[kwitel]

I adore my HF-1's, but my inability to wear them for extended periods of time is real drawback (pads). Furthermore, the pad alternatives have all been tried and just dont do it for me. Headphile option too expensive...

Assuming I wanted to sell/trade for them, two questions:

1) What are their current market worth/value? (mint condition; #426)
2) Assuming I can only afford to have ONE pair of cans; what to buy in their place (with the proceeds)?

Keep in mind I need a real workhorse as I listen to a wide variety of genres equally. Metal, Rock, Electronic, Classical and Jazz.

Thanks.

 

[The Uam]

I would suggest the HF-2's but you don't like the pads? A good recommendation for headphones that play well with everything (wide genres of music) would be the HD 600. Comfortable too so you don't have to worry about the bowls scaring and callousing your ears!

 

[kwitel]

C'mon peoples, where's the love?

 

[boomana]

Amp, source, budget?

 

[charliex]

HF-2

 

[Graphicism]

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Originally Posted by kwitel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Keep in mind I need a real workhorse as I listen to a wide variety of genres equally. Metal, Rock, Electronic, Classical and Jazz.

... I thought HF-1 is all you be needin

But if you must look else where how about Beyer DT880, 600Ohm variant.

 

[Uncle Erik]

The HF-2 is out if you have a comfort issue.

For a wide variety of music, I'd look at either the Sennheiser HD-600 or the Beyerdynamic DT880. I'd lean slightly towards the DT880 because they have a slightly more forward presentation that's similar to a Grado, but more balanced overall.

A dark horse might be the Sony MDR-SA5000. You'll either love or hate them, but I'm a fan. They're fast, transparent, cover a lot of genres well and are really damn comfortable. One of the most comfortable I have, right up there with the HD-800. Speaking of which, I'd recommend the HD-800, but you'd have to invest a bit more to get one.

Also, what amp and source are you using?

 

[kwitel]

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Originally Posted by boomana /img/forum/go_quote.gif Amp, source, budget?

Id like to only use the proceeds of the sale.

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Originally Posted by Graphicism /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... I thought HF-1 is all you be needin But if you must look else where how about Beyer DT880, 600Ohm variant.

Touche; i need to change that to "all I was needin".

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif The HF-2 is out if you have a comfort issue. For a wide variety of music, I'd look at either the Sennheiser HD-600 or the Beyerdynamic DT880. I'd lean slightly towards the DT880 because they have a slightly more forward presentation that's similar to a Grado, but more balanced overall. A dark horse might be the Sony MDR-SA5000. You'll either love or hate them, but I'm a fan. They're fast, transparent, cover a lot of genres well and are really damn comfortable. One of the most comfortable I have, right up there with the HD-800. Speaking of which, I'd recommend the HD-800, but you'd have to invest a bit more to get one. Also, what amp and source are you using?

I currently do not use an amp with my HF-1. Im using it straight out of my laptop (via an Audio Advantage Micro) or, straight out of my Ipod.

Money and I dont get along these days so i'd like to solely use the proceeds of my HF-1 sale to purchase my next set.
Im fairly certain both the HD600 and DT880 need amps?