATH-AD700 (I think I prefer closed headphones, but I have spent very little time listening to open ones)
ATH-ES7 (read lots of good things, but a little pricey, but I prefer around ear cups)
JVC RX700 (seems too good to be true for the price)
Thanks for your opinions. Of course, if my list is missing something, or you feel like I should choose one of my "probably nots" please don't hesitate to try and convince me
Thank you.
Uses: Music (rock, hip-hop), Gaming (non-competitive), and lots of podcasts.
I would be driving these without an amp, and without an EQ.
Sound preferences: Even though I listen to hip-hop, I'm not looking for something that overly emphasizes bass. I would like bass to be present and tight, but not over the top or muddy. I definitely appreciate good mids and highs.
Short list:
ATH-A500 (wish they folded up a little)
HD280 Pro (like that these fold, don't love the coiled cord, and have read some fairly negative stuff about these)
Denon D1001
Probably not making the cut:
ATH-A700 (a little more than I would like to spend)
ATH-AD700 (I think I prefer closed headphones, but I have spent very little time listening to open ones)
ATH-ES7 (read lots of good things, but a little pricey, but I prefer around ear cups)
JVC RX700 (seems too good to be true for the price)
Thanks for your opinions. Of course, if my list is missing something, or you feel like I should choose one of my "probably nots" please don't hesitate to try and convince me
Thank you.