[thatwunguy]

Ok, so it's that time of year when I get money for my bday and christmas and I am looking to spend it on some open 'phones.

I am absolutely in love with my klipsch image x10 I purchased due to the sale and I have and love my d1001k.

However, I am looking for some good, balanced, open headphones in the $100 price range. The reason I am keeping it so low is that I'd like to purchase a hotaudio.com usb dac to power them.

I like all divisions of rock, some electronic, some hip-hop, some jazz, and some folk/indie so basically a little of everything.

I am looking for something with more clarity than my 1001k and with a more neutral sound signature.

Your suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[scytheavatar]

You have 2 choices: AD700 or MS1. Take the MS1 if you want more bass, take the AD700 if you want more soundstage and comfort.

 

[JayB18]

Quote:

Originally Posted by scytheavatar /img/forum/go_quote.gif You have 2 choices: AD700 or MS1. Take the MS1 if you want more bass, take the AD700 if you want more soundstage and comfort.

I agree. You could also consider the HD555 but they are a distant 3rd. The MS-1 and AD700 are both much better in my opinion.

 

[thatwunguy]

how different is the sound signature between the ms1 and the ad700?

 

[nullPointerException]

seconded ad700, aparentaly extraordinarily comfortable. btw, do you happen to play gunz online?

 

[thatwunguy]

no i have not heard of gunz online

 

[Tiemen]

You can buy the AKG K601 for under $ 100,- at HeadRoom, with the discount. Use the coupon codes 'k601' and 'cheapship'.
See also this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/k60...05/index2.html

 

[TopPop]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif You can buy the AKG K601 for under $ 100,- at HeadRoom, with the discount. Use the coupon codes 'k601' and 'cheapship'. See also this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/k60...05/index2.html

What in the world! I don't need another pair of headphones, but this was too good to pass up!!

$89, all in. Deal of the century...

 

[Benaiir]

...or you could ebay the k701's with LIVE.COM/CASHBACK and get 30% off of the 200 they ask.

 

[Benaiir]

But still, $103 is pretty sexy!

 

[thatwunguy]

so for around $100, is there anything that can beat the ad700 for all types of music?

I will be using these headpones with a NuForce Icon desktop DAC.

 

[thatwunguy]

bump?