[jfalford]

I have decided that I am going to buy one more pair of cans to go with my RS-1s and Ety 4P/s. They would do duty predominately in my main rig being driven by a headroom max and fed by a Jolida JD100. Musical tastes lean toward classical, jazz, and some more esoteric new age like Steve Roach, Steve Tibbetts, and Lisa Garrard. The main phones I am considering right now are the hd650s and the Sony CD3000s. The problem is I have never heard these in person and where I live this is not likely to happen. Do not feel limited by the choices that I have stated but keep in mind that while I am looking for a reference set of phones my budget is going to be around the price of those two. Thanks in advance for all of your help.

 

[ServinginEcuador]

Do you already like the more aggressive sound of the RS-1s and want something like them? If so I would say go with the Sonys. The difference between the Senns laid back sound and the Grado more forward sound would make for a very different sounding set of cans.

If you are looking for someting different than the Grado sound, something to compliment them and give a more relaxed sound, then the Senns would be for you.

It all depends upon which way you want to go with your sound.

 

[gradofan]

I bought the last pair of cans I would ever buy three months ago, the Grado SR-325s.

Since then, I've bought the Senn HD-600s and Stax 2020 system, and will eventually buy some AKG K1000s

.

So this will be your last pair of 'phones?

 

[Edwood]

Never say last.

K1000's are my "last" pair of headphones. Amps and sources are a never ending upgrade there.

Of course if AKG makes a successor to the K1000.........

-Ed

 

[jfalford]

gradofan, I understand your cynicism, but having four children 10 and under and having gotten my speaker-based system to a good point it was time to make this my line in the sand. I know that the temptation will arise from time to time but I will just have to bite my lip and enjoy what I have. John

 

[Geek]

The HD650 is a much better headphone than the CD3000 and is a perfect compliment for RS-1 and ER-4S. The CD3000 sounds more like the RS-1 but is definitely not in the same level of performance, although many would disagree. HD650s are just perfect for jazz, classical, etc. They still sound better than any other headphone with general listening as well.

Cheers,
Geek

 

[raif]

I second the 650 recomendation. They have no false colouring to aid in rock music, but as for all around quality dynamic cans, they are unbeatable.(in my opinion)

PS I have also owned the cd3k

 

[ojnihs]

I'm actually stuck between the HD650's and the CD3000's. I've heard both and I kinda prefer the CD3000 sound because it kinda colors the music, however, I think internally I'm more of a neutral sound fan. Yeah, it's kinda ironic, but I'd go with the CD3000 here.

 

[Mr.Sneis]

I would have to say k1000

 

[Snake]

Wow, what a choice to make. Both seem to have wonderful support groups.

But as for the K1000's, without an amp aren't they kinda out of it? Therefore knocking them out by way of budget?

 

[Jbroad572]

Why not pick up the hd650's and a Zu cable? Most people who own both say then the 650's walk over the cd3000's. I wish I could tell you more, but can't until next week after my cd3k's get here and I can compare

 

[jfalford]

Would a max not have enough umph for the K1000s? I guess without another amp they would be run off of my adcom or I have an acurus DIA in another room that would be a possible amp for it.

 

[jfalford]

Quote:

Originally posted by Jbroad572 Why not pick up the hd650's and a Zu cable? Most people who own both say then the 650's walk over the cd3000's. I wish I could tell you more, but can't until next week after my cd3k's get here and I can compare

I want to here what you think about those two head to head. John

 

[Mr.Sneis]

grado sr 325?

 

[cmascatello]

I would say the 650 with a Mobius, Silver Dragon , or even a Blue Dragon would be a nice complement to the cans you already have. I have very little experience with the CD3K but found it to be a bit overpowering with certain types of music.