[jayeshrc]

well i've honestly never heard an open pair of cans i've liked and so i'm hesitating on the ad700 purchase.. And i'm sure its not gonna just go away so i've decided to go the closed headphone route.. I've been lookin around and the two most popular have been the d1001 and the hd25.. Which is better suited for a metalhead? And which amp should i get to use it with an ipod classic? Overall budget is $150

 

[subtle]

What open cans have you heard?

 

[fjrabon]

I'd guess the D1001 is better for metal, because of its mid-scooped nature. But I haven't spent any significant amount of time with the HD25. I only heard it once, and that was before I started to really care about headphones.

The thing is, just go ahead and buy something. You've probably reached the point where you have as much information as you can possibly use without just going ahead and trying things out. Get a decent headphone, give it a month of regular use, and then go from there.

 

[boomy3555]

Have you given the AD700's closed brother, A700's a listen ?

 

[jayeshrc]

i've heard some really ****ty open cans(cant remember names but they sounded so thin to me).. I've briefly tried the a700 and i did like its sound but it felt loose and thats another reason i'm rethinkin abt the ad700.. Damn you're right i should just buy one and try it out for a month or so.. But i live in india and if i ever wanna get rid of em it'll be really hard and it'd be a while before i can get another pair coz my busin

bringin em for me from the us.. I'm bloody confused guys.. I wanna take your word that the open camp do sound good but i'm literally SCARED by the thought that maybe i wont like em..

 

[jayeshrc]

oops i meant cousin's bringin em for me.. Stupid phone dictionary

 

[xkRoWx]

Don't expect anything! Let the element of surprise take you away.

This way, you won't get disappointed.

 

[jayeshrc]

so.. Ad700 then? Once i make a decision this time i'm going all the way. No turning back. D1001 or ad700?

 

[boomy3555]

I prefer Denon over AT. I think that the Denons give more of everything.

 

[fjrabon]

something tells me that you'd be happier with the d1001.

 

[iGig]

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjrabon /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd guess the D1001 is better for metal, because of its mid-scooped nature. But I haven't spent any significant amount of time with the HD25. I only heard it once, and that was before I started to really care about headphones. The thing is, just go ahead and buy something. You've probably reached the point where you have as much information as you can possibly use without just going ahead and trying things out. Get a decent headphone, give it a month of regular use, and then go from there.

Why do you think scooped mids is better for metal? I think the opposite, metal needs good strong mids, to hear the guitars and vocals. HD25 is really good with metal IMO, it rocks without an amp and it improves when amped.

I haven't heard D1001 or AD700, maybe those are better for the OP, I just wanted to comment on the HD25.

 

[Uncle Erik]

So, you really haven't listened to a good open headphone. Personally, I prefer open and only the occasional closed headphone.

Have you considered something like a used Grado SR-225? They're awfully good for metal and rock. I've heard a few Denons and Audio-Technicas, but nothing rocks like a Grado.

 

[Superfrag]

Dude, where do you live?
Im in mumbai, and if we are in the same city, you can try out my ad700's.
But, im going to dubai tomorrow, and will be returning on the 1st.

 

[MaZa]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGig /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why do you think scooped mids is better for metal? I think the opposite, metal needs good strong mids, to hear the guitars and vocals. HD25 is really good with metal IMO, it rocks without an amp and it improves when amped. I haven't heard D1001 or AD700, maybe those are better for the OP, I just wanted to comment on the HD25.

Yup. Guitars life are in the midrange, you want good and sharp midrange and punchy bass. V-style sound with boosted bass and treble but recessed mids is more suitable for electronic thump thump music IMHO.

 

[fjrabon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGig /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why do you think scooped mids is better for metal? I think the opposite, metal needs good strong mids, to hear the guitars and vocals. HD25 is really good with metal IMO, it rocks without an amp and it improves when amped. I haven't heard D1001 or AD700, maybe those are better for the OP, I just wanted to comment on the HD25.

I guess I meant more "lower-mid mids" scoop. The D1001 has a pretty noticeable hump/spike in the the presence frequencies, which are in the upper mids/lower high freqs.

So you get the aggressiveness that makes Grados good for metal, with a little more mid bass, which I find good for metal.