[GuOD]

I joined head-fi not so long ago.. and first really got into headphones.

I started with the HD-590 and Pa2v2.. they were so amazing! I loved them but I had to try the Dt-770s after hearing about their bass! So those were my next purchase. I loved both these cans a lot but realised I needed some IEMS for bus travelling. I purchased the SF5P and after using the large tips.. WOW they're PERFECT! All my headphones sound amazing to me and are perfectly comfortable! (very important) The amp has a ton of battery life and it's really portable if I ever want to move it!

I honestly don't think any other upgrade/piece could make me happier than I am now! So, I don't think I will ever upgrade again! I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone here for helping me make decisions and making me super happy!!

Also, I've really started to appreciate my music more! I used to have major bass boost on mp3 player/computer but now I am always listening to a flat EQ! as soon as I crank up the bass boost I notice distortion and can't tolerate it! I still think most people here are far more sensitive to bass than me (and call certain 'phones bassy when I wouldn't really consider them to be) but it's all good!

Thanks everyone.

 

[chesebert]

yeah right!
I held out for the longest about 2 years...came right back and spent another 1k

good luck ....

 

[sxr71]

Run away and don't come back. You have sound quality that beats 99% of what people have.

 

[applebook]

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Originally Posted by sxr71 Run away and don't come back. You have sound quality that beats 99% of what people have.

More like 99.999%. I wonder how many iPod users actually upgrade their buds. 9 out of 10 iPod listeners that I see are using the stock buds.

 

[smeggy]

Glad you're happy and content.
I was too until about a month ago, then I spent another $1,200

 

[gremlin]

A personal challenge. I seem to be happy with my current phones. I don't have any plans to purchase more headphones until something I own breaks. I wonder who will buy first?

 

[fewtch]

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Originally Posted by GuOD Also, I've really started to appreciate my music more! I used to have major bass boost on mp3 player/computer but now I am always listening to a flat EQ! as soon as I crank up the bass boost I notice distortion and can't tolerate it! I still think most people here are far more sensitive to bass than me (and call certain 'phones bassy when I wouldn't really consider them to be) but it's all good!

I doubt it... there are a LOT of bassheads around here. I'm one of the few "bass-averse" people, so I notice that most people like bass in greater quantities than I do.

Headphones that are essentially bass-neutral (neither too much nor too little), particularly in mid-bass, tend to be vilified around these parts as "lean" or "thin" and accused of lacking bass!

 

[]|[ GorE]

Get some nice speakers.I am of the opinion that headphones will never sound as good as good speakers........

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by fewtch I doubt it... there are a LOT of bassheads around here. I'm one of the few "bass-averse" people, so I notice that most people like bass in greater quantities than I do. Headphones that are essentially bass-neutral (neither too much nor too little), particularly in mid-bass, tend to be vilified around these parts as "lean" or "thin" and accused of lacking bass!

Gee... so how much in context should I translate your definition of the AKG 501 having very little bass?

 

[fewtch]

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Originally Posted by Zorander Gee... so how much in context should I translate your definition of the AKG 501 having very little bass?

LOL... the K501 is admittedly on the lean side. Just because I prefer a neutral (or even less than neutral) amount of bass doesn't mean that I would say a headphone has "lots of bass" when it really doesn't.

 

[Mercuttio]

You can't go yet! You have to.... to... update your source! Get a better amp! Recable something, anything! Agh!

What's that rustling noise...? Where's my...

Damn it, my wallet is mailing itself to you!

 

[Patu]

Yeah sure...

Look at this thread I made on last summer. I really thought my journey with headphones had been completed and look at my rig (and all the gear I've owned) now. It was just the beginning.

 

[ScubaSteve87]

There is never an end, the journey always continues. I predict that 2 years from now we will see you reborn 2,000 poorer and a HD650, Benchmark, and GS-1 richer

 

[ken36]

I tried to get out, but they keep pulling me back.

 

[GuOD]

I will definitely be staying around on this site. I love reading about the newest FOTM etc

And hopefully I can now give advice to people!

I used to be a speaker lover.. but I can't play music in my university house (live w/ strangers) so my z5500s stay pretty silent most of the day. In a few years, when I have my own house I plan to get some nice speakers!

I don't plan to ever upgrade to 650s because of the comfort issues. I have a small head so I doubt they will clamp as much as some people, but the 590s are just TOO comfortable.. I can never give them up as my fav phone!