[DKaz]

I have always wanted a great private home listening experience. Up until now I have used IEMs almost exclusively since I usually listen on the go. I have finally purchased a home and have some funds to make this happen. I will be listening to the cans from my Denon receiver which has plenty of power for high impedance cans. I listen to an eclectic collection of genres (old rock, newer rock, pop, even country). I like a well balanced sound (not to bright or dark). I am looking for clarity and separation. My budget is $300. Whcih of these should I get?

Sennhesier HD595 $180
Sennhesier HD600 $277

AKG K701 $274

Beyer DT-770 $269
Beyer DT-880 $299
Beyer DT-990 $290

Audio Technica ATH-A900 $249

Or should I splurge?

Denon AHD2000 $340

Let me know if there are any that you think I should add to the list.

THANKS!

 

[DKaz]

Any help? Anyone?

 

[aureus]

DT880, K701 and HD600 are the most balanced cans out of your list IMO. The DT770 and 990 aren’t actually what I’d call neutral.

 

[donunus]

from all the positive reviews here, get the denon d2000s. they should run under 300 at audiocubes

 

[alphataru]

I'd go for D2000 as well.

It's just as good as HD600, but it is much easier to drive, and it scales up quite well when you get a good amp. Also, it's closed, so you might consider that as a plus.

 

[LepakVT]

You can find the DT770 pro80s new on eBay for as low as $150+shipping

 

[DKaz]

After some more reading I have narrowed it down to these three:

Sennhesier HD600 $277

Beyer DT-880 $299

Denon AHD2000 $340

I am really leaning towards the Senn's and Denon's, but the Beyer's seem pretty highly regarded also. I need some more help to push me one way or the other!

 

[aureus]

Do you love your Mylarones, by the way? You might be more on the Sennheiser / Denon side then, actually. But I never heard the Denons personally and my DT880 didn’t arrive yet either, so this is just a guess. The Beyers would be a little bit more analytical, while the X3i isn’t really like that IMO.

 

[Yukon Trooper]

Denon D2000 for sure. You can order them from AudioCubes, Bluetin or PriceJapan for a better price.