solidsnake
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I'll try to keep this straightforward. I've had the D2000 for 6 months and I'm beginning not to like them, I would appreciate it if you could help me narrow down a few options for #2.
I do enjoy the sound of the Denons, but they're not quite perfect for me. The bass is great, just enough impact for me (wouldn't mind a bit more). The midrange feels sucked out. The treble is a tad too sibilant/harsh for me. Overall the sound is just too laid back/slow for me. I listen to Metallica, Iron Maiden, ect. and these headphones feel like they were made more for classical music.
Although, I don't hate the way they sound enough to give them up for that; its the physical headphone that annoys me. They don't clamp enough, they're heavy, I don't like the fabric cable, they are somewhat fragile. Just doesn't work for me.
So I want something with the same basic sound signature; except softer, a little bit "glassier" treble, no more recessed mids, and maybe even more bass impact. Soundstage isn't really a preference, so long as its not too far into the extremes (very very close, very very far), imaging is important tho.
My budget is $300 tops. Open or closed isn't a preference. My source is lossless audio, my amp is the iBasso D4 Mamba.
So please, throw in a recommendation. Thanks!
I do enjoy the sound of the Denons, but they're not quite perfect for me. The bass is great, just enough impact for me (wouldn't mind a bit more). The midrange feels sucked out. The treble is a tad too sibilant/harsh for me. Overall the sound is just too laid back/slow for me. I listen to Metallica, Iron Maiden, ect. and these headphones feel like they were made more for classical music.
Although, I don't hate the way they sound enough to give them up for that; its the physical headphone that annoys me. They don't clamp enough, they're heavy, I don't like the fabric cable, they are somewhat fragile. Just doesn't work for me.
So I want something with the same basic sound signature; except softer, a little bit "glassier" treble, no more recessed mids, and maybe even more bass impact. Soundstage isn't really a preference, so long as its not too far into the extremes (very very close, very very far), imaging is important tho.
My budget is $300 tops. Open or closed isn't a preference. My source is lossless audio, my amp is the iBasso D4 Mamba.
So please, throw in a recommendation. Thanks!