help me choose some headphones

[soundmachine]

Hey guys,

Third time lucky , on my third thread! , i still cant work out what to get , looking for a set of headphones. I mainly listen to Dance and Techno music , so im looking for a high definition , high clarity , and very clear sound but has pumping bass when its needed. The headphones need to be closed or sealed aswell , as I dont want any sound to leak out of my headphones.

Ive been looking for at a few Technics models and Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic and I have pick out several models that are a possibility.

Alessandro MS-1
Beyerdynamic DT770 (DT880, DT990 ?)
Sennheiser HD595
Sennheiser HD280pro
Sennheiser HD25SP
Sony MDR-700DJ
Technics DP1210 or DH1200
Audio Technica AD700

your preferences guys on what would suit me the best !

Thanks guys.

 

[Slaughter]

I am looking at getting a pair myself, it sounds like the 770/80 should work. Bright highs, slightly recessed mids and pumping bass.

 

[soundmachine]

ohok , so you reckon the Beyerdynamic DT770 or DT880s the way to go?

 

[kramer5150]

DT770. Its the lower mids that are recessed IMHO.
I also find the K240s pretty bassy too, but its mids are smoother and less shouty than the DT770.

Both will need an amp to sound their best.

 

[soundmachine]

ohok , if im running these headphones , off of my $700 yamaha HIFI stereo , will the stereo amp pump the headphones just as good?

 

[kramer5150]

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Originally Posted by soundmachine /img/forum/go_quote.gif ohok , if im running these headphones , off of my $700 yamaha HIFI stereo , will the stereo amp pump the headphones just as good?

Not sure... Ive heard good things about the Yamaha preamps
of the mid/late 80s. not sure about their current receivers though.